Evaluation Form

65th Annual New England Folk Festival - April 24-26, 2009

We read your evaluations carefully and work hard to improve the Festival each year. We want to hear from you!
  1. US ZIP or Canada Post Code or Country

  2. Sessions attended:
    Friday       Saturday AM       Saturday PM       Sunday

  3. Including this one, roughly how many New England Folk Festivals have you attended?

  4. How did you learn of this Festival?
        dance
        word of mouth
        newspaper
        radio station:
        flyer at:
        Facebook
        other:

  5. What kinds of events did you attend at the Festival?
        Contras or Squares
    Other couple or set dance (Cajun, Swing, English, Scandinavian, etc.)
    International Line dance
    Dance Performances
    Morris dancing outside
    Family dance, concert, or performance
    Group singing
    Concert or storytelling
    Jam session scheduled on the program
    Unscheduled jams in new dedicated rooms
    Unscheduled jams outdoors or in hallways
    Instrument or Singing Workshop
    Discussions/Chat session
    Crafts demonstration
    Children's Activity Room

Comments on the Program When appropriate, please note the specific performer and/or session on which you are commenting.

  1. What activities did you enjoy most this year? Why?

  2. Were there any aspects of the program you did not enjoy this year? What interfered with your enjoyment?

  3. What comments or suggestions do you have for improving the Program?
Based on last year's comments we:
  • added a Hospitality table in the High School
  • increased food vendor options in the Bistro and Cafeteria

Comments on the Site and Festival Operations (Food, vendors, etc.)

  1. What aspects of the Festival site and operations did you like? Why?

  2. Were there any aspects of the site and Festival operations you did not enjoy? What interfered with your enjoyment? How could we make improvements for next year?

  3. NEFFA is exploring a variety of ways to address our recent financial deficits and keep admission prices as reasonable as possible. We welcome your ideas and suggestions. Would you be able to help us implement fundraising ideas?

  4. Did you pick up a copy of the Program Book?
    -Yes
    Was it interesting? -Yes    -No
    Was it useful? -Yes    -No
    -No, and here's why not:
    How might we make the Program Book more interesting or useful?

Additional comments about program, site, or operations:

We rely on volunteer help before, during, and after the Festival. We always need more help! If you'd like to volunteer, please indicate below, including if you have specific interests or skills. (If you already volunteer, thank you, and you don't need to fill in this question.)

Name:
Address:
Phone number:
Email:
Help at the Festival
Work on a Festival committee.
Work with year-round NEFFA Board Activities
Work on fundraising
Specific interests/skills:

Thank you for your participation. We read these forms carefully and consider each suggestion.

     

New England Folk Festival Association