4 hot (and stylish) summer music fests you don't want to miss
Check out - and wear - this season's boho-chic garb at any of the many outdoor summer concerts happening across the country. Here are some of the best
Calgary Folk Music Festival July 21 to 24: Held at Calgary's Prince's Island Park, this annual event draws huge crowds thanks in part to plenty of family-friendly activities, including instrument demos. Scheduled performers this year include crooner k.d. lang and cult rockers Yo La Tengo.
Hillside Festival July 22 to 24: Since 1984, when it started as a modest gathering of music-loving friends, laid-back, camping-friendly Hillside has grown to become the pride of Guelph, Ont. Among the highlights of this year's schedule: Canadian stalwarts Sloan and homegrown hip-hop star Shad.
Rifflandia Festival Sept. 22 to 25: Launched in 2008, Rifflandia moves to Victoria's Royal Athletic Park this year to accommodate a growing turnout. Featuring two stages and a cinema with yet-to-be-announced programming, the 2011 edition will offer performances by festival favourites Broken Social Scene and De La Soul.