GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The biggest party in downtown Greensboro is almost here.
The 10th annual North Carolina Folk Festival kicks off Friday and runs all weekend long.
Organizers are almost ready. They spent almost two weeks setting up downtown, and Thursday is just the finishing touches. This year, there are new street closures, new stages and a director leading the way.
“I am so excited,” said Jodee Ruppel, the executive director of the North Carolina Folk Festival. She has a lot of energy, and her passion for all the details is unmatched.
It’s a team effort with her staff and hundreds and hundreds of volunteers.
Even though it’s her first year running the show, she is no stranger to the festival.
“I have been attending since 2016 … After my first one, I realized what a great party and how much fun this was,” Ruppel said.
While Ruppel steps into her new role, Sally Schipley takes a back seat this year.
“I just get to come and have fun and play with my friends, and I don’t do any work this year,” Schipley said.