Folk Festivals US 2012

Is it hot where you are? Have you been outside? August is the HOT month for folk festivals, so if you can stand some fresh air, try one of these or browse our extensive list here, just go!!!

Abbey Road Abbey Road on the River - A music festival in honor of the Beatles featuring various tribute bands. Set on August 30 to September 3, 2012 in Washington, DC.

Lake George Music Festival - A classical music festival presented by a non-profit organization. The second season of the Lake George Music Festival is scheduled on August 17 to 23, 2012 in Lake George Village and surrounding communities.

Lollapalooza - Features a diverse array of performers from various music genres. To be held on August 3 to 5, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.

Northwest String Summit - A string music festival featuring bluegrass, folk and other artists. Set on August 9 to 12, 2012 in North Plains, Oregon.

Oregon Jamboree - A family-style country music festival in Sweet Home, Oregon scheduled on August 3 to 5, 2012. This years' line-up include Rascal Flatts and Chris Young.

Philadelphia Folk Festival - Presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, a non-profit arts education organization. This folk music festival will be held on August 17 to 19, 2012 in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania.

WE Fest - This is a country music and camping festival set on August 2 to 4, 2012 at Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. This year Toby Keith and Alabama are some of the performers in their line-up.

on the River - A music festival in honor of the Beatles featuring various tribute bands. Set on August 30 to September 3, 2012 in Washington, DC.

Lake George Music Festival - A classical music festival presented by a non-profit organization. The second season of the Lake George Music Festival is scheduled on August 17 to 23, 2012 in Lake George Village and surrounding communities.

Lollapalooza - Features a diverse array of performers from various music genres. To be held on August 3 to 5, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.

Northwest String Summit - A string music festival featuring bluegrass, folk and other artists. Set on August 9 to 12, 2012 in North Plains, Oregon.

Oregon Jamboree - A family-style country music festival in Sweet Home, Oregon scheduled on August 3 to 5, 2012. This years' line-up include Rascal Flatts and Chris Young.

Philadelphia Folk Festival - Presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, a non-profit arts education organization. This folk music festival will be held on August 17 to 19, 2012 in Upper Salford Township, Pennsylvania.

WE Fest - This is a country music and camping festival set on August 2 to 4, 2012 at Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. This year Toby Keith and Alabama are some of the performers in their line-up.

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