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Bailey Mountain International Folk Festival

July 02 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Header Text: "Bailey Mountain International Folk Festival. July 1-5 2026. Mars Hill, NC." Description Text: "A vibrant celebration of international dance & music in Madison County, North Carolina. Experience the rich traditions and beauty of cultures from around the globe. Performances, Workshops, & Cultural Exchange. All events are free to the community." Visuals: A festive collage set against a dark blue world map background, decorated with red, white, and blue fireworks and hanging pennant banners. Imagery: Features dancers from various cultural traditions in detailed costumes, including an Irish step dancer, a Polish folk-dancing couple, clogging/square dancers performing a lift, and other international performers smiling and dancing. Footer & Contact Info: Includes logos for the BMIFF, CIOFF, Mars Hill University, and Madison County. Lists the website "www.bmiff.com", Instagram handle "@bmiffusa", and a QR code in the bottom right corner.Opening performance in Moore Auditorium. Free and open to the public.

The Bailey Mountain International Folk Festival is a vibrant celebration of global dance and music, uniting artists and audiences from diverse cultures to share their traditions, creativity, and passion. Through performances, workshops, and collaborative experiences, we foster cultural exchange, artistic innovation, and a deeper appreciation of the  world’s rich artistic heritage. Our mission is to inspire, connect, and uplift communities through the universal languages of dance and music.
A CIOFF & Non-Profit Festival

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  • Moore Auditorium
  • 79 Cascade St
    Mars Hill, NC 28754 United States     + Google Map