2011 Schedule
The Folk Festival will run from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Friday, June 17 and 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Expo NM (New Mexico State Fairgrounds) in Albuquerque.
If you want an overview of everything that's going on during the day, download a complete schedule as a PDF file.
Friday Night
- 5:30 PM - Gates Open
- 5:30 PM - Instrument Checkroom available
- 6:00 PM - Performances and workshops begin
- 7:30 PM - African/Latin/Roots Dance with Wagogo begins in the Dance Tent
- 7:30 PM - Irish Set & Ceili Dance with Chris Carilli and Gary Papenhagen begins in the Dance Building
- 9:00 PM - Instrument Checkroom closes
- 11:00 PM - Festival closes - hope to see you tomorrow morning!
Saturday
- 9:30 AM - Gates open
- 9:30 AM - Instrument Checkroom available
- 10:00 AM - Opening entertainment
- 10:00 AM - Start signing up for the Band Scramble and the Youth Talent Showcase
- 11:00 AM - All venues open
- 3:50 PM - Deadline for Youth Talent Showcase signup
- 4:00 PM - Youth Talent Showcase at the Children's Tent
- 4:00 PM - Final deadline for Band Scramble signup
- 4:45 PM - Band Scramble assignments announced
- 5:00 PM - Some venues close for Band Scramble practice
- 5:00 PM - Instrument Petting Zoo and craft exhibits close
- 6:00 PM - Band Scramble at Villa Hispana Stage
- 7:00 PM - Woody, Weavers, and Lead Belly Singalong at the Villa Hispana Stage
- 7:30 PM - ASD Barn Dance with Michael Hearne and South by Southwest begins in the Dance Tent
- 7:30 PM - FolkMADS Contra Dance with the Albuquerque Megaband and Erik Erhardt begins in the Dance Building
- 9:00 PM - Last call to get your instruments from the instrument check room.
- 11:00 PM - The party's over...until next year!
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Morning Entertainment:
Some early morning (Saturday, 10 AM-11 AM) entertainment to get us going.
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Villa Hispana Stage Performances
Seven great performers are scheduled Friday night from 7:00 to 10:00 PM and Saturday, from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Back this year: Several performers are performing more than once, so you'll have more choice balancing all the other things there are to do at the Festival.
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Mainstreet Stage:
Up and coming local folk and traditional music bands.
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Demo Stage:
Get a glimpse into the wonderful musical and cultural diversity here in New Mexico.
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Songwriter Showcase
Our alternate stage for intimate performances by local, regional, and national singer/songwriters with their own story to tell.
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Dance Program
Get moving with dance workshops in two venues plus evening dances on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Jam With The Band!
Here’s where musicians can play or sing along with a few of our great bands. It’s ok just to listen too. Come on out and meet the up-and-coming folk and traditional music bands on the local music scene.
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Hosted Jams:
At the hosted jams, hosts are there to encourage musicians to pick a song or start a song and to make sure that everyone gets an opportunity to participate. In addition, hosts bring their own unique flare to the jam.
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Band Scramble:
Our popular Band Scramble gives musicians and dancers of all levels a chance to be a Main Stage Performer at the Albuquerque Folk Festival.
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Music Workshops:
Participation is the name of the game at our wide variety of music and song workshops. Bring an acoustic musical instrument and/or your singing voice and join the fun.
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Storytelling:
Hear a wonderful tale from some of our best local storytellers.
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Children's Tent:
While all of our workshops are open to participants of all ages, sessions at the Children's Tent are tailored to get kids and families started enjoying home made music. New this year: We're having a Youth Talent Showcase, open to soloists and groups ages 5 to 15. You won't want to miss this!
- Arts and Crafts:
Come visit local crafters as they work on their projects or bring your own project and relax on the Front Porch while listening to music. Be sure to see the traditional and art quilt show featuring the works of Dye Fusion.