Day 411 2012 Greater New Bedford Summerfest Folk Music Festival
The Greater New Bedford Summerfest will be held, Saturday July 7 and Sunday July 8th  .  The festival   will feature the best in contemporary, traditional, and Celtic folk music.  It is a great way to end the July 4th holiday week!   Hosted by the City of New Bedford and The Standard-Times, the Greater New Bedford Summerfest offers an exciting atmosphere with great music, beautiful arts and crafts and fun activities for the whole family. 
The two day family-friendly  festival offers continuous folk music from 11am to 9pm on seven sound stages throughout the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park ranging from the 1200 seat “Custom House Stage†to the intimacy of the 55 seat “Meet the Performer†area. Also they will  be having a Friday Night Kick-Off Concert at Summerfest this year! It’s a great way to start the weekend The concert starts at 6:30 pm on Friday, July 6th and will be on the Custom House Stage.
Featured among the nearly fifty musical acts are Peter Yarrow, Patty Larkin, Catie Curtis, Melissa Ferrick, Garnet Rogers, Peter Mulvey, Pete and Maura Kennedy, Dala, Annalivia, Zoë Lewis, Jeremy Kittel and Nathaniel Smith, Cassie and Maggie MacDonald, The Boxcar Lilies and Seth Glier. Situated in the city’s beautiful National Park, the New Bedford Summerfest has gained a reputation as one of the finest folk festivals in the country.
The Artisans’ Marketplace showcases the handcrafted work of many local artists as well as crafters from Maine to California and the International Bazaar offers high-quality, imported handcrafts from around the globe.
Food is also a great part of the festival. From street carts, to the food court to the restaurants in and around the festival you can sample some of the tasty cuisine the area has to offer.
Hosted by the City of New Bedford and The Standard-Times, the Greater New Bedford Summerfest offers an exciting atmosphere with great music, beautiful arts and crafts and fun activities for the whole family.
At the Festival Gate Purchase —  2012 Ticket Prices
- Friday Concert — $15
- Saturday Pass — $20
- Sunday Pass — $20
- Weekend Pass — $30
- Children under 12 — Free (Saturday & Sunday only)