City of Lowell, MA

24/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 24/07/2024 21:29

July 26 - 28: Lowell Folk Festival 2024 Planning & Tips

Lowell Folk Festival - one of America's largest free folk music festivals - is here and we couldn't be more excited. It's going to be an amazing weekend of delicious food, unique crafts, and amazing music. To make the most of your weekend, here are some tips and planning resources:

Getting Here

Train it in with the MBTA Lowell line. View the schedule online: https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Lowell/timetable

The LRTA runs a FREE bus shuttle schedule from the LRTA Kennedy Center/Gallagher Terminal to the Folk Festival area: https://lrta.com/news/2024-lowell-folk-festival-lrta-shuttle-schedule/

Driving? On-street and garage parking is available throughout the City. See the full list of garages and rates: https://www.lowellma.gov/1802/Folk-Festival-2024

We recommend using Waze for navigation as they will have updated street closure information. You can also see the full list of street closures here: https://www.likelowell.com/folk-fest-street-closings

What to Expect

Music and Dance: The festival boasts an impressive lineup of performers from various cultural backgrounds. Multiple stages throughout Downtown Lowell will host these performances, so there is always something to enjoy. See the full list of 2024 performers: https://lowellfolkfestival.org/pages/artists

Food, food, food: Food From Around the World is the perfect opportunity to try something new. Non-profit organizations come together to prepare and sell the foods of their heritage, with proceeds supporting their causes and programs. https://lowellfolkfestival.org/pages/food-from-around-the-world

Arts and crafts and more: Experience Lowell, produced by Mosaic Lowell, features Lowell artists, makers, and organizations giving festival-goers a touch of what Lowell's arts and culture community has to offer: https://mosaiclowell.org/news/folk-fest-arts/

Family fun: The festival is family-friendly, offering activities that kids and adults alike will enjoy, including the Family Fun Area with the Lowell Recreation Department on Shattuck St. Need a quiet moment? New this year is a sensory friendly Family Quiet Space at 107 Merrimack St, staffed by the City of Lowell's Health and Human Services Dept. Nursing parents are welcome!

Stay Updated

For the latest updates, schedules, and performer lineups, visit the official Lowell Folk Festival website: https://lowellfolkfestival.org/ and follow their social media channels @LowellFolkFestival

Hydrate, wear comfortable shoes, and please respect the environment - the Lowell Folk Festival will offer recycling again this year! Please help us by using the dedicated trash and recycling bins to help keep our city clean. See you this weekend at #LowellFolk!