How much does it cost to produce ICA FolkFest?
The overall budget for ICA FolkFest is close to $1.2 million. In addition to the costs associated with presenting the artists, ICA FolkFest must be prepared to accommodate the needs of 150,000 visitors over the course of 10 days. This is akin to building and servicing a town of 15,000 people each day. FolkFest must provide all the same services you’d expect to find in a small city, including water, electricity, waste and garbage removal, public facilities, administrative and technical staff, financial services, security and first aid. Furthermore, the Festival prides itself on employing the services of dozens of trained professionals, local businesses and qualified suppliers. ICA FolkFest is an important contributor to the long term health of arts & culture industries throughout the region. Our projected box office revenues cover only 40% of the festival’s overall expenses.
