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The renowned Kilkenny Roots Festival is the ideal music festival to kick off the summer in May. Since 1998 this event has been a hit, and it's even more spectacular this year! This festival will captivate the town with a stunning range of Americana music from Blues to Bluegrass and Cajun. It's an electrifying event for fans of this genre, as it guarantees you'll have an unforgettable time over the long weekend!During the Kilkenny Roots Festival, the cobblestone streets come alive with an eclectic mix of Irish and American acts. With over thirty venues to choose from, you can enjoy a variety of ticketed or free performances that will last long into the night. Whether it's folk music or rock 'n' roll, this festival has something for everyone! So take advantage of your chance to witness all the talented musicians this event offers - immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere before it ends!This year, the 25th Smithwick's Kilkenny Roots Festival will feature many Irish and international acts across various venues in Kilkenny city from April 28th to May 1st. Plus, not only are there 23 ticketed shows, but you can also enjoy over 60 free gigs around town with Smithwick's Music Trail! This festival is an extraordinary celebration perfect for music lovers from near and far.

Kilkenny Roots Festival

The Wildroots odyssey was sparked by two passionate enthusiasts of Irish music festivals from the northwest corner of County Sligo, Ireland. They embarked on a mission to introduce their dream concept of an Irish Music festival that would be alluring and thrilling while also showcasing how beautiful this western region truly is.The Wildroots Team is devoted to providing a refreshing blend of culture, creativity, and exploration for those seeking lofty goals. The team wants to create a vibrant event that sparks the imagination and truly captures the essence of adventure.Get ready to escape from everyday life with Wildroots Music Performing Arts and Adventure Festival, happening on June 2nd-4th, 2023, at Hazelwood Forest in Sligo! This year's lineup is sure to be unforgettable, with Rudimental, Mauro Picotto, Daithí, The Eskies, Paddy Casey, and more performing.

Wild Roots Festival

Make your way to the majestic Rocky Mountains on August 5th-7th, 2023, for the Canmore Folk Music Festival! Centennial Park in downtown Canmore will be hosting four stages of incredible music against a picturesque backdrop you won't find anywhere else. Don't miss this opportunity to experience unforgettable sounds and sights that will make it an occasion you'll never forget.Celebrating over four decades of legacy and tradition, the Canmore Folk Music Festival is one of Alberta's longest-running folk music festivals. With its core principles rooted in folk, pop, blues, and jazz genres of music, this festival brings together nearly 21,000 fans from all across Canada's west coast to the southern USA and other parts around the globe each year for an unforgettable experience!The Heritage Day long weekend in August is the perfect time to take part in a three-day festival filled with over thirty unique performers and activities! Bring your family to enjoy a free Friday evening concert, plus an exciting kids' area loaded with puppet shows, crafting projects, storytelling sessions, and even a climbing wall. It's sure to be an unforgettable experience for everyone!The workshop stages partner up eclectic mixings of musicians from disparate and diverse backgrounds, often resulting in that brief "lightning in a bottle" sound that will never be recreated twice.

Canmore Folk Music Festival

Get ready to experience the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, a world-renowned four-day celebration of music and culture that takes place August 10th-13th, 2023! This annual event started in 1980 and has gathered thousands from around the globe as both audience members and musicians. Take part in this one-of-a-kind extravaganza on the second weekend of August!The Edmonton Folk Music Festival is a yearly event with the mission to honor affordable folk music, generate impactful and inclusive experiences, and construct an active community of volunteers, performers, vendors, and supporters from Edmonton in Alberta plus all over the globe. Celebrate diversity through fantastic live folk tunes while creating unforgettable memories at this remarkable festival!The festival boasts six electrifying stages hosting workshops and concerts all day. Satisfy your cravings with dozens of food vendors offering an array of culinary delights, from carnival favorites to vegetarian fare and international specialties. Explore a village tent full of craftspeople hawking their goods, or purchase albums at the CD tent featuring all-star performers. And don't forget to swing by Western Canada's largest beer garden!For two years, revelers were treated to a fifth night of music, with the proceeds from that show benefiting the EFMF endowment fund. Since 2011 though, festival-goers have had only four days to enjoy this celebration of artistic expression held at Gallagher Park, situated near downtown Edmonton and overlooking the North Saskatchewan River valley. During winter, it serves as a ski club, while in the summertime, its natural amphitheater provides spectacular sightlines for fans awaiting performances on stage with an urban backdrop offered by none other than downtown Edmonton itself.

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