Winner of the:
2007 Top 100 Events (American Bus Association)
2008 Non-Profit of the Year (Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce)
2008 Impact Award (Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau)
2009 Commitment to Community (Governors Conference on Tourism)
From 2002- 2
004, Bangor Maine was the host of the 64th, 65th and 66th National Folk Festivals.
In 2005, the American Folk Festival was introduced as a continuation of the Festival tradition. The American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront is a celebration of multi-cultural traditional arts - music, dance, crafts, food and storytelling.
The American Folk Festival:
Presents music, dance and other performing arts representing cultural traditions from across America and the world.
Showcases and markets the Bangor Waterfront and the greater Bangor area by attracting thousands of festival-goers each year. Center for Tourism Research & Outreach survey results.
Strives to present the event free of charge to the largest possible audience.
Offers festival-goers the opportunity to purchase authentic, hand-made crafts from regional artisans and made-in-Maine food products.
Enhances the festival experience by offering a variety of regional, ethnic and fair food.
Encourages community participation through volunteerism and attendance.