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.聽After careful evaluation, the City determined that it cannot produce the Festival at the quality and experience level the community expects.聽Since its transition from the National Folk Festival,…

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National Folk Festival Sweet Music For Salisbury Economy

The recent 80th National Folk Festival in Salisbury has the Crossroads of Delmarva singing a happy tune. An economic impact study indicates that the festival drew about 91,000 people over its three days, and that it generated about $19.8-million in economic activity. The study conducted by BEACON, the Business and Economic Community Outreach Network at…

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Official: National Folk Festival Returns To Salisbury

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The National Folk Festival has confirmed that it will return to downtown Salisbury in September. The festival was postponed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions. The 80th National Folk Festival also marks the third year of its residency in Salisbury. Entertainment will be offered at three outdoor stages, and there will be…

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Applications for Vendors & Performers Being Accepted for National Folk Festival in Salisbury

Applications are now being accepted for food vendors, marketplace vendors and performers for the National Folk Festival in Salisbury.聽 Festival officials are looking for聽the top food and handcrafted beverage vendors in the region to provide high quality, diverse, efficient, friendly service to thousands of festival-goers. 聽The Festival Marketplace will exclusively feature the juried, handmade creations…

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