The 18th Annual Savannah Folk Music Festival takes place on October 12, 13 and 14, 2007.
The Festival will begin with its traditional “Folkfest in City Market” from 7:00 to 11:00 PM on Friday, Oct. 12th. The Folkfest features a variety of Savannah’s top folk performers making joyful sounds in a number of folk music styles and genre. The evening also features part one of the “Noteworthy Art” auction, the sale of several Gretsch guitars, some signed by celebrities and others transformed into unique art objects by leading Savannah artists.
On Saturday, Oct. 13, at 2:00 PM in Armstrong Center auditorium(in the old Publix building on Abercorn Extension) will be the finals of the “Youth Song Writing Competition.on Also on Saturday is the “Old Time Country Dance” from 8:00 to 11:00 PM at Notre Dame Academy gymnasium. The dance features music from Florida’s outstanding string band, Valla-Thomas-Williamson and the assistance of a guest caller. Beginners and contra dance veterans are welcome to have a great time. Not a dancer? The music alone is worth the visit!”
The Festival’s signature event is the Sunday Concert from 1:00 to 7:00 PM on Oct. 14. This year the event moves to historic, renovated Grayson Stadium for 2007 and stars internationally acclaimed folksingers JOHN GORKA and JOSH WHITE Jr.
The entire festival is FREE TO THE PUBLIC thanks to the support of the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs, Leisure Services and a number of other event sponsors.