The Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival is the ultimate event introducing all ages and families to bluegrass, old-time music, and beyond! This festival is proud to celebrate on Ts'uubaa-asatx Nation territory, a group of people who have inhabited the land around Cowichan Lake for thousands of years. "People of the Lake" is what their name translates into in English.
Looking for a great outdoor experience, rain or shine? Look only as far as the Laketown Ranch Music Park near Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island. With over 5,800 square feet of covered performance area and unlimited camping opportunities in the cozy western town setting, this festival offers something new and exciting around every corner. this festival even have additional tents set up for instrument workshops, acoustic jam sessions, and Saturday Night Square Dance! Plus, the venue is perfectly designed to accommodate people with mobility challenges - not to mention children under 18 are free when accompanied by an adult!
Some of the community projects are the square dance workshops that is organized at local schools leading up to the festival. To date, these activities have engaged over 2,000 students—with some 600 taking part in a single two-day event! This year marks another milestone for this inspiring program that has become a tradition in Lake Cowichan.
Plan a visit on June 16th-18th, 2023, and witness incredible performances from The Po' Ramblin' Boys, Golden Shoals, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Under the Rocks, and many more! Nestled in the stunning Cowichan Valley amidst lofty hills is an area that boasts several amenities, such as wineries and lakes for swimming or boating activities like house boating and hiking/cycling trails. Prepare for an unforgettable experience among nature's finest attractions!
