

Volunteer with Us
Volunteer and earn a festival pass! The festival is held at the Chandler end of Main Street and benefits Children’s programming at Chandler. Over one hundred volunteers are necessary to make this event successful and YOU can join us. Three to four hours of work qualifies volunteers for an all day pass to the Festival. Email [email protected] to volunteer.
Organizers
The New World Festival is a marvel of volunteer effort. More than 100 volunteers from the Randolph area come out every year to make the event a reality. We thank you all! The Festival is organized by the following volunteer committee:
Kevin Dunwoody … Music Director
Becky McMeekin … Overall Coordinator
Kristin Chandler and Ben Jickling … Site Managers
Kristin Husher … Artisans
Marina Aronson … Food Tent
Ramsey Papp … Food Tent
Marie Dunwoody and Janet Poeton … Family Tent
Yasi Zeichner … Volunteer Coordinator
Daryll Breau … Admissions
Louise Ferris-Burt … Treasurer
Betsy Cantlin … Flowers
Emily Crosby and Seth Stoddard … Technical Directors
Dick Drysdale … Sponsorships
Tim Calabro … Webmaster
Charlie McMeekin … Festival Store
Janet Watton … Recycling Coordinator
Photography provided by Bob Eddy and Tim Calabro with First Light Studios
Get in Touch
Let us know how we’re doing with an email or by leaving a comment below. Email Chandler’s outreach director to tell her how awesome the Festival is!
had an absolutely SUPER day ! thank you to all involved. well organized and comfortable with all the events …..a DELIGHT REALLY !
came last year to see NIC GAREISS AND LIZ CARROL…..LOVED it and came again this year , brought family and friends. heard 10 strings last year and was
THRILLED with their innovative music, style and warm presence so it was a TREAT to see them again…WAY GOOD ….and david francey….a joy to see him ….troy and andrea ….nils….and then all the new folk to me …..good variety …..so great to have everyone playing numerous times …really liked the idea of collaboration …scot and breton session …. I enjoyed it …..you never know whats going to happen…and its such fun to put a group together like that .
PLEASE PUT ME ON THE MALING LIST FOR THE FESTIVAL FOR NEXT YEAR!
CHEERS TO YOU ALL AND MANY THANK YOUS FOR SUCH A LOVELY DAY ! SHELLEY OSBORNE…
Please put me on your list for a volunteer position for next year! Thanks!
Hi Margie,
Volunteer coordinator here – I have your email address on file, expect a message about NWF 2018 volunteers in June/July!
Will Cantrip perform this year – 2017?
Unfortunately Cantrip couldn’t make it work with their schedule this time around. We’ve got a bunch of other festival favorites though, along with some great new talent, we hope to see you there!
Please put me on the mailing list starting for the 2018 New World Festival.
Joyce Blossom
59 Kellogg St Unit 1
Portland ME 04101
[email protected]
Thank you
Will do! We hope to see you at this year’s festival!