Summerfolk Forever! 50 more years!
Introducing Summerfolk Forever: 50 More Years! Celebrate 50 years of Summerfolk with us and help us secure 50 more by supporting the Summerfolk Forever campaign. Thank you for your interest […]
GB Arts Workshops
Georgian Bay Centre for the Arts Classes at Summerfolk 48
Hi Folks, This year at Summerfolk, we’re excited to provide a series of Arts workshops for you to enjoy. Each workshop will only have 10 spots so make sure you […]
Sumnmerfolk 47 Poster
Join the team – 2022 opportunities
The Georgian Bay Folk Society is seeking applicants to fill two volunteer roles for the Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival! Read on for descriptions of the roles and to submit an […]
Holiday Ticket Sale
Tickets for the 47th annual Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival at Kelso Beach Park, Owen Sound (August 19th-21st, 2022) will be on sale starting December 14th (until December 31st) […]
Summerfolk Does Tie Dye for Giving Tuesday
Summerfolk Does Tie Dye for Giving Tuesday The Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival will use this Giving Tuesday to support the Summerfolk Endowment Fund – and to mildly annoy the […]
The Art of the Workshop
this article originally ran in the owen sound sun times on August 10, 2021 Written by James Keelaghan Something that Summerfolk audiences have come to expect is the workshop. Because […]
A Backyard Bonanza
this article originally ran in the owen sound sun times on July 29, 2021 Written by James Keelaghan On an uncharacteristically cold weekend in May, five of us gathered for […]
Kelso Amphitheatre; Summerfolks Heart and Soul
this article orginally ran in the owen sound sun times on july 20, 2021 Written by James Keelaghan In 46 years of Summerfolk, there have been a few constants at […]
Harrison Park, featuring Emm Gryner and Alysha Brilla!
This article originally ran in the owen sound sun times on july 14, 2021 Written by James Keelaghan In my third year as Artistic Director of Summerfolk, my family […]
Summerfolk 46… Coming to a Backyard near you Soon!
This Article originally ran in the owen sound sun times on july 8th, 2021 Written by James Keelaghan Last year, as summer was starting to peak, I was feeling […]
General Store Now Open!
Summerfolk General Store is Open! With the province moving to stage two (and soon to be stage three) we are happy to share that the Summerfolk General Store is open […]
Presenting the Sutacriti Stage
Presenting: Sutacriti Stage This year, we’re bringing Summerfolk46 to numerous venues in and around the beautiful city of Owen Sound – and here’s one of them! The Sutacriti Stage is a […]
Audition your back yard for Summerfolk46
Audition your Backyard for Summerfolk 46 This year, Summerfolk is coming to you! Summerfolk 46 is going to look a little different to previous editions, as past years of a […]
Announcing the Business of Music Essentials Workshop Series
We’re super excited to announce the Business of Music Essentials, an online workshop series, in partnership with Paisley Blues Festival! This series focuses on the essential aspects of the music business. […]
Summerfolk Virtual Sunday Night Schedule!
We are very excited about tonight’s virtual Sunday night. Here is the line-up, and you can grab the stream here at video.summerfolk.org 7PM Intros, Greetings from Dignitaries 7:04 Grier Coppins […]
Summerfolk Virtual Sunday Night August 23
Although Summerfolk 2020 is cancelled, the Georgian Bay Folk Society has announced a virtual Sunday night event to celebrate what would have been the 45th Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival. […]
Summerfolk Covid19 Update
Monday, April 27th, 2020 Owen Sound, ON – After much consideration, the Georgian Bay Folk Society has regretfully decided to cancel the 45th Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival, scheduled for […]
Covid-19 update
Here at The Georgian Bay Folk Society, we have been keeping ourselves up to date with our information regarding the Coronavirus Pandemic and how it may affect Summerfolk 45: Music, […]
Summerfolk and COVID-19
Hello Friends, Families, Volunteers, Patrons and Community Members, Our Georgian Bay Folk Society staff, the board of directors, and committees are watching the COVID-19 developments with careful judgement and while […]
Georgian Bay Roots Seeks New Host(s)
Summerfolk’s official radio show Georgian Bay Roots is looking for a new host, or pair, to take over a monthly spot. The weekly radio show shares an hour of the […]
Sun Times Article #1: A year-round effort
Every year Artistic Director James Keelaghan writes a series of 12 articles for the Owen Sound Sun Times previewing the Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival At Summerfolk, we’re a little […]
Summerfolk Youth Discovery Playback in Owen Sound on 02/22/19
Summerfolk in Owen Sound on 08/16/19
Show Case Line Up Announced
At 1pm on Sunday January 20th, The Georgian Bay Folk Society will host its second annual curated open showcase at Heartwood Concert Hall in Owen Sound. Nine acts from across […]
Sun Times Article 13: And that’s [almost] a wrap…
Every year Artistic Director James Keelaghan writes a series of 12 articles for the Owen Sound Sun Times previewing the Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival By James Keelaghan There’s a […]
Sun Times Article 12: Two’s company
Every year Artistic Director James Keelaghan writes a series of 12 articles for the Owen Sound Sun Times previewing the Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival By James Keelaghan One of […]
Sun Times Article 11: Pop without pretence
Every year Artistic Director James Keelaghan writes a series of 12 articles for the Owen Sound Sun Times previewing the Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival By James Keelaghan My Da […]
Georgian Bay Roots Episode 95 – Baseball and Summerfolk with Jon
Georgian Bay Roots With your hosts Jon, Kailey, Kelly & Lauren Every Sunday on CFOS 560 from 4-5pm, Georgian Bay Roots shares some of the best music that’s made in and played […]
Sun Times Article 10: Mix-match and magic…
Every year Artistic Director James Keelaghan writes a series of 12 articles for the Owen Sound Sun Times previewing the Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival By James Keelaghan I have […]
Georgian Bay Roots Episode 94 – Kelly Joins the Team!
