Everywhere: People: Tannis McCartney

Sunshine, Rain, Food, Folk Music: A Green Festival

Photo Essay written 1 August 2008

For four days in late July, thousands of Calgarians and visitors flock to Prince’s Island Park. On this island in the Bow River, you can still see the skyscrapers of downtown through the trees, but the only sound is the music of the Calgary Folk Music Festival.

Four days of Folk Festival uploaded on 31 July 2008

Proud display of wristbands showing four days of attendance at the 2008 Calgary Folk Music Festival.

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Fast Fiddlin' uploaded on 31 July 2008

Fiddlers from the Hungarian group Duvo perform during the 2008 Calgary Folk Music Festival.

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Folk Dancing uploaded on 31 July 2008

Hungarian folk dancers accompany Duvo during a concert at the 2008 Calgary Folk Music Festival.

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Headliners uploaded on 31 July 2008

Blue Rodeo play on the mainstage on Saturday night of the 2008 Calgary Folk Music Festival.

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Les Tireux d'Roches uploaded on 31 July 2008

A French-Canadian folk group in concert during the 2008 Calgary Folk Music Festival.

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Lotus the Dragon uploaded on 31 July 2008

A midnight storytelling of how Lotus the Dragon got her fire. Festival-goers leaving the park at the end of the night stopped to watch the story unfold.

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The After Show uploaded on 31 July 2008

After Folk Festival ended for the night, people leaving the park were treated to a fiery performance by these storytellers, accompanied by a sitar player.