Philadelphia Folk Festival

HISTORIC 51ST ANNUAL PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL PRESS RELEASE WITH LINE UP!

Click here for the full Official 51st Press Release!

And enjoy the 51st Philadelphia Folk Festival Sampler!

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May 15, 2012

51st Philadelphia Folk Festival, August 17-19!

Save the date, folks. We'll all be back on the Old Pool farm soon enough, dancing in the sun, relaxing in Dulcimer Grove, strolling through the Craft Village and spending time with our big folk family listening to incredible music on the Main Stage!

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April 13, 2012
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Folk Fest Tickets Now on Sale at 20% Off!

Festival season is upon us, and we're giving you an exclusive chance to get your 2012 Philadelphia 

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January 10, 2012

What to expect at the Philadelphia Folk Festival

Listen

Over 80 hours of music over four days with dozens of amazing performers on six stages! The Folk Festival attracts some of the best known and emerging local, regional, national and international acts.

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Bring your dancing shoes! Swing your partner on the 3,500 square foot dance floor in the Lobby Tent near the main entrance.

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April 13, 2012

Submitting to Perform at the Folk Festival

Performers interested in playing at the Philadelphia Folk Festival have two options for submission. The second, while geared more toward developing regional artists, is the most prime way to submit:

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March 2, 2011
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Featured events

Martin Main Stage

51st Philadelphia Folk Festival

Aug 17, 1962 All day

August 17-19, 2012

You can expect incredible music throughout the weekend at this year's Philadelphia Folk Festival held on the Old Pool Farm in Schwenksville. NOTE: All performances listed below are archived events from 2011's 50th Philadelphia Folk Festival.

Main stage

World Cafe® with David Dye: Thursday Camper Concert w/Terrance Simien, Amanda Shires, and Joel Plaskett Emergency

Aug 18, 2011 - 7:20pm

World Cafe Host David Dye will return with the Thursday night Campground Exclusive Concert featuring Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience, Amanda Shires, and J

Camp Stage

Justin Townes Earle

Aug 19, 2011 - 7:30pm

Friday Evening Concert: 7:30-Midnight - Martin Guitar Stage

Justin Townes Earle is an anomaly. He’s tall as the day is long, all angles and elbows and a hard stare, both welcoming and deadly serious. He’s Nashville North, all set up in lower Manhattan now, just like his hero Woody Guthrie, with twang and charm intact.

Main stage

Alexis P. Suter Band

Aug 19, 2011 - 7:30pm

Friday Evening Concert: 7:30-Midnight - Martin Guitar Stage

Main stage

Arlo Guthrie

Aug 20, 2011 - 7:30pm

Times listed are the beginning of the concert- use this to guide your ticket purchase.  Scroll to bottom for media.

Main stage
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