Dec 15, 2023 | General Information
December 2023 The New Jersey Folk Festival, led by faculty members and students in the Department of American Studies at Rutgers University, is embarking on a new chapter, implementing key operational changes on Rutgers Day, including shifting to a new performance...
Apr 28, 2023 | General Information
The New Jersey Folk Festival is still on for Saturday April 29th on the great lawn of the Eagleton Institute on the Cook Campus from 10am-5pm! The New Jersey Folk Festival is a rain or shine event. Rutgers Day continues across the Rutgers Campuses. For more...
Apr 27, 2023 | General Information
By Jilly Matje Kyra Camille and the Chameleons As we approach our 2023 festival, centered on the theme “New Directions in Folk,” we look to highlight the way traditional and modern artistry can spark conversations about social justice. To bring modern voices to the...
Mar 29, 2023 | General Information
Our Artist in Residence event with Medukha has been Cancelled. We will reschedule with Medukha in the fall semester. Monday April 10th – Douglass Student Centre Lounge – 7-9pm Join us on April 10th for the next event of the 2023 New Jersey Folk Festival!...
Mar 7, 2023 | General Information
TOMORROW Tuesday 21st March 2023Click here to donate! The New Jersey Folk Festival will once again be participating in this year’s Giving Day. Our festival continues to showcase the talent of countless musicians, artists, craftsmen and vendors from all over the...
Mar 7, 2023 | General Information, Virtual Folk Fest Week
Join us on Thursday 23rd March for the next event of this year’s New Jersey Folk Festival! We will be celebrating the power of digital storytelling with an evening showcasing the incredible work done by our community producers and talented local artists. During...