Since late 1995, we have been privileged to be able to use a performance space at Wesley College called “The Underground”. As you likely know, it’s a space we had to convert to a concert venue every month by moving furniture, setting up a stage area and sound system, etc. This space is more-or-less controlled by Wesley students, thus the several rounds of remodeling over the past 11 years. They intend to remodel yet again, and this time it will make the room largely unusable as a performance space, no matter how much stuff we move around.

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The Delaware Friends of Folk has arranged for a new Telephone Number which you can use for your one-way of contacting us. How easy will it be to remember 877-DEL-FOLK?

When you dial the number, you can choose from many options – coffeehouse information, Festival Information, General Information, etc.
Please be patient with us as we get things set up and work out the kinks, but we hope this will provide an easy way to contact all of the various hard-working volunteers at the Friends of Folk!

Well folks, the festival is just over 2 months away now...my how time flies! There is still much to do to prepare for this two-day event and we need your help! We are still waiting for someone to step-up and take the positions of ticket coordinator, volunteer coordinator and first aid coordinator. Once again, here are some brief job summaries:

• Tickets- This person is responsible for seeing that tickets get produced and distributed to presale locations, overseeing the gate, and for counting and verifying all monies collected for tickets to the festival. Organization and management skills would be optimal.
• Volunteer Coordinator- This person helps recruit volunteers and is responsible for placing volunteers in the needed spots for the festival. Email capability is a must!
• First Aid- This person is responsible for overseeing the First Aid station, making sure all bumps, bruises and scrapes that might happen during the festival and properly attended to. A background in first aid would be optimal.

Also, we need helping hands for work parties out at the farm! Please contact Bob Hamel at woodships@dmv.com for details on that.

Remember, all volunteers get free admission to the festival as well as an invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation BBQ shortly after the festival.

I would also like to take this time to thank all of you who have been working hard on this years festival. It has taken time and energy and I want you all to know how much it is appreciated. Thank you for helping to present the 15th Annual Delmarva Folk Festival. It truly is something special.

This is a special festival, people. Become a part of it. Help make this the best festival yet and celebrate 15 years of music at Fields Farm. And, if you want to do something to help but aren't sure what you can do, give us a call and we will try to match you up with the best spot for you. You can reach me at 302-736-3172 or festival@delfolk.org. Also, don't forget our easy to remember phone number 877-DEL-FOLK, and press 2 for the Delmarva Folk Festival!

Our next meeting will be September 6th at Sheridan's in Smyrna. Sheridan's is located at 42 W. Commerce St. in Smyrna. I hope to see you there!