

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2025 Islands Folk Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Jul, 2025 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 27 Jul, 2025 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Experience music, community, and camping under the stars at the 2025 Islands Folk Festival, July 25-27 at Providence Farm in Duncan, BC.

Year-round therapeutic community Providence Farm is the perfect setting for the Islands Folk Festival, now in its 41st year. This year’s festival lineup includes Boy Golden, Wide Mouth Mason, Ndidi O, The Paperboys, Art Napoleon, Stephen Fearing and Becky Prokova, and many others. 

Along with the investment in household names, this edition of the Islands Folk Festival is proud to break new talent and emerging artists such as Becky Prokova from Victoria whose new album, “Uncover,” is earning rave reviews and Shawna Caspi, from Toronto, who is a songwriting and guitar playing virtuoso. “We have many great artists that are new to us or that we haven’t seen for a while” says Connolly, “I’m particularly looking forward to seeing Ndidi O who is, by all accounts, a musical force to behold and Art Napoleon who always gets people right in the heart.”

• Live Performances: Featured artists include Boy Golden, Wide Mouth Mason, Ndidi O, The Paperboys, Art Napoleon, Stephen Fearing and Becky Prokova, and many others.

• Free Workshops: Engaging workshops for all ages, including washboard, guitar, ukulele, songwriting, and group singing.

• Camping Experience: Enjoy the full festival experience by camping on-site with your family. The beautiful grounds of Providence Farm offer a perfect setting for a weekend getaway, allowing you to immerse yourself in the festival atmosphere.

• Sparkle Zone Kids Area: A dedicated area for children filled with fun and educational activities, ensuring a family-friendly environment. The Sparkle Zone will feature crafts, games, and interactive performances designed to entertain and inspire
your wee folks.

We humbly acknowledge that this event takes place on the unceded, ancestral and traditional territories of the Quw'utsun Mustimuhw and of the Hul'q'umi'num speaking people.

The festival is dedicated to promoting sustainability and community engagement. Efforts include waste reduction initiatives, free shuttles to the site, locally-sourced food,
and collaboration with local businesses and artisans.
For more information on the lineup, tickets, and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.islandsfolkfestival.ca or contact the festival office at (250) 748-3975.

Join us at Providence Farm for a weekend of unforgettable music, community spirit,
and celebration of folk traditions. See you at the festival!

Media Contact: Jack Connolly, Artistic Director Islands Folk Festival Email: artisticdirector@cowichanfolkguild.ca 

Phone: (250) 748-3975

About Islands Folk Festival: The Islands Folk Festival, held annually at Providence Farm in Duncan, BC, is a premier event that celebrates the rich heritage of folk music and culture. Founded in 1984, the festival has grown into a beloved community event,
drawing thousands of attendees each year for a weekend of music, workshops, and family-friendly activities
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- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, music, workshops, trips-adventures, camping, entertainment, live-music, fine-arts, kids, raves
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2156

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://islandsfolk.tickit.ca/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=duncan-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Duncan
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Providence Farm
- **lat**: 48.782259887681
- **long**: -123.65296942172
- **full address**: Providence Farm, 1797 Tzouhalem Rd, North Cowichan, BC V9L 5L6, Canada, Duncan

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Islands Folk Festival (https://allevents.in/org/islands-folk-festival/25955377)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 25 Jul, 2025 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Providence Farm, 1797 Tzouhalem Rd, North Cowichan, BC V9L 5L6, Canada, Duncan
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Islands Folk Festival
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, art, music, workshops, trips-adventures, camping, entertainment, live-music, fine-arts, kids, raves
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2025 Islands Folk Festival ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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