The Ann Arbor Folk Festival is an annual folk music festival held in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The festival was first held in 1969 and has been held every year since then. The festival is typically held in late January or early February and features a variety of folk music performers, from local artists to national and international acts.
The Ann Arbor Folk Festival is one of the longest-running folk festivals in the United States. The festival has a strong commitment to presenting a diverse range of folk music, including traditional, contemporary, and international styles. The festival also has a strong educational component, with workshops and classes offered for musicians of all levels. The festival has been recognized for its contributions to the folk music community, and has been awarded the National Endowment for the Arts’ National Heritage Fellowship.
