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Welcome to the Original
Northern Appalachian
Folk Festival

More Than a Music Festival

NAFF, Inc. is a 501(c)3 dedicated to preserving the past, promoting the present and securing the future of music, art, folkways, food ways and other related forms of cultural expression in Northern Appalachia.

Through the annual Folk Festival, the newly-launched Folk School, and other Organization-sponsored events, NAFF, Inc. contributes to improving the region’s quality of life by enriching the cultural environment, creating jobs, stimulating the economy, and strengthening relationships with local communities and the general public.

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