Sat. July 5th

VITALS Stage

11am Zumba with Roslyn -what a way to spend a Sat. morning- sweating to disco

Noon  Ladies and Gentlemen  - a soulful tribute to the roots of R&B by local ladies with a cool band behind them

1pm    Well Met   - 3 local players utilizing violin/flute/guitar to make your day be gentler                

2pm    Van Riel   - original band from the valley has written some good tunage, pay heed                                        

3pm    Café Ole     - drawing inspiration from a beautiful tapestry of musical styles from Spain and Latin-America, they are a versatile duo known to captivate and transport audiences through time and place.  

4pm    Future Immigrants - Philo Russ and Lennon join forces to present a varied set of music that turns their crank

5pm     Reid Williams- local singer/songwriter extraordinaire-some people and words go together oh so well to become  observations of moments in time that take you to those moments- this guy is special

6pm     Flowering  Eyeballs     - two local valley boys with a library of raw cut up improv jams                              

7pm     Dance Temple Cowichan  - DJ with live percussion done in a community building fashion that will give you the desire to dance with freedom                                                                                                                                                    

City Square Stage

8:30pm Rainshadow Al    7 piece band from the island that wants you on the dance floor – renditions of Sanatana / Bob Marley / Fleetwood Mac plus their own originals

VITALS Stage

Noon Dale Manason -this man performs covers alongside his electronic ‘band’ in a most satisfying fashion

1pm     Steph Cutler -1/3 of local trio Firebird, she spreads her wings with these performances of her original material- she accompanies herself on piano

2pm    Jonny and Derrick - from Sooke  they play a mix of classic rock / blues / folk / and originals – Derricks guitar adds some jazzy undertones to Jonny Mack’s originals

3pm    Carlson’s  -a weekly chance for the young dance students to keep working on their routines all summer long- most gratifying to watch

4pm   The Ranters  -with her autoharp and him with his mandolin/guitar work together these local folks show off their vocal harmonies whilst performing familiar folk tunes

5pm    Jared Popma  -singer/songwriter born in the valley and now a Nanaimo resident, his music is a true observation of his wonderfully almost naïve pureness/honesty

6pm    Monte and the Pythons- having hosted many years of musical jams throughout the valley, this well known performer has a good team of players as of late and the journey taken on these original tunes is worth your time

7pm    James Meyer -never sure who he is bringing along but it is always entertaining, musical theatre being his forte means it is always joyous

City Square Stage

8:30pm Paddy Rolling Stone-a musical tribute to Shane McGowan of the Pogues

VITALS Stage

Noon  Lennon -local musical elder in the hip hop scene, he also has chosen to accompany himself on guitar doing  some choice covers

1pm   Katrina Kadoski  -all the way up from Sooke, Katrina might be remembered as the writer /producer  / performer in her acclaimed / awarded play Cougar Annie Tales – today presenting her songwriting skills

2pm   Glenora Hand Bell Orchestra –residents from Glenora Farm come to town - a real treat not only the audience but for the performers who look so forward to performing for people

3pm   Canada’s Best Karate Sensai Jordan brings his many students to the park to showcase what they have learned so far in their martial arts classes – put your phone on video for this one

4pm   Fabian – from Argentina, he returns to perform for us once again- founding member of Entangados, his solo career is very much worth witnessing

5pm   Songwriters in the Round   - where 3 performers trade off 3 songs each in a panel fashion and yes,  discussion ensues  -this week  will be Naomi Payan  / Brian Hazelbower / Tai Williams

6pm   Wayne Kozak Quartet this great jazz/ R&B  sax player living in our valley always brings together a very fine team to take us on superb musical journeys

7pm   Beverley Mckeen and her Sweet Band  -one of the valley’s more well known singer/songwriters  always shines brighter when she has her full Sweet Band behind her

City Square Stage

8:30pm  Nicholas Campbell -a soon to be a rock-a-billy legend (if not already) at 21 years old, this trio of musical peers should light up your life for  sure- a huge hit with his 3 performances last year, this Peterborough boy deserves your attention

Centennial Park Kid’s Stage - Red Balloon Toyshop sponsoring performances designed   for the under 9 crowd    

