City of Salisbury Announces Maryland Folk Festival Will Not Be Held in 2026

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The City of Salisbury has announced that the Maryland Folk Festival will not take place in 2026 due to funding challenges following a difficult sponsorship and grant cycle. After careful evaluation, the City determined that it cannot produce the Festival at the quality and experience level the community expects. Since its transition from the National Folk Festival,…

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Maryland Folk Festival is this Weekend; Expect Road Closures

The Maryland Folk Festival is this weekend in Salisbury – with music, dancing, food and culture September 19th through 21st. The three-day outdoor festival is free and you’ll find 250 of the nation’s finest traditional musicians, dancers and craftspeople taking over multiple stages in Downtown Salisbury. This year, festival-goers can enjoy their favorite local bars…

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Maryland Folk Festival Opens Friday Afternoon in Salisbury

The Maryland Folk Festival begins this afternoon in downtown Salisbury. Following the several-year long tenure of the National Folk Festival, the Maryland Folk Festival is a three-day outdoor celebration of arts, culture and heritage. There’s something for everyone – performances, workshops, demonstrations, children’s activities, storytelling and plenty of food and drink. Admission to the festival…

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Maryland Folk Festival Dates Set for Salisbury

The National Folk Festival is moving on to a new host city after spending the past 5 years in Salisbury. However this coming September – the Maryland Folk Festival will be held in Salisbury – and like its predecessor – will be free and open to all ages. The Maryland Folk Festival will take place…

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