Join Us for Lake Erie Folk Fest!

The 5th Annual Lake Erie Folk Fest is coming February 22, and it will feature great music, dance, workshops and performances for music lovers of every age and ability. From beginners just learning to love traditional music, to aficionados who have been playing, dancing and listening for years, this fest is sure to engage and entertain. Come to explore the full day of workshops on Saturday afternoon . Come back for an eclectic concert line-up Saturday night. Enjoy all the great restaurants of downtown Euclid in between. Bring the kids, bring a friend or meet new friends at the fest. 

For full details on the dozens of free workshops and activities offered, visit www.lakeeriefolkfest.com. You can also go online to reserve your ticket for the concert. Tickets booked in advance are just $15, an incredibly low price for four fantastic acts, including award-winning headliners Carolina Blue, eastern European ensemble Harmonium; Brazilian folk singer Luca Mondaca, and the poetic offerings of Distinguished Gentlemen of the Spoken Word. 

Serious musicians will also want to take advantage of a special new program introduced this year: Band Lab master classes with Caroline Blue. These award-winning musicians will offer hands-on, personal instruction in fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and bass -- an experience not to be missed! Band lab reservations are available for $50 at www.lakeeriefolkfest.com.

Make plans to come out and enjoy what is quickly becoming one of Northeast Ohio's most-loved winter music events. All of the festival activities take place at Shore Cultural Centre, 291 E. 222nd St., in Euclid. Band Lab classes are 7-9pm on Friday, February 21. Festival events and workshops run Saturday, February 22, from 1-6pm. The festival evening concert is Saturday evening at 7:30pm.