Organizers announced Monday morning that the 16th annual edition of the concert festival near Bengough has been officially called off due to the ongoing pandemic, with plans to return next year. It had originally been scheduled for the July 24 weekend.
“We know many of you have been expecting this announcement and we thank you for your patience through this difficult time,” the announcement on social media said. “This has been an unprecedented challenge for our organization. With that said, our number one priority is everyone’s health and safety. The cancellation will have a significant impact on our community but we are determined to overcome it. We will return!”
The three-day event was to be headlined by Corb Lund, Chilliwack, the Northern Pikes and Moose Jaw’s own Megan Nash, alongside close to 30 other performers. It has annually drawn hundreds of music fans to the community of around 400 people, acting as a major boost to businesses of all kinds.
Ticket refunds will be available, but organizers are asking if fans could donate their tickets to the Festival or simply roll them over to next year’s show, schedule for July 23-25, 2021. Those who purchased physical tickets are asked to email [email protected] for more information, and tickets purchased online through Showpass will be automatically transferred to 2021.
“We must thank you again for your patience and understanding,” organizers said. “We will miss all of you this summer, but we encourage everyone to practice social distancing and respect the government’s guidelines through the reopening phases. We also must acknowledge all of the amazing musicians, techs and crew. We will all get through this together.”
