The Folklore Society of Greater Washington
Furthering the understanding, investigation, appreciation, and performance of the traditional folk music and folklore of the American people.
More than 200 FSGW events every year in the Washington, D.C. area.
Links for Annual Events appear below the following.Annual Festivities
Spring
- Sacred Harp Convention - with scores of voices
- Chesapeake Dance Weekend - with contras, square, and other dancing, dancing, dancing!
- Washington Spring Ball - with English country dancing
Summer
- Washington Folk Festival - with singing, dancing, story telling & workshops
Fall
- Contrastock - Full-Day Contra Dance Festival
- Getaway - with singing, jamming, workshops
Winter
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New Years English Gala - with English country dancing
- New Years Contra Ball - with contras and other dancing
- Mini Fest - with singing, dancing, story telling & workshops
Links for All Events start above.