Thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Jackson to take in the sights, sounds and tastes of the 82nd National Folk Festival. The event took place Friday through Sunday, featuring performers in a wide range of musical genres, plus visual arts and food. The National Council for the Traditional Arts works with host communities to produce the festival around the country, and this was the first one in the Deep South. Jackson will host the 83rd and 84th National Folk Festivals in 2026 and 2027. Organizers intend for this to lead to a locally produced festival after the three-year run of the national event.
The Campbell Brothers perform during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today The Campbell Brothers perform during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today The Campbell Brothers perform during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Audience members clap their hands as the Campbell Brothers perform during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Jackson Mayor John Horhn gives opening remarks during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Jackson State University’s band, the Sonic Boom of the South, performs during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Jackson State University’s band, the Sonic Boom of the South, performs during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Jackson State University’s band, the Sonic Boom of the South, performs during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Dale Ann Bradley performs during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Children take photos as Dale Ann Bradley performs during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Tres en Punto performs during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Tres en Punto performs during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Bobby Rush performs during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Chief Shaka Zulu performs during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Chief Shaka Zulu performs during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Children dance as Chief Shaka Zulu performs during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Oka Homma Alla Hilha Alhiha performs during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Oka Homma Alla Hilha Alhiha performs during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Oka Homma Alla Hilha Alhiha performs during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Leaving Legacies does “Krump Dance 101” during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Leaving Legacies does “Krump Dance 101” during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Leaving Legacies does “Krump Dance 101” during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Jimmy “Duck” Holmes performs during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Jimmy “Duck” Holmes performs during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today Wylie and the Wild West perform during the 82nd National Folk Festival on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Jackson. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi TodayHence then, the article about photos the 82nd 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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