40th Annual Island Folk Festival

The Cowichan Folk Guild is presenting its 40th Annual Islands Folk Festival, July 19 to 21, 2024, at Providence Farm in Duncan. This milestone event promises to be a memorable celebration of music, culture and community, featuring an impressive lineup of local and international artists, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

“We are incredibly excited to mark the 40th anniversary of the Islands Folk Festival,” says Artistic Director Jack Connolly. “Providence Farm has been the perfect backdrop for this event, and we look forward to welcoming both returning and new festival-goers for a weekend of fantastic music, food and camaraderie.”

Highlights of the festival include live performances with featured artists, including folk legends Valdy, James Keelaghan and Eileen McGann, new folk heroes Big Little Lions, Scotland’s Shooglenifty, New Zealand’s Mel Parsons, blues icon Murray Porter and the Sacred Steel Summit Revue, featuring the Lee Boys and Calvin Cooke.

Other notable performers include Firebird, Twin Embers, Clanna Morna, Tai Williams, In finite Atom, Ed Peekeekoot, Jenny Allen, Claire Coupland, Shineolas, Hardly Handsome, From the Earth, Luke Wallace, King Cardiac, Eugene Smith, Richard Garvey, Marina Avros, Ghostly Hounds, Desmond Day, Eileen McGann, Dave Gallant, the Tzinquaw Dancers and the Lila Community Choir.

There will also be workshops, including songwriting and storytelling along with a kids Sparkle Zone with crafts, games, interactive performances, a slip ’n’ slide and a kids parade!

Advanced tickets are now available online; kids under 12 are FREE! Camping onsite available.

For more information on the lineup, tickets and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.islandsfolkfestival.ca or contact the festival office at 250-748-3975.

Join us at Providence Farm for a weekend of unforgettable music, community spirit and celebration of folk traditions. See you at the festival!

About Islands Folk Festival: The Islands Folk Festival, held annually at Providence Farm in Duncan, BC, is a premier event that celebrates the rich heritage of folk music. Founded in 1984, the festival has grown into a beloved community event, drawing hundreds of attendees each year for a weekend of music, workshops and family-friendly activities.