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The Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Arts Society (NLFAS) is a charitable organization located in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada whose mandate is to celebrate, preserve, and promote the traditional and contemporary folk arts of our province at home and away, through public outreach and events, including our annual Folk Festival.

Active since 1966, the organization presents educational and cultural events that provide artists with the opportunity to showcase their work and that engage our youth and the general public in the transmission of our intangible cultural heritage.

Our two longest running events, Folk Night at the Ship Pub and the Annual Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival are rites of passage for up and coming folk and traditional musicians, and beloved by seasoned performers.

The Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Arts Society thanks our sponsors who help make the Folk Festival and Folk Night possible.

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Upcoming Events

Songs & Yarns Season Finale

6:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Our season finale of Songs and Yarns is happening during our Folk Fest Launch Week! We will be having Larry Foley serenade us as we craft. This time in a new location, Erin’s Pub, 186 Water st.

We have partnered with East Coast Quilt co. to bring you some fantastic prizes and gifts so stay tuned for that announcement soon!

Doors open at 6:30

Bring your projects and join us in celebrating an amazing season!

Jul 07

Erin's Pub

Jul 07

Songs & Yarns Season Finale

6:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Erin's Pub

Our season finale of Songs and Yarns is happening during our Folk Fest Launch Week! We will be having Larry Foley serenade us as we craft. This time in a new location, Erin’s Pub, 186 Water st.

We have partnered with East Coast Quilt co. to bring you some fantastic prizes and gifts so stay tuned for that announcement soon!

Doors open at 6:30

Bring your projects and join us in celebrating an amazing season!

Folk’d Up Beer Launch at Quidi Vidi

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Artists: High & Lonesome

Let’s get Folk’d Up!

Gather round for a scuff and a pint as we launch this year’s Quidi Vidi Folk’d Up Beer! Music provided by the High & Lonesome, it’s sure to be a grand ol time!

Starts at 7pm

Doors: $15

This event is a part of the 49th Annual NL Folk Festival Launch Week, with folkey up events happening all week long! Culminating in the festival weekend July 11-13th!

Jul 08

Quidi Vidi Taproom