I've checked the NERFA site carefully and there is no definition of "folk" that I can find.

Since I was checking because of idle curiousity, that is not a big deal.

But suppose my motivation was differnt.

Suppose I were thinking about auditioning/applying for the juried Showcases.

It is not free.
It requires an investment of time, energy, and money.

My time, energy, and money are limited.

So I have some obvious, purely practical, not the least bit theoretical questions.
Am I the kind of performer that has a real chance of being accepted?
What are the members of the jury looking for?
What, if anything, would immediately disqualify me?
What, if anything, would give me an edge?
Am I folk?
Am I folk enough?

If I am going to play the game, I'd really like to know the rules.

Perhaps, if I have to ask, I shouldn't be applying.

Russ (Permanent and curious GUEST)