10 things to do in Boston this weekend - Get folksy at the Lowell Folk Festival - Boston.com
Get folksy at the Lowell Folk Festival
The Lowell Folk Festival, billed as the oldest and second largest free folk festival in the nation, will once again take over downtown Lowell for three days of musical fun this weekend. As is tradition, the fest will feature a number of nationally renowned folk artists, as well as traditional crafts demonstrations, art, food, and plenty of kid-friendly activities. Be sure to catch Cyril Neville, the last performing brother of the renowned Neville Brothers, who has three sets throughout the weekend — Saturday at 8:45 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. For a full list of performers and venue information, visit the Lowell Folk Festival website. (Friday, July 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday July 27 and Sunday, July 28 from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at various locations in Lowell; free) — Kevin Slane
