The National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) The NCTA is the nation’s oldest multicultural arts presenting organization. For over eight decades, through festivals, tours, symposia, exhibits, and media productions, the NCTA has showcased the very best of the myriad grassroots folk, tribal and ethnic cultures that comprise our diverse nation.
The Search is On!
Thank you for your interest in learning more about hosting the 82nd, 83rd, and 84th National Folk Festivals.
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New dates and times will be added based on interest and availability.
Key Dates for Interested Cities
June 30, 2023: Intent to Apply
August 1, 2023: Full Application Due
If you have questions about hosting the National Folk Festival, please email us at festivals@ncta-usa.org or call 301-565-0654 x 15 or x 19.
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- The National Folk Festival Home
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- The National Folk Festival: Success Stories From Around the Nation
- The National Folk Festival Experience
- Hosting the National Folk Festival
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- Past National Folk Festival Locations
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