Your Crew Coordinators has sent you an email with info for your site walk, including the meeting time and location. Please do not bike or drive onto the island as it is an active worksite. Safety first! Questions? Email your Crew Coordinators or [email protected] 📸: Lisa Amos

🎉 The annual photo & t-shirt contest is back! We’re looking for entries in two categories: 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 winners in August!

The 47th Calgary Folk Fest is just around the corner. You can make a difference by volunteering with the Hospitality Site Crew! The Hospitality Site crew is responsible for the set-up, maintenance and teardown of the Hospitality area. Email [email protected] to learn more 📸 Paul Fesko

We enjoyed seeing so many volunteers at Package Pickup the other day! There’s one more chance to pick up your Volunteer Package, July 15 from 5-8 PM at Festival Hall. We’ll see you there! 📸: Mitra Samavaki

📦 It’s package pickup time! Volunteers, stop by Festival Hall on July 12 from 12–5 PM or July 15 from 5–8 PM to pick up your t-shirt and other goodies. We can’t wait to see you! Email [email protected] to learn more. 📸: Lucia Juliao

Volunteer with our Hospitality Site Crew to help build and maintain the spaces that keep our volunteers, artists, and crew energized. The Hospitality Site crew is responsible for the set-up, maintenance and teardown of the Hospitality area. Email [email protected] 📸: Benj Bergado

🎟️ Did you know? Calgary Folk Fest volunteers receive 10% off ticket purchases for family and friends! It's just one of the many perks of being part of our incredible volunteer community. 💛 Email [email protected] to learn more. 📸: Ron Sparrow

♻️Join the crew keeping the festival clean, green, and running smoothly. The Waste Diversion crew is responsible for managing all waste generated on the festival grounds throughout the duration of the festival. Interested?nEmail [email protected] 📸: Ron Sparrow

📦️ It’s package pickup time! Stop by Festival Hall on July 12 from 12–5 PM or July 15 from 5–8 PM to pick up your swag. We can’t wait to see you!

Recruit new volunteers and you could win a $300 gift card to Elements Outfitters! Once your recruit signs up, email [email protected] with their name. Already recruited someone? Send us their name(s)—they count too! Winner announced post-festival. 📸: Benj Bergado

Some volunteer crews require certifications such as Safe Food Handling, ProServe, or a valid Driver’s Licence and Driver’s Abstract. If your crew requires any of these certifications, Volunteer Support and your Crew Coordinators will contact you by email with submission details. 📸: Paul Fesko

Looking for a crew with volunteer opportunities before and after the Festival? The Set-Up & Strike crew is responsible for building and dismantling the Festival site, including tents. Email [email protected] to learn more. 📸: Benj Bergado

🎟️ Did you know? Calgary Folk Fest volunteers receive 10% off ticket purchases for family and friends! It's just one of the many perks of being part of our incredible volunteer community. 💛 Email [email protected] to learn more. 📸: Benj Bergado

Join us tonight at 6:30PM on Zoom for our Managing Volunteer Success workshop! This interactive session will explore practical strategies for conflict resolution, volunteer engagement, and effective leadership. Email [email protected] for more information. Photo by: Benj Bergado

The friendly smiles of our Main Gate Security volunteers are often the first welcome and the final farewell guests experience at the Festival. Their warmth helps create a positive experience from start to finish Interested? Email [email protected] for more information Photo: Chi Tang

We’ve opened up another online New Volunteer Orientation session. Join us on July 2 at 6:30 PM on Zoom to discover how you can contribute to the Calgary Folk Festival this summer. Email [email protected] to RSSVP. 📸: James Stangroom

In partnership with Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary (AAWC), Festival Hall is hosting an Indigenous singer songwriter’s circle on June 16. Check out this free family event!

A huge thank you to our Festival Hall volunteers! From the first ticket scanned to the last piece of merch sold, your hard work and enthusiasm makes all the difference. You are the backbone of Festival Hall. We appreciate you! Photographer: Paul Fesko

The Calgary Folk Fest is currently recruiting Tents Crew volunteers. The Tents crew is responsible for the set up and strike of the Festival stages and large Festival tents. Interested? Email [email protected] for more information. Photo by: Paul Fesko

Want to help keep the Festival safe and welcoming? Join our Main Gate Security crew! This team helps at the main entrance, monitors emergency exits, and supports a smooth and safe experience for everyone on site. Email [email protected] for more information. 📷: Shelanda Kujala

We’re on the lookout for people to join our Site Logistics crew. If you’re comfortable driving a 3-5 ton cube van, transporting and distributing equipment off and on the island then this could be the crew for you! If interested, please email us at [email protected] 📷: @sparrow_ron

We are on the lookout for new faces to join our videography team this summer. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a diverse group of talented folk capturing the spirit and community of our festival. If interested, email us at [email protected] for more information.