Georgian Bay Roots With your hosts Lauren, Jon, Kailey, and Kelly Every Sunday on CFOS 560 from 4-5pm, Georgian Bay Roots shares some of the best music that’s made in and played […]
2018 Greening Audit
Sun Times Article 7: Discovering musical beginnings
Every year Artistic Director James Keelaghan writes a series of 12 articles for the Owen Sound Sun Times previewing the Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival Gigs make a difference. I […]
Georgian Bay Roots Episode 92 – Canada Day with Jon
Georgian Bay Roots With your hosts Jon, Kailey, Kelly & Lauren Every Sunday on CFOS 560 from 4-5pm, Georgian Bay Roots shares some of the best music that’s made in and played […]
Georgian Bay Roots Episode 91 – Lauren’s Debut
Georgian Bay Roots With your hosts Dylan, Jon, Kailey, & Ted Every Sunday on CFOS 560 from 4-5pm, Georgian Bay Roots shares some of the best music that’s made in and played […]
Georgian Bay Roots Episode 89 – R.I.P Ted Rusk
Georgian Bay Roots With your hosts Dylan, Jon, Kailey, & Ted Every Sunday on CFOS 560 from 4-5pm, Georgian Bay Roots shares some of the best music that’s made in and played […]
Georgian Bay Roots Episode 90 – Father’s Day with Kailey
Georgian Bay Roots With your hosts Dylan, Jon, Kailey, & Ted Every Sunday on CFOS 560 from 4-5pm, Georgian Bay Roots shares some of the best music that’s made in and played […]
Georgian Bay Roots Ep 59
Georgian Bay Roots With your hosts Dylan, Jon, Kailey, & Ted Every Sunday on CFOS 560 from 4-5pm, Georgian Bay Roots shares some of the best music that’s made in and played […]
Georgian Bay Roots Ep 41
Georgian Bay Roots With your host Jon Farmer Every Sunday on CFOS 560 from 4-5pm, Georgian Bay Roots shares some of the best music that’s made in and played in Grey and […]
Georgian Bay Roots Ep 40 – Canada Day
Georgian Bay Roots With your host Jon Farmer Every Sunday on CFOS 560 from 4-5pm, Georgian Bay Roots shares some of the best music that’s made in and played in Grey and […]
Canadian Connection Celebration
Summerfolk and the GBFS will present the Canadian Connection Celebration, taking place at Kelso Beach Park on Thursday, August 17th, 2017, featuring musicians such as Buffy Sainte-Marie, Chippewa Travellers, The Jerry […]
Georgian Bay Roots Ep 022
Georgian Bay Roots With your host Jon Farmer Every Sunday on CFOS 560 from 4-5pm, Georgian Bay Roots shares some of the best music that’s made in and played in Grey and […]
Georgian Bay Roots Episode 19 – The Mid-Winter Blues Show
Georgian Bay Roots With your host Jon Farmer Every Sunday on CFOS 560 from 4-5pm, Georgian Bay Roots shares some of the best music that’s made in and played in Grey and […]
Georgian Bay Roots Ep 016
Georgian Bay Roots With your host Jon Farmer Every Sunday on CFOS 560 from 4-5pm, Georgian Bay Roots shares some of the best music that’s made in and played in Grey and […]
Georgian Bay Roots 6
Georgian Bay Roots With your host Jon Farmer Every Sunday on CFOS 560 from 4-5pm, Georgian Bay Roots shares some of the best music that’s made in and played in […]
Get Pumped for Summerfolk with The Lifers, Jake Feeney, and Tragedy Ann
This Sunday, July 31st The Heartwood Concert Hall will host an incredible line up of musicians to get you pumped up for the 41st Summerfolk Music Arts and Crafts festival. […]
Wanted: Artistic Director’s Assistant
JOB POSTING The Georgian Bay Folk Society (GBFS) is seeking applications for the position of Artistic Director’s Assistant. Applicants must be students returning to full time studies in the fall […]
Our Volunteers, Our Roots
The Georgian Bay Folk Society is honoured to celebrate the contributions of its many talented and generous volunteers. Without our partnership with over 700 dedicated community members our central annual […]
David Bowie Tribute May 7th
The GBFS presents an evening celebrating the work of David Bowie. With Favourites The Krueger Band Drew McIvor Sons of Perry Ben Turcotte and Andrew Nunno Deanne Hallman w/ […]
December 12/13 Work Bees
Hello Folkie Friends, We’ve got to move the Summerfolk materials to a new storage location and we need your help. The new storage unit is nearby but we’ll need lots […]
Fiddlefern Country Dance Dec 5
Come dancing on Saturday, December 5!! The Fiddlefern Country Dancers are hosting the regular monthly dance on Saturday night, December 5, 2015. For anyone who likes to dance. Beginners welcome. No partner […]
James Keelaghan Returns as Artistic Director
