Operation Manatee Presents: Regina Folk Festival Survival Guide 2022

Whew! It’s been a minute since I’ve done one of these. Live music is back and I couldn’t be happier that that includes RFF! I’ll be there, in the park, probably for the whole thing. Actually, both us manatees will be there. More on that at the end. For now, I’m just happy that we

Operation Manatee Presents Regina Folk Fest Survival Guide 2019

Where does the time go? I can’t believe Folk Fest is here already! This year is going to be incredible! A Tribe Called Red? Bahamas? Blind Boys of Alabama? Ruth B? And… oh, I don’t know… 3 dozen others? I can’t even wait. Whether you’re coming for a single artist, just the free daytime stuff,

Operation Manatee Presents Regina Folk Fest Survival Guide 2018

Summertime! Folk Fest! Good vibes and live music! So, for the past few years (uhh… like 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, plus all this: 2011 – night one, 2011 – night two, 2011 – night three, 2011 – Storytime), I’ve gotten just a bit excited about Regina Folk Festival. It’s just a big ol’

Operation Manatee Presents Regina Folk Fest Survival Guide 2017

Regina sucks! This is a mantra I used to hear, growing up. Kids my age were generally sad (and somewhat misinformed) that there was little to nothing going on in Regina. To be fair, there used to be far less going on than there is now. I don’t hear these exact words anymore (different vibe,

Operation Manatee #165

I’m still riding the post-Folk Fest high. Around 30 hours of live music, meeting up with old friends, acquainting new ones, and so many snapshots. I wish every weekend were Folk Fest! The Monday afterward kind of feels like this cross between good memories and the horrible realization that it’ll be a whole year until

Operation Manatee Presents Regina Folk Fest Survival Guide 2016

I’m dusting off my summer hats, digging out my older, more festival-worn Birks, lining up my beads, stocking up on film, curating playlists, and just getting in the mood for the single most fun weekend in Regina! This is the weekend I look forward to the most, every year. People are smiling and singing, music