Humboldt Folklife Festival Barndance
Come get your boots scootin' at our next Barn Dance, Friday July 19th at Prasch Hall, as part of the 2024 Humboldt Folklife Festival! Cidermill String Band will provide the music and caller Lyndsey Battle with lead the charge!
$10 for members, students, seniors and vets; $15 general; Kids under 12 free
No experience necessary! No partner needed! Snacks and beverages available! See you there!
-2024 Humboldt Folklife Festival Overview-
The Humboldt Folklife Society (HFS) proudly presents The Humboldt Folklife Festival from July 14th -20th in Blue Lake, CA. The event, which began in 1978, serves to highlight the many talented local musicians that live and perform in Humboldt County, and to encourage people to participate in music and dance.
Sunday July 14th marks the return of HFS’ partnership with the Blue Lake Chamber of Commerce for Annie and Mary Day at Perigot Park. Music begins at 12 noon following the Annie and Mary Day parade, and features four bands plus food, drink and crafts vendors, plus the great Blue Lake sunshine. This event is family friendly and free.
The evening performances commence on Tuesday July 16 inside Dell’Arte’s Carlo Theater with the Songwriter Night at 7pm, featuring John Luddington, Sari Baker, Melanie Barnett and Xeff Scolari performing their original songs and discussing their songwriting process.
The festival then moves outside to the Amphitheatre Stage at Dell’Arte featuring Kray Van Kirk, Rise and Bloom, and Huckleberry Flint on Wednesday the 17th; followed by Ruby Ruth and Mule Ranch, Elderberry Rust, and a special performance by Cadillac Ranch with their new horn section on Thursday July 18th. The outdoor shows start at 6pm, chairs and blankets are highly recommended. Tickets for all weeknight shows are available online at www.humboldtfolklife.com
Friday night’s Barn Dance features Lyndsey Battle and Cidermill at Prasch hall in Blue Lake, starting at 7pm. No experience needed.
The grand finale is the All Day Free Festival, featuring 16 bands plus percussion workshops led by Jesse Jonathan, and the traditional Beatles Singalong, at Dell’Arte beginning at 10:45 am until 8pm. Food trucks and beverages are available.
More information is available at humboldtfolklife.com for more information. See you in Blue Lake!
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