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Edmonton Folk Music Festival brings live music to Edmonton, Alberta with an All Ages door policy. Held every year in August in Edmonton, the EFMF is one of the leading folk festivals in the world. Artists working in Bluegrass, Blues, Celtic, Folk, Gospel, Singer-Songwriter, and World fit Edmonton Folk Music Festival’s stated range. Edmonton Folk Music Festival handles booking through the venue’s online form, and submissions should include an EPK. The available PA and production support at Edmonton Folk Music Festival are not confirmed; settle those requirements before accepting the date. Artists should confirm Edmonton Folk Music Festival’s final schedule and show-specific deal before publishing the date.

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liaison2@edmontonfolkfest.org
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Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Bluegrass, Blues, Celtic, Folk, Gospel, Singer-Songwriter, World
Sound & production
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Address
T5K 2T3, Canada
Venue phone
+1 780-429-1899
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