Welcome to NEFFA! The New England Folk Festival Association is a non-profit educational and cultural organization promoting folk arts and traditions in New England and elsewhere. NEFFA supports programs including an annual Festival, a weekly contra dance, the annual Ralph Page weekend, and a rich library of resources. Join us! Learn more…


Festival Schedule

NEFFA 2025 will be held April 25-27, 2025 in Marlborough, MA. See you there!

NEFFA runs on volunteers. It won’t happen without you!

It takes over 250 volunteers to do everything from set up to load out and beyond. Six hours of volunteering earns you a free, full-festival ticket!

Check the Thursday Night Dance Schedule

Thursdays 7:30-10:00 at the Concord Scout House, Concord, MA (masks now optional)

What is NEFFA?

Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the New England Folk Festival Association.

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