11am Anna McAndrew Trio    - performing songs from Raffi as well as some original children’s material                       

VITALS Stage

Noon  Bruce Cates- a folk singer for sure, he is liable to have a guest or two joining him to aid in bringing smiles to your faces

 1pm   Alick Troup – singer/guitar player moved over to the island from the Sunshine Coast and loves to entertain with a fine choice of mellow covers

2pm   Nadine Langelo – this gal luvs to sing cover tunes and has put a band behind her to give her that full sound

3pm   Open Mic – those who wish to sing / dance or perform on their instrument  on the festival stage here is a chance -we only have room for 8 performers for each open mic (next is July 30th) by signing up ahead of time at the sound booth

4pm   The Blair Brothers – one on guitar the other on pedal steel performing originals and covers to make you smile

5pm   Adam Dobres   - now living in the valley, a gifted guitarist and composer whose deep passion for his art is evident in every note he plays.  -his compositions resonate with emotion, capturing the complexities of joy, struggle, courage, longing, and love.                                                                                                           

6pm   Josh  Warren Quartet -Victoria jazz bassist living in Toronto is home long enough to put together some musician peers and perform for us- a musical treat each year

7pm   Maple Mountain Bunch  - no festival is complete without a bit of bluegrass being on the stage and this trio does it real well                  

City Square Stage

7:30pm NEAVV-living on Gabriola , from Toronto, a singer/songwriter/producer who knows how to write songs that suit  her abilities to give strong performances of each song

City Square Stage

8:30pm Sarah Smith Band  -a fiercely talented Canadian singer/songwriter, known for her powerful and compelling stage performances and the bold humanity of her songwriting -an artist of uncommon ability, unrivalled authenticity, who connects with all who encounter her remarkable songs and live performances

VITALS Stage

Noon   Mbira Spirit – starting off another Canada Day with intercultural roots- a Zimbabwean singing country music with soulful glee

1pm    Kelly Roxanne Gervin -a local educator who also finds much release in songwriting and performing

2pm    Tzinquaw Dancers   -  intergenerational dance troupe, honouring the traditional Quw'utsun dances and songs from the Cowichan Valley              

3pm    Kathy White Dancers – a weekly chance to watch young Scottish dance  students perform to their bestest- photo-op extraordinaire

4pm   Tropic Mayhem- ya, time to get on the dance floor with these valley favourites- wear your best Hawaiian  shirts and make sure to kick those shoes off , let that grass tickle your feet

4:20pm – Canada Day Cake Sharing – line up at the corner of the train station

5pm   Offcutz  - valley based band doing countrified folk covers delivered with spunk and finesse

6pm   Hill 60 -original tunes delivered by this valley 5 piece acoustic band quite sufficiently

7pm   McCandless Family Band –Dad came over from Ireland on a boat and in true Canadian form ended up having a family that became a wonderful band of fine musicians

City Square Stage

8:30pm Beautiful Maladies -again they grace our stage to bring a most memorable tribute to the music of the great Tom Waits

VITALS Stage

Noon Community Song Circle with Cari   -  gather together to bring community together thru song, come lend your voice, easily done                                     

1pm  Kele Fleming -   LGBTQIA2S+ singer/songwriter from Victoria these days 

2pm  Matthew Presidente- from Vancouver, a very flamboyant LGBTQIA2S+ singer on keys that will definitely entertain you

3pm  Forte School of Music    local music school presents some of their vocal students as a treat for them and audience alike

4pm  Bardavissa  - Barbara and David Denz (Campbell River) with Mitch and the Baroness' Elissa Barron (Cobble Hill) performing folk music - original and borrowed from musicians around the world, including World Stage Premiers of brand new songs.

5pm  Nice Verdes  -a gypsy styled freedom emits from these two as they touch into south American culture and their Australian experiences  

6pm  Kye Goski  -from Courtney area this young lad has landed a slot at Filberg Festival this year as well- someone to watch out for - w Bob Goski, David Denz and Barbara Denz

7pm  St. Cecilia -'All-female tribute band to ‘Women in Music’ by Victoria singer/songwriters

VITALS Stage

Noon Brass, Wind & Rhythm -a 10-12 piece local swing band made up of members from young to the young-at-heart, the core of the group have been playing together for years

1pm  Harmonica Band  - a bunch of seniors get together to play harmonicas on a regular basis, this their recital sort of    

2pm  The Backroom Ukuleles -14 elder ukulele players that get together to play for fun, nothing else !

