40 Maine Artisans
+ 1000’s of Dancing Feet
+ 1 World Community
= AFF Happiness Equation
For only $10.00 a day (suggested donation)
Happiness Equation #4
August 25th, 201012 Responses to “Happiness Equation #4”
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Happiness Equation #3
August 23rd, 2010800 Volunteers
+ 1000’s of Smiling Faces
+ Music traditions from around the World
= AFF Happiness Equation…
For only $10.00 a day (suggested donation)
11 Responses to “Happiness Equation #3”
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Susan Kaye says:
Can’t believe there will be Kenyan, R&B, Cajun, Korean, and Irish music plus a dance tent in my backyard in a few days! Not to mention all the wonderful food I plan to eat… Can’t wait!!!!
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Becky Pratt says:
I love it all, I weave my way through it step by step.The the artisans and crafts. Love to talk to the people about how they make their wares. And the food – how to choose….!
But ultimatly I am always headed to the DANCE stage! The VIBE is amazing – watching Mum’s and Dad’s dancing with their kiddos – people of all ages – having the time of their lives with people they don’t know enjoying TOP NOTCH music! It is really something, right here in my very own home town – a treasure.
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Jennifer F. Murphy says:
There are too many.. it’s hard to pick just one. Volunteering as part of the Sassy crew has been a genuine joy. From all of Johnny Hiland’s relatives (pretty much half of the County) and the little gramma from Canada who insisted she should be able to come back stage to see Le Vent du Nord because they were from Canada, too… the food (who doesn’t love Salmon on a Stick or Chowder from Or’s Island?)…. the Music… dancing… But, mostly I think it’s the lasting friendships I’ve made along the way. The Festival says Family to me. We are just one big happy family come festival time.
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Cate Munch says:
The festival was magical when it started. Now it’s too wonderful too miss! I used to interpret in American Sign Language for the festival. 3 years ago I moved to California but I’ve always had in my heart the community of volunteers, performers and music-lovers as family. This year I’ll be back on vacation in Bangor to listen, dance and give big hugs to friends.
AFF and Bangor-You rock!
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Fantastic blog! I definitely love how it’s easy on my eyes as well as the details are well written. I am wondering how I can be notified whenever a new post has been made. I have subscribed to your rss feed which should do the trick! Have a nice day!
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Libby Turner says:
I love the music and the energy.
I love all the Businesses and foundations and individuals that make to financial piece happen
I love that it feels so comfortable that folks take naps right there on the grass.
I love that people bring their children
I especially love how after a year of planning to bringing the diversity of the world to Bangor, the end result is such a profoundly beautiful Community.
It is so important that people get to experience the worlds cultural variety in this way. It helps to balance our world view, it fosters the idea that we all have something of value to contribute and our differences are beautiful and amazing and nothing to fear or be hurtful to each other about.
May the weekend before Labor Day ALWAYS be the American Folk Festival. -
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Deb Melnikas says:
The American Folk Festival has the best volunteers on the planet!! They help in all aspects of the Festival, and we couldn’t do it without them. They make the staff and board members VERY happy!
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Happiness Equation # 2
August 20th, 2010We want to share with you another American Folk Festival STAR experience !!
3 Great Days
+5 Performing Stages
+42 Food Vendors
= AFF Happiness Equation
For only $10.00 a day (suggested donation)
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I love that there is so much to do and see over the course of the festival, and all the food vendors makes for an awesome food experience, yum yum.
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Share Your Favorite Folk Festival Moments Here!
August 20th, 2010The clock is ticking to the American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront!
We want to know what your Happiness Equation is! The American Folk Festival has been the pinnacle for family and friends making cherished memories and we want to know what YOUR Happiness Equation IS!
Here are thoughts on OUR Happiness Equation!
16 Amazing Performers
+ 1 Beautiful Waterfront
+ Fun with Family and Friends
= AFF Happiness Equation…
For only $10.00 a day (suggested donation)
Please add your memories here and share them with us!
9 Responses to “Share Your Favorite Folk Festival Moments Here!”
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My mom comes up from southern Maine every year and the Festival has become such a great time for making memories. Everyone is happy and smiling- we even get some Christmas Shopping done!
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Wendy says:
Our family has made this festival one of our family traditions.
We all enjoy the many different styles of music, arts/crafts.
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dancingqueen says:
I love all of the spontaneous dancing that happens at the Festival. What a fun and healthy way to spend a day or three! Last year I had a house full of friends from across the country and it was the best! Can’t wait for this year…
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Alan Whitney says:
The food. Always great cuisine, and able to try something I have never had before.
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Dara says:
I went with my friends and their young baby last year – what fun it was to sit on a blanket near the waterfront and enjoy the music!!
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Scott says:
It’s always a great way to cap off the Summer. Great music and energy, great food and great people. Every year it gets better and better.
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How can you not go to the American Folk Festival? There has been so much music that I would never otherwise have had a chance to hear! It is a unique experience that makes Bangor an even greater place to live!
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Mark Nason says:
Discovering Mainely Smoked Salmon (best AFF food!). Seeing (and meeting) Redd Volkaert, Bill Kirchen, Jerry Douglas, Dale Watson and Johnny Hiland. Great traditional country music every year at the AFF!
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Interesting blog, not like the others! Good to see more people writing about this subject.
CRAZY DAVES PIT BBQ FEEDS THE FOLK FESTIVAL!!!!
Pulled Chicken,THE BEEF BRISKET, HUGE SPARE RIBS, Hot Sausage,Smoked Beans, LIKE BIRTHDAY CAKE CORNBREAD, Sweet Tea!!!!!
PLease Support A Quality Show in you neighborhood!!!!
My happiness equation =
3 days of amazing world cultures + 1 shining sun + 1 beautiful Bangor waterfront!
My Friday evening happiness equation =
4 costumed Korean drummers dancing + 800 people clapping + 1 exotic food scented breeze
Being one of so many volunteers is my big thrill! I get to meet so many new people and check in with so many old friends. My girlfriend and her husband came over from Madison, Maine and it was so great to see them smiling at the great day thousands of us were having! They loved the mood, the music and fun as much as we did!
Our happiness equation is to see the “I kicked in” stickers (which means you put money in the kitty) on everyone’s shirt so we will know that this festival will be there next year. It’s the berries (as my mother-in-law would say) and Bangor is the best.
Peter and Carol, Bristol, Maine
My husband and I wish that you could get Eileen Ivers and her band to come to the festival. She does Irish fiddle playing but plays quite a variety of music and she is fabulous. I’m sure that she would draw a crowd and have everbody dancing!
We did enjoy the festival this year especially Le Vent Du Nord from Quebec. We have seen them before and do enjoy them alot.
Thanks so much for a wonderful time and the variety of music you had and it was great to see so many “I kicked in.” stickers on people’s shirts!
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