The American Folk Festival offers activities for people of all ages. The Folk & Traditional Arts area features exhibits, demonstrations and discussions on various Maine Folk Art traditions. The Children & Family Folk Arts Area offers performances, games and activites for a younger audience. Folk & Traditional Arts Activities In 2008, the Folk Arts area will showcase several Maine artists with ties to the various French traditions that helped build our communities. The Maine Folklife Center at the University of Maine will bring together artists to demonstrate their crafts and talk about the history of their traditions. They include: John Connors, Dave Wylie and Chase Jackson (batteau makers) Rodney Richard (wood carver) Julie Trudel (rug maker) Eldon Hanning (basket maker) Jacqueline Lozier (weaver) Brenda Caron and Patty Hill (spinners) On the cooking demonstration stage, traditional Franco foods from across Maine will be demonstrated. Details here. Finally, the Story Bank project will collect stories from Festival-goers, adding depth and texture to every Maine resident's sense of Place. Children & Family Folk Activity Area 1n 2008, Children's Area activities will offer many choices for kids and their families. Located in Pickering Square, activities will include "Active Games", "Quiet Games", crafts and stage performances by: Wabanaki Dawn Singers & Drummers (Native American) Chuck & Albert (Acadian) (pictured) Bonga & the Vodou drums of Haiti Sana Ndiaye (Senegalese music) List of activities Thanks to the Maine Discovery Museum for helping to present the performances and activities that are offered in the Children's Area.