Traveling Exhibition
Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals
In 2026, the United States of America turns 250 years old.
The Smithsonian will celebrate the nation’s successes, contemplate our history, commemorate the sacrifices of those who have worked to uphold the nation’s ideals, and ask Americans to commit to advancing our democracy and preserving our shared future.
At the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, we are embracing this historic moment by bringing the spirit of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival to you! Through the Culture of, by, and for the People initiative, we’ve created three interwoven programs designed to cultivate curiosity, understanding, and belonging across the nation.
Learn more at: https://festival.si.edu/
Upcoming Stops
- Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals is a series of co-curated programs and exchanges showcasing the nation’s remarkable cultural landscape, presented at local festivals in several states and territories.Montclair, NJ
- Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals is a series of co-curated programs and exchanges showcasing the nation’s remarkable cultural landscape, presented at local festivals in several states and territories.Coldwater, MS–
- Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals is a series of co-curated programs and exchanges showcasing the nation’s remarkable cultural landscape, presented at local festivals in several states and territories.Sioux Falls, SD
- Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals is a series of co-curated programs and exchanges showcasing the nation’s remarkable cultural landscape, presented at local festivals in several states and territories.Wilmington, DE–
- Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals is a series of co-curated programs and exchanges showcasing the nation’s remarkable cultural landscape, presented at local festivals in several states and territories.Black Rock City, NV–
- Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals is a series of co-curated programs and exchanges showcasing the nation’s remarkable cultural landscape, presented at local festivals in several states and territories.Philadelphia, PA
- Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals is a series of co-curated programs and exchanges showcasing the nation’s remarkable cultural landscape, presented at local festivals in several states and territories.Fresno, CA–
- Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals is a series of co-curated programs and exchanges showcasing the nation’s remarkable cultural landscape, presented at local festivals in several states and territories.Lafayette, LA–
- Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals is a series of co-curated programs and exchanges showcasing the nation’s remarkable cultural landscape, presented at local festivals in several states and territories.Tucson, AZ–
- Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals is a series of co-curated programs and exchanges showcasing the nation’s remarkable cultural landscape, presented at local festivals in several states and territories.Talbotton, GA
- Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals is a series of co-curated programs and exchanges showcasing the nation’s remarkable cultural landscape, presented at local festivals in several states and territories.New York, NY–
- Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals is a series of co-curated programs and exchanges showcasing the nation’s remarkable cultural landscape, presented at local festivals in several states and territories.Los Angeles, CA
- Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals is a series of co-curated programs and exchanges showcasing the nation’s remarkable cultural landscape, presented at local festivals in several states and territories.Vista, CA–
- Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals is a series of co-curated programs and exchanges showcasing the nation’s remarkable cultural landscape, presented at local festivals in several states and territories.Louisville, KY–
- Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals is a series of co-curated programs and exchanges showcasing the nation’s remarkable cultural landscape, presented at local festivals in several states and territories.Jackson, MS–
