It Takes a Village
Folk Tales by Smithsonian Folklife
S1 · E9
Apr 8, 2026
18:20
Episode notes
The Festival doesn’t appear by magic—it’s built by a vast network of staff, interns, volunteers, and collaborators. This episode reveals what it takes to create a temporary city on the National Mall each summer.
Featured staff: Tori Baker, Jocelyn Callister, Kate Haas, Tyler Nelson, Diane Nutting, Arlene Reiniger, Sarah Roffman