Culturefest is a world music and arts festival at the Appalachian South Folklife Center in Pipestem, WV, which celebrates the culture of Appalachia alongside that of the nations of the world. The goal of the festival is to promote respect and understanding, with music and art being the bridge. The festival offers world music, hip hop, blues,
In its fifth year, the festival presents numerous top-quality music acts and dance performances from around the world, ethnic food, artisan vendors, a children’s village, drum circles, demonstrations and workshops. This year’s Culturefest will be held September 19-21 at the beautiful Appalachian South Folklife Center in Pipestem, West Virginia, offering 3 full days of fine West Virginia camping, entertainment and cultural enrichment.
A weekend pass is only $30, and daily passes are just $15. You can purchase tickets online.
The festival is run by the same folks who run the RiffRaff Arts Collective in Princeton, WV. You’ll meet these young, creative entrepreneurs at the Create WV 2008 Conference October 20-22. But before you head to Snowshoe, make sure you experience the amazing talent lineup at Culturefest!
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