News
Catch up on the latest news and information about the Live From The Rock Folk Festival.
LIVE FROM THE ROCK
FOLK FESTIVAL
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LFTR 2026: Brothers Wilde withdraw from the Festival to support their community
Due to a recent, sudden loss, Brothers Wilde need to remain in southern Ontario to be with their community and… Read more
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LFTR 2026: fire ban across Northwestern Ontario
As you are aware, there is currently a fire ban across the region of Northwestern Ontario, so there will not… Read more
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LFTR 2026 welcomes forest fire evacuees on Sunday August 9
Live from the Rock invites forest fire evacuees to join us in Red Rock on Sunday, August 9 for a day… Read more
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Happy National Volunteer Week! April 19th to 25th, 2026
Thank you to all volunteers. You shine! In every hamlet and town, from coast to coast to coast, across oceans,… Read more
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Listen to CBC Radio’s interview with LFTR’s Artistic Director
Elly Tose, Artistic Director of the Live From The Rock Folk Festival, was interviewed today on CBC Radio One’s Superior… Read more
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The winning slogan for 2026 is …
We have a winner! Congratulations to Shelley Jesseau, who submitted the winning entry for this year’s festival slogan: “Sweet Summer… Read more
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Slogan Contest 2026
Update, Feb. 27 2026: we have a winner! Live from the Rock Folk Festival will be back in Pull-a-log Park… Read more
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Announcing the 2026 Board of Directors of the Live from the Rock Folk & Blues Society
Elected at our AGM, this volunteer team brings the heart, experience, and dedication that keep Live from the Rock going… Read more
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Update, Aug. 9, 2025, 11:40 am: Saturday workshops delayed by one hour
All Saturday workshops are postponed by one hour due to current weather conditions. Please check back for further updates. Read more
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Claim your lost & found items at the First Aid trailer this weekend (LFTR 2025)
The 2025 Live from the Rock Folk Festival is now under way, and we’re off to a great start! Check… Read more