North American Festival of Wales Philadelphia
September 3–September 6, 2020
Has Been ~ CANCELED
Update: The Welsh North American Association is thinking of all those affected by the current COVID-19 global health crisis.  See below a letter from David Matthews, President, Welsh North American Association:

Dear Members and Friends of the Welsh North American Association (WNAA).

In my recent Easter letter, I looked forward to the possibility of North American Festival of Wales (NAFOW) Philadelphia taking place this fall. The WNAA hoped that the risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic would have diminished to the point that we could all safely get together to celebrate and enjoy our Welshness once again.

Unfortunately, after careful consideration of the numerous risks still involved, and the uncertainty that exists during this COVID-19 pandemic, and after discussion with the Philadelphia organizing committee’s co-chairs, Taylor Williams and Jack Williams, it is with the deepest regret that the Welsh North American Association announces the cancellation of NAFOW Philadelphia 2020.

My heart goes out to the Philadelphia team who has done so much work, together with the WNAA board, in preparing for the NAFOW.   Please be assured that the WNAA board will be working hard to reschedule a Philadelphia NAFOW as soon as is possible.  We will, of course, keep you informed of any final decision made.

We traditionally end each NAFOW with these words, ‘May God be with you ‘til we meet again’.  I, now, look forward to meeting each one of you in NAFOW Ottawa, 2021.
 
Stay Safe!!
David Matthews, President.

For questions or concerns please contact Megan Williams,  Email: IHQ@theWNAA.org | phone 607-279-7402. 

A look back at past NAFOW moments.

This North American tradition began in 1929 when over 4,000 people gathered at Niagara Falls for the first National Gymanfa Ganu. It became the largest gathering of the Welsh, descendants, and friends in North America. The festival is held in a different location each year, in either the U.S. or Canada, on the shared Labor Day holiday weekend, and this year is it's 90th anniversary. Prepare yourself for four full days of song, merriment, and camaraderie with old and new friends, celebrating the life, heritage, and culture of Wales .
Welsh North American Association International Headquarters
Dr. Megan Williams, Executive Secretary
P.O. Box 1054, Trumansburg, NY, 14886
Phone: (607) 279-7402
Fax: (877) 448-6633
Email: IHQ@theWNAA.org