Folklife
Traditions, crafts and the people who keep them.
The areas
Dance!
Greensboro Cultural Center
Hosted in the Greensboro Cultural Center and presented in partnership with Creative Greensboro, this folklife area celebrates dance as both an expressive tradition and a crafted art form.
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Lindsey Street and the Greensboro History Museum
Celebrate the Greensboro Fire Department's 100th anniversary through a special interactive experience presented by the Greensboro Fire Department, the North Carolina Folklife Institute, and the North Carolina Folk Festival. On Saturday and Sunday of the NC Folk Fest, festival-goers are invited to step inside the world of Greensboro firefighters through live demonstrations, conversations, stories, and hands-on activities that explore the skills, traditions, and experiences that shape life in the fire service. Watch firefighters demonstrate specialized rescue techniques and equipment, hear personal stories and reflections from firefighters, and explore fire and life safety activities designed for all ages. Together, these programs offer a unique look at the people behind the profession and the role firefighters have played in Greensboro for the past century.
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