Last Chance Saloon
Our ever popular Last Chance Saloon is held the last Saturday in March each year. This casual pub style evening features 12 acts each playing a 15 minute set. The celebrity judges choose one act, based on criteria, who will be hired to play on main stage at Summerfolk. This event is open to the public at a modest admission charge. Members of the audience can score the acts and choose their favourite too.
For more LCS details and application form: CLICK HERE
Summerfolk 2012 - Artisan Village call for entry
August, 17, 18 & 19, 2012, Kelso Beach Park in Owen Sound.
Applications for the Artisans Village are available from our Forms Page
Print off the Artisan Application Form, the web page is not interactive.
Check out the Artisans work displayed in the Artisans Village in 2011.
Remember if selected we display your work on the website until the
Artisans are chosen for Summerfolk 2013.
Up to date contact information for the coming year will help to maximise your sales.
Get your application in early.
Your entry must be at the Georgian Bay Folk Society before
MARCH 13 / 2012
Summerfolk 2012 - 'Celebrate the Sound
The Georgian Bay Folk Society (GBFS) would like to thank you for your generous contribution to our ongoing fundraising campaign. Your support will go a long way in stabilizing our operation and our effort to rebuild the funds which enable us to continue to present the annual Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival.
Introducing... James Keelaghan
After an extensive search and interview process, the Georgian Bay Folk Society (GBFS) announced it has hired a new Artistic Director for the 2012 - 2013 Summerfolk festivals. GBFS President Ruth Parsons said: "We are excited and honoured to introduce James Keelaghan, one of Canada's finest singer-songwriters, and internationally renowned artist, as our new Artistic Director."
Keelaghan's masterful storytelling, over the course of eleven recordings, has been part of the bedrock of his success, earning him his share of nominations, awards and acclaim from Australia to Scandinavia. Armed with a songbook that has enlightened and enthralled, Keelaghan has been embraced by audiences around the world, and his life as an artist is one that is a perpetual journey on so many levels.
Keelaghan has this to say of his appointment as the new Artistic Director of the Summerfolk Festival :
"I have played Folk Festivals all over the world from Hong Kong to Denmark and Summerfolk has always stood out as one of my favourites. I played it first as Margaret Christl's guitar player in 1984 and whenever it appears on my itinerary I get a huge thrill. In many ways Summerfolk exemplifies everything a Folk Festival should be: personal, ethical, open and exciting. I am honoured to become even more involved with Summerfolk and look forward to helping to bring the best in the world to Kelso Beach."
With the vision, experience and enthusiasm of Summerfolk's new Artistic Director, the Summerfolk Committee will begin planning for another outstanding festival.
Youth Discoveries Showcase
Please check out the 2012 Youth Discoveries Showcase Application form for details on applying for the upcoming Youth Discoveries program.
