The much-loved annual event was originally launched to commemorate the remarkable voyage of the ship Friends Goodwill, believed to be the first emigrant ship to sail from Ulster to America in the 18th century.
Today, the festival celebrates that historic journey by bringing the local community together through music, heritage, and fun for all ages.
We’ve dipped into the archives for these fab throwback photos from Friends Goodwill Music Festival between 2017 and 2019 – can you spot anyone you know?

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Locals jive as Marty More from Castleblayney performs on stage at the Friends Goodwill Music Festival in 2017. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / PressEye

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Kids on one of the fairground rides at the 2017 Friends Goodwill Festival. Photo: ©William Cherry / Presseye

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Enjoying the 2017 Friends Goodwill Music Festival. Photo: Philip Magowan / PressEye

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Kathryn and Stephen Robb enjoy the sun at the 2018 Friends Goodwill Music Festival. INLT 20-209-AM Photo: ALISTAIR MAWHINNEY

