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Jackson, Mississippi, will host the 82nd National Folk Festival for a three-year residency from 2025 to 2027.

The festival will feature over 300 musicians, dancers, and craftspeople with performances on six stages across a 10-block area.

A diverse lineup of Mississippi artists, including Bobby Rush and The Sonic Boom of the South, will be featured.

In addition to performances, the event includes food courts, a marketplace for artists, and cultural demonstrations.

After months of anticipation, the 82nd National Folk Festival is just around the corner.

The festival is the first of a three-year residency in Downtown Jackson, the first city in Mississippi to serve as host.

Jackson will hold the National Folk Festival from 2025 to 2027. The capital city was chosen o

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