National Folk Festival Kickoff
Schedule
Sat Nov 16 2024 at 04:00 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
511 E Pearl St, Jackson, MS 39201-3603, United States | Jackson, MS
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We are excited to announce the National Folk Festival is coming to Jackson, 2025-2027.Join us for this FREE event at the "Welcome to Jackson" mural at State & Pearl Streets. Get a preview of what to expect at the nation's premier celebration of the artistic traditions of all Americans!
ENJOY A DYNAMIC & ECLECTIC PROGRAM
BeauSoleil Trio with National Heritage Fellow Michael Doucet (Cajun)
Eddie Cotton, Jr. (soul blues)
Edwin Perez y su Orquesta (salsa dura)
Yamini Kalluri & the Kritya Music Ensemble (Kuchipudi dance)
Seating opens at 3:30 PM
Music from 4:00–7:30 PM
Food and beverages are provided by Hal & Mal's, Martin's Downtown, and Cathead Distillery. Venue provided by Jackson Redevelopment Authority.
FOR MORE INFO:
https://www.nationalfolkfestival.com/kickoff
MAKE A DAY OF IT...
Tour the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Home National Monument starting at 9:00 AM. From 11:00 AM– 3:00 PM, check out the Mississippi Museum of Art's Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South exhibition opening, with stilt dancing from master craftsman and National Heritage Fellow Chief Shaka Zulu and gospel from Annie & the Caldwell Singers. Bring the whole family!
The City of Jackson is running a free public shuttle from downtown Jackson to the Evers home from 8:45-11:15 AM. Shuttle runs every 30 minutes. Free parking is available downtown at the Hinds County Tax Collector parking lot.
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Where is it happening?
511 E Pearl St, Jackson, MS 39201-3603, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
