Why do we celebrate Northwest Folklife Festival?
The Northwest Folklife Festival was established in 1971 to encourage the growth of the cultural heritage of communities in Pacific Northwest. It is held on Memorial Day weekend usually in… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Portugal Day Festival?
The Portugal Day Festival began in 1979 to celebrate Portuguese people, language and their culture. It marks the death of Portugal’s greatest poet, Luis de Camões’ on 10th June 1580… Read more »
Why do we celebrate North Texas Irish Festival?
The North Texas Irish Festival began in 1984 by the Southwest Celtic Music Association to increase awareness among public of the Celts royal cultural heritage. It is held in the… Read more »
Why do we celebrate New Jersey Folk Festival?
The New Jersey Folk Festival is celebrated with a goal to protect and preserve the culture, music and arts of New Jersey. The festival was created in 1975. It is… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Autumnfest?
The Autumnfest first began in 1977 to provide chance for non residents and residents to enjoy the spirit of Woonsocket. It is celebrated in the month of October annually on… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Autumn Leaf Festival?
The Autumn Leaf Festival is held to celebrate autumn and its beauty. The festival first began in 1953 during the homecoming of the Clarion State College. Businesses were asked to… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Alabama Shakespeare Festival?
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is celebrated to honor Shakespeare’s life and works. It first began in Anniston as a summer stock theater project in 1972. It is located in Montgomery;… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Tulip Time Festival?
The Tulip Time Festival is celebrated to promote and commemorate Pella’s Dutch heritage. In 1927, Lida Rogers who was a biology teacher of Holland High School insisted that Holland should… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Lowell Folk Festival?
The city of Lowell, MA took the task of hosting their folk festival after experiencing gigantic success for three years with the National Folk Festival. Therefore The Lowell Folk Festival… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Portland Rose Festival?
The Portland Rose Festival was started in 1905 by Harry Lane with an aim to make Portland city famous world wide as a rose city. He was the mayor of… Read more »