It’s here!
You’ve heard about it. You’ve read about it. You’ve been to it before. It’s back. It’s here. It’s this weekend. It’s truly the highlight of my Summer. It’s the American Folk Festival. See you there! <GONE FESTIV’LIN>
And so it begins – The AFF Kick-off party is tonight!
Today is Thursday, August 27th which means one thing: THE VIP PARTY and the official Kick-off to the 2015 American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront! I work in the Communications team at St. Joe’s and we are thrilled to be a sponsor—and partner—of this great Festival. We are proud to be involved for a number […]
Listening to a Little Music Builds a Community ?
As the American Folk Festival gets ready to launch into year number 14, many things have changed since 2002! The Waterfront Today, we have beautiful grass and landscape along our waterfront, concerts, charity events and vendors for folks to enjoy during their lunch hour. When the Folk Festival started in Bangor, there were piles of […]
The American Folk Festival (and Ben Sprague) on a podcast with the debut of The Maine Show
Bangor City Councilor Ben Sprague is branching out to host a new podcast about – and for – Maine. He can tell you about it better than I…but his first episode premiered today, and is all about the American Folk Festival. Check it out…it will give you a glimpse into the history of the American […]
The American Folk Festival is THIS WEEK!
Guest post by Bob Duchesne It seems like only yesterday that I was an American Folk Festival rookie. Oh, there are so many things I’ve learned in the ensuing years. Once upon a time, I was an amateur. I merely arrived at the waterfront, eager but clueless. Now I prepare with the zeal of a […]
A MAN’s (or Woman’s) Gotta EAT!
Sitting around our staff meeting I asked, “What do you go to the Festival for?” The answers ranged from “The Alligator,” to “Whoopie Pies.” Of course at Sephone, other than myself, it is an all male survey, so food is usually at the top of everyone’s list and there is such a variety that it […]
The Stages TALK at the Festival this Year? HUH?
If you are bringing your cell phone, you MUST check out these new features of the AFF App ! As fast as you have changed your smartphone, Sephone has changed the Festival app. Each year as cell phones and mobile changes, Sephone has adjusted the app, so you get the power you want in the palm […]
Presenting: The Bucket Brigade!
It’s a unique opportunity when you can bring a variety of music, food, and vendors from around the world to the Bangor waterfront for the public to enjoy, free of cost. Since 2002, our community has enjoyed a sampling of the best food and talent from all corners of our globe each summer. Over the […]
Get ready to dance at the kick off parade with Asociación Carnavalesca de Massachusetts
In the Dominican Republic, Carnival is celebrated throughout February with groups of elaborately costumed and masked people parading through the streets. To kick of the 14th American Folk Festival, Asociación Carnavalesca de Massachusetts is bringing some of that energy and excitement to the Bangor Waterfront, starting with the traditional festival parade at 6:45 p.m. from the […]