
A beloved local mainstay festival returns!
From August 8 – 10, 2025, with a special launch party beforehand on August 7, festival-goers will take in a wide array of emerging and established acts at Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo.
Audiences will be able to experience James Vickers, George Leach, The Midnights, and many others. Come for the live music: stay for the welcoming energy and idyllic island spirt.
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