You're invited to come to Home County Folk Festival in downtown London, Ontario. As London’s longest running FREE ADMISSION music festival, it has been a tradition for the past 37 years, bringing together generations and transforming the park into an exciting family celebration of Canadian music, dance, and the arts. Come experience culture from across the country all in one festival! On 5 stages in the park, explore the roots of traditional & contemporary Canadian folk music with performances for all ages by some of Canada’s finest indie/roots artists. Performers Enjoy over 150 Canadian juried crafters and artisans display their one of a kind works. WHAT’S NEW FOR 2010Artistic Director Message 2010
Music, Dance & Art Workshops
Bring the kids and enjoy the new children’s area with performances by Magoo, Greg Tarlin and CBC’s Mamma Yamma and Patty & Bo on the Go. Let the kids participate in a selection of 1 hour
workshop lessons in songwriting, hand drumming , the science of
sound and Canadian Celtic step dancing. Dance in a Canadian
Pow-Wow or watch folk history come alive with historical
Re-enactments. Children’s Programming
Children aged 11 - 15 work with professional singersongwriter Katherine Wheately to compose their own music, professionally record a CD and perform at Home County Folk Festival. Register on-line or call 226-663-3108. Limited capacity.
In addition to the FREE festival, Home County Folk League proudly Presents the After-Hours Concerts at Aeolian Hall featuring Buck 65, Jason Collett and Royal Wood. Concert Details