New England Folk Festival

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Official Website:	New England Folk Festival
Location:	250 East Street, Mansfield, MA, 02048
Dates:	Friday, April 20, 2012 - Sunday, April 22, 2012
Hours:	Hours Vary see below
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	$$$ see below
Category:	Fairs & Festivals

The New England Folk Festival is a fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands. The Festival, will be held at Mansfield High & Middle Schools.

Throughout the weekend you'll enjoy watching or participating in folk & square dancing, family sing-a-longs, tasting great foods from many nations, a family activity room that includes a hands-on craft area, dress-up corner, playdough table, dollhouse and puppets, origami and more. Many handmade craft vendors will be on hand as well.

Popular Features

Family Events - Dancing, singing, storytelling, puppets, etc. View Family Events Schedule. See more information for families with young children.

Participatory Dances - A lot of contra and traditional square dancing, International Folk Dancing, dancing from specific regions, couple dancing, swing dancing, clogging, etc. All levels of expertise are featured.

Dance performances - Costumed ethnic performing groups have been a part of NEFFA since the beginning. Some performances are done in the round (in the Main Hall, a large gym), or on stage (in the Auditorium). About a dozen Morris teams dance on the green during the day on Saturday and Sunday -- a welcoming sight to new and returning Festival-goers alike.

Food - About a dozen or so booths serve food from all nations. The food is very good. Prices vary from 'Good Value' to 'Expensive' (but a good value, compared to restaurants). Come hungry! Breakfast foods are available Saturday and Sunday AM.

Music - Music everywhere! Jam sessions in the halls, instrument workshop sessions, performances of folk music, singing...turn the corner and more music greets your ears. Bring your instruments! Free instrument checking is provided (but no overnight storage). The South Room will be available on a sign-up basis for rehearsals and jam sessions.

Crafts - Handmade items are for sale in the crafts room. Demonstrations of craftsmanship happen frequently. Here's a list of the vendors.

Bazaar - Books, records, CD's, clothing, etc. all for sale in the Bazaar area in the corridors. The Performer Sales Table has items for sale by NEFFA performers; NEFFA souvenirs are on sale here. Here's a list of the vendors.

The Activity Room - A hands-on room for kids and adults!

Hours