30th Annual Maypole Parade & Dance
Celebrate May Day with us! Brasstown Morris Dancers present 30th annual Maypole Parade and Dance takes place Saturday, May 2, 2026. This event is free and open to all.
If you’d like to join in the short parade, meet at Festival Barn at 11:30 a.m.
(or 10:30 to adorn yourself with flowers or be a giant puppeteer)
The procession leaves Festival Barn at 11:45 a.m.
Maypole dance performances at 12:00 p.m.
The procession will move from the Festival Barn, past the garden and down to the field outside the Craft Shop for the Maypole dance around noon. After the Maypole ribbons are tied there will be a simple circle dance, open to any attendees, followed by a performance by the Brasstown Morris Dance Teams. Festive dress & nature-themed costumes encouraged.
Dining hall lunch open to the public after maypole performances (around 1pm). $20 cash at the dining hall door. Includes entree, salad bar, drink, and dessert. *Folk School Students and Staff need can eat at regular time to get back to class.
Audience: Faculty & Staff. General Public. Student. Cost: Free. Folk School Locations: Festival Barn: John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd, Brasstown, NC 28902.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.folkschool.org. Presentation: Folk School Community Programs with Tammy Elwell
Presentation: Folk School Community Programs with Tammy Elwell.
May 27, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.
Join us for a presentation on Folk School Community Programs with Tammy Elwell. This talk highlights the programs that connect the Folk School with the wider community.
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Folk School Stories: Celebrating 100 Years
Join us in conversation with archivists, folklorists, historians, musicians, Folk School friends and Brasstown regulars as they share snapshots of Folk School history and discuss how the Folk School has made an impact on their lives, our community, and beyond.
Audience: Faculty & Staff. General Public. Student. Cost: FREE. Folk School Locations: John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Rd, Brasstown, NC 28902. Price: FREE.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM.
Presentation: Quaker Women at the Folk School with Rooney Floyd
Presentation: Quaker Women at the Folk School with Rooney Floyd
May 20, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.
Join us for a presentation on Quaker Women at the Folk School with Rooney Floyd. This talk explores the contributions and influence of Quaker women in shaping the Folk School’s values, community, and programs.
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Folk School Stories: Celebrating 100 Years
Join us in conversation with archivists, folklorists, historians, musicians, Folk School friends and Brasstown regulars as they share snapshots of Folk School history and discuss how the Folk School has made an impact on their lives, our community, and beyond.
Audience: Faculty & Staff. General Public. Student. Cost: FREE. Folk School Locations: John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Rd, Brasstown, NC 28902. Price: FREE.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM.
Presentation: Veterans Roundtable with Joe Harvey
Presentation: Veterans Roundtable with Joe Harvey
May 6, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.
Join us for a Veterans Roundtable presentation with Joe Harvey. This engaging discussion will center on shared experiences, service, and the role of community among veterans.
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Folk School Stories: Celebrating 100 Years
Join us in conversation with archivists, folklorists, historians, musicians, Folk School friends and Brasstown regulars as they share snapshots of Folk School history and discuss how the Folk School has made an impact on their lives, our community, and beyond.
Audience: Faculty & Staff. General Public. Student. Cost: FREE. Folk School Locations: John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Rd, Brasstown, NC 28902. Price: FREE.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM.
Presentation: Junior Appalachian Musicians with JAM program participants
Presentation: Junior Appalachian Musicians with JAM program participants
June 3, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.
Join us for a presentation on Junior Appalachian Musicians with JAM program participants. This session features stories and musical experiences from young musicians involved in the program.
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Folk School Stories: Celebrating 100 Years
Join us in conversation with archivists, folklorists, historians, musicians, Folk School friends and Brasstown regulars as they share snapshots of Folk School history and discuss how the Folk School has made an impact on their lives, our community, and beyond.
Audience: Faculty & Staff. General Public. Student. Cost: FREE. Folk School Locations: John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Rd, Brasstown, NC 28902. Price: FREE.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM.
Presentation: North Carolina Museum of Art AIM Program with Caroline Teal
Presentation: North Carolina Museum of Art AIM Program with Caroline Teal
June 10, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.
Join us for a presentation on the North Carolina Museum of Art AIM Program with Caroline Baxter. This talk explores the AIM program’s approach to arts education and community engagement. Caroline will share insights into how the program supports creativity, access, and meaningful learning experiences.
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Folk School Stories: Celebrating 100 Years
Join us in conversation with archivists, folklorists, historians, musicians, Folk School friends and Brasstown regulars as they share snapshots of Folk School history and discuss how the Folk School has made an impact on their lives, our community, and beyond.
Audience: Faculty & Staff. General Public. Student. Cost: FREE. Folk School Locations: John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Rd, Brasstown, NC 28902. Price: FREE.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM.