Calgary Folk Music Festival

The Woodford Folk Festival is a fantastic annual event held over six days and nights from December 27th to January 1st. It is the largest gathering of musicians, artists, and performers in Australia, with more than 2,000 national and international performers showcasing on stage to an estimated 132,000 people. Each year the festival begins with its iconic Opening Ceremony and ends with a spectacular Fire Event on New Year's Day.The festival site at Woodfordia was a once-desolate dairy farm, love and care have breathed life back into the land. Over the years by planting 120,000 subtropical rainforest trees, orchids, ferns, and sedges – creating a habitat for butterflies and other wildlife. Woodfordia is transformed into a buzzing village of 25,000 daily patrons, including performers, stallholders, volunteers, and organizers. It is the 67th largest town in Australia! The festival is staffed by 2,680 volunteers across 162 departments who ensure everything runs smoothly during the event.It takes a huge effort to make this magical experience happen each year – construction begins in early December. It continues up until Christmas Day, with 450 contractors and volunteers coming from around the world to be part of building this unique event village. After set-up is complete, these same people stay on for an extra week to help tear down what they have built – ensuring that this beautiful landscape can remain unspoiled as much as possible until next year’s big event arrives!Woodford Folk Festival 2023 invites festival-goers to join them for a special celebration of life – through music, dance, art, and culture that respects the environment we all share.

Woodford Folk Festival

Nature&#39;s canvas will be the backdrop for an unforgettable weekend of music and creativity at the Sleeping In The Woods Songwriter Festival. Come immerse yourself in a stunning 53-acre forest setting along Lake Cumberland, hosted by Nicholas Jamerson, curating and featuring some of the nation&#39;s most talented singer-songwriters. You&#39;ll also get to join in on Saturday morning&rsquo;s interactive workshop led by a celebrated songwriter! This one-of-a-kind experience takes place at Hidden Ridge Camping, known as the must-stay glamping destination in this region. Unwind in the idyllic atmosphere of Hidden Ridge Camping on Lake Cumberland, an off-the-beaten-path destination for camping and live music. Revel in a spectacular evening as you enjoy phenomenal performances from Bella White, Katie Toupin, Jim Lauderdale, Brit Taylor, Grayson Jenkins, and many more on May 19th and 20th, 2023!

Sleeping In The Woods Songwriter Festival

Step into the three-day Green River Festival and experience an extraordinary celebration of music, food, and a maker's market. Join the crowds June 23rd to 25th at Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield for Western Massachusetts' most thrilling summer event!This music festival is rapidly becoming a celebrated event, bringing together an impressive array of more than 30 acts across four spectacular stages! While the headline musicians alone are worth coming for, you may just find yourself discovering new favorite bands that will stay with you long after the show ends.The festival is a paradise for artists, and the main stage headlining acts are only the beginning! The craft village will give you access to artisans and their products while children can find themselves enthralled with activities at The Art Garden of Shelburne Falls supervised tent. Plus, enjoy world music and dance at Dean's Beans Stage or acoustic music in the Green House Stage - all before even visiting the parlor room stage!The festival has become a culinary experience, offering up to two dozen of the region's most acclaimed food trucks. While you are welcome to bring your own picnic meal, don't miss out on all the local flavors and drinks available - including ethnic dishes, microbrews, ciders, and wines!

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