Block Heater 2026 is just around the corner, and we want to make sure our dedicated volunteers get in on the action. All CFMF, Block Heater & Festival Hall volunteers can enjoy a 10% discount off tickets — just shoot an email to [email protected] for the discount code. 📸: @sparrow_ron

Friendly reminder that our mandatory new volunteer orientation is happening tomorrow online at 6:30 PM. We’ll cover all the essential details and walk through the nuts and bolts that help keep the festival running smoothly. Check your email for more details! 📸: @mitra_samavaki

Our holiday sale is ongoing! Grab 4-day passes for the 2026 summer fest for just $215! And don’t forget — volunteers get 10% off for themselves, friends and family. Email [email protected] for your code. This offer runs until January 7. You can purchase your tickets at buff.ly/mPoh7cf

Shout-out to our wonderful Festival Hall volunteers! Thank you for your help with another busy season. Your warm smiles and tremendous hospitality made our little hall extra cozy and welcoming to guests and artists alike. We will see you in the new year! 📸 : @pfesko, @sparrow_ron

Happy International Volunteer Day! Across the globe, volunteering is something that brings us together. To celebrate, we have some nifty prizes to give away! Check your inbox for our latest newsletter for all the deets! 📸 : @lubel80, @aniiharo, @pfesko

Thank you to everyone who braved the Sunday weather and downtown traffic to join us for our screening of Edward Scissorhands . A big shout-out to Big Rock Brewery and Righteous Gelato, and to the Globe Cinema for their wonderful hospitality. 📸: @pfesko

It's Giving Tuesday! Your donation to CFMF will offset the cost of offering discounted Fair Entry tickets - so families, seniors, and youth can come together on Prince’s Island Park to enjoy the magic of live music together as a community. Consider donating today at buff.ly/On1yHFO

Hi volunteers, We’re hosting a volunteer appreciation party this Sunday, November 30, and we still have some room available. Please note that space is limited. Check your email for our latest newsletter for more details. 📸: @thirdphotography_calgary

❄️Block Heater is back February 5–7 ❄️ We kick things off Thursday at Festival Hall, then move over to The Confluence for two days of incredible music and so much more. Wanna volunteer? Head over to buff.ly/QvEQEPx if you’re interested in joining the team. 🎨: @heatherbuchanan

Join our Board of Directors for 2026! The Folk Festival Society of Calgary (FFSC) is seeking passionate and community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors in advance of our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in April 2026.

Shoutout to all the volunteers who submitted their festival photos this year. From best buds to cute couples, sunshine to puddles — thanks for highlighting not only the big moments, but also the little ones in between. ♥️

We asked for your best DIY shirts, and you absolutely delivered. While not everyone can take home first place, we couldn’t let these incredible creations go unnoticed. Who knew a bunch of music lovers could be so creative?

We received many submissions for best festival photo this year, but this one takes the CAKE! Our winner this year is @jjordanmagic for his photo of fellow volunteer @bonspiel, who was in the right place at the right time to catch the t-shirt CAKE launched from the stage on Sunday night. Congrats!

Huge thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all our incredible vols — you absolutely knocked it out of the park this year! Don’t forget to fill out this year’s survey, you can find the link in the July 28 newsletter. 📸: (first to last) @lubel80, @pfesko, @mitra_samavaki, @sparrow_ron

Hey folkies, happy last day. Make sure to enjoy some music today and celebrate with your fellow volunteers. See you at the after party 🎨@sarahslaughterart

Saturday is here and we have a jam-packed day of tunes, friends, food, bevvies and good times. After parties start tonight at the Westin hotel after the Main Stage closes. 🎨@sarahslaughterart

Wow! Yesterday was such a blast! Thanks for showing up and helping throw one epic party on a beautiful Thursday evening. Let’s do it again today! 🎨Peter Moller

And away we go! We’re looking forward to getting this party started. Here’s some important info for today’s festivities. 🎨Peter Moller

