Home County Folk League returns to London for 49th season
Preparations were underway Friday morning at Victoria Park in London Ont., as the Home County Folk League is set to make its return this Saturday for its 49th season.
The festival took a brief pause in 2024, due to rising costs.
Iconic Canadian band, Bedouin Soundclash will take the stage, along with several other talented performers.
'I think there's a lot of people that are going to say they love them from Soundcloud or on the radio,' said Darin Addison, Home County artistic director. 'There's other people that are going to say 'I don't know that band' and then they're going to hear a song and say 'oh I know that song.''
Organizers said the festival will look a little different this year.
'We have one stage set up right in the middle of the park,' said Anna Donaldson, Home County chair. 'Its going to be a one-day festival here on one stage.'
In addition to live music this year's event will feature a craft show featuring pottery, jewellery, fine art and gourmet food.
Visitors are invited to explore the park and enjoy the music.
'We encourage everyone to BYOB,' said Addison. 'Bring your own blanket or chair because we are going to be in the grass in the centre of the park.'
Since 1974, the festival has been a beloved fixture of London's cultural identity, celebrating Canadian music, art and craft in the heart of the city.
'We have all sorts of new and exciting ideas and we are looking for feedback from our visitors for future years,' said Donaldson.
The festival kicks off at 1:30 p.m.
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