American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfont August 21, 2008

The American Folk Festival is a large-scale, three-day event. Held each year at the end of August in downtown Bangor, Maine, the Festival presents the music and dance from the many cultures that make up America today.


Here's what awaits you at the American Folk Festival:

over two dozen of the nation's finest performing groups sharing the traditional arts of their region, culture and heritage

5 stages of continuous music and dance

traditional craft demonstrations and exhibits

a children's area with performances and activities for the whole family

dozens of food vendors offering ethnic food, regional specialties and traditional festival favorites

a Folk Art & Craft Marketplace offering unique, handcrafted items for sale

Official Website: http://www.americanfolkfestival.com/