

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: National Folk Festival and Smithsonian Folklife Festival 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun, 15 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 am (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: The city of Jackson will be hosting the 83rd National Folk Festival, November 13-15th, 2026, as part of the Smithsonian’s’ Festival of Festival’s celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. 

This FREE, nationally recognized event will bring together some of the country’s most talented traditional artists, while also shining a special spotlight on Mississippi’s deep cultural roots and influence on American history. 

Jackson is more than a capital city— we are a cultural capital, specifically the city of soul. This festival is the perfect chance for citizens to come together, celebrate, and share their stories with the nation. 

Mark your calendars, invite your family and friends, and come experience the music, art, and traditions that unite us. 

Let us show the country what Jackson is all about!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/national-folk-festival-and-smithsonian-folklife-festival/200029881969500
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029881969500?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=jackson-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Jackson
- **state**: MS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Jackson
- **lat**: 32.30153
- **long**: -90.186021
- **full address**: Downtown Jackson, Jackson, Mississippi, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: City of Jackson - Government (https://allevents.in/org/city-of-jackson-government/13091597)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/56e5f703b4ac1237e3f3c46118b0a20d25470f715644528ab32f7ceeb7216c7e-rimg-w300-h300-dcd5d3d5-gmir?v=1775000520

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 am (-06:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Downtown Jackson, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** City of Jackson - Government
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Festivals, Art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about National Folk Festival and Smithsonian Folklife Festival  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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