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15/11/2026 16:00

PHOTOS: The 83rd National Folk Festival

The 83rd National Folk Festival drew thousands of people to downtown Jackson during the weekend for music and dance performances, cooking demonstrations and sales of arts and crafts.

The National Council for the Traditional Arts works with host communities to produce the festival around the country.

The festival is being held one weekend a year in Mississippi’s capital city in 2025, 2026 and 2027.

READ MORE: Mississippi lion dancers bring cultural heritage to the National Folk Festival

Shawn Lawrence and others give a West African drumming demonstration during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
The Rahim AlHaj Trio performs during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
The Mystic Wind Choctaw Social Dance Group performs during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Russell Isaac, 2, performs with the Mystic Wind Choctaw Social Dance Group during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
The Mystic Wind Choctaw Social Dance Group performs during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Festivalgoers walk down Capitol Street during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Audience members join the Winnsboro Easter Rock Ensemble during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
A festivalgoer takes video of art displays during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Melissa Carper and Emily Gimble perform during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Epi Martinez and Friends perform during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
Epi Martinez and Friends perform during the 83rd National Folk Festival in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today
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