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Dates:Saturday, July 6, 2019 - Sunday, July 7, 2019
Hours:11 am to 9 pm
Ages:Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:$$ see below
Category:Fairs & Festivals

The New Bedford Folk Festival presents music on 7 stages that range from the 1200 seat Zeiterion Performing Arts Center to the intimacy of the “Meet the Performer” area.

Performers are presented in concerts and in the popular festival “workshops” which feature 3 or 4 performers or groups on stage at the same time in one-time, unique shows.

Thousands of people from New England and across the nation attend the festival over the weekend, making it a major destination for this summer weekend.

This year’s festival promises an exciting and memorable celebration which shows the city of New Bedford at its best.

The lineup of performers for the 2019 festival includes: Beaucoup Blue, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Bon Débarras, Bourque Emissaires, Bua, Gerry Colvin Trio, Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards, Guy Davis, Kevin Doyle, Seth Glier, Raymond Gonzalez, Livio Guardi, Anne Hills, David Jacobs-Strain, Bill Jones, Diana Jones, Pete and Maura Kennedy, Mike Laureanno, Zoë Lewis, Radoslav Lorković, Low Lily, Ryan McKasson, Eric McDonald and Jeremiah McLane, Pamela Means, Molsky’s Mountain Drifters, The Nields, Chris Pahud, Dan Plews, Sol y Canto with Alisa Amador, Chris Smither, Liz Stringer, Art Tebbetts, Matt Watroba, Susan Werner, Don White and Dar Williams.

All performers are subject to change.

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Through June 22, tickets are $125 for a weekend Premium Pass (limited quantity), $30 for a weekend pass and $22.50 for a single day pass. Starting June 23, prices are $140 for a weekend Premium Pass, $40 for a weekend pass and $30 for a single day pass. Children under 12 are free.

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www.newbedfordfolkfestival.com

LOCATION↑ top

New Bedford Whaling National Park, New Bedford, MA, 02740 map
Phone: 508-994-2900

Route 93S to Route 24S to Route 140S to Route 195E to Route 18S to Downtown New Bedford Exit.

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  • Wear comfortable walking shoes. Streets are cobblestoned.
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