Day 858 New Bedford Folk Festival 2014
New Bedford Folk Festival brings together over 70 renowned and emerging performers and 90 juried arts and crafts vendors in New Bedford’s authentic historic district during on Saturday July 5th and Sunday July 6th.  The two day family-oriented festival over the long July 4th weekend  offers continuous folk music from 11am to 9pm on seven sound stages in and around the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park ranging from the majestic 1200 seat Zeiterion Performing Arts Center to the intimacy of the National Park Garden Stage.
Check out the music schedule for both days
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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. They will have fresh New Bedford fish and scallops, Mediterranean foods, freshly made hamburgers, hot dogs, quick snacks, homemade ice cream, specialty fruit drinks and other tasty treats in our Festival Food Vendor area. Within and around the festival grounds are many of New Bedford’s great restaurants serving a variety of local favorites.
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Hosted by the City of New Bedford, the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, the New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts and the New Bedford Economic Development Council, the New Bedford Folk Festival offers an exciting atmosphere with great music, beautiful arts and crafts and fun activities for the whole family.
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Tickets at the gate:Â $20/day and $25/weekend; children under 12 are free.