14th Annual Franklin Area Folk Festival
51 Cowee School Dr
Franklin, NC 28734
USA
The 14th Annual Franklin Area Folk Festival, “A Celebration of Appalachian Heritage” will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 10 am to 4 pm at Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center, 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC. Celebrating all things Appalachian, this family-friendly festival features live heritage demonstrations, Appalachian crafts, Civil War Re-enactors/Camp, kids’ activities, food, textiles/quilting & more! In keeping our heritage alive, music is a key component of the festival, particularly SEBA (SouthEastern Bluegrass Association) jammin’ sessions that feature old-time mountain music and bluegrass. Musicians – you are invited to bring your instrument and come jam with us at the SEBA tent! Plus, youth ages 18 and under, showcase your talent and take part in the Mountain Youth Talent Contest performing live on stage at the festival. (Visit www.FranklinFolkFestival.com for more information). Inside Cowee School, artisans exhibit our rich heritage by teaching us about pottery, textiles, painting, and local history. The festival sponsors hands-on activities allowing visitors to experience what mountain life was like way back when as demonstrators share what they learned at their parents’ knee: woodcarving, blacksmithing, moonshinin’, weaving, spinning, and many other heritage skills. This FREE event offers parking and shuttles to and from the school. Co-sponsors: Folk Heritage Association of Macon County and Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center. www.FranklinFolkFestival.com.