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Upcoming Concerts and Events
Upcoming Concerts and Events Music gets us through many things, and this year is no different. As we head into winter, we look forward to enjoying some of these upcoming concerts from festival performers past, present and future to get us through the cold months ahead. Join us – virtually – and enjoy! Carmanah Join…
Read MoreTHANK YOU
THANK YOU Thank you for joining us this year as we celebrated festival time together for The Hill at Home. It was an absolute joy to see and hear how you were celebrating with loved ones. Our Hearts were on the Hill with you. It was a truly remarkable virtual gathering and we can’t wait…
Read MoreThe Hill – A Documentary Film Celebrating 40 Years of Music and Community
Congratulations to the filmmakers, Dave Morgan, Director and Co-Producer, and Andrew Scholotiuk, Co-Producer, and to FAVA and to our team here at EFMF. The Hill is no longer available to view, but we look forward to updating you about the future of the film. The Film and Video Arts Society…
Read MoreThe Hill at Home
THE HILL AT HOME On August 7 – 9, lay out your tarps and chairs, put on your folk fest t-shirts, and get ready to enjoy a weekend of music, song, food, art, and family fun at home or with your festival cohort! Join us for The Hill at Home. Visit www.edmontonfolkfest.org to find your gateway to having…
Read MoreFour Strong Winds Sing Along
~FINALE~ FOUR STRONG WINDS VIDEO SING-A-LONG with MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER Calling all folkies and Edmonton Folk Festival friends to come together in song and spirit, to keep the tradition alive! **UPDATE!** Deadline to submit is Monday, July 27! 1.Create your video Sing on your own, sing with your family, sing with your pets,…
Read MoreJob Posting – Digital Training – Content Creator
Job Posting – Edmonton Folk Music Festival Position: Digital Training – Content Creator Temporary Part-time from August 31 through December 18, 2020 $18/hour Reporting to the Manager of Volunteers and Assistant Manager of Volunteers, the Digital Training Content Creator will work with staff to create training video components for our volunteers. Videos will vary…
Read MoreFestival Footage!
Would you like to contribute to a piece of festival history? We’re working on a festival documentary and we’d love your help! Maybe you have some film from Goldbar in 1980? Or perhaps you shot Joni Mitchell in 1994 – let’s see what you have! For more information please contact Dave Morgan by July 1…
Read More2020 Festival Merchandise
ONLINE STORE We will miss gathering with you on the hill at Gallagher Park this summer, but we all know where our hearts will be. My Heart is on the Hill t-shirts, tank tops, and crewnecks are available to pre-order now. Head to our ONLINE SHOP for details. Deadline to order is Sunday, July 5. ***UPDATE*** My Heart…
Read MoreCancellation of the 2020 Edmonton Folk Music Festival
On behalf of the volunteers, board and staff of the festival, we are truly sad to announce the cancellation of our 41st annual festival, scheduled to run from August 6-9.In light of the global pandemic and the implications it has for large gatherings, the decision, though deeply disappointing, was necessary. We will work to reconfirm the artists…
Read MoreJohn Prine
From Fiona Whelan Prine… Our beloved John died yesterday evening at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville TN. We have no words to describe the grief our family is experiencing at this time. John was the love of my life and adored by our sons Jody, Jack and Tommy, daughter in law Fanny, and by our…
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