National Folk Fest
John Hitch  |  by www.timesdispatch.com. All rights reserved. 6.11 | 20:41

Friday, Oct. 13: 6 - 10:30 p.m.


Sat., Oct. 14: Noon - 10:30 p.

m.
Sun., Oct.

15: Noon - 7 pm
Brown's Island, the American Civil War Center at Tredegar, the lawn of the New Market (Ethyl) Corporation, portions of Federal Reserve parking lots and Tredegar Street
Check out what festgoers thought of the 68th National Folk Festival.

  • Willie King showed the crowd the meaning of playing the blues.
  • Le Vent du Nord play Quebec traditional music featuring the hurdy-gurdy.


  • Hank Sapoznik and The Youngers of Zion play old time Yiddish music that's raucous enough for the dance floor.
  • The Quebe Sisters wow the crowd with their fiddle playing straight from Texas.

  • Richmond Indigenous Gourd Ensemble had a whole lot of shaking going on at the Folk Fest.


  • : The 68th National Folk Festival kicked off in Richmond on Friday. Here's a sampling of what you'll see when you go.
    Navigate your way around the Folk Fest with our handy guide.



    So much to see and hear, so little time. The 68th National Folk Festival wraps up with three days of music, sun and fun.
    Festgoers offer up ideas for next year, musicians jammed and many more stories from the Folk Fest's last day.


    Soaking up the rays, sounds and aromas of the Folk Festival.

    ..

    .so get going. Trust us, once you hear throat-singing, you'll never forget it.


    Top 10 things you need to know about the food at the 68th National Folk Festival.
    Thousands warm up to some hot music on opening night of National Folk Fest.
    Everything you need to know about navigating the 68th National Folk Festival.


    It may sound like Cookie Monster channeling The Exorcist, but throat singers AltaiKAI are undeniably interesting. From alligator nuggets to roti to mango lassi, there's plenty multinational fare to sample at this year's fest.

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