When:
May 23 - 26, 2008
11 am to 11 pm
Where:
Seattle Center
Admission:
It's free! Donations recommended and appreciated.
Here are just a few of the fun things to see and do at the Northwest Folklife Festival:
The Crafts Marketplace - Folk craft booths featuring the Northwest's finest artisans.
The Uncommon Market - You'll find folk and ethnic products from around the world.
International Food Village - Dozens of booths featuring food and drink from around the world (and the Northwest too).
Dance & Music Workshops - Don't just watch, join in!
Live Music & Dance - Choose from over 15 different stages and performance spaces and enjoy music and dance from all around the world.
The 2008 Northwest Folklife Festival offers hundreds of performances and workshops. Here are some highlights:
Friday Highlights
· Bellydance and More!
· Bosnian Dance Showcase
· Northwest & Nautical Songs
Saturday Highlights
· A Taste of Bluegrass
· Barbershop Choruses
· Folk Grrrls
· Couple Dances of the World
Sunday Highlights
· Global Drums & Dance Showcase
· Ukenalia!
· Six-Straing Samurais
· The All Ages Alternative
Monday Highlights
· Bhangra and Bollywood
· Roots Reggae Party
· Pike Place Busker Showcase
The Northwest Folklife Festival web site now offers a handy search tool that allows you to search for performances and activities by day, stage, style, type, or performer name.

