Kick off this year's Folklife Festival by laughing at yourself and partner as you swing round and round to the uptempo string masters, Striped Pig String Band. Don't worry, the fabulous Lyndsey Battle will carefully lead you through each step. 

Don't miss this boot-stomping good time! 

Tickets at the door

Barn Dance:  a fun, community-oriented folk dance and social for all ages (unless otherwise noted),  genders,  ethnicities,  and abilities,  non-dancers and dancers alike.  A caller teaches each dance beforehand and calls instructions during each dance, with a live band.