Kentucky Folkweb
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Experiencing Kentucky Cultures
Whether you are planning an extended visit to Kentucky, a day trip to one
of our 120 counties, or just browsing around on a virtual vacation, there
are many things on the 
Kentucky
Folkweb for you to see.
Kentucky is a beautiful and diverse state full of fascinating and lively traditions ranging from slow-smoked barbeque to bluegrass music to thoroughbred horses. While world-renowned events like the Kentucky Derby and the grand majesty of the Appalachian Mountains are striking examples of life in our great state, some of the most vibrant and precious cultural jewels are nestled off the beaten path in Kentucky’s lively communities.
We hope
this website will help you uncover some of these local gems. Kentucky is
a state of many heritages and traditions. Folklife is evident everywhere
you look. For those of you who are coming to visit, let this website serve
as a viewing guide to a fascinating cultural experience. For those of you
who are just joining us from cyberspace, we hope you’ll gain some
insight to the richness of our local communities, the staggering array of
cultures, heritage and traditions, and a glimpse of the diverse vitality
that is Kentucky.
How to use this site
If you are new to the idea of folklife, click on “What
is Folklife?” to see practical examples and explanations of folklore
and folk communities in Kentucky.
One of the best public demonstrations of the diversity alive in Kentucky
is found at the Kentucky Folklife Festival. The Kentucky Folklife Festival
is held bi-annually in the historic downtown of Kentucky’s Capitol
City, Frankfort. There is food, live music, dancing, and examples of Kentucky’s
distinct and spirited folklife.
By clicking on Folklife Articles you will find a collection of comprehensive
essays dealing with aspects of folklore and the discovery of folklife in
varying areas and outlets of the state. In this collection are articles
ranging from yard art to rural life, Bluegrass to barbeque. Not only is
this a wonderful sample of community treasures, but also excellent examples
of the ways in which folklore continues to blossom in Kentucky.
