RI Folk Festival to return in August

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- The Rhode Island Folk Festival is set to return this summer after last year’s event was cancelled due to the pandemic.

Some of the top local folk, acoustic, and Americana singer-songwriter acts will all be at Rose Larisa Park in East Providence on August 29.

The festival will have three different stages for music, and will also have food trucks and outdoor vendors.

This year will be the first time the event will have a third stage. The “Emerging Artists Stage” will make its debut, highlighting some of the top local up-and-coming singer-songwriters.

“I am so excited that we can hold this awesome festival again this year. All of us are so thirsty for live music, and this day is always a highlight of the summer. So many musicians and friends coming together to make a really fun day of music in the sun,” says Board President, performer and “Songbird Stage” host Allysen Callery.

The festival remains free to the public. However, there is a GoFundMe for those who would like to support the festival.

Featured performers for 2021 include:

Main Stage: (co-hosted by Tracie Potochnik and Steve Allain)

Michelle Cruz
Cardboard Ox
Peace Collective
Joint Chiefs
What About Charlie
Lisa Couto Trio
Dan Lilley and the Keepers with Amy Bedard
Chris Monti Trio

Songbird Stage: (hosted by Allysen Callery and Avi Jacob)

Noon-12:30 p.m. Allysen Callery
12:35-1:05 p.m. Jacob Haller
1:10-1:40 p.m. Allison Rose
1:45-2:15 p.m. Linda Marks
2:20-2:50 p.m. Anthony Loffredio
2:55-3:25 p.m. Avi Jacob
3:30-4:00 p.m. Karen Zanes
4:05-4:35 p.m. Dan Blakeslee
4:40-5:10 p.m. Andrew Victor
5:15-5:45 p.m. Kim Moberg