Events in Belleville

The forest festival is an arts Festival celebrating folk music, nature based art, and rural life on a 76 acre horse farm just north of Belleville, Ontario. This festival will take you from field to forest, meandering trails lined with nature based art installations between the main performance space. This family friendly event offers a wide variety of activities on the farm and in the forest. The music lineup will feature both local and touring artists showcasing a wide variety of folk and traditional music. There will be a charity component to our festival with 10%  of ticket sales and 10% of sponsorship we get will go to Chorus of Courage.   Chorus of Courage is a transformative project created by Cindy Doire, a psychotherapist, trauma informed yoga instructor, and recording artist from Northern Ontario. This initiative empowers survivors of violence by honouring their stories through music. By creating a supportive space for sharing experiences, survivors and songwriters collaborate to turn these narratives into songs. Allies then echo these songs in a powerful call-and-response format, fostering empathy and solidarity. The project combines retreats, collective songwriting, and professional recordings to capture and share these deeply personal stories, aiming to inspire positive change, elevate awareness, and build a culture of respect and support. Through Chorus of Courage, we advocate for a world where all voices are heard, honoured, and empowered.