A weekend of balfolk/trad tunes and dances!
"Big Branch"
Balfolk Gathering
We invite you to a weekend of balfolk tunes and dancing near Kingston, ON, on a beautiful farm on a lake. A way for Balfolk communties across Ontario and Quebec to gather again after a few years apart!
September 8-10, 2023


Located at
Leopard Frog Farm
20 Minutes north of Kingston, ON
3h20 Minutes West of Montreal, QC
3h East of Toronto, ON
*Overnight tenting included
*Breakfasts provided
*BBQ dinner provided Saturday evening
Schedule 2022
FRIDAY AUGUST 26
Arrive 6pm or later to set up your tent (Bring your own dinner)
Bal in the Barn! 8pm-Midnight
Including music from our feature performers
as well as open stage slots you can sign up for
SATURDAY AUGUST 27
Breakfast 8:30am-9:30am (included with your ticket)
Workshops 10am-12:30pm
Lunch and Swimming 12:30pm-3pm (bring your own lunch or go to town 5 min drive)
Workshops 3pm-5:30pm
BBQ Dinner 5:30-7:30pm (included with your ticket)
Bal in the Barn! 8pm-Midnight
SUNDAY AUGUST 28
Breakfast 9am-10:00am (included with your ticket)
Clean up, pack up, off to home! 10am-1pm

"Performers and teachers were all top-notch. Same with sound and kitchen!"
"Awesome bands and beautiful nature setting!"
"The community is so welcoming and friendly!"














