A well-respected music festival, the Calgary Folk Fest (as it’s commonly known) attracts about 50,000 music fans to Prince’s Island Park every year. Featuring over 60 local and international acts each year - spread across seven stages - the Calgary Folk Music Festival is considered to be a bit of a ‘purist’s festival’, known for listening and appreciative audiences. The calibre of the acts - which span the genres of folk, blues, roots and even hip hop - is significant, with the 2011 edition of the 30-year-old festival featuring both legendary and up-and-coming artists such as Nancy Griffiths, kd lang, The Felice Brothers, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Yo La Tengo and Dark Dark Dark.
Region/City Name:
Calgary
Event Date:
July 1, 2012 - July 15, 2012
Venue:
Prince's Island Park
Date Text:
July 2012 TBA
Website:
www.calgaryfolkfest.com
