The Peterborough Folk Festival kicked off Thursday night with a concert at Market Hall downtown. PEI based band the East Pointers headlined the evening, with opening acts Mimi O'Bonsawin from northern Ontario and Peterborough's own Irish Millie showcasing her fiddling talents. Admission to the festival over the weekend at Nicholls Oval Park is free, with donations accepted. A ticketed concert is also happening Friday night at the Gordon Best Theatre.