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The 1st annual (ever??) New London Folk Fest is coming to Hygienic Art Park Saturday, July 11, 2026! 15 acts, 2 stages, 1 folkin’ great time!This all-day festival features 15 acts on two stages, and is now FREE to attend thanks to the fine folks at Celebrate New London, who are organizing several city-wide entertainment events on July 11 to coincide with this year's annual fireworks yearly extravaganza sponsored by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (a huge southeastern CT tradition!) Gates open at 3pm, come and go as you please from the Park to enjoy the weekend’s festivities. The Hygienic Art Park features a covered amphitheater, a fun, beer garden atmosphere, and ample shade... It's the center of the action in the city, and the perfect place to set up camp for the day.For the full schedule with time slots, please visit the New London Folk Festival website (https://newlondonfolkfest.wordpress.com/) and for up-the-minute, join and follow our Facebook Event Page so you don’t miss any details!Long overdue and long time coming in New London… The first annual New London Folk Festival is shaping up to be a not-to-miss event! And now, thanks to Celebrate New London, it's FREE!