The Five Acre Shaker is a two-day music festival taking place in the heart of Port Alberni over one weekend in August. The Shaker transforms the Alberni Fall Fair Grounds into a bustling space full of energetic live music, stunning visual art, yummy food, tasty beverages, a fun kids zone, and more.
The Shaker is an all-ages ticketed event. Kids 12 and under get in free while anyone over 12 must have a single-day or two-day ticket. There are lots of food and drink options, as well as camping onsite. The main stage live music goes from midday until sundown, followed by an afterparty inside the Kinsmen Centre with live DJs.
Lineup includes Wide Mouth Mason, Yukon Blonde, Blonde Diamond, Liinks, Longwalkshortdock, and many more!
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