The Takoma Park Folk Festival is a free annual festival featuring music and dance from around the world on seven stages in Takoma Park, Maryland. From the violin and bluegrass of yesteryear to acoustic folk-rock and Afro-Latin fusion, performers range from well-seasoned veterans to first-time youngsters. The festival also includes dance workshops, children’s activities, a handicraft show and ethnic food from around the world. Children will especially enjoy the song singers, interactive music games, dancing, and storytelling.
Date and Time:
September 10, 2017
10:30 am to 6:30 pm
Rain or shine.
Location:
Takoma Park Middle School
7611 Piney Branch Rd. (One block north of Route 410)
Takoma Park, Maryland
Parking lot:
Limited street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. A free shuttle bus will be provided with free parking in downtown Silver Spring. Parking is available in the Fenton Street Village parking lot at 8110 Fenton Street and in the Sligo Avenue parking lot on Grove Street adjacent to the old police station.
A free shuttle bus also departs from the Kiss & Ride area of the Takoma Subway Station. Parking is also available in Takoma Park in the Montgomery College East Garage.
Performance highlights
To be announced
The Takoma Park Folk Festival is organized by a committee of volunteers and performers donate their time and talents in an effort to raise money for local youth organizations and activities.
For a full schedule of this year’s performances or more information about the festival, visit tpff.org.
