John Filcich Folk Dance Festival

A CELEBRATION OF OLD TIME KOLOS AND CLASSIC FOLK DANCES

In Honor of John Filcich’s 100th Birthday

Aug 9 – 11, 2024 Arcata, CA

Live Music with Chubritza,
John Morovich, Balkan Music Meet-up & More!

We will kick off with a potluck & live music Friday night. Saturday will include dance and singing classes, a delicious catered dinner, more live music, and dancing into the night. Sunday morning we’ll gather for a brunch and sing-a-long.

Old Time Folk Dance Favorites
Dance Class with
Billy Burke

Dancing, Storytelling, and Merriment with John Filcich!

Live Music with Chubritza!

Live Music, Singing Classes, & Dance Classes with
John Morovich!

Classic Kolos Dance Class with Jeff O’Connor

Live music from
Balkan Music Meet-Up!

Located in Arcata, California.

Plus…visit the Legendary California Redwoods

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Arcata Veterans Memorial Building

1425 J Street
Arcata, California

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