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Episode 4 - Folk Fest Then & Now (Barb Lundberg)

• Braedyn Brosda • Episode 4

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Guest Information

  • Barb Lundberg
    • Been to over 30 Folk Fests

History of Folk Fest

  • Source
    • citymuseumedmonton.ca
      • Originally vue weekly August 4, 2011
  • First one in 1980
    • 75th anniversary of Edmonton
    • At Gold Bar Park
    • Festival Director Don Whalen
  • Moved to Gallagher Park in 1981
  • Almost Shut down
    • not enough funding
    • Whalens Public Indecency
      • 1985 
  • Holgar Petersen Era
    • 3 Years
    • Brought in anthem
  • Terry Wickham
    • Additional Stages
    • Candles
    • Raised Ticket Prices

Recent Folk Fests

  • How has the festival changed
  • Who to go with
  • What you need
  • Other Folk Fests
  • Tips and tricks

Local Spots

  • Barb
    • Valley Zoo
  • Braedyn
    • Frickin delights donuts

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