The seed was planted when in 2007, the Fournier and Deringer sisters, both families with roots stemming back to Montmartre, but at the time living over 4 western provinces, went on a little road trip. Their destination was The Winnipeg Folk Festival. The six women were overwhelmed by their experience; a weekend of being steeped in music, camaraderie, and culture.Having recently visited Montmartre
Saskatchewan, Marie Anne was inspired to one day bring such a festival to Kemoca Regional Park, adjacent to her hometown. When in 2008 Marie Anne relocated to Montmartre, she called on her old WFF travel companions, and the seedling began to sprout. In July of 2010, the dream came to fruition with the 1st Annual All Folk’d Up in Montmartre Folk Festival taking place to a small crowd of approximately 350. With community members and old hometown family and friends returning as volunteers, it came together to everyone’s delight. Now as the festival is going into its 8th year of production we have done some “freshening up”. The logo has experienced a bit of a face lift and the sound is shaking it up with a greater cross section of music genres. Our website has taken on a new look and we have seen committee members come and go; the learning experience continues. Share the experience!
