Folkmoot is just a few weeks away, make your plans soon and come to Waynesville for this unforgettable gathering of talent from around the world. It is a beautiful time in the mountains and a once in a lifetime experience!

Announcing the 2013 Folkmoot Festival Schedule of Events! Go to www.FolkmootUSA.org or call 828-452-2997 to buy tickets.

Festival Event Schedule*
*This schedule is subject to change. Please visit FolkmootUSA.org for additions or cancellations or call the ticket office, 828-452-2997.

July 17, W-7:30 pm—HomeTrust Bank’s Family Night, Folkmoot Friendship Center, Waynesville. Free snacks. (2 Groups) Adults $10; Children (12 & under) $5.

July 18, TH-7:30 pm—Gala Preview & Champagne Reception, Stompin’ Ground, Maggie Valley. (All Groups) Private event for Friends of Folkmoot, donors and sponsors.

July 19, F-1:00 pm—Parade of Nations, Waynesville. Court House to Main Street, Free Event.

July 19, F-6:30 pm—Folkmoot at Friday Street Dance, Main Street, Waynesville. Free Event.

July 19, F-7:30 pm—Grand Opening, Stompin’ Ground, Maggie Valley. (All Groups) Reserved seating: $30, $25; General admission $20; Children (12 & under) ½ price.

July 20, SA-10 – 5—Haywood County Arts Council’s International Festival Day, Main Street, Waynesille. Folkmoot groups perform to benefit Haywood County Arts Council. Info@haywoodarts.org or 828-452-0593.

July 20, SA-7:30 pm—Haywood Community College, Clyde. (All Groups) Reserved seating: $30, $25; General admission $20; Children (12 & under) ½ price.

July 21, SU-1:30 pm—Diana Wortham Theater, Asheville. (All Groups) General Admission $30, Children (12 & under) ½ price.

July 21, SU-3:30 pm—World Friendship Day, Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska. (5 Groups) Reserved seating: $25, $20; General admission $15; Children (12 & under) ½ price.

July 21, SU-7:00 pm—SALT Block Auditorium, Hickory. (3 Groups) General admission $16; Children (12 & under) ½ price.

July 22, M-7:30 pm—Western Carolina University, Fine & Performing Arts Center, Cullowhee (3 Groups) Adults $18; Faculty $15; Students & Children (12 & under) $5.

July 23, T-7:30 pm—Colonial Theatre, Canton (3 Groups) Adults $16; Children (12 & under) 1/2 price.

July 23, T-7:30 pm—Swain High School, Bryson City. (3 Groups) Adults $16; Children (12 & under) ½ price.

July 24, W-2:00 pm—Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock. (All Groups) General Admission Adults $30, Children (12 & under), Students, Faculty: ½ price.

July 24, W-7:30 pm—Asheville High School, Asheville. (All Groups) General Admission Adults $30, Children (12 & under), Students, Faculty: ½ price.

July 25, TH-2:00 pm—Town Center, Burnsville. (2 Groups) Adults $16; Children (12 & under) ½ price.

July 25, TH-7:30 pm—Smoky Mountain Center for Performing Arts, Franklin. (3 Groups) Adults $25, $20; Children (12 & under) $10.

July 25, TH-7:30 pm—Haywood Community College, Waynesville. (4 Groups) Reserved seating: $25, $20; General admission $15; Children (12 & under) ½ price.

July 26, F-2:00 pm—Extravaganza Matinee, Stompin’ Ground, Maggie Valley. (All Groups) Reserved seating: $30, $25; General admission $20; Children (12 & under) ½ price.

July 26, F-7:30 pm—Extravaganza, Stompin’ Ground, Maggie Valley. (All Groups) Reserved seating: $30, $25; General admission $20; Children (12 & under) ½ price.

July 27, SA-2:00 pm—Haywood Regional Theatre (HART), Waynesville (3 Groups). General admission $16; Children (12 & under) ½ price.

July 27, SA-7:30 pm—Haywood Community College, Clyde. (All Groups) Reserved seating: $30, $25; General admission $20; Children (12 & under) ½ price.

July 28, SU-2:00pm—Dance Workshop (1 Group), Folkmoot Friendship Center, Waynesville. Adults $10; Children (12 & under) $5.

July 28, SU-7:00 pm—Candlelight Closing, Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska. (All Groups) Reserved seating: $30, $25; General admission $20; Children (12 & under) ½ price.

About Chef Kaighn

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Executive Chef Kaighn Raymond has over 23 years of experience with the last 8 years as owner and executive chef of Frogs Leap Public House and 13 of the previous in the Atlanta fine dining scene. Coming to Atlanta directly from the Culinary Institute of America, Kaighn had already reached sous chef level at Chatterley's, a beloved Connecticut bistro recognized by the New York Times and still flourishing today. Chef Kaighn worked his way through CIA gaining exposure to the industry in multiple capacities. Upon graduation from CIA with Dean's List Honors and a high pass on his 5th term practical Kaighn was recruited to the 5th group in Atlanta. Over the next decade Chef Kaighn developed his diverse skills as a highly celebrated Executive Chef in the Atlanta scene at several of the Atlanta's most notable establishments, including Brasserie le Coze, Alon’s, Atlantic Seafood Company, Horseradish Grill, Food 101, La Tavola, The River Room, The Vinings Inn, Pastis and The French American Brasserie. As the Executive Chef at Brasserie Le Coze, his flawless integration of creative, unpretentious cuisine coupled with inspired presentations re-elevated the reputation of the restaurant to one of the hottest in the city. During his years here Chef Kaighn fine tuned his skills under world renowned Chef Eric Ripert at Le Bernardin in New York City . After a long career at the top of the Atlanta fine dining scene, Chef Kaighn followed his dream to Waynesville, NC where he opened his first self owned restaurant: Frogs Leap Public House at 44 Church Street in 2012. FLPH was voted the #1 Restaurant, #1 Food and #1 Service in Western North Carolina by Open Table diners in 2018 and is in the Trip Advisor Hall Of Fame 2018.

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