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Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival 🎶 Summerfolk turns 51! 🎉
Join us in Owen Sound, Aug 21–23, 2026 for music, magic & community by the bay. 🌿Presented by the Georgian Bay Folk Society.

Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival, a beloved event hosted by the Georgian Bay Folk Society (GBFS), is a celebrated ambassador for folk culture. Summerfolk has become a cornerstone of the Grey Bruce region's arts and music scene and will proudly mark its 50th anniversary from August 15-17, 2025.

✨ Summerfolk 51, What a Magical Weekend! ✨And just like that… Summerfolk 51 has come to an end. 💛Thank you to everyone w...
24/08/2026

✨ Summerfolk 51, What a Magical Weekend! ✨

And just like that… Summerfolk 51 has come to an end. 💛

Thank you to everyone who shared this magical weekend with us — the music, the dancing, the laughter, the rain, the sunshine, and all the beautiful moments in between.

A huge shoutout to all the incredible performers, artisans, food vendors, and facilitators who filled Kelso Beach with so much creativity, passion, and joy. You made this weekend unforgettable! 🎶🎨🍴

And koodos to our amazing volunteers and staff — you are the heart of Summerfolk. We truly couldn’t make it happen without you. ❤️

Summerfolk is Summerfolk because of YOU.

Until we meet again… keep the music playing, keep the community strong, and keep a little bit of Summerfolk magic with you. 🌻

Thank you, Summerfolk 51. See you next year! 🎶💛

24/08/2026

A Summerfolk Farewell 🎶💛
9:20 PM – 10:30 PM | Down by the Bay

The farewell isn’t slowing down! Summerfolk is gonna funk you up! 🕺💃

The Down Right with Sylvie Kindree is bringing the funk to Down by the Bay. Feel the groove, wave your hands, move your body, and let’s dance our way through one last night of Summerfolk magic!

Like the funk? Then wave it! 🕺🎶

One more dance before we say goodnight! ✨

24/08/2026

✨ And here we are… the Grand Finale of Summerfolk 51! ✨

One last song. One last dance. One last magical moment together at the Amphitheatre. 💛

To all the performers who have filled Summerfolk with music, stories, laughter, and heart — thank you for making this weekend so special.

And to everyone in the audience — you’ve danced, sang, clapped, cheered, and shared every moment with us. This festival is alive because of you.

So let’s make this final show one to remember.
Let’s sing it loud. Let’s move the world. 🌎🎶

Take us home. ❤️

24/08/2026

The Grand Finale 🌟

Julian Taylor takes the Amphitheatre stage for the last show of Summerfolk 51! 🎶

With Move the World, we’re ending this incredible weekend the best way we know how — together, with music, heart, and a whole lot of Summerfolk magic. 💛

23/08/2026

🐕🐄 Animal Trail with The Arrogant Worms! 😂🎶

And the dog goes… WOOF WOOF! 🐶
And the cow goes… MOO MOO! 🐮

No, that’s not how it works!!
😂😂😂

But how does a Summerfolker go?! 👀😂

23/08/2026

🌳🪨💧 Trees and rocks and rocks and trees… and WATER! 😂

The Arrogant Worms are bringing the laughs to the Summerfolk Amphitheatre! 🎶

Okay, Summerfolkers… were you a tree, a rock, or WATER?! 😂👇

23/08/2026

The MacKenzie Blues Band 🎸💙

Long-time Summerfolkers will know The MacKenzie Blues Band! 🎶

A familiar favourite, bringing soul, passion, and heartfelt music to the Amphitheatre. What a way to keep the Summerfolk spirit going!

4:50–5:35 PM • Amphitheatre

Stay with us! There’s still plenty more music to come! ✨

23/08/2026

Marshall Veroni 🎶

Marshall Veroni ! What a great show! 👏🎶

Stay in the Amphitheatre for the rest of the night. The music and Summerfolk magic aren’t over yet! ✨💛

23/08/2026

Children’s Parade 🎉

The Children’s Parade is bringing so much colour, energy, and joy to Summerfolk 51! 🌸🎶✨

Little ones, families, and festival friends—come join the fun, follow the music, and make some unforgettable Summerfolk memories! 💛

23/08/2026

Miranda Journey brought her incredible stage presence to the Gazebo W**e Bar for her final Summerfolk 51 show! 🎶✨ What a performance!

And the music isn’t slowing down yet! For the rest of the evening, move over to the Summerfolk Amphitheatre and Down By The Bay for more live music, more dancing, and more Summerfolk magic. 💛

Come spend the evening with us! 🎵

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Monday 10:00 - 14:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 14:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 14:00
Thursday 10:00 - 14:00
Friday 10:00 - 14:00

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