Don’t forget all of your essentials before getting to the island! You may be sent home to grab anything you forgot! Crew specific requirements will be communicated by your coordinators. See you soon! 📸: @mitra_samavaki

Remember to get to the Island, tomorrow July 23rd, to get a tour of the island with your crew! For time and meeting place details, check your emails from your coordinators. See you soon! 📸: @mitra_samavaki

Meet your Area Managers! These volunteers go above and beyond throughout the year to support every CFMF Volunteer. Many of them have been with the festival for DECADES! The festival wouldn’t operate without their wisdom and hard work. Say hi if you bump into them! 📸 : @j.edmund.live

The annual photo and t-shirt contest is back! 📸: Best Festival Photo 👕: Best T-Shirt Design To enter, email your photo or t-shirt design to [email protected] with the subject line “CFMF 2025 Photo Contest.” We’ll contact the lucky winners in early August!

Gentle reminder that tomorrow is the final date you can pick up your package from Festival Hall (1215 10 Ave SE) between 5–8pm. Can’t make it? You can always send a friend or family member instead, just be sure that they have your full name and know which crew you are part of. 📸 : @pfesko

Swing by Festival Hall (1215 10 Ave SE) on Sunday, July 13 from 12–5pm to grab your package. Can’t make it? Come by on Wednesday, July 16 between 5–8pm. Busy both days? No worries—a friend or family member can pick up for you. Just make sure they have your full name and crew. 📸: @pfesko

Hey new CFMF Volunteers! Do you like seeing how a festival works behind the scenes, and meeting new people? Our Backstage Production Security crew might be right for you! For more information, check out our website or shoot us an email! 📸: @allisonseto

Hey CFMF Volunteers! Package pickup for this year is on July 13th from 12-5pm, and July 16th from 5-8pm! Come grab your package and meet some of your fellow volunteers! For more information, check out our website or shoot us an email 📸: @caydencephotographyresidential

Hey CFMF Volunteers! Tomorrow, June 24th at 7pm we’ve got a Safer Spaces Training session led by our Safer Spaces Team! Please email [email protected] to register! 📸: @jaxhodgephotography

We have added one last orientation for those who prefer to do it live rather than our self directed orientation option. This will be online via Zoom on June 24th at 6pm.Check our website for more info and instructions: buff.ly/2KyppSl 📸: @sparrow_ron

Attention all new and prospective volunteers! Tuesday, June 24th at 6pm we’ll be hosting a bonus New Volunteer Orientation, online via zoom. Sign up online and come to this amazing orientation! For more information, check out our website or shoot us an email 📸: @aniiharo

Hey CFMF Volunteers! Keep an eye on your emails for certification reminders for the coming festival! Get those done ASAP so they’re off your plate! For more information, check out our website buff.ly/UCqytLf or shoot us an email at [email protected] 📸: @mitra_samavaki

Hey CFMF Volunteers! Did you know that you are eligible for a 10% discount on tickets for your friends and family? Looking forward to seeing you there! For more information, check out our website shoot us an email at [email protected] 📸: @allisonseto

Hey everyone! We’ve still got some amazing crews looking for volunteers this year! If you haven’t been confirmed yet, hold tight! Check out your volunteer profile for open opportunities! For more information, check out our website or shoot us an email. 📸: @mitr_samavaki

Hey CFMF Coordinators! Tomorrow, June 11th at 6:30pm we’ve got a Managing Volunteer Success online workshop! This session helps give you skills and strategies to support the volunteers on your team, and help create a positive and successful festival! Email to register 📸: @lubel80

Hey CFMF Volunteers! Tomorrow, June 5th at 6:30pm we’ve got an amazing workshop titled The Niitsitaapi’wa World View: An Introduction and Welcome! This session will be hosted by the amazing folks at GEDI-Hub and Gateway Association. To register please email [email protected]. 📸: @byjslvr

