Folklore Village is a nationally recognized folk arts and culture center dedicated to enriching lives through time-honored traditions. Since 1968, thousands of people of all ages have come to Folklore Village to gather with friends, meet new people, to eat, dance, sing and play. Come study with a master fiddler… sing with a gospel choir… dance until midnight… learn to make a basket… feast on jambalaya… join a back porch jam session… plant prairie flowers… or picture yourself as a student in a real 1890 schoolhouse… pass it on. 

Based on community feedback via surveys, here are the new expectations for individuals visiting our campus: please click HERE

Please be aware that although we are attempting to be consistent and fair with our Covid policies, there may be children in attendance who are unable to be vaccinated or masked, which would include children under 2 years old, and children under 12 years old who have a condition that makes it unable for them to remain masked.

We’re celebrating 50 years as an organization.  Help ensure Folklore Village is here for another 50 years!

This year’s thank-you gifts include a Folklore Village 50th anniversary bookmark for all.  Donors of $100 or more will receive “Journey Around the Sun,” a CD of traditional and contemporary a cappella songs performed by our very own Johanna Gorman-Baer and Disa Carneol.  Singing in another 50 years at Folklore Village!

Upcoming Events

August 3:  Virtual Open Mic

August 12:  Exploring Dance Piano Styles with Amy McFarland – Session III: Contras and Squares  (online, via Zoom)

August 14: Beginning Chair Caning with Mary Jo Harris

August 14:  Story Quilts with Judy Robb  *Just for Kids ~ Scholarships available!

August 14:  Capuns – A Traditional Dish from the Swiss Alps with Corina Cathomen and Bill Robichaud

August 14 & 15: Build a Small Harp in a Weekend with Alice Margerum  *Excellent intergenerational opportunity ~ Scholarships available!

August 15: Blake Miller & the Old Fashioned Aces Concert 

August 25: Senior Outreach Concert with KG & The Ranger

September 4: The Bryan Bowers Band ~ Concert & Workshops                                                                           Concert Tickets HERE                                                Workshops                                                                               2:00 – 3:00: “Finding Your Best Singing Key” with Bryan Bowers                                                                                       3:00 – 4:00: “Instrumental Accompaniment” with Geoff Goodhue and Danny Knicely                                                   4:00 – 5:00:  “Folk Harmony Singing and Arrangement” with Bryan Bowers, Geoff Goodhue, and Danny Knicely.

September 22: Senior Outreach Concert with Trippers Lite Band