Edmonton Folk Fest evacuated 'due to dangerous winds'
CBC News | Posted: August 11, 2017 4:45 AM | Last Updated: August 11, 2017
Music festival expected to resume Friday after windstorm shuts down outdoor venue Thursday night
Concerns about strong winds Thursday prompted Edmonton's Folk Fest organizers to evacuate the outdoor venue.
A note on the event's official Twitter account confirmed the evacuation around 8:30 p.m., three hours after the 2017 festival launched.
"Extremely disappointed to have to make this call," a followup tweet stated. "Refund info will come as we iron out details."
Hundreds of festival-goers wrapped up their blankets and evacuated the outdoor site. The closure meant six performances had to be cancelled.
At least one musician, American musician Shakey Graves, found a new venue at the Needle Vinyl Tavern.
Folk Fest is expected to resume Friday.