Attention all new volunteers! Saturday May 31st at 10:30am we are hosting our final online New Volunteer Orientation, with ASL Interpretation. If you have not completed an orientation yet, this is an amazing opportunity! For more information, check out our website buff.ly/j0h5oWr 📸: @kylerivaphoto

We’re seeking volunteers to join our Tents Crew. If you enjoy working with your hands but avoiding the large crowds of the festival, this is the crew for you! For more information, check out our website or shoot us an email at [email protected] 📸 : @caydencephotographyresidential

Attention Coordinators! Our final Coordinator Kick-Start is happening online tonight at 6:30pm via Zoom. If you haven’t registered yet, please email [email protected] to sign up. 📸 : @pfesko

Howdy volunteers, just a friendly reminder that our online Safer Spaces workshop is happening tonight at 6:30pm via Zoom. If you haven’t registered yet, please email [email protected] to sign up. Looking forward to seeing you there! 📸 : @Tangroo

Attention unconfirmed volunteers! If you haven’t confirmed your return for this year’s festival, your profile will soon be reset to recontact for next year’s festival. Please login to the volunteer portal and confirm your intentions by midnight tonight. 📸: @lubel80

Join the Calgary Folk Music Festival volunteer team! We’re always on the lookout for fresh faces to join our amazing team of volunteers. Whether you’re 13 or 113, a seasoned pro or brand new to festivals— we got you. Sign up at buff.ly/SH1OqKr. 📸 : @caydencephotographyresidential

Join us online for our Queer Allyship workshop tomorrow at 6:30pm. We’re excited to be hosting this session in collaboration with our friends at the Centre or Sexuality. To RSVP, click the link in our latest newsletter or email us at [email protected] to register. 📸 : @mitra_samavaki

We’re seeking volunteers to join our Main Field Security crew. If you enjoy getting your steps in, sunshine, socializing and catching all the action on Main Stage—this is the crew for you! For more information, check out our website buff.ly/Tvv3Fsx. 📸 : @byjslvr

This year, we’re thrilled to offer not one, but TWO unique workshops—perfect for those already volunteering at one of our seven stages, or anyone curious about what it means to be a Stages volunteer. If interested, please RSVP through [email protected]. ⚡Let’s rock!⚡

We’re excited to share that we have several Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) workshops coming up this month and next. These sessions are a great opportunity to explore some of the core values of our festival. If you're interested, please email us at [email protected] to sign up.

Huge thanks to our amazing volunteer squad at Festival Hall! From fall through spring—whether it was concerts, parties, meetings or film screenings—you were there to make it all happen! We hope to catch up with many of you on the island this summer. 📸 : @sparrow_ron

Tomorrow is our 3rd New Volunteer Orientation—happening at 6:30pm at Festival Hall. If you’re new or haven’t volunteered in the last two years, this one’s for you! It’s your backstage pass to all the ins and outs of the CFMF volunteer experience. You can find a reminder in your inbox.

Huge thanks to all the volunteers who showed up for another awesome River & Pathway Cleanup! We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day to care for Prince’s Island Park. Big shoutout to our Eco-sponsor @routinecream for the delicious lunch, sweet gifts, and all the extra helping hands.

You rock! Or maybe you folk? Either way, as National Volunteer Week comes to a close, we want to send a heartfelt thank you for all that you do. You keep our island running, the bevvies flowing, our patrons safe and everything in between. ♥️ Take care, stay golden. ♥️ 📸 : @allisonseto

Coordinator Kick-Start #2 tomorrow at Festival Hall at 6:30pm. If you’re a new Coordinator and haven’t RSVP’d yet, shoot us an email at [email protected]. If you’re a returning Coordinator, let us know if you’d like to join for a refresher. 📸 : @caydencephotographyresidential

🥳Happy National Volunteer week!🥳 While we like to think every week is National Volunteer Week, this one is extra special. To celebrate, we have some great prizes up for grabs. Keep your eyes on our next newsletter for details on how to enter. Thank you folkies! 🎉 📸 : @sparrow_ron