A huge THANK YOU to all of the musicians, volunteers, sponsors and attendees for making the 2026 Old Strath Mini Folk Fest a success! 

Nathan Carroll
David Dykstra 
Grant Stovel
Franks Community Pub 
Brio Bakery
Acoustic Music 
Bent Stick Brewing
Edm Weavers’ Guild
Strathcona Nursery School
Wisecracks senior’s program by Fairly Odd Academy
My Living Studio drama classes
CEPAL Palestinian olive oil
Prairie Song Folk Club
Emily Graca, Farhana Nurani, Jeanie McDonnell, Gord Lacey, John de Haan & Berna Ponich, plus all the fantastic community volunteers

See you next year!

The 6th Annual Old Strath Mini Folkfest is TOMORROW!!
Starting at 1pm
Strathcona Community League, 10140 86 Ave

Music, Food, Drinks, Prizes

Check out our past posts here for artist spotlights and all the details!

The 6th Annual Old Strath Mini Folkfest is this Sunday!!

Check out our past posts for artist spotlights and all the details!

What to expect
Festival: 1pm – 6pm
Admission: suggested admission is $10/adult or $20/family
Open to Community League Members & Guests: Memberships will be available onsite or renew ahead of time online – https://strathconacommunity.ca/membership/
Door Prizes: awesome door prizes from many local businesses – must have a current CL membership and be in attendance to win
Activities: community organization fair and kids’ activities
Dog free: Please leave your 4-legged friends at home
Food and Drinks available on-site: On-site food trucks plus beer from Bent Stick & canned cocktails from Shiddy’s

The Line Up:
1:00 – Local Set (just added)
1:15 – Scona Students 
2:00 – Attey @theattey 
2:45 – Out of Pocket Trio @outofpockettrio
3:45 – Aaron Parker @cantoomusic
4:30 – Daniel Akira @dan.stad
5:15 – Mallory Chipman @paranormallory

Come gather with your community at the Old Strath Mini Folkfest 

Old Strath Mini Folkfest

Sunday, September 20
1pm – 6pm
Strathcona Community Hall South Lawn
10140 86 Ave
Members and Guests

Featuring musical act: Out of Pocket Trio 

The Out of Pocket Trio embraces the jazz trio setting with a variety of standards and original compositions. Composed of Tae Kim on piano, Chris Larsen on bass, and Tony Flanagan on drums.

Want to help out at Mini Folkfest? We are looking for volunteers!
Email social@strathconacommunity.ca 

Old Strath Mini Folkfest

Sunday, September 20
1pm – 6pm
Strathcona Community Hall South Lawn
10140 86 Ave
Members and Guests

Featuring musical act: Mallory Chipman

Hailing from the Canadian prairies, Mallory Chipman is a true musical polymath. An award-winning musician as well as a songwriter, producer, and music scholar, Chipman is celebrated for her acrobatic voice and the way she powerfully weaves truth and story into song. With influences from across genres, Mallory Chipman’s signature sound has been described as  “the finest folk-rock currently being made” (Amplify Magazine). 

@paranormallory
https://www.mallorychipmanmusic.com
https://www.youtube.com/@mallorychipman
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/acp2hqe9vxny6a1i4j8x0/AJFLLursnizMnJ5k5ctwy10?rlkey=ekf2v231fuy8cszhxwhhzas1y&st=vmjrkcba&e=1&dl=0

Want to help out at Mini Folkfest? We are looking for volunteers!
Email social@strathconacommunity.ca 

Old Strath Mini Folkfest

Sunday, September 20
1pm – 6pm
Strathcona Community Hall South Lawn
10140 86 Ave
Members and Guests

Featuring musical act: Daniel Akira 

Daniel is a third generation, Japanese Canadian artist and educator based in Edmonton. Primarily a percussionist, his current project ‘The Gate’ showcases a mix of four-stringed tenor guitars, ukuleles, and banjos on cinematic instrumental compositions with some of the city’s best jazz and roots musicians.

@dan.stad 

Want to help out at Mini Folkfest? We are looking for volunteers!
Email social@strathconacommunity.ca 

Old Strath Mini Folkfest

Sunday, September 20
1pm – 6pm
Strathcona Community Hall South Lawn
10140 86 Ave
Members and Guests

Featuring musical act: Aaron Parker

Aaron Parker is a songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta. He is currently exploring the psych/folk sounds of the early 70’s with acoustic guitars, strings and percussion. The emphasis is on lyrics and melody. His other project, Cantoo has been making psych/pop since 2013.

@cantoomusic 
https://www.facebook.com/aaronparkersongs

Want to help out at Mini Folkfest? We are looking for volunteers!
Email social@strathconacommunity.ca 

Old Strath Mini Folk Fest

Sunday, September 20
1pm – 6pm
Strathcona Community Hall South Lawn
10140 86 Ave

Featuring musical act Attey: @theattey, @enoch.officialmusic, @yaa.creates
Attey is a Juno-nominated producer and multi-instrumentalist, with music rooted in a rich cultural and musical heritage. Born in the Ivory Coast and raised with Ghanaian traditions, Attey’s African roots shape the way he creates, bringing rhythm, emotion, and a global sensibility to everything he does. 

Want to help out at Mini Folkfest? We are looking for volunteers!
Email social@strathconacommunity.ca 

6th Annual Old Strath Mini Folk Fest – Celebrating Community League Day

Sunday, September 20, 2026
1pm-6pm
South Lawn at 10140 86 Ave

Live music! Food Trucks! Door Prizes! Community!
Members and Guests

The Line Up:
1:15 – Scona Students
2:00 – Attey @theattey 
2:45 – <<BAND TBD>>
3:45 – Aaron Parker @cantoomusic
4:30 – Daniel Akira @dan.stad
5:15 – Mallory Chipman @paranormallory

Want to help out? We are looking for volunteers!
Email social@strathconacommunity.ca 

Come gather with your community at the 6th Annual Old Strath Mini Folk Fest 2026

The 6th Annual Old Strath Mini Folk Fest is Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 1pm-6pm.

The schedule will be announced tomorrow!

• An afternoon of live music
• On-site food trucks 
• Serving beer from Bent Stick, canned cocktails from Shiddy’s 
• Community Organizations Fair 
• Door Prizes from many great neighbourhood stores and restaurants (with current membership)
• Activities for the kids
• Gathering with your neighbours and enjoying the music of our wonderful community

Stop by to renew your Community League membership and enter to win one of the great door prizes 

Suggested admission is $10/adult or $20/family
Members and Guests

Stay tuned to the website/newsletter and our social media for the schedule announcement, artist spotlights and more!