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Your Question Answered: Are You Still Looking for Performers for the 2013...
Here’s one that came in from Bainbridge Island, but I bet a few other people might be wondering the same thing: If its not too late, we would like to be considered for performance this year. The answer...
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Your Question Answered: Is the Festival Going to be 21+?
Families at the 2012 Folklife Festival — photo by Piper Hanson. Wow! Here is a question we’ve never gotten before: I’ve heard that you’re going to make Folklife a 21 or older event. Is this true? It is...
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I was very excited to answer this inquiry that came in this morning from William: Will there be any gospel music performers this year? The answer is yes! We have some fantastic gospel musicians joining...
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Your Question Answered: Can You Bring Pets to the Festival?
This is what you’re dog is up against. Photo by Ben Shaevitz. We’ve gotten two inquiries about pets in the last week, so there’s probably more of you out there that are wondering: Can I bring my pet to...
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Your Question Answered: Can I Camp at the Festival?
This tent’s not meant for sleeping. For our out-of-town guests, this might not be obvious: Can I sleep overnight at Folklife? Northwest Folklife takes place at Seattle Center, a public Seattle city...
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Your Question Answered: Selling Items at the Festival
This one came in from a local jewelry maker: I know you let people perform music on the streets during the Festival, but do you let people wander and sell crafts too? The answer is no. If you want to...
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Purchasing Performer Recordings
This year Folklife performers with recordings will be selling CDs at their stages, during and after their performances. Look for the round umbrellas next to outdoor stages or tables at indoor venues....
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Your Question Answered: When Can I Apply for the 2014 Festival?
Photo by Dan Thornton The 2013 Festival just ended, but we can’t blame you for asking: When can groups submit applications for 2014 Folklife? The 2014 application to perform will go live on September...
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What is Community Power?
The Northwest Folklife Festival is a phenomenon. Do you think it could get off the ground if we tried to start it today? Here’s the pitch: Let’s put on a participatory arts and culture Festival...
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Your Question Answered: Past Festival Attendance
Photo by Ben Shaevitz A past Festival exhibitor ponders this one: I was wondering what the attendance figures have been the last few years? Great question! The answer is that last year’s attendance was...
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