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Riverfolk Festival, Aug 6th; Manchester

Known for its peaceful atmosphere, this award-winning festival of traditional folk, bluegrass and world music continues to evolve, and features new creative artists, an array of music and dance workshops, giant mural paintings, stage shows and wonders for the kids that include instrument-making, face painting, water maze, origami & craft work area, rain sticks, drum circles, a kids' parade, and more.

In addition to the stage shows, workshops and extensive children's activity area, the Riverfolk Music and Arts Festival features an art show with visual artists sharing creations of jewelry, painting, instrument making, stained glass, pottery and much more.

Held in the beautiful Carr Park visitors enjoy a quality food court, ample restroom facilities, senior citizen area and shuttles to and from parking areas.

The night before the Riverfolk Festival, Riverfolk Ceili, pronounced kay-lee, is an extraordinary opportunity to mingle with festival artists and performers during this fantastic outdoor pre-festival dance and dinner party.

Featured artist provide entertainment throughout the evening as well as cameo appearances by other Festival performers are not unusual. To compliment the music, appropriate ìceiliî cuisine, which will take you off to the green isles. In addition to this delightful fare, participants will enjoy delicious wines and microbrews. Soft drinks are available too.

Come to this award-winning Riverfolk Festival and find out why this event is considered an "Ambassador" for Washtenaw County.

Riverfolk Festival web site

Posted/updated Jul 28, 2005
by William Stevens (Absolute Michigan Lifestyles Editor)