Richmond Folk Festival in the Community

Richmond Folk Festival Outreach

The Richmond Folk Festival once again fills auditoriums and classrooms at Richmond-area public schools with performances and presentations of deeply rooted cultural expressions shared by some of the country’s finest traditional artists. These programs expose children to performances by excellent artists and provide them with opportunities to learn about new cultures, communities, and artistic traditions, expanding their horizons with interactive, multicultural learning experiences. These outreach programs often reach students with limited access to cultural enrichment opportunities. This year, the festival will also continue its outreach to incarcerated communities as Cherokee country singer Agalisiga “Chuj” Mackey visits the State Farm Correctional Complex, where he will perform for the residents there. These programs are made possible through the generous support of the festival’s sponsors, especially its school shows partner, JAMinc, who provides transportation, audio support, and local on-site coordination. 

2026 participating performers*:

2026 participating schools*:

  • Albert Hill Middle School

  • Dogwood Middle School

  • Franklin Military Academy

  • Lucille Murray Brown Middle School

  • Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School

  • Thomas C. Boushall Middle School

  • Thomas H. Henderson Middle School

  • Richmond High School for the Arts

  • River City Middle School