Ready for the Folk Fest? Here is the Friday Schedule

The weeks of counting down have finally ended and the Montana Folk Festival weekend is upon us.  Who are you most excited to see this year?  What vendors are you planning on checking out?  Please be safe and considerate as thousands descend upon the Mining City for a huge weekend of music, dancing, food and fun.  We've put together a list of dos and don'ts for those who plan on attending so that everyone can have an enjoyable and memorable weekend here in the Richest Hill on Earth.  Welcome to Butte!

Here is the Friday schedule of events:

• 5pm - Festival Grounds open
• 6:30pm - Opening Ceremonies - Original Stage
• 7pm - Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper
• 7:15pm - Mira Dickey and Lennart Jansson - Quartz Street Stage
• 7:30pm - Yeison Mandaro - Dance Pavilion
• 8pm - Solas - Original Stage
• 8:15pm - Mariachi Mariposas - Quartz Street Stage
• 9pm - Bamba Wassoulou Groove - Dance Pavilion
• 9pm - Shemekeia Copeland - Original Stage
• 9:15pm - Khumariyaan - Quartz Street Stage

HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT FESTIVAL RULES

Please show your support and appreciation by dropping a suggested donation of $25 a day per person and $35 per family when the donation buckets are near. This will ensure that the festival can continue without admission for all into the future.

Please take full advantage of festival parking lots and buses. That “perfect spot” you found two blocks from the Original probably blocks a homeowner from parking or could hamper the efforts of rescue workers. Please park responsibly, share a ride with friends, and use the Festival Parking facilities at the Civic Center.

There is no smoking or pets allowed at the Montana Folk Festival and you are asked to please leave your high-backed chairs at home and remember to set your cellphone to silent mode.  Remember to travel light, take advantage of recycling bins on festival grounds, but most of all be respectful and have a great time.