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Ticket Limit Update

**New this year: Seniors tickets will no longer be free. Day tickets will be $20 for seniors 65 to 79, with our “Super Seniors” 80 yrs and over still free.  Seniors who buy all four days can still exchange all tickets for a weekend wristband at the gate if desired. Sales limits: (Updated as of…

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2013 Online Account Creation Now Open

If you are hoping to purchase tickets via the Edmonton Folk Music Festival website, we strongly encourage that you create a new account in advance.  Tickets will be available online June 1st at 2:00 PM MDT, but having your account created in advance will speed up the process.  To create an account click this link…

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Updated 2013 Ticket Info

Tickets for the 2013 Edmonton Folk Music Festival will go on sale Saturday June the 1st. **New this year: Seniors tickets will no longer be free. Day tickets will be $20 for seniors 65 to 79, with our “Super Seniors” 80 yrs and over still free. In person June 1st sales will be at Telus…

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March 2013 ENews – More Artists announced

Loreena McKennitt to close the 2013 Edmonton Folk Music Festival on Sunday August 11th Loreena will be making a long-awaited swing through Canada’s Western Provinces in a just-announced, mini tour for the Summer of 2013. “I’m truly excited to be heading back to places that hold such fond memories”, says Loreena. “The musicians and I…

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Seven Artists announced for 2013 Festival

As the year ramps up we are getting very excited about the 2013 Edmonton Folk Music Festival. To whet your appetites, here are a few artists that are confirmed to play for you on Gallagher Hill in August. Cold SpecksDescribing her sound as “Doom Soul”, Cold Specks’ music is steeped in the musical traditions of…

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From the family of Don Snider

Dear Friends, The family of Don Snider would like to thank everyone who has sent expressions of sympathy over our overwhelming loss. Many thanks to those who phoned, visited, sent emails, food, flowers, and helped throughout Don’s journey. We are forever grateful to the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, the wonderful staff, and volunteers who demonstrated…

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Don Snider, EFMF Production Manager

  Don Snider (August 11, 1953 – November 12, 2012)   The family of Don Snider is profoundly saddened to announce the passing of our wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend.  His battle with cancer was fought with courage, dignity and grace, and he was an inspiration to all of us who watched him take…

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Raffle Winning numbers

Here are the winning numbers for the EFMF raffle: Early Bird Draw Outdoor Adventure Package     Ticket #04555Silver Tarp Prize Pack         Ticket #07232 Main Draw 4th Prize HMV Music Package Ticket #108753rd Prize Party Prize Package    Ticket #065292nd Prize Sky Suite Package    Ticket #093331st Prize Guild Guitar            Ticket #07939Golden Tarp Prize…

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Lost and Found

Lost and Found items are collected from all areas of the site and will be transported back to our office. It actually takes a few days to get everything in one place and sort through it all. We will endeavour to call anyone with contact info on their lost items as soon as they come…

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Volunteer Badge Pickup

Volunteers will be on hand to distribute the following crews’ badges between 10am – 7pm on Wednesday, August 8th at the Festival Office (10115 97A Avenue) - Enviropower, Family, Festival Support, Green Team, Music and Merch Festival Product,Plate, Traffic, Shuttle, Site Environment, Special Projects. Festival Kitchen – Dessert, Enviro/KP, Main Course, Platters, Salad, Serving Line Security…

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