July 24-26, 2026
Lowell, Massachusetts
Apply by March 30, 2026
Please refer to the following definition of Folk & Traditional Arts from the National Endowment for the Arts when submitting your application:
The folk and traditional arts are rooted in and reflective of the cultural life of a community. Community members may share a common ethnic heritage, cultural mores, language, religion, occupation, or geographic region. These vital and constantly reinvigorated artistic traditions are shaped by values and standards of excellence that are passed from generation to generation, most often within family and community, through demonstration, conversation, and practice.
All materials received will receive a preliminary review to assess their quality, authenticity, and appropriateness. Qualified submissions will be brought before the programming committee for further consideration. Artists will not be contacted unless the festival is interested in pursuing festival performance possibilities.