The Folk Medicine Festival is a celebration of folk life as well as the folk medicine that is a rich part of our history.

The goals of the FMF is to preserve a history of life at the time of Red Boilings Springs' days as a ineral resort spa; expose each generation to the crafts and artistry of their ancestors; and give folk artists a venue for expression.

The town of Red Boiling Springs, TN is the venue for the festivals with events, vendors, crafts people, speakers and a quilt show throughout the town. See a sample map below from past events.

The cost to attend often free or a very low nominal fee as supported by our vendors, crafts people and sponsors. Some activites have a small fee. You can support the crafts people and vendors by shoping at their booths and you can support local Red Boiling Springs Businesses who volunteer and give of their time and resources by staying at their hotel, eating at their restaurants and shopping locally.

Some of the activities held each year
- Muscians all day at the Palace Stage
- Story Tellers
- Dances
- Demonstrations of weaving, basketry, iron work, and animal care.
- A quilt show
- Speakers at the Speakers Hall
- Craft activities
- Arts and Crafts Market
- Herb Walks
- Historical presentations
- Tour of The Historical Armour's Hotel and Mineral Spa

The festival is a rain or shine event. There are plenty of places out of the weather that you can enjoy. Most of the time it is beautiful weather.

Come and spend the day in our quaint town in June as we celebration time honored crafts, traditions and the restorative power of nature. Learn about the customs, practices and traditions that have shaped our community and contribute to the preservation and appreciation of our rich historical and cultural legacy.