American Folk Festival - Aug. 23th, 24th, & 25th
Music, Dance & Culture from Traditions Across America & the World!
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The American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront brings the world to Bangor.

Mark you calendars for the 2013 AFF - August 23-25, 2013.

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:

  • the nation's finest performing groups sharing the traditional arts of their region, culture and heritage
  • 4 stages of music and dance
  • traditional craft demonstrations and exhibits
  • a children's area with activities for the whole family
  • dozens of food vendors offering ethnic food, regional specialties and traditional festival favorites
  • a Marketplace offering unique, handcrafted items and "Taste of Maine" treats for sale

The American Folk Festival is produced in Bangor by the Bangor Folk Festival, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, with partnering support from:





Thank You to our 2013 Virtuoso & Soprano Sponsors!

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National Endowment for the Arts

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Latest American Folk Festival Memories

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Great Music on a Summer Night

Well into Friday and Saturday night, on the Bangor Waterfront there is great music - fiddles, mandolins, you name it!


The Bucket Brigade has many personalities

The Folk Festival Bucket Brigade is made up of volunteers that hope you value the event as much as they do! A weekend full of entertainment, for your donation is essential for families and visitors alike to listen to great music, eat great food and see great local arts and crafts!


Better than the Fair

Taking the kids to the AFF is a highlight of our summer. I prefer it to the State Fair- as the crowd is more friendly and you can still get the same dough-boys and Turkey legs. My kids also appreciate the music. As soon as we get home- the guitars are tuned up and we have our own festival on the porch.