The Stan Rogers Folk Festival marks a major milestone this summer, celebrating its 30th anniversary in Canso, July 20-26, 2026.
Once a weekend camping event, the Stan Rogers Folk Festival has grown to a 7 day, county wide music extravaganza, presenting over 50 artists offering something for everyone.
Starting on July 20, the 3rd annual Stanfest Roadshow series, presented by the Municipality of the District of Guysborough, will present 10 concerts and visit 7 communities across Guysborough County. Performers include Beth Rogers, Chuck Brodsky, Daniel James McFadyen, Darren McMullen, Dave Gunning, Garrett Mason, Jake Lauzon, J.P. Cormier, Kim Dunn, Kristen Martell, Mark Lang, Shane Pendergast, Terra Spencer, The Irish Descendants, The Lee Boys, and The McMillan’s Camp Boys.
Tickets and the full schedule for the Stanfest Roadshow are available now at: stanfest.com
The Stanfest Roadshow culminates with an artist packed Kickoff Concert on the festival main stage in Canso on Thursday, July 23 which will be a tribute to the festival namesake. It will feature Ariel Rogers (Stan’s wife), Nathan Rogers (Stan’s son), Dave Gunning, Connie Kaldor, Lennie Gallant, The Irish Descendants, Dry Bones, Carl Bond, Evans and Doherty, Blue Engine String Quartet, Lisa Richard, The Barra MacNeils, and Matt Andersen, all backed by a house band led by Kim Dunn and featuring Allie Bennett, Rose Morrison, Cathy Porter, and Malcolm MacNeil.
Tickets for the Kickoff Concert are available now at: stanfest.com
On Friday, July 24 through to Sunday, July 26, a full weekend of music and fun will unfold on the festival grounds and in nearby community venues.
Stanfest main festival performers include: Aaron MacDonald, Adrian Sutherland, Beth Rogers, Braden Lam, Carl Bond, Cassie and Maggie, Chuck Brodsky, Colrain, Connie Kaldor, Daniel James McFadyen, Dave Gunning, Dry Bones, Duane Andrews and the Hot Club, Freya Milliken, Garrett Mason, Hawksley Workman, Jing Xia, J.P. Cormier, Kristen Martell, La Famille Leblanc, Lennie Gallant, Lloyd Spiegel, Mark Lang, Matt Andersen, Mae Rivers, Nick Earle and the Reckless Hearts, Shane Pendergast, Tamar Ilana & Ventanas, Tennyson King, The Harpoonist, The Irish Descendants, The Lee Boys, The Quilter’s Guild, The Swinging Belles and more to be announced soon.
For information on performing artists, visit: stanfest.com/artists
Tickets and weekend passes for Stanfest are available now at: stanfest.com. Special pricing is available for volunteers and children 12 and under are FREE.
To volunteer, visit: stanfest.com/volunteer
Campsites are available now by contacting the festival office, toll free at 1-888-554-7826 or by emailing: info@stanfest.com.
RV sites and tent sites available. For more information on accommodations, visit: stanfest.com.
