Connie is delighted to be telling stories for the 93rd Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival. And this time it will be virtual, online so no matter where you live, you can tune in! The event will run Thursday through Saturday evening and Connie is performing Saturday evening, August 8th. (Check your local time zone.) You can see a sample and find the link to the live streams here: Virtual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival.
Begun by Bascom Lamar Lunsford almost a century ago, the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival is an invitation-only event to promote the traditions of the Southern Appalachian region. It is the oldest continuously running folk festival in the nation. These traditions of music, dance, and storytelling have spread from coast to coast across the United States and many countries abroad.
From the organizers: “As a thank you to everyone who has attended and supported us for decades, these broadcasts will be presented at no charge through links on our website, FolkHeritage.org. We are thrilled to be able to bring a new version of these historical events to music lovers and appreciate our sponsors for their continuing support during these challenging times.”