17 N. Court Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario
P7A 4T4
Telephone: (807) 345-0551 or Jeanetty Jumah at (807)622-3710
FAX: (807) 345-0173
Please use folklore@thunderbay.org to reach the Folklore Festival email or contact Jeanetty using jjumah@gmail.com to get involved.
TBMA Website Link. Click here.
Folklore Festival Volunteer Registration Forms We welcome volunteers of all ages to join us at Folklore Festival. We provide Community Service Hours. All registration for volunteers must be received before April 24th, 2026.

If you're interested in volunteering at Folklore Festival, sign up on our Folklore Festival Database by clicking here:

Here are the paper forms if you prefer to send them in to Mad Hafez, ahmadh@thunderbay.org or drop them at TBMA Attention: Mad Hafez.

Here are the paper forms if you prefer to send them in to Mad Hafez, ahmadh@thunderbay.org or drop them at TBMA Attention: Mad Hafez.
2026 Volunteer Registration Form (MS Word Format)
2026 Volunteer Registration Form (pdf Format)

We are honoured to welcome Jim Squier back as the Chair of our 52nd Folklore Festival 2026.
We celebrate the richness of our country, Canada, where we can be proud to be Canadian, as we are, and we can still continue to share the wealth of our cultural heritages.
Jeanetty Jumah, Folklore Festival Committee, TBMA

Folklore Festival 2026 is coming...May 2 and 3 at the Fort William Gardens and Curling Club

The 52nd Folklore Festival 2026 is coming!

The Thunder Bay Multicultural Association

presents

Folklore Festival 2026 Celebrates Canada!

Saturday May 2nd and Sunday May 3rd
Sat. 12 noon to 8pm and Sun. 12 noon to 7pm

Fort William Gardens and Curling Club, Thunder Bay, Ontario

"Take a Trip Around the World in 2 Fun-filled Days!"


Folklore Festival 2026 is Celebrating CANADA


  • Our 52nd Folklore Festival is Celebrating CANADA with these Times and Prices
    "Visitors could "Win a FREE Stay-Cation" Courtesy of The Superior Inn Hotel & Conference Centre in 2026
  • Performer Pictures
  • More Performer Pictures
  • 52nd Folklore Festival Tantalizing foods from around the world (The Foodbooths!)
  • 52nd Folklore Festival Magnificent Displays and Exhibits
  • 52nd Activity-packed Children's Area Celebrating "CANADA" (runs 12 noon to 6pm each day)
  • 52nd Folklore Festival Dazzling Entertainment & Incredible Music on the Main Stage
  • "Win a FREE Stay-cation" courtesy of the The Superior Inn Hotel & Conference Centre in 2026
  • 52nd Folklore Festival Local Artists
  • 52nd Folklore Festival Goodwill Ambassadors dressed in the traditional attire of many nations
  • This event is proudly supported by the Thunder Bay CEDC Tourism Development Fund.
  • 52nd Folklore Festival Chances to purchase international items, great clothing, or visit a Henna Artist and more
  • CLICK HERE FOR OUR WONDERFUL 2026 SPONSORS
  • the fanfare of flags of the world welcoming you to the largest stage in Thunder Bay
  • The World at your Doorstep!


    This Website is hosted by Phone: (807) 623-1881



    Folklore Festival 2026 Our Folklore Festival 2026 poster is coming!
    Contact Jeanetty Jumah at jjumah@gmail.com for information.

    Victoria's Cupboard pays Tribute to Folklore Festival. Click here.

    Continue for LINKS & PHOTOS (below)


    Photo HIGHLIGHTS of 51 Years of FOLKLORE FESTIVALS

    A World of Entertainers


    A Crowd Favourite

    A Goodwill Ambassador

    First Nations Performer




    Filipino-Canadian Talents

    Beauty of the Ukraine


    New Food Booths and Past Food Booths take you around the World in FOOD!

    Portugal

    Caribbean

    The Tastes of India

    Thanks to all the volunteers, entertainers, exhibitors, Food Booth groups, sponsors, and Mike Maki from Audioworks who helped to make this Folklore Festival, a feast for the mind and body.