Peterborough Folk Festival Makes First Line-up Announcement And Is Looking For Volunteers

The Peterborough Folk Festival will return for its 33rd edition at Nicholls Oval, Market Hall and various downtown venues over 5 days from August 17 to 21.

The Trews Acoustic will headline Sunday at Nicholls Oval with an acoustic full band set. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Folk Festival.

The festival will kick off on August 17 at Market Hall with a screening of “We Can Do This”, a film created during the festival in 2021.

The first announcement of artists has been announced, with many more acts to be announced closer to the date.

Appearing on various stages are:

• Bahamas

• Kathleen Edwards

• The Trews Acoustic

• ODARIO

• AHI

• Kelly McMichael

• My Son The Hurricane

• Georgia Harmer

• Adria Kain

• Joyful Joyful

• Michael C Duguay

• Lauryn Macfarlane

• Kayla Mohammed

• Nathan Truax

" I’m proud to see the lineup come together the way it has so far and I have a feeling many attendees will discover they're next favorite artist at the festival this year,” said Artistic Director Ryan Kemp.

The Folk Festival is seeking individuals that are willing to volunteer this year.

"It seems that it is more difficult to recruit volunteers and we are reaching out to the greater community to ensure we are able to host the event in the same manner as the community has grown to appreciate,” said Board Chair Malcolm Byard. "If we are unable to recruit at least another 125 volunteers the Festival may not look like it has pre-pandemic.”

To to become a volunteer, donate, sponsor or become an artisan vendor visit peterboroughfolkfest.com.

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