The Smithsonian Folklife Festival, established in 1967, honors contemporary living cultural traditions and celebrates those who practice and sustain them. Produced annually by the …

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In 2025, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival will take place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., July 2–7, with the program Youth and the Future of Culture.

At the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, you will find many exemplary practitioners of diverse, authentic, living traditions—both old and new. The goal of the Festival is to strengthen and …

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is an international exposition of living cultural heritage annually produced outdoors on the National Mall of the United States in Washington, D.C., by the …

In September 2004, the Smithsonian marked the grand opening of the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., with the First Americans Festival, co-produced by the …

See all the artists, artisans, musicians, and more who are participating in the 2025 Festival.

The Festival is a family-friendly event with demonstrations and workshops suited for all ages. The Family Activities tent, in particular, is designed for young visitors to try hands-on activities, …

This year, the Festival takes place on the National Mall between Ninth and Fourteenth streets.

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