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Remembering Mitch Podolak September 21, 1947 – August 25, 2019 We are saddened to learn of the passing of Mitch Podolak. He will be missed. “It is more than likely that without the foresight and assistance of Mitch Podolak there would not be an Edmonton Folk Music Festival. It is time to raise a parting glass in…

Sometimes when we are having fun we become separated from things we hold dear.  Here are the best ways to try and be reunited: During the festival (August 9-12): Drop off or claim lost and found items at the Information Tent (look for the big red balloons) Following the festival (August 13-23): Contact the Edmonton…

We know you’re coming back to join us in 2018… let us know here! If you’ve taken some time off, give Marianne a shout first to activate and access your volunteer profile. Are you looking to get involved for the first time? Great! You can find more info on volunteering with us here, along with…

It’s that time of year again. The chillier weather means our office hours become a bit irregular. If you need to stop by, please give us a quick call to ensure that someone is in the office to receive you. Thanks!

All raffle winners have been contacted. Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone who supported the EFMF raffle this year! Winning numbers are: Early Bird Draw: Orange Crush! Go Oilers Go!: #9219 Silver Tarp Prize Package: #0810 Main Draw: 3rd Prize, Party Package: #14003 2nd Prize, Larrivee Guitar: #11625 1st Prize, KLM &…

As I write it has been exactly one week since the Evacuation on opening night. I thought is best to give you the facts and why certain decisions were made. Thursday Night Evacuation: Our weather people had been tracking a storm for most of the day. A sudden wind gust broke in front of the…

Lost items from the festival are being collected and returned to our Administrative Office over the course of this week (August 14-24). If your item is of value, feel free to leave a description with us so we can reconnect you with your items. The Lost and Found direct number is 780-466-0597 or send us…

Call our Ticket Office at 780-429-1999 to purchase your tickets. July Ticket prices are now in effect. Adult 4-day Festival Passes (transferable & non transferable) are available only until Monday, July 31 at 11:59 pm MDT. Regular Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 am – 5 pm Late Night and Festival Week Hours: Thursday, August 3:    …

Our event has programming on 6 session stages and a single mainstage that operates a full program each evening of the event.  Although the mainstage is tentatively booked (please refer to our website at  www.edmontonfolkfest.org) the session stages are not. Generally, the session stages are programmed by the end of June, but because of the possibilities of…