Proudly sponsored by Canmore Inn & Suites, the official 2026 Little Folkies Area sponsor.
The Little Folkies Area is a vibrant, interactive space designed especially for our youngest festival-goers. With hands-on crafts, games, storytelling, and kid-friendly performances, it’s a hub of creativity and fun throughout the weekend. Whether you're making music, building something brilliant, or just enjoying some shade and a snack, there’s something for every little folky to enjoy.
It’s a cozy, colourful corner of the festival where little ones can play, make, wiggle, giggle, and just be kids.
Drop by, get messy, and let the fun begin!
*Schedule subject to change. Crafts and other activities will running all day everyday!
Craft Maker Village — Calling all creators! Spend time making colourful keepsakes, designing your own buttons, and crafting unique treasures with a variety of fun materials. A space to explore, experiment, and celebrate creativity together. Kids Yoga — Stretch, breathe, and move together! This playful yoga session invites little folkies to wiggle, balance, and explore movement through fun poses, stories, and games. The perfect way to recharge between festival adventures.
Be the artist behind this year's favourite keepsake! Design and paint a festival poster inspired by the music, community, and beautiful mountain surroundings of Canmore Folk Music Festival.
Stretch, breathe, and move together! This playful yoga session invites little folkies to wiggle, balance, and explore movement through fun poses, stories, and games. It's the perfect way to recharge between festival adventures.
Practically perfect in every way! Keep an eye out as Mary Poppins and friends arrive in costume, wandering through the festival grounds and inviting little folkies to join them for a magical performance. Then gather around for a 40-minute musical adventure where familiar songs from the beloved classic are reimagined in an all-new story. Mary Poppins has returned to the clouds as Headmistress of Poppins Academy, but Bert's unexpected arrival turns the school upside down! Will he find a place at the Academy — and in Mary's heart? Come sing along and find out!
Kids of all ages will enjoy this interactive session where we'll build a song from scratch, we'll brainstorm words, arrange some feelings, create some song elements and then sing together.
Get ready to laugh, sing, and maybe even snort a little! Farmer Joe brings a high-energy, interactive show packed with catchy songs about farming, family life, farts, and all the wonderfully silly moments that come with being a kid. Equal parts heartfelt and hilarious — a performance parents will enjoy just as much as the little folkies.
Get ready to move your feet and shake out some joy! Join Kaeleigh for a high-energy session of jumping, jiggling, and jamming through easy line dances, jig-inspired steps, silly movement games, and lots of laughter. No experience needed, just come ready to move!
Hold onto your hats (and your balloons)! This playful performance mixes magic, comedy, and balloon creations into one unforgettable experience. From surprising illusions to incredible balloon artistry, including a few twists you'll never see coming. This show is pure festival joy!
Kids Craft'in: Build a Mini Fairy Gnome Village — Step into a tiny world of big imagination! Little folkies are invited to build their very own miniature fairy and gnome village using natural materials, crafts, and a sprinkle of creativity. From tiny doors to magical homes, every creation adds to a shared whimsical world. Kids Yoga — Stretch like a tree, fly like a fairy, and breathe like the mountain air! This gentle, playful yoga session helps little folkies move, wiggle, and unwind through storytelling, imagination, and simple poses designed just for them.
Step into a world of floating fun and friendly imagination! From bouncing balloons and curious puppet characters to shimmering bubbles drifting across the space, this interactive show is packed with gentle surprises and joyful audience participation for all ages.
How well do you know your forest friends and folk tunes? Put your curiosity to the test with playful trivia games all about wildlife, nature, and folk festival fun! Little folkies can team up, guess, laugh, and learn in a relaxed, interactive game space full of friendly competition.
Meet the mountains' own circus makers! This local collective of performers shares joy and wonder through a mix of circus arts, playful street performance, and audience connection. Expect unexpected moments, big smiles, and a whole lot of festival magic.
Turn the whole festival into your playground! Kids and families can wander, search, and solve clues together in this interactive scavenger hunt designed to spark curiosity and encourage exploration across the festival site.
Get ready to laugh, sing, and maybe even snort a little! Farmer Joe brings a high-energy, interactive show packed with catchy songs about farming, family life, farts, and all the wonderfully silly moments that come with being a kid. Equal parts heartfelt and hilarious — a performance parents will enjoy just as much as the little folkies.
Lift off into movement and colour! Join Kaeleigh for a playful, high-energy session where kids can spin, swirl, and soar with giant parachutes, flowing ribbons, and joyful group games. A magical mix of music, motion, and festival fun in the open air.
Get Bubbly! Giant & Mini Bubble Making — Step into a world of floating wonder! Kids can experiment with making giant, shimmering bubbles and tiny floating ones too. It's a hands-on, magical outdoor experience where the air itself becomes part of the fun. Kids Yoga — Stretch, breathe, and move with ease in this gentle, playful yoga session just for little folkies. Through imagination, storytelling, and simple poses, kids can find calm, balance, and a moment to reset in the middle of the festival magic.
Make some noise the folk festival way! Kids can build their own percussion instruments using recycled containers, beans, beads, bells, and tape, then bring them to life in playful mini jam circles. A hands-on celebration of rhythm, creativity, and community sound.
Get ready to laugh, sing, and maybe even snort a little! Farmer Joe brings a high-energy, interactive show packed with catchy songs about farming, family life, farts, and all the wonderfully silly moments that come with being a kid. Equal parts heartfelt and hilarious — a performance parents will enjoy just as much as the little folkies.
Step into a little piece of forest magic! Kids can create their own flower crowns and leafy headpieces using twine, greenery, faux flowers, and grasses. A hands-on craft where every crown becomes a wearable piece of festival wonder.
Bring a story to life sock style! Kids can create their own playful puppets, then team up with friendly volunteers to invent and perform tiny improvised puppet shows. A world of characters, laughter, and storytelling unfolds right in their hands.
Make it, trade it, share it! Kids can create their own colourful friendship bracelets using beads, thread, and creativity, then exchange them with new friends made at the festival. A simple, joyful celebration of connection and kindness.
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