This year’s International Folkfest promises to be a thrilling cultural spectacle, with dance troupes visiting from Puerto Rico, Poland and Estonia. Hosted by Middle Tennessee’s own Cripple Creek Cloggers, the event is set to take place from June 8 – 15 at various Middle Tennessee libraries, community centers and events.
Dancers from Puerto Rico set to perform at Murfreesboro’s 2025 International Folkfest.
In its 59th year, the Cripple Creek Cloggers will join the international troupes in showcasing dances, music, and traditions from around the world.
With colorful costumes, lively performances and a spirit of unity, the Folkfest is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
The schedules for the participating troupes will include time for touring historical, educational, cultural and scenic sites. All groups will have an opportunity to meet together and share dances and music. Each troupe will have its own local guides for the week as well as bus transportation provided.
For more information, visit mboro-international-folkfest.org/index.html.
2025 International Folkfest Schedule:
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Smyrna Public Library
Puerto Rico Troupe performs
400 Enon Springs Rd
Smyrna, TN 37167
10:00 am
FREE to the public
Linebaugh Public Library
Poland Troupe performs
105 W Vine St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
10:00 am
FREE to the public
South Jackson Civic Center
EVENING Event – All Troupes perform
Slim Chance Band – house band
404 South Jackson St.
Tullahoma, TN 37388
7:00 pm
$10.00 entry fee
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Eagleville Public Library
Estonia Troupe performs
317 Old Highway 99
Eagleville, TN 37060
3:00 pm
FREE to the public
Hop Spring Beer Park
EVENING Event – All Troupes perform
Slim Chance Band – house band
6790 John Bragg Hwy
Murfreesboro, TN
6:00 PM (all groups)
$10 entry fee
Thursday, June 12, 2025
LaVergne Public Library
Puerto Rico Troupe performs
5063 Murfreesboro Rd
Lavergne, TN 37086
10:00 am
FREE to the Public
Bell Buckle Banquet Hall
EVENING Event – All Troupes perform
Slim Chance Band – house band
27 Railroad Sq.
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
6:30 PM (all groups)
FREE to the public
Friday, June 13, 2025
Myrtle Glanton Lord Public Library at Patterson Park Community Center
Estonia Troupe performs
521 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hwy
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
12:30 pm
FREE to the Public
Millers Crossing
Poland Troupe performs
7011 Main Street
Christiana, TN 37037
3:00 pm
FREE to the Public
Cedar Glade Brews
EVENING Event – All Troupes perform
Slim Chance Band – house band
906 Ridgely Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
FREE to the public
Bring lawn chairs
Food trucks will be onsite
5:30-7:30 pm
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Simply Smyrna – Music Festival
EVENING Event – All Troupes perform
Slim Chance Band – house band
Smyrna Depot District
FREE to the public
Bring lawn chairs
122 Front St. (closed to vehicles)
(performance will be in front of the British Shoppe)
Smyrna, TN 37167
Festival: 5-9:30 pm (dances: 6:30-8:30 pm)
