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celebrating 48 years
Come and celebrate with us as the Arts Council of Fayetteville marks its 48th year of promoting unity and community downtown through the International Folk Festival in 2026. The festival will take place on September 25th-26th, 2026, and will feature fantastic food and breathtaking performances.
Festival Event Schedule
International Folk Festival Friday NightFri, Sep 25The Arts Center
International Folk Festival ParadeSat, Sep 26Hay Street
International Folk Festival (Festival Park)Sat, Sep 26Festival Park
The countdown is on!
Secure your stay and take a sneak peek at this year's schedule.
Friday, September 25th
6pm - 9pm: Performances from El Centro Hispano
6pm - 9pm: Local businesses open late
Saturday, September 26th
8am: Friends of Civil Affairs Run Around the World
10am: Parade of Nations
12pm - 7pm: Festival Park Opens
12pm - 7pm: Performances and Vendors
Performers
- Alex Weiss & Different Drum
- Fayetteville Latin Dance
- Aloha Ka'Naka O Hula Halau
- Philippine American Club of Fayetteville
- Fayetteville Okinawa Kenjikai
- Hui Aroha Ura
- Takiri Folclor Latino
- Azerbaijan Friendship Organization
- Lửa Việt Performing Arts
- Luke Vandergriff
thank you to our 2026 partners:
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