Islands Folk Festival (43rd)

The Islands Folk Festival is the annual flagship event of the Cowichan Folk Guild, held at Providence Farm in North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada.

Next edition dates (official site)

Homepage headline and Future Islands Folk Festival Dates list:

• 43rd: July 23, 24, 25, 2027
• 44th: July 21, 22, 23, 2028
• 45th Anniversary: July 20, 21, 22, 2029

This listing is for the next upcoming edition only: July 23-25, 2027. CMS previously held July 24-26, 2026; that edition is past relative to the official site, which now promotes 2027.

Venue

The Islands Folk Festival is held at Providence Farm, in North Cowichan, BC. Address (official Venue page): 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 5L6.

Providence Farm is a 400-acre working organic farm dedicated to restoring the spirit and skills of those with physical, mental and emotional challenges, with programs in Horticultural Therapy and Vocational Training.

Site rules noted by organizers include: no glass containers; no pets except working assistance dogs; no open flame; smoking only in designated areas.

Free Park & Ride shuttle service is offered during the festival weekend (official Venue page). Limited paid on-site parking is available.

Organizer

Cowichan Folk Guild — a community organization presenting local concerts, coffee houses, youth music events and workshops, and the annual Islands Folk Festival.

Contact (official Contact page):

• Phone: (250) 748-3975
• Email: [email protected]
• Mailing: P.O. Box 802, Duncan, BC, V9L 3Y1
• Office at Providence Farm: 1843 Tzouhalem Road, North Cowichan, BC, Canada, V9L 5L6

Sources

• https://www.islandsfolkfestival.ca/ (dates)
• https://www.islandsfolkfestival.ca/venue (venue)
• https://www.islandsfolkfestival.ca/contact (contact)
• https://www.islandsfolkfestival.ca/cowichan-folk-guild (organizer description)

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Venue Map and Hotels Around

Duncan - Providence Farm, British Columbia, Canada