42nd Annual Islands Folk Festival July 24 - 26, 2026
Providence Farm, North Cowichan, BC
Early Bird Tickets On Until Feb. 28, 2026
If you’re thinking about joining us for another amazing weekend of non-stop live music, workshops, jams, dancing, and kids’ activities on Providence Farm, now is the time to take advantage of Early Bird pricing.
For a limited time, when you purchase multiple Early Bird Weekend Passes to the 42nd Islands Folk Festival, you’ll be entered into our Pass Pack Payback draw.
One winner will receive a reimbursement for their festival passes, turning their group purchase into a major win. Full details are outlined below.
*Reminder that kids age 15 & under get in free with an accompanying adult!*
The Details:
From Monday, February 16 (Family Day) to Saturday, February 28 at 11:59 PM, anyone who purchases multiple Early Bird Weekend Passes* to the 42nd Islands Folk Festival will be entered into a draw to win their passes for free through reimbursement!
How to Enter:
To qualify, tickets must be purchased online during the promotion period (between Feb. 16, 2026, and 11:59 PM, Feb. 28, 2026).
Qualifying Purchases:
Minimum: Two Adult Early Bird Weekend Passes OR one Adult Early Bird Weekend Pass + two Youth Early Bird Weekend Passes
Maximum: $600 value in Adult and/or Youth Early Bird passes
All combinations of Adult + Youth Weekend passes between the minimum and maximum are eligible
Each qualifying purchase = one entry into the draw.
*Youth Passes must be purchased with at least one Adult Pass for this contest.
*The total purchase amount may go over the $600 reiumbursement limit.
The Prize:
Reimbursement of Adult and Youth Weekend Passes (up to $600 value)
Camping passes are not included in reimbursement.
Covers Adult Early Bird and Youth Early Bird Weekend Passes only.
Important Fine Print:
Contest applies to online purchases only
Tickets are non-refundable
Winner will be contacted after the contest closes
Promotion presented by the Cowichan Folk Guild
🐓 Early Bird pricing ends midnight, Feb. 28, 2026
Rally the crew for another vibrant weekend of non-stop live music,
workshops, dancing, jams, and kids’ activities in Cowichan this summer!
Family & Friends
Pass Pack Payback
Bring the family (or your festival crew) — we might cover your tickets.
Cowichan Folk Guild members receive an additional $10 off.
Please contact the office for the promo code:
admin@cowichanfolkguild.ca
COWICHAN FOLK GUILD EVENTS
Cowichan Folk Guild Coffeehouse Series:
Our Coffeehouse concerts take place on the second Saturday of every month (excluding July and August). Held at the Duncan United Church, this evening features an open stage before a feature act. We encourage all skill levels to pull up to the mic! This is a night to support local music and enjoy being with the community.
More details can be found on the Cowichan Folk Guild page, or click the link below:
The 42nd Islands Folk Festival
Save the Dates: 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 origin and history of the Islands Folk Festival at the link below:
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
