The Vancouver Folk Music Festival returns to beautiful Jericho Beach Park July 14-16. A brilliant roster of folk, roots and world music artists from over a dozen countries are coming to play for you. Included in the over 40 acts performing are the dynamic Cajun/Zydeco sounds of Cedric Watson & Jourdan Thibodeaux,  Namgar from Buryatia (Russia), Newfoundland’s Rum Ragged, Blick Bassy from Cameroon/France, Calexico, Seattle’s 8-piece soul/funk outfit True Loves, and many more. Visit the Little Folks Village, check out the global food on offer in Pete’s Eats, shop in the Artisan Market or visit the Beer and Wine Garden to savour the magic. For schedules and tickets, go to thefestival.bc.ca/.

Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.