Canadian Music Roadtrip

Foothills-Rockies

The open breadth of the prairies meets the majesty of the Rockies in Alberta. Its vibrant festivals welcome fans of all musical genres, offering big city experiences, small town charms – and spectacular backdrops.

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    North Country Fair

    June 23, 2023 June 23, 2023 Big Lakes County, Alberta

    The North Country Fair is one of the longest-running festivals in Alberta. The Lesser Slave Lake North Country Community Organization is a volunteer-powered … read more

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    South Country Fair

    July 21, 2023 July 21, 2023 Fort MacLeod, Alberta

    What began as a camping weekend for several local folk clubs in 1987 intended for organizers to get to know each other better morphed into an annual three-day event. … read more

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    Calgary Folk Music Festival

    July 27, 2023 July 27, 2023 Calgary, Alberta

    Held at Calgary's idyllic urban Prince’s Island Park since 1980, Calgary Folk Music Festival is one of Canada’s flagship, trailblazing music … read more

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    Canmore Folk Festival

    August 5, 2023 August 5, 2023 Canmore, Alberta

    The Canmore Folk Music Festival might be small but it’s mighty, and definitely punches above its weight. The longest-running folk fest in Alberta, founded … read more

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    Edmonton Folk Music Festival

    August 10, 2023 August 10, 2023 Edmonton, Alberta

    Beginning in 1980 with one staff and 300 volunteers, the Edmonton Folk Music Festival has grown and matured to become one of the leading folk festivals in the world. … read more

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“The South Country Fair is the family reunion that I want to go to every year. It is where I feel relaxed and at peace with the world. The community, the music and the energy rejuvenate me while I wait for the next year.”

SCF Volunteer

“Best festival ever....great place to hear new artists or the best of the best in folk music. The weekend vibe is amazing.”

Festival Attendee

“I can fully understand how so many people say that it’s their favourite festival!  It’s 100% refreshing and inspiring for a festival to retain the heart of a community coming together in a way that yours does.”

Festival Attendee

“It’s pretty much a given that most everything you stumble upon at the Calgary Folk Music Festival has a certain amount of can’t-miss-it-ness about it — there is quality, there is quantity.”

Mike Bell, Calgary Herald

“I've said it before; I'll say it again - North Country Fair is the best music festival, period.”

Fish Griwkowsky, Edmonton Sun
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