Family Area

Families are vital to our folk community, so much so that we have dedicated an entire field of fun for parents and children, grandparents and grandkids to enjoy together.

Our family programming is award-winning! In 2016, we were awarded 'Best Family Program at a Festival' by Canadian Music Week.

Under the Chickadee Big Top you’ll find top-notch children’s performers and tables upon tables of arts and crafts. Out in the field, you’ll find many activities to participate in and a reading tent for when you want to wind down and enjoy story time.

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Family Area Activities

Safety Tips for Families

Loud music can be harmful to the ears so make sure any child you're with has proper ear protection at any of our stages throughout the Festival.  

Kids 12 and under get in for free but you can ask for a paper wristband to write your cellphone number on it so a Safety volunteer knows who to contact in case of separation. 

The Festival tower is a great meeting place! If you and your kids get separated make plans to meet at the Festival tower, located in the centre of the site between the Food Village, main Tavern and the Festival Merch Tent. 

Take a photo of your child every day in case you are separated. You can then show a Safety Volunteer in a blue vest what your child looks like and what they're wearing that day. 

Make sure your children know to talk to a Safety Volunteer in a blue vest in case of an emergency or if they've been separated from their parent or guardian.

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