Lowell Kicks Off! What to Bring + +
GREAT WEATHER = HELP NEEDED! Festival Fri 7/24 to Sun 7/26
Community Update, July 24, 2026
Aprons Missing | Prep for Your Shift | IP50 T-Shirt Day is Saturday
Did you wash aprons and bandanas last year? If so, please bring them back to the booth!
Mystery of the Missing Aprons Remains Unsolved
Please Bring an Apron or Two!
Volunteers, please bring your own apron and maybe another to loan to a friend. Many of the adult aprons remain missing, along with handkerchiefs. If you have extra aprons you no longer need, IP will take them!
Info for Volunteers
Find us at the IP Booth near the corner of French St. and Kirk St.
Dropping off gear from your car or coming from nearby parking? Set your GPS to 35 French Street, Lowell, MA 01852.
Heads up: no cars allowed near the booth after 3pm, so plan accordingly! Check out the area map here - the IP Booth location is pinned and ready for you.
Special Assignments?
If you got a heads-up about a special task, your shift time and location might be different — stay sharp and stay in touch!
Rice? BRING IT!
If you know, you KNOW. Let’s keep the tradition alive and the energy high!
Emergency or last-minute updates?
Text or call Dmitry anytime - 781-964-2032
Lowell is IP at Its Best! Thank You for Being a Part of It!
What to Bring for Your Festival Shifts: VOLUNTEERS
ISKWELAHANG PILIPINO
Date: Fri. to Sun., 7/24-7/26
Location: Boarding House Square, 35 French St, Lowell, MA 01852
Please be sure to sign in and out at the booth each shift.
What to Bring
A filled, refillable water bottle.
Hat or bandana to cover your hair.
Veggie Duty devotees: mask, apron, sharp knife, cutting board, veggie peeler, and a towel.
Label all your belongings.
Please watch the Food Safety Training Video (about 9 minutes) before your shift.
Invite Friends & Family
Event Information
We've run our popular POP UP since 1987! Iskwelahang Pilipino's annual Filipino Food booth is back for 3 DAYS ONLY during the Lowell Folk Festival. Bring friends and family and join us for a great meal in Boarding House Square. All proceeds benefit Iskwelahang Pilipino programs. We hope you'll come back to join us for a meal or, better yet, help out under the tent! Here is an invitation link you can share: https://www.facebook.com/share/15zKv4gTM74/
Saturday is T-Shirt Day!
We're all wearing our Rooted & Rising shirts on Saturday!
If you have time to wash your shirt, you can wear it every day!
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