July 8-10, 2011 Castlegar, BC http://bluegrass.passcreekfair.com The 10th annual jamboree is held at Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds and features open mic sessions, pancake breakfast Saturday, band scramble, bluegrass gospel Sunday….

July 8 & 9, 2011 Evansburg, AB www.asmallshieldmusic.ca Two days of music and the river at Rangeton Park. The venue is beautiful, the crowd is cool and the music is…

July 8 & 9, 2011 Victoria, BC www.1415broad.ca Celebrate Mexican/Latin/American culture. Held at the Victoria Event Centre and Centennial Square, the festival will feature traditional music and dance, kiosks showcasing…

July 8, 9, 10, 2011 Brockton Point in Stanley Park (Vancouver) A free outdoor festival hosted by the City of Vancouver in celebration of Vancouver\’s 125th anniversary and year as…

July 7- August 25, 2011 Vernon, BC www.downtownvernon.com Free summer concerts in the Civic Plaza (between the Library & Museum) every Thursday night featuring local bands. Bring your chair or…

July 7-10, 2011 Merritt, BC www.mountainfest.com The 18th annual festival offers great country music and super fun under the hot Merritt sun! Mainstage roster includes: Vince Gill, Dierks Bentley, Ray…

July 6 – August 31, 2011 Nakusp, BC www.nakusparrowlakes.com Free music for the whole family every Wednesday evening during July & August (6:30-8pm). Everyone welcome. Bring a lawn chair.

July 6-10, 2011 Winnipeg, MB www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca The 38th annual festival, held at Birds Hill Provincial Park, has a fantastic lineup including Blue Rodeo, k.d.lang, Little Feat, Teagan and Sara and…

July 6-August 10, 2011 Renton, WA www.rentonwa.gov/calendar.aspx Free summer concerts at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park every Wednesday evening 7-8pm.

July 5 – August 30, 2011 Issaquah, Wa www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/parks Free outdoor concerts held at the Community Center Green in Issaquah, every Tuesday evening 7- 8:30pm. This community event is in…