Outdoor Festivities
Waynesville: “Parade of Nations” is scheduled for 10:00 am on Saturday, July 23rd to allow for working families to attend the parade. The Parade of Nations features Folkmoot‘s international dancers, musicians and several regional cultural organizations. This event is a chance for Western Carolinians to welcome Folkmoot’s international guests to the mountains.
“Many Cultures Kid’s Carnival” is a new outdoor festival day for Folkmoot, held on Saturday, July 23 from noon until 5pm at the field adjacent to the Historic Hazelwood School, 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville. This free event includes folk dance lessons taught by international performers, artisan booths, a community stage, arts activities with cultural themes, food trucks, games and community crafts. To top off Many Cultures Day, Folkmoot will host three performances in the Sam Love Queen Auditorium. Each performance will include two groups and will cost $10 for adults and $5 for kids with a $30 cap for larger families.
“International Festival Day” is scheduled for the last Saturday of the Festival, on July 30 in Downtown Waynesville from 10-5pm. This events featured two stages, dance performances and community dance lessons, 60 artisan craft and food booths and international arts activities for youth and families.
Asheville, Hazel Robinson Amphitheater: Wednesday, July 27, 7pm is a new venue for Folkmoot. With appreciation for the Montford Park Players and their affirming, creative venue in the heart of the Montford Neighborhood, Folkmoot will present five dance groups for an evening of diverse dance traditions, live heritage music and international culture.
Franklin: “Parade of Nations,” Thursday, July 28 — The Town of Franklin and Franklin Rotarians join Folkmoot dancers and musicians to Main St. for a welcoming parade before the 7pm performance at the Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center. Visit Folkmoot on Facebook to confirm the start time.
Asheville: “Folkmoot Promenade at Pack Place,” Friday, July 29 — The City of Asheville and Asheville Rotary welcome Folkmoot dancers and musicians to Pack Place Park for a promenade at 4pm before the Diana Wortham Theater performance at 7pm.
“International Dance Party” at the Orange Peel, with DJ Oso Rey of Allequal Productions is scheduled for July 30 in Downtown Asheville. More than 250 dancers from around the globe will enjoy an evening in one of Asheville’s most popular clubs, the Orange Peel. DJ Oso Rey will share popular and classic tunes from the cultures of Folkmoot’s resident dancers and musicians. There is a $15 entry fee.
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Tickets to all performances (including indoor events!) are available at Folkmoot.org or by calling (828) 452-2997. Folkmoot is located at 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville in the Historic Hazelwood School.