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Bellingham Folk Festival

When

Jan 22nd, 2026 - Jan 25th, 2026

All Day

The Bellingham Folk Festival is January 22nd-25th! It’s four days and nights filled with concerts, dances, jam sessions, and workshops throughout the heart of downtown Bellingham!

This year’s festival features annual favorites that you’ve come to love and some new faces that you’ll get to know. It’s a great mix of local favorites and touring artists that you have to see!

CLICK HERE for event details, venue locations, and to get your tickets!

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