National Folk Festival

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The National Folk Festival is celebrated every Easter when Canberra is frocked up in its golden autumn best. Australia's festival flagship, the 'National', draws together people from all around Australia and the world. They come to share in the songs, dances, tunes, and verse that have flowed through the ages from many communities into Australian folk culture.

For five days Exhibition Park in Canberra becomes a magic place, filled with colour and sound. Hundreds of the world's best musicians perform daily, in a non-stop flow of entertainment across twenty two fabulous venues. Every day is packed with workshops and sessions, where you can join in the dancing, singing and playing and become part of the celebration.

Children have their own Festival venue every day where quality performers and arts workers introduce them to the fun of the Festival.

Go to this contributor's information page for other education information posted on this website, or to find out more about the National Folk Festival visit the website: www.folkfestival.asn.au