Chapter one: the island
Prince's Island (see our features): the setting (the river park downtown), the elegance (see our features), and the folk (see our features). The island (see our features) is (see our features) the venue (see our features) — and (see our features) the city (see our Calgary features) comes (see our features).
Chapter two: the tradition
The tradition (see our features): the workshops (see our features), the main stage (see our features), and the community (see our features). The festival (see our features) embodies (see our features) the prairie (see our regional features) folk (see our features) spirit (see our features) — the big sky (see our features) as (see our features) the ceiling (see our features).
Chapter three: the summer tradition
The Calgary Folk Festival (see our features) endures (see our features) as (the island summer tradition) — the city's (see our Calgary features) folk home (see our features). The river (see our features) flows (see our features). The folk (see our features) sings (see our features). The island (see our features) welcomes (see our features). The tradition (see our features) holds (see our features).
Why it matters
It matters because (island, tradition, community) the Calgary Folk Festival (see our features) is (see our features) the city's (see our Calgary features) folk summer (see our features) — and (see our features) the prairie (see our regional features) elegance (see our features) endures (see our features). The island (see our features) sings (see our features). The tradition (see our features) holds (see our features).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Calgary Folk Festival?
A folk festival (founded 1980) on Prince's Island Park — folk, roots, world music under the big sky.
Where is it held?
Prince's Island Park, in the Bow River, downtown Calgary.
Is it still running?
Yes — the island tradition endures.