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The GRFAS mission is to enrich people's lives and foster a sense of community through traditional music, dance, and song. The next concert will be on Saturday, October 10. The next contra dance will be on Friday, September 19, 2026.

A calendar of dance, concert, art, and other immediately upcoming free or low-cost local (Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo) events is always available <HERE>.

GRFAS is requesting memberships and additional board members. Board meetings are open to anyone.

See the GRFAS Facebook page for current info and changes.

A membership form PDF is

available < HERE >

See the current calendar of many music and arts events below at the BOTTOM of this page.

A PDF of the autumn 2025 GRFAS bulletin is available <HERE.>

Join the fun! The Grand River Folk Arts Society has its monthly contra dance usually on the 3rd Friday. A new organization now has contras on the first Friday. See Contra GR on Facebook for the latest news there.

(Click the FB logo above for the GRFAS page)

No partner required. In contra dances, anyone may dance with anyone. Dancers might range from 6 to 92 years of age. See the current calendar at the bottom of the page
What is contra dance? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/

CONCERTS

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MEMBERS

Maps to local and Michigan concert, singing, art, and dance venues are HERE. The calendar is below.