More than 50 acts headed to New Bedford Folk Festival

The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center presents the 23rd Annual New Bedford Folk Festival with another impressive line-up of the best in contemporary, Americana, traditional, blues and Celtic folk music. This year’s festival features more than 50 musical acts on eight stages throughout 11 blocks of historic downtown New Bedford, including the popular “workshops” – a collaborative, one-time-only performance unique to the New Bedford Folk Festival. It’s also home to more than 100 juried craft and food vendors for the public to enjoy. Whether you come for the world-class music or free festivities surrounding the festival, it’s a weekend of fun for everyone!

The Folk Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 7 and 8, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Early bird prices through June 23:

One-day Pass: $22.50; Weekend Pass: $30; Premium Pass: $125 (limited quantity)

Starting June 24:

One-day Pass: $30; Weekend Pass: $40; Premium Pass: $140

Premium Pass includes:

• Two full days of amazing music

• Premium Pass lanyard

• 2018 NB Folk Festival T-shirt

• Access to the fully-air conditioned Premium Pass Lounge with private restrooms

• Guaranteed priority seating at all Zeiterion performances and priority seat at Whaling Museum performances.

• Discounts at several food vendors in the Food Court & Beer Garden outside the Zeiterion Theatre

Visit, https://zeiterion.org/