*Entertainment Schedule Saturday,  May 6th  Current

TIME

GROUP        

12:30

Thunder Bay Women Hand Drummers

12:40

World Cultural Dance

12:50

Harleen Dhillon (India Canada)

1:00

Filipino Canadian Association of Thunder Bay

1:15

Thunder Bay World Dance Collective

1:30

African Choir (a wonderful group of very young and young-at-heart performers who will touch your heart…a new addition to our Main Stage Entertainment)

1:45

Celtic Rhythms Irish Dancers

2:00

OPENING CEREMONIES with the “Parade of Nations”

O Canada Monica and Julia Prodanyk in traditional Ukrainian dress

 Join us for the 50th Anniversary Folklore Festival Celebrations

2:45

BREAK Slide Show

3:00

Kaminari Wan Taiko

3:15

Chaban Ukrainian Dance Group

3:35

First Nations

3:50

Arabella Middle Eastern Dance Academy

4:00

Lei Hua Chinese Dance Group

4:10

Thai Dancers (Thai Healing Center)

4:20

BREAK 

4:40

Morgan’s School of Highland Dancing

5:00

Zorya Ukrainian Dance Association 

5:20

The Macgillivray Pipe Band 

5:40

Nancy Doetzel "Irish Music"

5:50

SUPPER BREAK

7:30-10:30pm

Saturday Feature Entertainers

“The Chain” 

with powerhouse singer Chrissy Klaas

Takes us on a “Sizzling North American Journey “

Blues, Jazz, R&B, Soul, Rock

 

You can also enjoy International Foods, and Imported Beers and Wines in the Curling Club.  Bring your friends for an International Party!


 

*Entertainment Schedule Sunday, May 7th

TIME

GROUP

12:45

African Choir (a wonderful group of very young and young-at-heart performers who will touch your heart…a new addition to our Main Stage Entertainment)

1:00

Le Stelle Alpine Italian Dancers 

1:20

The Italian Alpini Choir of Thunder Bay

1:35

Catch up time

1:40

Nancy Doetzel "Irish Music"

1:50

Kiikurit Finnish Folk Dancers

2:05

“Italian Touch” KARIM Y NADY  (Bachata “EL PANUELO”)  We will be back

2:10

Lei Hua Chinese Dance Group

2:20

“Italian Touch” KARIM Y NADY  (Bachata LADIES STYLING “DRAMA”)

2:25

Thunder Bay World Dance Collective

2:45

BREAK 

3:05

The Pipes & Drums of Thunder Bay

3:20

Zorya Ukrainian Dance Association

3:40

World Cultural Dance

3:50

Morgan’s School of Highland Dancing

4:10

Thai Dancers (Thai Healing Center)

4:20

Filipino Canadian Association of Thunder Bay

4:35

BREAK

4:55

Chaban Ukrainian Dance Group

5:15

Arabella Middle Eastern Dance Academy

5:25

First Nations

5:50

Karen Canadian Community

6:05

Punjabi Dance India Canada Association

6:15

Nadine and Bill  Fiddle and Guitar

6:30

Dolly Habib (Bangladeshi Culture brings a change to Folklore)

6:45

Thunder Bay World Dance Collective (thank you for stepping in at the last minute)

7:00

Closing Ceremonies Theme:  50th Anniversary Folklore Festival

Interactive Parade of World Flags—everyone is invited to get involved, carry a flag, and celebrate our 50th Anniversary Folklore Festival!

 Win "A STAY-CATION, Courtesy of Delta Hotels by Marriott Thunder Bay **Free Draw**

Enjoy a fabulous 2-night Stay for up to 4 with Complimentary Gift Cards to use for breakfasts and suppers at their Marina location.  Thank you to the Delta Hotels by Marriott Thunder Bay for becoming a Sponsor for our 50th Anniversary Folklore Festival 2023

** Some conditions apply

·          Winner must be PRESENT to win!

 Draw will be made during the Closing Ceremonies on Sunday, May 7, 2023 shortly after 7pm at the Fort William Gardens· The Front Doors will be opened at 6pm Sunday to allow free admission for the Draw but no more ballots will be available once the free admission occurs.