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GO SAILING! Want to sail on the schooner Adventure? This restored Gloucester fishing schooner will sail out on Saturday 18 June, chartered by PMFF Advisory Committee member Jay Boland. There will be music! You can get a seat the easy way for $125 by writing Jay at jrtboland@gmail.com, but he’s also donated Read more…

EAT PIZZA! In other fundraising news, join us at Flatbread Co. on Congress St. in Portsmouth, Wednesday 22 June. A portion of the proceeds for the night — dine-in or take-out — will go to PMFF, and there will also be a silent auction there.

Do you sing a version of the Rio Grande chantey?Or are you curious – again! – about how many different versions we have to share?Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival (PMFF) is delighted to sponsor a second single chantey event.On Wednesday 25 May, Linn Phipps and Jim Lucas will be hosting a Read more…

We are looking for volunteers to help with the 2022 festival. Check out the  Volunteering page for details

The next Chantey Sing is  Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 3 PM EST – 5 PM EST Check out the details on our Monthly Chantey Sing page!

See here for details 2022 Art Contest

We are pleased to announce that Don Sineti and Heather Wood are also appearing at the 2022 festival. See the main festival page for details 2021 Festival

Do you sing a version of Santy Anna – Santy Anno – Santiana – Santiano ?Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival is delighted to sponsor a special event to share versions of this fascinating shanty.On Thursday 21 April, two of our regulars – Linn Phipps and Jim Lucas – will be hosting Read more…

Check out our media page for videos from the 2021 festival!!