Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Edinburgh, Scotland. During 3 weeks in August, this event - the worlds largest arts festival according to Guinness Book of Records - boasts over 16,000 performances in 200 venues. Much music.

Ontario Council of Folk Festivals
Ontario Canada is home to over twenty folk festivals, including Owen Sound's Summerfolk and the Mariposa Festival in Toronto. The council is an outstanding arts advocate.

Rudolstadt Tanz & Folk Festival
Held in Rudolstadt, this July festival presents a world-class line-up of folk and world music, from Celtic (De Dannan) and Brazilian to Jack Hardy and Cephas & Wiggins. Site is part of city's tourism site.

Vancouver Folk Festival - Official Site
Vancouver, BC, Canada, July. One of the great festivals. Huge, eclectic, first rate folk from around the world. Oh, and did I mention fun & beautiful...