Join Folklore Village on Zoom for a weekend of Swedish music and dance! Our 2022 weekend will take place virtually with workshops in dance, music and cooking, plus evening parties, social hours and more. The weekend features guest instructors from Sweden, as well as folk musicians from across the United States. Experience a taste of…
All proceeds from this dance will go to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. DJ Jake Foster will play a wide variety of music that people love to dance to. A family event. Water, soda, beer and snacks will be available for purchase.
Welcome spring with this wonderfully colorful English tradition! Learn to weave patterns with maypole ribbons as we dance around the maypole. The young and young-at-heart are invited to bring fresh flowers to help decorate the maypole. The evening begins with a bring-your-own picnic at 5:30 p.m., with dancing to follow. Proof of vaccination or masks…
Join Folklore Village for a weekend of English country music and dance featuring members of Bare Necessities and dance caller Kalia Kliban. The weekend includes workshops in music and dance, nightly dances, delicious cultural meals and more. Early-bird full-time admission is $260 before noon on April 29. Tenting and limited RV camping available. Proof of…
Folklore Village Healthy Hoedowns are fun-filled barn dance evenings of traditional American dances, including old-time squares, New England contras and Appalachian, Southern and Midwestern big circles. No experience or special costume required. Families and beginners are always welcome! The June 11 barn dance will feature live music from The Firesides and dance calling from Tim…
Folklore Village Healthy Hoedowns are fun-filled barn dance evenings of traditional American dances, including old-time squares, New England contras and Appalachian, Southern and Midwestern big circles. No experience or special costume required. Families and beginners are always welcome! The July Healthy Hoedown features live music from the Sugar River Strutters and dance calling by Catherine…
Folklore Village's annual summer Ice Cream Social features homemade, hand-cranked ice cream. This family-friendly evening starts with a potluck at 5:30 p.m. After dinner we'll learn some simple social dances and you'll get the chance to try your hand at cranking the ice cream machine. For snack we'll enjoy a big bowl of our handmade…
Välkommen till Fall Swedish Music & Dance Weekend 2022! This festival features workshops in fiddle, nyckelharpa and dance; evening parties; catered meals; old traditions; and special guests sharing Swedish culture and heritage. This year marks 47 years since Edwin Johnson and his family first came to Folklore Village. The Johnson family's tradition of sharing Swedish…
Folklore Village’s Healthy Hoedowns are fun-filled evenings of traditional American dances, including old-time squares, New England contras and Appalachian, Southern and Midwestern big circles. The February Hoedown features live music by the Lakeview Ramblers and dance calling by Tim Jenkins. No previous dance experience required: Tim will lead dancers of all ages and abilities around…
Experience Norwegian culture through the music and dances of Telemark, Norway! Folklore Village's annual Spring Scandinavian Weekend will feature special guests sharing the music and dances of Telemark. The weekend includes intensive and engaging workshops in fiddle and dance, energetic evening dances, and delicious cultural meals by RedBarn Catering. Full-time adult registration is $280 if…