The 83rd National Folk Festival drew thousands of people to downtown Jackson during the weekend for music and dance performances, cooking demonstrations and sales of arts and crafts.
The National Council for the Traditional Arts works with host communities to produce the festival around the country.
The festival is being held one weekend a year in Mississippi’s capital city in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
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Shawn Lawrence and others give a West African drumming demonstration during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today The Rahim AlHaj Trio performs during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today The Mystic Wind Choctaw Social Dance Group performs during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Russell Isaac, 2, performs with the Mystic Wind Choctaw Social Dance Group during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today The Mystic Wind Choctaw Social Dance Group performs during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Festivalgoers walk down Capitol Street during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Audience members join the Winnsboro Easter Rock Ensemble during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today A festivalgoer takes video of art displays during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Melissa Carper and Emily Gimble perform during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Epi Martinez and Friends perform during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Epi Martinez and Friends perform during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi TodayHence then, the article about photos the 83rd national folk festival was published today ( ) and is available on Mississippi Today ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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