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 51st Folklore Festival 2024.
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

51st Folklore Festival 2024

The Thunder Bay Multicultural Association

presents

Our 51st Folklore Festival 2024

Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th

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!"


Catch a glimpse of what is to come. Our Folklore Festival 2024 Poster will be here shortly.


Enjoy a Virtual visit to past Folklore Festivals by clicking the videos below


Click each link below for more detailed information. See you at Folklore!

  • Saturday Night Feature Entertainers,"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
  • Magnificent Displays and Exhibits
  • Folklore Festival 2024 Activity-packed Children's Area (runs 12 noon to 6pm each day)celebrating "Cinco de Mayo
  • Entertainment & Incredible Music on the Main Stage
  • "Win a FREE Stay-Cation" Courtesy of The Superior Inn Hotel & Conference Centre
  • 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
  • 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. Click here.

    Continue for LINKS & PHOTOS (below)


    Photo HIGHLIGHTS of 50 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