Peterborough Folk Festival1989
since
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Overview
About
The Peterborough Folk Festival has taken place in downtown Peterborough, Ontario, including at Nicholls Oval Park, since it began in 1989. It is Canada's longest-running free-admission folk festival, funded through donations and sponsorships, and its program centres on folk and related genres with both Canadian and international artists. Now a registered charity, it draws several thousand visitors each edition.
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Practical info
Venue type
- Indoor & open air
Kids & family
- Family friendly
- Kids area
- Free for kids
Transport
- Shuttle service
Getting there
Location
Nicholls Oval Park, Peterborough, Ontario
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Past editions
2026Aug 13–16, 202636 artists
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