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    Stan Rogers Folk Festival

    July 21 - 27, 2025

    Canso Sports Complex
    Canso, NS B0H 1H0

    Status: Updated 10/8/2024
    Get ready for a foot stompin', sing alongin', all around awesome weekend of music! Stan Rogers Folk Festival is an international festival of songwriters. See 30+ artists/bands performing on 3 stages over 3 days. Add in camping, crafts, great food and non-stop "jamming" for a memorable weekend! Now in its 25th year, the award-winning Stanfest, is one of Nova Scotia's signature summer festivals. Hosted in Canso, the festival attracts international stars and showcases them alongside the finest East Coast and local artists. Past headliners include Johnny Reid, George Canyon, Gordie Sampson, Town Heroes, Slowcoaster, Reeny Smith, Joel Plaskett.
    • Admission: $60 - $200
    • Days/­Hours Open: Mon 7pm-2am, Tue 7pm-2am, Wed 7pm-2am, Thu 5pm-2am, Fri 5pm-2am, Sat 9am-2am, Sun 9am-2am
    • Address: 104 Queen Street, Canso, NS B0H 1H0
    • Entertainment: 5 stages - I,N,R Entertainment: Variety 
    • Other Activities: songwriting contest, camping,
    • Attendance: 10,000
      # Food Booths: 6-8
    • # of Exhi­bitors: Yes
      Juried: no
      Prize Money: na
    • Deadlines: Art & Craft: 04/01/2025
      Music: 03/01/2025
      Food: 06/01/2025 
    • Promoter: Stan Rogers Folk Festival
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    • Frequently Asked Questions:
    • Is Stan Rogers Folk Festival rain or shine?
      YES - rain or shine!
    • Check out our website for more info!
      www.stanfest.com
    • Are children free to attend Stan Rogers Folk Festival?
      Children 12 and under are FREE!
    • Accommodations?
      Its a camping festival with tent and RV sites, we can provide the gear
    • Is Stan Rogers Folk Festival all ages?
      Yes! Fun for the entire family!

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