Velvet Rut Express Fest: Rugged Uncle, David P. Smith, The Himalayan Bear, The Tower of Dudes, Clunt & the Scrunts, Hearse, Top Men, Benjamin Zaikin, Reid Williams, James Wood, Chelsea Wakelyn, The Great Giffoni Magic Show
Velvet Rut Express Fest
http://www.velvetrutexpressfest.com
July 25th noon-8p...
Velvet Rut Express Fest
http://www.velvetrutexpressfest.com
July 25th noon-8pm
By Donation
Velvet Rut Express Fest is a one day non-profit festival that takes place in Waterwheel park in the centre of Chemainus, BC. This by-donation event features two stages with 13 different acts. The performers are from all different genres and backgrounds. The stages are in an outdoor park. There are no fences and no surprise expenses. Just easy times and good tunes.
There are many festivals these days, but the organizers and volunteers involved in Velvet Rut Express Fest are dedicated to setting up an accessible and affordable one day festival that features multi-genre, original, and independent music by vibrant, relevant, and interesting musicians.
Don't want to pay a fortune to see a bunch of top 40 bands at a giant festival where you are fenced into a compound and are not allowed outside food or drink? Velvet Rut Express Fest is the alternative!
OTHER QUESTIONS:
Where?
Waterwheel Park, Chemainus BC (about 1 hour and 15 minutes north of Victoria or 45 minutes south of Nanaimo. Type in Waterwheel Park, Chemainus BC into Google maps, Dude!)
When?
July 25th. noon to 8pm-ish
How Much?
Suggested donation is $10 ( 100% of the money pays the performers).
Hungry! Food?
Yes! The Arts Coucil will sell hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie dogs. Also, there are restaurants and cafes in town. Waterwheel park is in the centre of the town.
Child Friendly?
Yes! It is in a park with a stage and play structures. There will aslo be a DIY craft centre for kids.
...and your kids won't want to miss the MAGICIAN! The Great Giffoni!
Dog Friendly?
yep - but dogs must be leashed.
But How Do I Get There?
Chemainus is an hour and 45 minutes from Victoria. There are buses. We will also be setting up a ride share. If you need a ride, use the comment section on the facebook event page
There is a ferry from Salt Spring and a Bus from Nanaimo.
Sleep?
If you don't want to drive home, there are accommodations: http://www.chemainus.com/accommodations/
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