July 29-31, 2022

Donate

MENUMENU

Home
Virtual Celebration 2020
- - - Virtual Celebration – View Video
    - Virtual Celebration – Tune in to the Radio Show
Artists
- Folk Craft Area
- Foodways
About
Get Involved
Planning
Donate

Press Room

For press inquiries please contact:

LowellFolkFest@gmail.com

Folk Fest Instagram!

lowellfolkfest

Today, the Lowell Festival Foundation announced th

Today, the Lowell Festival Foundation announced that the 35th Anniversary Lowell Folk Festival, a staple cultural event of the region since its inception in 1987, will take place in person on July 29, 30, and 31. The 2022 festival will feature close to 20 performing groups sharing their unique musical traditions on stages throughout downtown Lowell. The Lowell Folk Festival attracts more than 150,000 people for three days of music, food, and art.

The festival site has evolved over the last three decades, and this year, festival organizers will bring more elements closer to downtown, consolidating the footprint. The festival’s dance stage will move to Arcand Drive, with an adjacent food court on JFK Plaza, including many fan-favorite multicultural community food vendors. The Market Street Stage will be larger and placed on the street itself. This new stage will feature blues, polka, and Cajun bands. This area will also boast a food court, in Market Street Park. These changes are designed to improve the audience experience while simultaneously keeping the festival within the vibrant downtown neighborhood.

This is the first time the event will take place since 2019, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Festival planners hope this year’s event will mark a new chapter in the region’s recovery from the pandemic, providing a stimulus to tourism and local businesses.

Nonprofit community food vendors will serve traditional dishes representing over a dozen different cultures. In the Folk Craft Area, the theme is Crafting Sound: Making & Restoring Musical Instruments, which will feature demonstrations playing and building the instruments. The Foodways Area will explore comfort foods from an array of communities.

More details about the festival, including the lineup of artists, will be announced in coming weeks at link in our bio.

The Lowell Folk Festival is produced by the Lowell Festival Foundation, @likelowellma, @lowellnps, @ncta_usa, @greaterlowellchamber, and @merrimackvalley

#lowellfolk #lowellfolkfestival #lowellma #merrimackvalley #visitma

#Repost @ncta_usa ・・・ The NCTA is thrilled t

#Repost @ncta_usa
・・・
The NCTA is thrilled to welcome you to our 2022 season with a first glimpse at the year ahead in traditional arts! We have also launched our “Fill the Festival Buckets” fundraiser, benefiting the NCTA and our five festival partner nonprofits. Please take a moment to save the dates and make a drop in the festival buckets—we look forward to seeing you at our festivals this season! Visit our website for more info.

@NFFMaryland: August 26-28, 2022
@MontanaFolkFest: July 8-10, 2022
@LowellFolkFest: July 29-31, 2022
@NCFolkFestival: September 9-11, 2022
@RVAFolkFest: October 7-9, 2022

#NFFMaryland #MontanaFolkFestival #LowellFolkFestival #NCFolkFestival #RVAFolkFest #LowellFolk

We’re missing the sights, sounds, and the amazin

We’re missing the sights, sounds, and the amazing food at #LowellFolk this weekend. You? Please save the dates: July 29-31 2022.

#lowellfolkfestival #lowellfolkfestival2022 #lowellma #merrimackvalley #festival #folk #folkfest

#Repost @ncta_usa ・・・ The last full weekend

#Repost @ncta_usa
・・・
The last full weekend in July is always the @LowellFolkFest, which was unfortunately canceled earlier this year due to the pandemic. We sure miss being there with our friends this weekend, but are looking forward to the festival’s triumphant return July 29-31, 2022! In the meantime, revisit the vibrancy, energy, and community spirit of this beloved event with a short documentary by @PatJarrett and @JonLohman—find the link in the @ncta_usa bio.

#lowellfolk #lowellma #lowellfolkfestival

Meet us here in 2022 for #LowellFolk ❤️ #folk

Meet us here in 2022 for #LowellFolk ❤️

#folkmusic #folkfestival #live #music #lowellma #lowellfolkfestival

Sun is out and we’re dreaming of live music safe

Sun is out and we’re dreaming of live music safely returning to #LowellFolk in 2022.
📷: @simplyoutstanding

#lowellma #folkmusic #folkfest #music

Load More... Follow on Instagram

Meet Our Producing Partners

The National Council for the Traditional Arts
Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce
Lowell National Historical Park
Lowell Festival Foundation
Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
The City of Lowell

The Lowell Folk Festival

July 29-31, 2022
Downtown Lowell, Massachusetts

for Information and Sponsorships contact us at LowellFolkFest@gmail.com
978-275-1764

The Lowell Folk Festival is a
501(c)(3) Non-Profit
© Copyright 2022. All Rights Reserved

Site Info | Site by Stellar

More Great Festivals!

Get Involved

Performing at the Folk Festival
Sponsorship
Volunteer at the Folk Festival
Donate
Contact Us

More Information

Directions-Festival Map
Places to Stay
Family Fun Area
Folk Festival Merchandise
Press Room