July 17, 18, and 19, 2009
Vancouver Folk Music Festival

Musicians, dancers, poets and songwriters from around the world and across the street will gather July 17-19 2009 at beautiful Jericho Beach Park for Vancouver's 32nd annual celebration of traditional and contemporary folk and roots music.

A major event on the world folk and roots music circuit, the Vancouver Folk Music Festival challenges audiences to expand their understanding and appreciation of what 'folk' can mean in a global context. Bringing attention to exciting young artists who are pushing the boundaries and honouring the elders of the tradition, the Festival is an acknowledged leader in creating new ways of working with artists in developing forums and vehicles for experimentation, improvisation and education.

The Festival features more than 70 hours of music on eight outdoor stages --three evenings of mainstage concerts and two full days of performances throughout the park.

The Festival also features a twenty-vendor food area, a crafts market, a stage and activity area dedicated to the Little Folks and their families, and the Festival Community Village where local community-building organizations and businesses are represented.

All of this takes place in the spectacular outdoor setting of Jericho Beach Park, amidst groves of pine and cedar trees and against a backdrop of the beautiful coast mountains rising above a modern city skyline.

City-wide public performances build community excitement leading up to the Festival Weekend, including a free concert on Commercial Drive, exciting club concerts and artists appearing in neighbourhoods throughout the city.

Meanwhile, the appearance of many Festival guest artists at other venues around town in the days before and after the Festival Weekend create a unique city-wide folk and roots celebration, creating opportunities to get up close and personal with Festival guest artists.

The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is a world of music on the beach for one magic weekend every summer. We'll see you in the Park!

Early Bird Tickets are now available online a range of prices for weekend passes and single day admissions. Visit www.thefestival.bc.ca to purchase and print your own tickets.

The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is a world of music on the beach for one magic weekend every summer. We'll see you in the Park!