I know it is hard to believe, but preparations for NEFFA 2025 are well underway. We have a grid ready for performer review this week. After performer feedback is addressed, we will circulate it widely in mid-February.
The organizers spend a lot of time behind the scenes discussing what makes the Festival unique. We love the participatory nature of the Festival, and the opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with music, dance, and folk arts culture. Some people come to see their friends’ performances. Others think NEFFA is all about Morris Dancing – that’s what you see first, of course. Some come for the traditional contra dancing, while others love the innovative no walk-through medleys. Did you know that they originated at the NEFFA Festival – in 1984?
Jonathan Young, NEFFA President