With over a 40 year history, the Folkmoot USA International Festival has a long established audience. The 2023 festival welcomed thousands of guests who enjoyed 70+ vendors, two stages with continual performances by Appalachian and international Cultural performers, free kid activites, and many food trucks in downtown Waynesville.

Folkmoot struggled like other arts and cultural organizations since the pandemic and had to shrink from it's traditional two week festival of hosting performers from other countries to a day long event that hosts appalachian and internationally inspired performances. One event that has been missing in recent years is the International Parade.

In the spirit of a Folkmoot dance parade, we are adding to last year's one day event and creating Folkmoot International Evening in downtown Canton that will include a parade. Folkmoot is looking for dance and cultural groups to join us Friday, July 19 to perform dances and honor cultural traditions from their heritage.

Parade registration is open to any group who commits to dancing in the parade. In order to offset organizations costs there is a $10.00 registration fee. If this is an issue you for your group please contact us and we will work something out.

We look forward to a fun an successful event with you.

Folkmoot Dance Parade - International Evening

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Folkmoot Dance Parade - International Evening

Friday, July 19 join us for Folkmoot International Evening & Dance Parade