July 25-27, 2008

Returning to downtown Lowell for the 22nd summer, the Lowell Folk Festival brings a proud history of traditional folk music, ethnic foods, and crafts demonstrations to this city.

Find the full schedule and performer info at www.lowellfolkfestival.org

The Festival transforms downtown Lowell for three days – that last full weekend in July - annually. Six music stages are nestled across the city, offering varied settings and styles of performances. Since beginning here as the National Folk Festival in 1987, Festival audiences, enthusiasm, and memories have continued to grow.

MUSIC
If you’re looking for a rollicking dance music stage, don’t miss the Dutton Street Dance Pavilion. Take in more intimate performances at the Lee Street, Market Street, or St. Anne’s Performance Stages. Looking to soak up the sun while an expansive stage spreads out in front? Then head to the JFK Plaza Stage or Boarding House Park.

ETHNIC FOODS
Lowell’s cultural diversity can be experienced as flavors from the numerous ethnic food sellers at three areas of the Festival. It might be Armenian loshkebab, Pilipino turon (banana roll), Jamaican beef patty, or one of so many other menu items at the Dutton St. Dance Pavilion, JFK Stage, or Boarding House Park areas. The groups preparing these specialties are Lowell-area cultural organizations who return their Festival profits to support their community activities.

CRAFTS
Traditional crafters along Lucy Larcom Park invite exploration of New England’s history as they execute exquisite designs large and small. It may be a wooden boat, a hooked rug, or Native American regalia being created before you.  Enjoy the shaded walk along the Merrimack Canal as you move from tent to tent to discover what this year’s Festival crafters are demonstrating.

This and much more fun and adventure awaits at the Lowell Folk Festival. The Festival producing partners, along with the numerous community partners, sponsors, and a dedicated corps of volunteers invite you to enjoy all that the Festival offers!!

For more information please contact:
Lowell National Historical Park
67 Kirk Street,
Lowell, MA 01852

Telephone #978-970-5200(V), #978-970-5002(TDD)

The Lowell Folk Festival is presented by Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell Festival Foundation, National Council for the Traditional Arts, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the City of Lowell.