The festival is back this year at New Haven’s Edgerton Park on September 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (gates open at 10:45 a.m.) The event includes live music from local acts to national headliners, food trucks and the Green Expo highlighting over 50 artisan vendors, nonprofits, and workshops as well as a jam-packed day of activities and experiences in the Green Kids Zone. CT Folk engages, entertains and inspires through diverse folk music, while helping to foster a socially just and environmentally sustainable community.

The suggested donation per person is $25. Donate early to receive a commemorative Fest lanyard. Donate $100 to be a VIP. With your VIP donation, you and a guest will have access to a special VIP viewing area near the Maine Stage, one drink ticket each and a commemorative 2024 CT Folk Fest lanyard.

Musicians include Leyla McCalla, Larry Campbell & Teresa Yamba Band, Ali McGuirk, Crys Matthews, Santos De Palo, and Inner Groove. The Green Kids Village offers workshops, eco-art projects, drum circles, magic shows, yoga, hula hooping and more.