Roaring Jelly

10/15/2026

Friday, October 16. Be there or be square! Safe travels in the rain.

09/19/2026

05/25/2026

Our last dance of the season! To try to beat the heat, we have chosen June 5. To further beat the heat, the Knights of Columbus in Arlington is AIR CONDITIONED! There is a small parking lot at the rear of the building. There is a larger public lot (free after 8pm) behind Tatte’s Bakery & Cafe at 645 Mass Ave. See you there!

04/19/2026

The 82nd New England Folk Festival is Friday - Sunday, April 24-26 in Marlborough MA.
https://www.neffa.org/festival-home/

Three days of many dances, performances, workshops, and jams at all times, plus numerous unscheduled jams; with recordings, music books, instruments, clothing, dance shoes, arts and crafts, and a wide selection of foods for sale. There are also kids activities, a free instrument check room, and even a quiet room for a nap!

Roaring Jelly opens the Festival on Friday at 7pm.
Consider going for at least one of the four Festival sessions, check the Schedule.
Volunteers are still needed and will get you free or reduced admission.
If you can't go, watch the Livestream from one its spaces for free.

This year’s Festival t-shirt (image above) was designed by Barbara Pixton The New England Folk Festival, widely known by the name NEFFA, is an annual folk festival that blends dance, music, crafts, and food from many places and cultures. 2026 is our 82nd annual Festival and we hope that you will j...