Bacau is also the host of a prestigious folklore event - "Ion Dragoi National Folk Festival", the event is organized by the "Busuiocul" Folk Ensemble, under the auspices of the Bacau County Council. Spectators enjoy year after year (the 22nd editions have already been organized) the presence of renowned musical groups, well-known vocal soloists and instrumentalists from the main ethno-folkloric areas of Romania.