Lake Erie Folk Fest

The Lake Erie Folk Fest (LEFF) is a winter celebration of traditional music featuring a diverse array of music styles from a wide variety of cultures.

The seventh annual fest will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at the Shore Cultural Centre, 291 East 222nd St. Free daytime workshops with accomplished instructors for all ages and skill levels will be followed by an evening concert of musicians from near and far.

Music fans, culture buffs, and musicians alike will find something to enjoy! Lovers of bluegrass, old time, Irish, blues, ballads and everything in between are invited to participate in LEFF’s free workshops, presentations, and concerts from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. There will also be plenty of opportunity for musicians to jam throughout the course of the day at this community event.

The event will cap off with a 7:30 p.m. evening concert featuring the best in local and international talent.

Talisk – Award winning Scottish folk band
Bonnis and the King Trio – Americana, Swing, and Soul
Hryhory Kytasty Cleveland School of Bandura – Preserving the history and culture of Ukraine’s National Instrument
Liz Bullock Joined by Gavin Coe – Indie folk inspired by blues, soul, and classic folk

All Saturday afternoon workshops and concerts are free and open to the public. Tickets for the evening concert are $15 (advance) and $20 (day of show) with 12 and under free.

For advance ticket sales and more information about the festival, visit www.lakeeriefolkfest.com/.

The Lake Erie Folk Fest is produced by the Northeast Ohio Musical Heritage Association, a nonprofit organization established to encourage preservation of and participation in the traditional arts, with generous support from the The Cuyahoga Arts Council, The Char and Chuck Fowler Foundation, and Mutsko Insurance Services. Mark your calendars now and plan to spend the day with great people and great music.