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2020 (paused)Canmore Folk Festival T-Shirt

  We’re gearing up for a different summer than we’re used to, to say the least. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t keep old traditions alive. While the Canmore Folk Music Festival has been a huge part of summer in the Bow Valley for 42 years now, we made… Continue Reading

John Wort Hannam and Amelie Patterson live streamed from artsPlace

  If you’re missing live music like us, we’ve got good news for you! The Canmore Folk Music Festival is pleased to announce that we will be partnering with the National Arts Centre for an unforgettable show, live-streamed from artsPlace Canmore. Tune in on Thursday, June 18th at 7:30 pm… Continue Reading

2020 Canmore Folk Festival: COVID-19 Cancellation Letter To The Community

Folkies, It is with heavy hearts that we are announcing the cancellation of the 2020 Canmore Folk Festival. We are as heartbroken as you are. If the separation and isolation of this pandemic has taught us anything, it is the importance of community. We have always believed a healthy community… Continue Reading

Thanks to the folks who help make it all happen!

THANKS TO THE FOLKS WHO STEP UP TO MAKE IT ALL HAPPEN! As we near the festival we wanted to step back to thank our sponsors. Without the support of our sponsors, it would be impossible to offer the Canmore Folk Festival experience in the way that we’ve all come… Continue Reading

Hijinx Family Area

Hi Jinx Family Area   Hijinx and the CFMF are proud to bring back our amazing family area! Read on to learn all about what we have to offer in 2019 !!! CRAFT AREA Join our Festival Crew in the Craft Tent for some fun activities including friendship bracelets, bookmarks and… Continue Reading

Get where you’re going with ROAM Transit and the Canmore Folk Festival

Did you know that we are lucky enough to partner with Roam transit again for the 2018 Folk Fest? That’s right! Our regional transit authority will have special bus times to allow Folkies to return to Banff by bus after the end of Folk Festival Main Stage performances   TAKING… Continue Reading

Ride your bike to the 42nd

    The Canmore folk festival is pleased to be partnering with the Canmore Community Cruisers to offer secure bike parking this year. This makes it even more convenient and enjoyable to GO BY BIKE to Centennial Park. Enjoy the fabulous mountain scenery and local vibe as you pedal from… Continue Reading

Safety at the Canmore Folk Festival

Canmore Folk Music Festival Safety Info The Canmore Folk Music Festival staff and volunteers have the safety and security of our festival patrons as a priority throughout the weekend. We continuously monitor the weather and all activities on site. In the event of a major incident on the festival site,… Continue Reading

Festival App 2019

  Download the Canmore Folk Music Festival app! The Canmore Folk Music Festival app has an easy-to-use interface and all of the information you need to prep for the festival! We encourage everyone who is coming to the Folk Festival to download the app on their phone to help make… Continue Reading

Fest By Bike // Contest

Fest By Bike // Contest The Canmore Folk Festival is pleased to partner with the Canmore Community Cruisers again to offer onsite secure bike parking. This makes it even more convenient and enjoyable to GO BY BIKE to Centennial Park. Enjoy the fabulous mountain scenery and local vibe as you… Continue Reading