Our Story

Our story

Founded by its nine-person Co-Creator-Team in 2022, Highlands Music Festival (HMF) is a three-night indie folk music getaway celebrating the musical talent of many youthful folk (and folk’ish!) artists. The weekend includes performances on its three stages set up on the grounds of a summer camp.

The setting

Set on 750 acres of Ontario’s beautiful Haliburton Highlands on the native land of Omàmìwininìwag (Algonquin) Anishinabewaki territory, Camp Walden bares a private lake, 50 rustic cabins, and dozens of natural gathering spaces. In this idyllic space, guests enjoy not only nature and gathering, but impactful and high-quality musical performances.

The experience

HMF's uniquely immersive "camp-style" experience includes meals, camp activities, and basic accommodations as part of the all-inclusive ticket format. Guests are invited to reconnect with nature, community, and music in an environment designed to spark meaningful connection. With an intentional capacity of just 500, the weekend is, by design, meant to be an intimate gathering of music lovers looking to reconnect with the outdoors, with community, and with the healing power of the arts.

A place to reconnect

HMF is an opportunity to retreat and restore... A chance to experience live music in a beautiful, low-distraction setting... A chance to share space and art.

Welcome to the Highlands community!