Thunder Bay Multicultural Association
17 N. Court Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario
P7A 4T4
Telephone: (807) 345-0551 Contact Jeanetty Jumah at jjumah@gmail.com for more information regarding the CANCELLATION of FOLKLORE FESTIVAL 2025 or for more information.
TBMA Website Link. Click here.
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

Unfortunately, our Folklore Festival 2025 has been CANCELLED. We plan to re-evaluate the Festival and hope to return in 2026.





We would like to thank our 2024 Folklore Festival Organizing Committee for the hard work and great efforts they put in to make our last Festival, Folklore Festival 2024 such a wonderful Event! Thank you to The Folklore Festival Committee: Folklore Festival Chair, Jim Squier, Festival Coordinator, Nicole Croes, Festival Consultant, Michelle McKenzie Lander, Entertainment Chair: Kim Ethier, Liquor Chair: Danielle Larocque, Childrens Area Chair: Maya Luke, Childrens Area Support: Joan Gayoski, Event Patrol Chair: Jean Suffak,Food Booths Chair: Gordon Wywrot, Food Court Cleanup Co-Chairs: Ed Kotovich, and Gilbert Mathieu, Hospitality & Volunteer Room: Sonia Prodanyk, Sponsorship & Promotion & Exhibits, Artists, Folklore Issues: Jeanetty Jumah Info Booth/ Goodwill: Tracy Hurlbert, Ambassadors Chairs: Neena Lamba, Financial Control: Armando Narvaez, Executive Director, TBMA: Cathy Woodbeck, Entertainment Control: Alicia Blondeau-Castaldo, Committee Member: Herman Hanschke, Amazing Assistant: Anja Nadeau, Chris Moore:Volunteers

Enjoy a glimpse back at our 51st Folklore Festival 2024 on this website.

The Thunder Bay Multicultural Association

presented

Our 51st Folklore Festival 2024

Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th, 2024

Sat. 12 noon to 11pm and Sun. 12 noon to 7pm

Fort William Gardens and Curling Club, Thunder Bay, Ontario

"Visitors took a Trip Around the World in 48 Hours!"


Catch a glimpse of what was enjoyed at Folklore Festival 2024


You can also enjoy a Virtual visit to past Folklore Festivals by clicking the videos below


Click each link below for more detailed information on our past Folklore Festival 2024

  • Saturday Night Feature Entertainers 2024,"Descarga Latina" "HOT Latin rhythms!" Salsas, Cumbias, Merengues and Boleros from the Folklorama Talent Agency & Winnipeg
    on the Main Stage Saturday May 4th from 7:30pm-10:30pm.
    Celebrate "Cinco de Mayo" at Folklore!
  • Folklore Festival 2024 Times and Prices
  • 2024 Tantalizing foods from around the world (The Foodbooths!) Folklore Festival 2024 is packed
  • 2024 Magnificent Displays and Exhibits
  • Folklore Festival 2024 Activity-packed Children's Area (12 noon to 6pm each day)celebrating "Cinco de Mayo
  • Entertainment & Incredible Music on the Main Stage in 2024
  • "Visitors could "Win a FREE Stay-Cation" Courtesy of The Superior Inn Hotel & Conference Centre in 2024
  • 2024 Local Artists on site
  • Performer Pictures
  • More Performer Pictures
  • Folklore Festival 2024 Goodwill Ambassadors dressed in the traditional attire of many nations
  • CLICK HERE FOR OUR WONDERFUL 2024 SPONSORS. We thank them for their tremendous support and hope we can return in 2025!
  • 2024 Chances to purchase international items, great clothing, or visit a Henna Artist and more
  • Folklore Festival 2024 Parade of Nations list-the largest in Folklore History
  • the fanfare of flags of the world welcoming you to the largest stage in Thunder Bay
  • The World at your Doorstep!

  • Virtual Folklore Festival 2022 link looking back


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



    51st Folklore Festival 2024 Poster Enjoy!

    Folklore Festival 2024 Program Click here.

    51st Folklore Festival 2024 Program Program Cover Click here.

    Contact Jeanetty Jumah at jjumah@gmail.com for information.

    Victoria's Cupboard pays Tribute to Folklore Festival each year. 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



    The Lion Dance

    Filipino-Canadian Talents

    Beauty of the Ukraine


    Portugal Awaits

    The Caribbean

    The Tastes of India

    Thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers, entertainers, exhibitors, Food Booth groups, artists, and Rob Jardine and his team & Frank Valente 'The Entertainment People' who provide the talent and Equipment for our Sound & Lighting and help make each Folklore Festival, a feast for the mind and body.



    Folklore Festival 2024 Promotion Sheet