MUSIC

The 2010 Greater New Bedford Summerfest Folk Music and Arts Festival will feature the best in contemporary, traditional and Celtic folk music on seven stages on July 3-4 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The New Bedford Summerfest is an affordable destination for families seeking a fun-filled holiday weekend. Featured among the thirty-four acts are Chris Smither, Susan Werner, John Gorka, Little Johnny England, Vance Gilbert, Paul McKenna Band, Peter Mulvey and James Keelaghan. Situated in the beautiful New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, the New Bedford Summerfest has gained a reputation as one of the finest folk festival in the country. The festival also features a high quality crafts show with over ninety juried, handmade crafts for sale at affordable prices. Food will also be available including the justifiably world famous New Bedford scallops. Since Summerfest is a family festival, a children activity area will also be featured. Festival hours are Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am to 9:00pm at $15 a day or $20 for the entire weekend. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.newbedfordsummerfest.com or http://www.summerfestfolkfestival.com