Canmore Folk Music Festival5K
Per day
1978
since
~49
Editions
Overview
About
Founded in 1978 by Michael and Judy Vincent, the Canmore Folk Music Festival is Alberta's longest-running folk festival. Held every summer over three outdoor days at Centennial Park in the heart of Canmore, in the Canadian Rockies, it brings together folk, Celtic, bluegrass, blues, gospel and world music. Run by more than 600 volunteers, it draws crowds far larger than the town's own population and has hosted main-stage acts including Bruce Cockburn, Buffy Sainte-Marie and Ian Tyson.
On site
Practical info
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Kids & family
- Family friendly
- Free for kids
Transport
- Shuttle service
Getting there
Location
Centennial Park, 5th Avenue, Canmore, Alberta
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Past editions
2026Aug 1–3, 202645 artists
AHI
Steve Poltz2023Aug 7, 20233 artists
2017Aug 7, 20179 artists
Gretchen Peters2014Aug 2–4, 201417 artists
2013Aug 3–5, 201321 artists
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