Lowell Folk Festival 2008; Massachusetts Entertainment
July 25, 2008 by
Free Entertainment for the Whole Family
The Lowell Folk Festival is a three-day long event with music, food, arts and family activities that takes place in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. The type of music at the festival is not purely folk. You will also hear dance music, world music, bluegrass and gospel music at the LowellLowell Folk Festival 2008; Massachusetts Entertainment
Date: July 26, 2009Lowell, MAUnited States of America
Lowell Folk Festival What You Need to Know
There is no admission charge to enter the Lowell Folk Festival. The live entertainment is free. Event goers will need to buy their own food and drinks. The Lowell Folk Festival is held rain or shine, so be prepared and plan accordingly. If the weather is sketchy while you are there, be aware that some performance locations may be moved because of the weather.
It's easiest to park in one of the Lowell downtown parking garages for $10 and walk to festival events.
Dogs are allowed at the Lowell Folk Festival, if they are licensed and leahsed, according to the festival organizers. They do not recommend that pets come along because the festival is a busy place.
Lowell Folk Festival Highlights
Families should visit the Shattuck Street Family Activity Area. There is a Revolving Museum and there are games for the kids.
Lowell Folk Festival live music and entertainment may be viewed at Boarding House Park (BHP), Dutton Street Dance Pavilion (DP) and JFK Plaza.
Friday, July 25, 2008 Lowell Folk Festival Music
6:40 p.m - 7:00 p.m. Lowell Folk Festival kick-off parade
7:15 p.m - 8:00 p.m. Lonesome River Band (BHP)
7:15 p.m- 8:30 Red Volkaert & Cindy Cashdollar (DP)
8:15 p.m - 9:00 p.m. Henry Gray & the Cats (BHP)
8:45 p.m- 10:00 Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys (DP)
9:15 p.m - 10:15 p.m. Skatalites (BHP)
Saturday, July 26, 2008 Lowell Folk Festival Music
Lowell Folk Festival entertainment takes place at Boarding House Park (BHP), JFK Plaza and the Market Street Stage (MSP). Saturday is the biggest day in terms of live entertainment.
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