Are you a returning volunteer at Calgary Folk Fest? Make sure you have confirmed yourself before tomorrow at noon! All volunteers left unconfirmed will be marked ‘Recontact’ and you will stop receiving our newsletter updates. 📷: Mitra Samavaki

Do you love free food? Being part of a community of music lovers? The Psychedelic Furs?! Well great news, we are currently looking for new folkies to join our volunteer tribe! For more info check out calgaryfolkfest.com/get-involved/volunteer 📷: Lucia Juliao

We are pleased to announce this years slate of community trainings to help bolster your skillset! Check the latest newsletter for RSVPs and more info about these great workshops. 🎨Heather Buchanan

Happy National Volunteer Week! Calgary Folk Fest, Block Heater and our events at Festival Hall simply could not be done without all the time, effort and passion you donate. This year, Volunteer Calgary has some great free events throughout the week that you are invited to. Check out our newsletter!

Our lineup just dropped! Check out all amazing artists coming to Prince's Island Park this summer🎵 Reminder that active volunteers get a 10% discount for friends and family purchasing tickets! Email [email protected] and we will send you the discount. 🎨Artwork by Heather Buchanan

Attention Folkies! New volunteer applications are now open 🎉 Know a friend or family member who’d love to be part of the fun? Send them our way! They can sign up here: buff.ly/6kW4d6P Please note: the minimum age to volunteer at CFMF is 13.

This year, we’re keeping the love close to home. With two exciting draws — The Golden Tarp Prize Package & the Grand Prize “Support CFMF While Supporting Local” Package — every ticket is a chance to win and a chance to give back to your community. Check out buff.ly/TApWLfj for more details!

Returning volunteers: Have you confirmed yourself on your crew yet? You have until April 3 to confirm. After that, we’ll start welcoming glorious new volunteers to join the folkie family. If you have any questions, you can always email [email protected] 📸 : @Tangroo

We’re starting to accept crew transfers today. If you’re accepted to a new crew, you’ll receive an email with more details. Reminder to all unconfirmed volunteers: Kindly confirm your spot on your previous crews before April 3. 📸 : @caydencephotographyresidential

Wishing all of you a very happy St. Patrick’s Day 🍀 Huge thanks to the amazing team at @bigrockbrewery for helping our volunteers keep the beverages flowing on the island — from alcoholic to non-alcoholic — all delivered with their signature flair. Three cheers to volunteers!

Welcome back, volunteers! We’re excited to share that the CFMF 2026 portal will be opening soon. If you’ve volunteered in the past two years, please watch your email for details on confirming your status for this summer. 📸 : jcsphoto.ca

Thank you to Scott and his team at The Dogfather for keeping us fed both off and on the island! We recently had a celebration of our managers and coordinators, featuring his signature hot dog buffet and name that tune bingo. 📸 : @pfesko

And that’s a wrap! Thank you to our Block Heater volunteers for bringing another winter festival to life. Keep an eye on your inbox for the volunteer survey. Complete it by Saturday, February 28 at 11:59pm and you’ll be entered into a raffle for some pretty cool prizes. 📸 : @sparrow_ron, @pfesko

Today is the last day of Block Heater. A little bittersweet but all good things must come to an end. That being said, today is going to be jam-packed with music, activities, film and friends. Make sure to take some time to appreciate the world around you that you helped create.

Day two has arrived and we’re over the moon to bring the festivities to The Confluence. Three stages of tunes, with film programming in the Burns West Theatre — what a treat!

Heya Block Heater volunteers, The day is finally here — day one of Block Heater 2026! The party begins tonight at Festival Hall then it’s onto The Confluence for two days of magic. Viva la Block Heater!

Block Heater is 1 sleep away — whoa! Here’s what you’ll need to make sure you’re set up for success: Volunteer badge Volunteer shirt Volunteer handbook Face mask (optional) Jacket, mitts & toque Reusable water bottle Great attitude and excitement for the big line up! 📸 : @sparrow_ron

Tonight is your final opportunity to pick up your Block Heater package. Pickup will take place at The Confluence (750 9 Ave SE) from 5–8pm. We will also be holding training at 6pm for everyone on the Door, Raffle, and Cashiers crews. 📸 : @sparrow_ron

Our Block Heater 50/50 is now live! Did you know that volunteers are eligible to purchase tickets, and have often won the big jackpot in the past? If you see one of our amazing raffle sellers, grab a ticket for your chance at the pot! 📸 : @mitra_samavaki

Hiya Block Heater volunteers! Please review your assigned training dates for Block Heater 2026. These individual training sessions will take no more than an hour and will coincide with your package pick-up — two birds, one snowball❄️ 📸 : @sparrow_ron

Volunteer package pick-up for Block Heater 2026 is just around the corner! Package pick-up will take place at The Confluence (750 9 Ave SE) on: Sunday, February 1 from noon–5pm & Tuesday, February 3 from 5–8pm. Thank you, volunteers! 📸 : @sparrow_ron

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