New England Folk Festival Association – New England Folk Festival

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…

Get your tickets for the 2025 Festival now!

NEFFA 2025 will be held April 25-27, 2025 in Marlborough, MA. Tickets purchased by April 18 will be mailed to you so you can skip the ticket line!

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)

37th Annual Ralph Page Dance Event was a success!

The 37th Ralph Page Dance Event took place January 10 & 11, 2025 in Worcester.

What is NEFFA?

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

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