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Folkmoot USA
July 12-25, 2004
Recognized as one of the best kept secrets in North Carolina!
Join thousands for this outstanding international festival held annually in Western North Carolina . Featured will be almost a dozen international folk groups entertaining the crowd with lively dance and beautiful music. This year's performers will come from across the globe including Colombia , India , Israel , Italy , Jordan , Mexico , Moldova , Mongolia , Peru , Poland , Spain , Togo , Turkey , Taiwan , and Canada .
Folkmoot USA is the official international festival for the State of North Carolina and 2004 marks the 21 st Anniversary. Folkmoot, a word derived from Old-English meaning “meeting of the people”, promotes world friendship and celebrates cultural heritage. Last year's performers came from the Buryat Republic , Chile , Costa Rica , France , Mexico , Norway , Russia , Italy , Tahiti , and Hawaii . For over twelve years Folkmoot has been named a “Top 20 Event in the Southeast” by the Southern Tourism Society, and is included in the list of “Top 100 Events in America ” by the American Bus Association.
Ticket prices vary for each event. Many events are free.
For more information visit www.folkmoot.com or call toll-free 1-877-FolkUSA
Schedule of Events
| July 12 | 11 am | 1 or 2 groups to perform , Community Program, Main Street , Hazelwood |
| July 14 | 1 pm | Children's Programs, Hazelwood Elementary |
| 1 pm | Children's Programs, Blue Ridge Community College | |
| July 15 | 7:30 pm | Gala Preview |
| July 16 | 1 pm | Parade of Nations , Main Street , Waynesville |
| 7:30 pm | Grand Opening , Maggie Valley | |
| July 17 | 7:30 pm | WNC World Tour , Asheville |
| July 18 | 2 pm | World Friendship Sunday , Lake Junaluska |
| 7:30 pm | World Friendship Celebration , UNC-Asheville | |
| July 19 | 7:30 pm | 3 groups to perform , Stompin' Ground, Maggie Valley |
| 7:30 pm | 3 groups to perform , Swain High School , Bryson City | |
| 7:30 pm | 3 groups to perform , Stecoah Valley Center | |
| July 20 | 1 pm | Children's Program , Meadowbrook Elementary School |
| 7:30 pm | 3 groups to perform , Western Carolina University, Coulter Auditorium | |
| 7:30 pm | 3 groups to perform , Franklin High Fine Arts Center | |
| 7:30 pm | 3 groups to perform , Colonial Theatre, Canton | |
| July 21 | 7:30 pm | Blue Ridge World Celebration |
| July 22 | 7:30 pm | Spectacular , Haywood Community College |
| July 23 | 2pm | Extravaganza Matinee , Stompin' Ground, Maggie Valley |
| 7:30 pm | Extravaganza , Stompin' Ground, Maggie Valley | |
| July 24 | 10 - 5 pm | International Festival Day – World Bazaar on Main Street , Waynesville |
| 7:30 pm | International Celebration , Haywood Community College | |
| July 25 | 2 pm | 3 groups to perform , Franklin High School Fine Arts Center |
| 2 pm | 3 groups to perform , Hendersonville Arts Council | |
| 7:30 pm | Candlelight Closing , Lake Junaluska |