Mariposa Folk Festival is returning this July 3 to 5 with the theme Sounds Like Home and a lineup filled both with artists at the top of their game and fresh voices.
The three-day family-friendly festival is bringing back artists like Steve Earle, Billy Bragg, Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band, Great Lake Swimmers, Sarah Harmer, Yukon Blonde, The Barr Brothers, Dan Mangan, The Free Label, and more.
This year will also see festival debuts for artists like Ocie Elliott, Father John Misty, Sharon Van Etton & the Attachment Theory, Leith Ross, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Foxwarren, The Longest Johns, and many more.
Here’s the full list of who will set foot on the 11 stages throughout the lakeside setting of Tudhope Park:
- Father John Misty
- Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
- St. Paul & The Broken Bones
- Steve Earle
- Billy Bragg
- Ocie Elliott
- Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band
- The Barr Brothers
- Dan Mangan
- Foxwarren
- The Free Label
- Great Lake Swimmers
- Leith Ross
- The Longest Johns
- Sarah Harmer
- Reuben and The Bullhorn Singers
- Yukon Blonde
- Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys
- A Sharon, Lois & Bram Sing Along w/ Sharon & Randi
- Adam Baldwin
- Arielle Soucy
- Boreal
- Chuck Coles
- Darla Daniels
- Dean Workman
- DeeDee Austin
- The Devin Cuddy Band
- The Doubtfires
- Dr. Bonkers
- Ducks Ltd.
- Ebril
- Espanola
- Eva Kabande
- Glen Caradus & Phil Stephenson
- Glimmerjean & Goode
- Gwenifer Raymond
- High Steppin’ Strutters
- Justin Rutledge
- Kalisway
- Kazdoura
- Kelly McMichael
- Kunlé
- Lance Anderson’s Gospel Tent Revival
- Lemon Bucket Orkestra
- Livi and Friends
- Lloyd Spiegel
- Loviet
- Mimi O’Bonsawin
- Mo Kenney
- Morgan Toney
- Nimkii and the Niniis
- Omega Mighty
- The Paddling Puppeteers
- Rachel Bobbitt
- Red N Blue
- Shred Kelly
- Splash’N Boots
- Tony McManus
- Virginie B
- Wax Mannequin
- plus special guest hosts Tom Power & Raina Douris.
With over 50 artists, food venues, artisans, children’s activities, interactive workshops and onsite camping, this year’s lineup marks the 65th year of promoting and preserving folk art in Canada through song, dance, story and craft.
“Whether you’re a longtime festival goer or a first timer looking to discover your next favourite artist, Mariposa wraps us all in a warm blanket, just like coming home from a long time away,” said Pam Carter, Mariposa Folk Festival president.
For more festival information, visit: https://mariposafolk.com/lineup/
