Folk Fest

Zion Harmonizers, folk artist Cynthia Ramirez named to Hall of Master Folk Artists

By Kristen P. Townsend 

NATCHITOCHES – Six gospel musicians and a multi-media folk artist were inducted into the Louisiana Folklife Center’s Hall of Master Folk Artists Saturday at the 44th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. Inductees were Cynthia Ramirez and the Zion Harmonizers, whose leader, Brazella Briscoe, served as honorary festival chair. 

Director […]

Joe Suchanek of Fields wins second Louisiana State Fiddle Championship

By Kristen P. Townsend 

NATCHITOCHES – Joe Suchanek of Fields won his second Louisiana State Fiddle Championship Saturday. Suchanek overcame a tough challenge from past champions Ben Robinson (2005, 2009), Clancey Stewart (2018) and Ron Yule (2000, 2019) along with newcomers Asher Hotard and Samuel O’Kelley in the championship round. 

The Louisiana […]

Square dance lessons to be taught at Folk Festival

By Kristen P. Townsend

NATCHITOCHES – “Chicken in a bread pan pickin’ out dough and we didn’t do it then like we did a while ago.” This may be one of many calls heard as you swing your partner and do-si-do around the dance floor on Saturday July 20 at the Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. Folk […]

Victory Belles to bring music of the early 1940s to Folk Festival

Story by Kristen P. Townsend 

 

NATCHITOCHES – At a time when artists such as Cardi B, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Eilish are household names, a trio of ladies, reminiscent of The Andrews Sisters, are capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide, especially those with military ties. The Victory Belles are stationed […]

Annual Louisiana State Fiddle Championship to be held July 20

Story by Kristen P. Townsend 

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana State Fiddle Championship will be held on July 20 in conjunction with the 44th annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. The Fiddle Championship will be held at 1 p.m. in the Magale Recital Hall located at 175 Sam Sibley Drive on the Northwestern State University campus. […]

Jambalaya Cook-Off returns to Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival

Story by Kristen P. Townsend 

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Jambalaya Cook-Off is returning to the Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival on Saturday July 20 in air-conditioned Prather Coliseum located at 220 South Jefferson Street on the Northwestern State University campus in Natchitoches. Professionals and hobbyists can compete in any of three categories and demonstrate their […]

44th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival to be held July 20

NATCHITOCHES – The 44th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will be held on Saturday July 20 in air-conditioned Prather Coliseum located at 220 South Jefferson Street at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. The festival’s curated showcase of Louisiana folk musicians, food vendors and traditional crafts persons will open at 9 a.m. with […]

Folklife Center receives $11,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

NATCHITOCHES – The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University has been approved for an $11,000 Grants for Arts Project award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The award will support the 43rd annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival, to be held on July 22 in air-conditioned Prather Coliseum on the Northwestern State campus […]

The 42nd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival

The 42nd Annual

Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival

July 23, 2022

“Stronger Together: The Power of Traditional Culture”

JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FUN, FOOD, AND DANCING!

NSU campus in Natchitoches

HALL of TRADITIONAL CRAFTS

FOLK FOODS

KIDFEST

FREE CAJUN and ZYDECO DANCE LESSONS

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42nd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Fest Schedule

42nd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival Schedule

“Stronger Together!”

Saturday July 23, 2022

West Stage

Main Stage

East Stage

10:15-10:45

Ed Huey

10:00-11:00

The LaCour Trio

10:15-11:30

Winnsboro Easter Rock Ensemble

11:00-11:30

Beginning Harmonica Workshop

11:15-11:45

Welcome Ceremony!

 

11:45-12:45

Goldman Thibodeaux and the Lawtell Playboys

12:00-1:00

Cajun Dance […]

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