Thunder Bay Multicultural Association
17 N. Court Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario
P7A 4T4
Telephone: (807) 345-0551 FAX: (807) 345-0173
or Jeanetty at 622-3710
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.

We are honoured to welcome Jim Squier back as the Chair of our 50th Anniversary Folklore Festival.
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

50th Anniversary FOLKLORE FESTIVAL 2023 Registration Forms ready to be downloaded.
Available in MS WORD format or PDF Format. All city forms are pdf. (More to come)

MS WORD FORMAT Files (will allow you to save them and fill them in and resave them)

2023 Commercial Food Booth Registration Form
2023 Food Booth Registration Form
Additional Forms for all Food Booths (available in pdf format only)
Eating Establishment and/or Food Shop Application Form
Special Events - Food Vendor Application Form
Thunder Bay District Health Unit Operating Guideline for Special Event Organizers and Food Vendors
Refreshment Vehicle Licence

2023 Exhibitors Registration Form
2023 Entertainment Registration Form
2023 Artist Registration Form

PDF FORMAT Files (will allow you to open them with Adobe Reader)

2023 Commercial Food Booth Registration Form
2023 Food Booth Registration Form
Additional Forms for all Food Booths (available in pdf format only)
Eating Establishment and/or Food Shop Application Form
Special Events - Food Vendor Application Form
Thunder Bay District Health Unit Operating Guideline for Special Event Organizers and Food Vendors
Refreshment Vehicle Licence

2023 Exhibitors Registration Form
2023 Entertainment Registration Form
2023 Artist Registration Form

The Thunder Bay Multicultural Association

presents

Our 50th Anniversary Folklore Festival 2023

Saturday May 6th and Sunday May 7th

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

Fort William Gardens and Curling Club, Thunder Bay, Ontario

"Take a Trip Around the World in 48 Hours!"



CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION for 2023. Marked by year if not ready for 2023 yet All 2019/2020 pages will become 2023 when updated.

  • Booked (2023) Saturday Night Feature Entertainers, "The Chain" with powerhouse singer Chrissy Klaas, will take us on a Sizzling Journey across North America bringing Blues, Soul, and Rock to the Folklore Festival 2020 on the Main Stage Saturday May 6th from 7:30pm-10:30pm.
  • (2023) Times and Prices
  • (2019) "Win a FREE Stay-Cation" courtesy of the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
  • (2019) Tantalizing foods from around the world (The Foodbooths!)
  • (2019) Magnificent Displays and Exhibits
  • (2023) Activity-packed Children's Area (runs 12 noon to 6pm each day)
  • (2020) Dazzling Entertainment & Incredible Music on the Main Stage
  • (2019) Local Artists* on site
  • Performer Pictures
  • More Performer Pictures
  • Goodwill Ambassadors dressed in the traditional attire of many nations
  • CLICK HERE FOR OUR WONDERFUL 2019 SPONSORS
  • (2019) Chances to purchase international items
  • 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



    Folklore Festival 2019 Poster Enjoy!

  • 2020 Entertainment Schedule Click here before COVID Cancellation in 2020.

    The 2019 Program Click here.

    The 2019 Program Cover Click here.

    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 49 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 volunteers, entertainers, exhibitors, Food Booth groups, sponsors, and Thunder Sound & Lighting who helped to make each Folklore Festival, a feast for the mind and body.