2026 Annual Meeting of the American Folklore Society

Join us for the 138th annual meeting of the American Folklore Society in Asheville, NC from October 27–31.

Birthplace of Country Music Museum Excursion

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Center for Craft "AFS Takeover"

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Marshall, NC: Ballad Swap at the Old Marshall Jail

4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

We'll travel to nearby Marshall, NC on October 28, 2026 to explore the town's rebuilding efforts post-Helene, browse offerings at Marshall High Craft Studies, and attend the monthly ballad swap.

Farm Day Excursion to Warren Wilson for Farm and Folklife

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Cultural and Natural Heritage Tour: Cataloochee Valley

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM