Lowel Folk festival 2024
Tickets is Free
Event Details
Friday July 26 - Sunday July 28th
- Begins 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
- John F. Kennedy Civic Center 50 Arcand Dr, Lowell, MA 01852, United States
Fun and Culture
Renowned as one of the nation’s premier free folk festivals, drawing crowds of up to 150,000 attendees annually, the three-day extravaganza showcases a diverse array of music, dance, crafts, culinary delights, and family-friendly activities throughout downtown Lowell, Massachusetts.
This edition, being the 37th annual Lowell Folk Festival, promises to be explosive with the unveiling of the initial lineup of musical acts slated to perform at the event scheduled for July 26-28.
In the words of Arthur Sutcliffe, Chairman of the Board for the Lowell Folk Festival Foundation, “We are thrilled to introduce this wonderfully diverse array of performers, who are just a glimpse of the talent set to grace Lowell at the close of July.”
Attendees can anticipate a special R&B treat with Cyril Neville, the youngest of the Neville Brothers, joining forces with his son Omari Neville to bring the vibrant sounds of New Orleans to Lowell. Additionally, Jesse Daniel will illuminate another facet of classic American folk music, showcasing the iconic ‘Bakersfield sound’ of honky-tonk, famously championed by Merle Haggard and others.
We gat your appetite Covered
ETHNIC FOOD STAND BY ACHA'S FOUNDATION
For many festival-goers, the music is just as much of a draw as the opportunity to savor the many tastes of the diverse cuisines offered by non-profit organizations from around the Merrimack Valley, who come together to prepare and sell the foods of their heritage, with proceeds to benefit those organizations.
For numerous attendees, the allure of the festival lies not only in the music but also in the chance to indulge in the myriad flavors of diverse cuisines presented by non-profit organizations from across the Merrimack Valley. These groups unite to meticulously prepare and offer the culinary delights of their respective heritages, with proceeds earmarked to support their noble causes.
Our Ethnic food stand is to help us raise money to continue or Charity Services. Every money we raise will go a long way in providing for the less privilege in our communities. Dont Forget to stop by at our Food Stand.
Indulge yourself with African Cuisines of our Cameroonian heritage
From the far corners of the globe, audiences will be captivated by internationally acclaimed dancer Farah Yasmeen Sheikh and her ensemble, who will share the mesmerizing art of Kathak, one of the six major classical dance forms of the Indian subcontinent. Meanwhile, the masterful artists of the Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago will transport spectators to the heart of a rural Korean harvest festival, weaving together breathtaking footwork, resplendent attire, and exuberant music, song, and dance in the vibrant tradition of pungmul.
Hailing from Tennessee, High Fidelity emerged onto the bluegrass scene a decade ago with a resounding win at the International Band Championship during the 40th Annual Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA) Awards. This quintet’s unwavering devotion to the timeless bluegrass sound of the 1950s and ’60s resonates in their music, capturing the essence of the genre’s rich heritage and gospel roots.