Folkmoot LIVE! Proudly Presents

Upstream Rebellion

Sizzling Homegrown Bluegrass

Event poster for World Drum Classes hosted by Stone Cottage Music School, held every Friday at Folkmoat Friendship Center Auditorium in Waynesville, NC. Classes at 2:30 PM for adults and 4:00 PM for all ages, free with donations appreciated. Background featuring drums and floral decorations.

"This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, with funding from the North Carolina Arts Foundation's North Carolina Arts Relief Fund, the National Endowment for the Arts and South Art's Southern Arts Relief and Recovery Fund."

EVERYONE NEEDS COMMUNITY.

In today’s hectic world, connecting with other people is a challenge.

Folkmoot USA leverages music, dance, arts and education

to offer live events, classes, workshops and festivals

so folks can enjoy, learn and engage,

or volunteer with old friends and make new friends.

folkmoot * noun

folk·​moot * ˈfōk-müt

Old English * “A meeting of the people”

Connect with your community at Folkmoot!

  • A woman in a blue dress is playing the violin against a dark background.

    Check out our monthly concert performances in Folkmoot’s Queen Auditorium!

  • People sitting at a table with papers, notebooks, and coffee cups, engaged in a discussion or meeting.

    Take a class, learn new things, meet new friends, join in the community!

  • Art supplies and colorful geometric paintings on a table in a room with windows and Star Wars artwork.

    Artist-led experiences and immersive skill building. Learn skills that last a lifetime.

  • Two smiling women standing in front of a colorful wall mural of dancers in traditional attire.

    Make friends, meet people, help Folkmoot USA, and help others! Make the community even better!

  • A man working on repairing or restoring a stained glass window in a workshop, wearing a plaid shirt, apron, and baseball cap.

    Come meet and support the talented artists working at Folkmoot USA!

  • Front entrance of Folkmoot Friendship Center with a globe sculpture above the door, brick walls, blue doors, and stairs leading up to the entrance under a partly cloudy sky.

    All your questions about Folkmoot USA's past and present can be answered here!

  • A woman dancing with colorful fans, wearing a black top, fishnet midriff, and beaded jewelry, with her arms raised and head tilted back.

    Join a club, learn new skills, support small businesses, develop new talents!

  • Empty auditorium or theater with chairs covered in black fabric, stage with sound equipment, and a view from the stage looking toward the seating area and exit doors.

    Need a rental for a wedding, special event or conference? Budget friendly and totally unique!

SOME OF OUR MAJOR SPONSORS

Planning your trip to Folkmoot Summerfest and other Folkmoot events?

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