It’s almost right around the corner! If you’re looking for information on the upcoming 49th Annual NL Folk Festival, check back here after our media launch on April 23rd.
We’ll have a limited number early bird weekend passes available from 12PM Noon on the 23rd to 11:59PM April 30th, 2025. All other ticket options will be available starting May 1st.
If you’re interested in the financial picture of the 2024 NL Folk Festival, click here for a PDF!
PAYMENT METHODS: We prefer Visa/MasterCard/Debit for Festival admission and drink tickets. Payment methods within the site vary according to each vendor, though there is no ATM on site. The nearest one is at Needs Convenience, just out on Military Road.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL: No refunds or exchanges on tickets. Sales close one hour before the end of each session and only those with valid tickets will be admitted after that time. No discounted tickets for late arrivals.
Children ages 12 & under get free admission when accompanied by an adult. Free child tickets must be reserved in advance at time of Adult/Senior purchase. Limit of two free child tickets per Adult/Senior ticket holder.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the licensing for the whole main stage area, all youth under 19 must have a parent or guardian to enter the event.
REENTRY: Reentry is permitted with appropriate wristband, though patrons will need to go through the security bag check each time they enter.
WEATHER: The Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival will take place RAIN or SHINE.
TICKETS: Ticket purchases are non refundable. See Admission section above for further details.
DEVICES: Cameras (anything with a detachable lens) and audio recording devices are not permitted.
CANNABIS/SMOKING: Please note it is illegal to consume cannabis products in public spaces, including the Festival. No smoking is permitted within the licensed area (Main stage grounds). Please make your way to the smoking area near the Memory Garden Entrance.
ANIMALS/PETS: Only certified service animals are allowed within the evening/mainstage event area. If stopping by while walking your dog during the daytime, please be mindful of other attendees. Keep Fido on a leash and outside of the performance tents.
LAWN CHAIRS: Bring your own lawn chair for seating in the concert area. However, for the safety of all attendees (especially Saturday Night), please pay attention to seated areas versus standing ones. See other chairs or blankets? Great spot to settle in for the evening!
FOOD AND BEVERAGES: There are no food vendors during the daytime programming, and the Snack Shack is no longer open. We strongly suggest bringing a picnic and water for a great day in the park!
In the evening, there will be a variety of food and beverage vendors onsite and beer & wine is available in the licensed area.
You may bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages into the festival however we request that beverages be in SEALED, plastic containers only. No glass please.
We have a public water filling station in the mainstage grounds – We encourage you to bring your water bottles and stay hydrated with some of the best quality water in North America!
LICENSING: Things to know –
For everyone’s safety, please do not drink & drive. If you need help getting home, volunteers can assist you in finding a taxi or uber.
VENDING AT THE FESTIVAL: Only vendors that have been approved by the Festival and regulatory agencies are permitted at the event. Audience solicitation and marketing is not permitted.
LOST & FOUND: Lost & Found is located at the NLFAS Booth. If item doesn’t turn up, please contact us after the event as we usually end up with something!
EMERGENCY EXITS: Upon arrival at the festival site, we encourage you to take a moment and note the applicable exits and First Aid locations. In the case of site evacuation, patrons are asked to leave the park via the nearest exit and await updates at the Muster Point (Moo Moos parking lot).
