North Country Fair

The North Country Fair is the smallest of the major folk festivals in Alberta. Traditionally, the event draws around 5,000 people from all over Alberta and B.C.


Festival Dates: -
Community: Driftpile
Province: Alberta
Festival Type: Music

The North Country Fair is the smallest of the major folk festivals in Alberta. Located on the Driftpile River, south of the community of Driftpile, it is an idyllic location for a fair. Usually held on the weekend closest to the summer solstice, this year's festival takes place in June on or near the summer solstice. Traditionally, the event draws around 5,000 people from all over Alberta and B.C.

Features

Dozens of entertainers, from soloists to bands and even international groups. The wide range of entertainment and activities will appeal to all age groups and interests. There is a children’s tent and wandering children’s entertainers, jugglers, and clowns. There are sites for alternative health remedies, workshops and massages, as well as numerous tents that sell crafts, souvenirs, and the performers’ CDs.

There is also no shortage of food kiosks.

The music takes place on several stages scattered around the grounds, including the main stage performances which take place each evening. After the main stage ends, around midnight, smaller stages spring up again and fair-goers can dance the night away.

Security is tight and there is no alcohol allowed on the grounds. The fair is geared to encourage family fun.

Camping at NCF is included with a weekend pass.

"I've said it before; I'll say it again - North Country Fair is the best music festival, period." — Fish Griwkowsky, Edmonton Sun

2023 lineup

Highlights of the 2023 North Country Fair performer lineup include:

  • Carter & the Capitals
  • Apollo Suns

More featured artists will be announced soon, stay tuned to the festival website and watch for updates here.

Tickets 

Weekend passes are on sale now.

Adult Weekend: $160   
65 Years & Over: $80  
Youth Weekend: $80  
12 Years & under: free 

To purchase tickets online visit the Ticket Info page. Visit the official festival page for the complete line-up of performers.

Take it to the lake this summer and head north, into the MD of Bonnyville and Lac La Biche. Both communities are waterfront and host an incredible array of events all summer.