After presenting the most successful Summerfolk in recent memory, the Georgian Bay Folk Society is planning for Summerfolk41, opening sales for the festival, and looking to the future. The GBFS […]
Fiddlefern Hosts Workshop and Dance
Fiddlefern is hosting a Quebec dance music workshop November 7. One of Quebec’s most respected fiddlers and singers will be in Owen Sound with the rad-folk trio Mil on November 7. […]
Call for Artwork
Request for Expressions of Interest – The Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival is seeking an artist to create the artwork for our 2016 festival branding. This is a paid position to […]
Summerfolk40 Survey
Hello Folkie Friends, We’re uploading a copy of the 2015 Summerfolk Survey for those of you who didn’t get the chance to give feedback about the festival. The GBFS is […]
Summerfolk40 Officially a Success
The Georgian Bay Folk Society (GBFS) is officially declaring the 40th anniversary Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival a success. The festival enjoys a glowing reputation among fans and performers for […]
A Map to Summerfolk40
By James Keelaghan Tonight, we are kicking off the festival with a Birthday Bash in the new Down by the Bay tent. Monkey Junk will kick things off at 8 […]
Summerfolk 40 Photo Contest
We’re holding a photography contest in honour of Summerfolk 40. The Georgian Bay Folk Society logo was inspired by the image of David Essig tuning up under a tree on […]
Fiddlefern Hosts CDSS event all this week in Owen Sound
Fiddlefern has been hosting weekly sessions for the past few months for those interested in playing traditional and dance music. When the tune sessions and musician workshops were conceived, our […]
Alysha Brilla Warmed a Windy April Night
Alysha Brilla brought a taste of the Summerfolk spirit to the Roxy stage on a blustery April night. The Georgian Bay Folk Society partnered with the Roxy Theatre to bring […]
$37,000 Boost to Summerfolk Endowment
Georgian Bay Folk Society in partnership with the Community Foundation of Grey Bruce is thrilled to announce that its application to the Federal Government’s Endowment Incentive Program was successful. Heritage […]
Announcing Youth Discovery Winners
The Georgian Bay Folk Society is proud to announce the winners of the 2015 Youth Discovery Showcase series. As part of our on-going work to promote and support the folks […]
Moving Down the Road to Summerfolk
We’re speeding down the Road to Summerfolk and getting closer all the time. On March 15th, 13 youth acts joined a panel of judges, members of the Georgian Bay Folk […]
Marching to the Monthly Open Mic
We’re getting to the end of another month and that means it’s time to gather at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library for another musical workshop and […]
Summerfolk -Festival of the year at the Owen Sound Cultural Awards
We are honoured to be the recipient of The Owen Sound Cultural Award for Best Festival of 2015. Congratulations to the Board and to all our volunteers who make this […]
Sun Times 08022014 Why We Folk
The only thing that keeps me going in the winter is the thought of summer. There used to be a time when I embraced winter, but that time is long […]
T-shirt Give-away
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The winners of the this year’s Youth discoveries
The judges have come to a decision. The winners of this years youth discoveries are Andrew Nunno, Smith Magenis, Mackenzie McRuer, Beckah Hawker and Missy Bauman andBenjamin Rogers These performers will […]
Youth Discovery Finals
The Youth Discoveries finals are a go at the Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. East in Owen Sound on March 30th at 130 PM. The finalists are: Benjamin Rogers, MacKenzie McRuer, […]
It’s warming up, really
It’s been a little bit like hibernation. Okay, it’s been a lot like hibernation. The days are getting longer, the clocks are about to spring forward. We’ve got a lot […]
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Georgian Bay Folk Society takes place on Sunday March 16th from 10AM-Noon at the Harmony Centre, 890 4th ave east, Owen Sound, Ontario. In […]
Sun Times Article#5
This week’s article is on some of the performer’s providing Maritime Music at the festival. Music for the Tall Ships Ian Bell Fergus O’Byrne and Jim Payne […]
Sounds at the Market June 9th
The final show of our great 5th season. It should be a doozy. SOUNDS just keeps growing stronger. We always provide some of the best musicians in the area, performing […]