NC Folk Festival 2025

Make Greensboro your weekend getaway for the NC Folk Festival, September 12-14. This free, three-day celebration fills downtown with 40+ bands playing gospel, funk, global beats, Americana, and more. This year, catch hip-hop trailblazers Arrested Development, North Carolina favorites Steep Canyon Rangers, and the soulful groove of Sammi Rae & The Friends. With food trucks, craft beer, local makers, and family fun around every corner, it’s the perfect mix of culture, music, and adventure. Come for the tunes, stay for the experience.