Folk Festival Society of Calgary
The Folk Festival Society is a not-for-profit and registered charitable organization founded in 1980 that produces music and cultural events all year: a summer festival, Calgary Folk Music Festival since 1980; a winter festival, Block Heater since 2016; educational programming such as our annual Boot Camp; and concerts at our own venue, Festival Hall in Inglewood, as well as partner venues across Calgary. The organization is powered by 2000 volunteers, governed by 13 volunteer Board of Directors and a staff team of 13 oversees all operations.
Charitable registration: 127909141 RR0001
Our strategic pillars
Share our passion for music
Create exceptional experiences
Maintain a vibrant & sustainable organization
Foster community spirit
2019-2020 Board of Directors
Brian Pincott
David Frid
Jed Teigan
Jennifer Allford
John Smiley
Karin King
Kerry Lynn Okita
Monique Minvielle
Shayne McBride
Sheldon Lachambre
Timothy Neis
Lisa Hari