Festival T-shirts are only available for sale at the Festival. We celebrate our 75th year. The 2019 T-shirt designed by Angela Decarlis is off to the printer!
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NEFFA 75th Contra Contest
To help NEFFA celebrate our Diamond Jubilee, we hereby open up the NEFFA 75th Anniversary Contra Choreography Contest. The winning dance, as judged by Bob Isaacs and Lisa Greenleaf, will be called… (Continue Reading »)
The Great Woods Symphony Orchestra performs at NEFFA
It might be surprising to read that an orchestra will be performing at NEFFA this year. But folk music has always been of central importance to the classical tradition. European composers from… (Continue Reading »)
NEFFA preview concert at Club Passim, March 25 2018
Two weeks until the NEFFA preview concert at Club Passim (Sunday, March 25). Hear Joy Compass in one of their first-ever concert performances! And more great music from NEFFA performers! Club Passim,… (Continue Reading »)
Crafts Room News
Our special Saturday demonstrations showcase artists from Mexico. Saturday only, 9:30-5. Efraín Fuentes and Silvia Gomez are from San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, Mexico. Their tiny village is situated in a valley not far… (Continue Reading »)
2018 NEFFA T-shirt design
The 2018 NEFFA Festival T-shirt designed by Angela DeCarlis is off to the printer! It rocks! It will be offered in two colors, in women’s and men’s sizes. The price is still… (Continue Reading »)
NEFFA heads to Club Passim!
Join us on March 17, 2019, at 7 PM for the fifith annual “NEFFA showcase” (or “NEFFA preview concert,” or just “NEFFA night”) which will feature incredible musicians, all who will be… (Continue Reading »)
Ralph Page Dance Weekend 2018
Hosted by New England Folk Festival Association (NEFFA) and Ralph Page Dance Weekend Memorial Union Building (MUB) 83 Main Street Durham, NH 03824 The 31st Ralph Page Weekend is coming! January 12-14,… (Continue Reading »)
Two Caller Scholarships are available
Looking for callers with contra dance calling experience who are interested in branching out! Two Caller Scholarships are available but the application deadline looms – Dec. 2!! Please see the webpage: http://ralphpage.neffa.org/scholarships.html… (Continue Reading »)
Laurie Andres as featured musician at Ralph Page Weekend, 2018
We are pleased to have LAURIE ANDRES as a featured musician at the RALPH PAGE WEEKEND, January 12-14, 2018! From Seattle, WA, Laurie Andres a is deeply skilled musician and experienced playing… (Continue Reading »)
Julie Metcalf as featured musician at Ralph Page Weekend, 2018
We are pleased to have JULIE METCALF as a featured a musician at the RALPH PAGE WEEKEND, January 12-14, 2018! Julie Metcalf, fiddler and violist, can often be spotted at contra and… (Continue Reading »)
Becky Tracy & Keith Murphy as featured musicians at Ralph Page Weekend, 2018
We are pleased to have BECKY TRACY & KEITH MURPHY as a featured musicians at the RALPH PAGE WEEKEND, January 12-14, 2018! Becky Tracy (fiddle) and Keith Murphy (on guitar, mandolin, piano… (Continue Reading »)