THE 42ND ANNUAL ISLANDS FOLK FESTIVAL
Happening July 24, 25, 26, 2026, at Providence Farm, North Cowichan, BC!
The Paperboys on the Islands Stage, IFF 2025
Early Bird tickets are available now through February 28th, 2026
In the meantime, we’d love to stay connected! Consider becoming a Cowichan Folk Guild member and enjoy a discount on admission to our shows, including our monthly Coffee House Concerts.
Check out our calendar of upcoming events below!
COWICHAN FOLK GUILD EVENTS
A Night with Chuck McCandless at Vimy Hall
Nobody is closer to the heart of the Cowichan Valley music scene than Chuck McCandless. On Friday, November 14th, the Cowichan Folk Guild is presenting a very special night of traditional music, Chuck originals, and singalongs at Vimy Hall. The evening will begin with Chuck McCandless joined on stage by life-long collaborators Beverley McKeen and Bill Hamilton before growing into a good ol’ fashioned barn dance led by Chuck and the McCandless Family Band.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of singing, stories and joyful music hosted by one of our favourite troubadours.
Beef & Bevy Night at the Cobblestone
An Islands Folk Festival fundraiser, autumn edition! This Beef & Bevy night will keep those feel-good festival community vibes going with a cozy night of live music, a silent auction, and a delicious roast beef dinner. Proceeds will be used to upgrade the IFF’s infrastructure. Ticket includes a full roast beef dinner w/ all the trimmings + your choice of one beer, wine, or cider.
$40 + tax
Monday, Nov. 17th - 5 PM - 8:30 PM
Cobblestone Pub, 3566 Holland Ave, Cobble Hill, BC
Cowichan Folk Guild Coffee House Series
Next concert: Saturday, November 8th, 2025
For more info, click the link below:
The 42nd Islands Folk Festival
Save the Date: July 24th - 26th, 2026
Future Islands Folk Festival Dates
43rd July 23, 24, 25, 2027
44th July 21, 22, 23, 2028
45th Anniversary July 20, 21, 22, 2029
41 years and counting! Learn more about the origins and history of the Islands Folk Festival here:
Smile! You’re at the Islands Folk Festival!
We’d like to let you know that photos, videos, and audio recordings may be captured throughout the festival grounds.
By entering the event, you’re giving your okay for us to use any images or recordings that include you—whether it’s for sharing the joy of the festival on our website, social media, or in future promotional materials.
This means you won’t be able to request approval or compensation for use of these recordings, and you’re waiving any related claims (like privacy or publicity rights).
We do this so we can continue to celebrate and share the magic of this special gathering for years to come. If being part of our visual story doesn’t feel right to you, we understand—may the music find you where you are, and we’ll keep a place for you in future circles
