2008 Nome Midnight Sun Folk Fest Schedule

Community Barn Dance
Tuesday, June 17 · 7:30 p.m. · Old St. Joe’s Hall · $3 admission
Get into the Folk Fest mood a little early with dancing to old-time tunes from Nome’s own Landbridge Tollbooth! All ages and abilities will enjoy the dances led by callers Bob Metcalf, Karlin Itchoak, and Megs Testarmata.

Rhythm & Dance for Kids
Friday, June 20 · 1:30 p.m. · Elementary School Commons · FREE
Kids! Come try square dance steps and hambone with Folk Fest guest band The Stairwell Sisters!

Concert & Dance with The Stairwell Sisters
Friday, June 20 · 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 20 · 7 p.m. · Elementary School · $8, $5 youth & elders · $20 families · Show up at 6:30 p.m. for clogging lessons!
Break out your clogging shoes for Folk Fest guest band The Stairwell Sisters! San Francisco’s all-gal old-time teardown, The Stairwell Sisters, deliver old-time string music with a punk-rock intensity. Come early at 6:30 p.m. for beginner clogging lessons with band member Evie Ladin! Learn more about our five-person guest band at www.stairwellsisters.com.

Open Jam at Airport Pizza Friday, June 20 · 10 p.m. · Airport Pizza After the Stairwell Sisters concert, bring out your own instrument to play tunes with festival musicians.

Main Stage Event
Saturday · June 21 · 4:00 - 9 p.m. · Nome Elementary School · FREE
Nome's talented musicians take the stage to perform in the Elementary School Commons, with a special set by guest band The Stairwell Sisters! Stop by the elementary school gym to shop for crafts by local artisans and fill your belly with tasty goodies! Click here for the performer roster.

Jam with the Stairwell Sisters
Saturday, June 21 · 10 p.m. · Polaris Bar · Free!
Don't let the party end at the school! Head over to the Polaris Bar for a concert set by the Stairwell Sisters. Bring your instruments and join the band for tunes after the set! Leave the smokes at home, the Polaris will be smoke-free for this event!

Music & Dance Workshops with The Stairwell Sisters
Sunday, June 22 · 4:30 p.m. · Elementary School · FREE
Tune up your picking or clogging skills with a FREE workshop with members of The Stairwell Sisters! Choose a workshop covering clogging, dobro guitar or bass!

Big Barn dance with the Stairwell Sisters
Sunday, June 21 · 7:30 p.m. · Elementary School · $5 admission · $15 family
Your last chance to hear and dance to one of the nation's rising stars in old-time music! Put your new clogging and square dance skills to use one last time before The Stairwell Sisters bid adieu to Nome!