Florida Folk Festival May 27, 2010

Folk artists and tradition-bearers presented each year in the Folklife Area reflect research and field documentation conducted by the Florida Department of State’s Folklife Program. The 2010 Folklife Area celebrates the diverse cultures of Alachua County, located in the heart of north central Florida.

Learn how for decades families have earned a living catching catfish in local lakes using trotlines more than 2,000 feet long, watch master fishing fly and artificial bait makers, and learn how to call a gobbler using several types of turkey calls. Sample tasty Asian Indian and Latin American foods and witness breathtaking demonstrations of the ancient Thai art of carving fruits and vegetables into delicate flowers and other forms. An African American gospel group will rock your soul, you’ll hear the high and lonesome sounds of bluegrass music, and traditional Irish music old-time fiddling will have your toes tapping. Fusion music and traditional dance will introduce you to the performing arts of Gainesville’s vibrant Indian community.

On Saturday evening the Folklife Area stage will host a honky-tonk dance as the New Florida Favorites play a country music tribute to the original Florida Favorites band that played throughout the region more than half a century ago.
Advance Tickets – One Day Adult - $20.00; Weekend Adult - $40.00; Child Day (good all weekend) - $4.00 Gate Tickets – One Day Adult - $25.00; Weekend Adult -$50.00; Child Day (good all weekend) - $5.00

For advance tickets, call 1-877-635-3655 or visit www.FloridaFolkFestival.com.