The Takoma Park Folk Festival is a free annual festival featuring music and dance from around the world on eight stages in Takoma Park, Maryland. The festival also includes dance workshops, children’s activities, a crafts show and ethnic food from around the world. Kids will especially enjoy folksingers, interactive musical games, dancing and storytelling.
Date and Time:
September 13, 2009
11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Rain or shine.
Location:
Takoma Park Middle School
7611 Piney Branch Rd. (one block north of Route 410)
Takoma Park, Maryland
Parking:
Limited on-street parking is available throughout the neighborhood. FREE PARKING is available at Montgomery College. Free Festival shuttle buses will stop at the Montgomery College garage's entrance on Fenton Street and will transport patrons to the event.
Official Website:
http://tpff.org
Takoma Park Folk Festival
By Rachel Cooper, About.com
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