Performer/Artist Application

The Arts Council invites artists of all disciplines to apply for a performance spot during the 46th International Folk Festival!
 
The International Folk Festival will be taking place September 28-29, 2024 in downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina. 

46th Annual International Folk Festival September 27th- September 29th All nationalities join together each year at The Arts Council's International Folk Festival to honor and celebrate our diverse cultural heritage as ONE COMMUNITY. Now in its 46th year, our region's longest-standing family festival features over 30+ CULTURAL GROUPS represented in our Parade of Nations, International Café & Cultural performances which unify in sharing the artistic vibrancy of their heritage. 50,000-75,000+ ATTENDEES enjoy an array of festivities in the performing arts, live music and dance, international cuisines, ART Market, Kids Area, and lots of family-friendly fun Arts Market Parade of Nations Around the World 5k Run International Cuisines Cultural Performances Interactive Art Installations Kids Area

In addition to the terms and conditions listed on this application, each accepted performer is a representation of The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County and is expected to maintain a level of professionalism and care for the ARTS.  We have the authority and responsibility to remove any performers that do not comply with our internal festival rules/guidelines as well as local/federal guidelines.
 
Furthermore, Accepted performers will receive additional information about festival rules including parking, vendor set-up, load-in, and a variety of other questions.