Festival

We are particularly eager for applications involving folk traditions underrepresented at NEFFA, especially from Asia, Africa, and South America. If you know performers in these traditions, please pass this invitation along–personal networks… (Continue Reading »)

The New England Folk Festival (NEFFA) will be held on April 19-21, 2024 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, 181 Royal Plaza Dr West, Marlborough, MA 01752. For… (Continue Reading »)

New for 2023 is our new mobile schedule at mobile.neffa.org! Available for web, phone, and tablet, you can search, select, and save events to build a personalized schedule for your own NEFFA… (Continue Reading »)

NEFFA is in a new place, and we are all learning our way around. Here are 8 things you can do to get you in the door and singing and dancing as… (Continue Reading »)

If you are thinking about attending, especially volunteering, but are daunted by transportation to our new location or by the cost of a hotel room, please see who’s offering rides and rooms…. (Continue Reading »)

Our group rate at the Best Western Royal Plaza has expired, but there have been some cancellations and a few rooms are available at the current market rate. Best to call the… (Continue Reading »)

Since a picture is worth a thousand words, a map is worth a thousand pictures of our new venue. We’ve got two new maps for you to check out: an approach map… (Continue Reading »)

NEFFA has lots of food options at our new Hotel and Trade Center venue! NEFFA 2023 Food Trucks @ Royal Plaza Trade Center (Saturday & Sunday) Trolley Dogs – also on Friday!… (Continue Reading »)

Have you ever wondered about the mysteries of running a sound board? The NEFFA Sound crew will be offering an introduction in the Marlborough Room at 6:30pm on Friday, April 21. As… (Continue Reading »)

Yes, we’re trying wristbands instead of tickets this year! It’s a break with tradition, we know, but we’ll see how it goes, and we welcome your feedback afterwards. Wear a button or… (Continue Reading »)

Midnight this coming Wednesday night is the deadline for both uploading your vax card in advance, and for purchasing advance tickets. Skip the lines and do both today! Buy Advance Tickets  Upload… (Continue Reading »)

Even if you cannot come to NEFFA, the Festival will come to you! Registration is now open for the Festival livestream from the Seminar Room. Register now at http://tinyurl.com/neffa2023zoom for a personalized… (Continue Reading »)