3pm  Mitch and the Barroness    in the last 7 years Pete and Elissa have amassed a significant body of work that ranges from honky- tonk to folk, blues to country, rock to pop.                                             

4pm  The Blunder Brothers  -2 guys from Lantzville area who write and perform some very poignant and witty songs

5pm  The Konsorados     - banjo/guitar/piano/percussion -  husband / wife duo that write in a country/folk style and perform it well- also from the Lantzville area- 

6pm  The Ecclestons -known for their infectious humour, joyfulness, and harmony, this Victoria based band has a massive Celtic and Canadian repertoire alongside solid songwriting 

7pm  From the Earth  -  a Vancouver Island based alternative-Island-folk duo with uplifting harmonies, catchy ballads, and a wide variety of original and unique cover material -Mike & Michelle deliver relatable lyrics, infectious personalities and a wholesome island attitude                                                

City Square Stage

8:30pm Miss Emily – what a blues rockin’ show this will be

VITALS Stage

11am Zumba with Roslyn- time to exercise in the park to disco music for another year  

Noon  Simon Sayz - with a voice smooth like sandpaper he brings passion to the covers he chooses                            

1pm   Silverbridge Toastmasters – some interesting storytelling going on here to keep your mind sharp

2pm   Old Growth - original westcoast bluegrass and beyond, elders in the folk world still have a voice and are still very vocal in their observations set to music

3pm   Awakeneers   - timeless contemporary folk music - a nomadic tribe of multi-instrumentalist songwriters (most of whom are siblings) they offer a genre-bending blend of acoustic positivity that orbits elliptically around the idea of folk music                    

4pm   Glenn Foster –-a Canadian singer songwriter, music producer, entertainer, multi-instrumentalist and president of his own companies Rescue Records, and Parent Publishing and Productions, in short he is a “do-it-all-myself” kind of guy and has been performing professionally for more than 40 years- this 3 piece band of countrified rock will make you take note

5pm   Orchid Orchestra  - a Vancouver-based indie pop band blending hip-hop, choral, and theatrical influences into dynamic, heartfelt music –slightly off the wall               

6pm   Polky  - from Toronto, contemporary polish folk/ global roots- led by multi talented female musicians delight audiences with joyful harmonies, unusual instruments and upbeat performances- performing at the Tofino Jazz Festival as well

7pm   Entangados - combining ska, rock, cumbia, salsa and Balkan folk music, En-tangados emanate fun and joy from the stage with the power of 100 suns, this musical band of clowns was formed in 2004 -their show mixes theater and music, filling the stages of the world with energy-dancing, fun, art, and social interaction                                                                   

City Square Stage

8:30pm Fiddelium -2023 Canadian Folk Music Award Winners (Young Performer of the Year) nominated for a 2024 Folk Music Award -a nationally recognized youth fiddle ensemble from Nanaimo BC, 14 performers on stage playing their hearts out- it will just spectacular

Jac’s on Queens

9pm  Entangados $20 each or 2 for $30                                      

VITALS Stage

Noon Dennis and Andy Show –-no finer way to start a festival than these two, fine tunage and banter puts smiles on faces

1pm  Chuck McCandless-  have always given this folk elder the second concert each year cause he is what folk music is all about

2pm Saritah  - singer/songwriter from Australia, we convinced her to come to come up from a California tour to grace our stage – soulful reggae

3pm Carlson’s   - a given each year is the Teacher –Student Showcase alumni from Carlson’s, dancing into the future on opening day  

4pm Cow Bells  - music students in a band formation doing some pretty cool tunes

5pm Malakai - at 16 years old this young man is destined to shape the music world with his songwriting and his musical prowess

6pm  Arbutus Roots  - alternative original and cover pop rock based out of the Cowichan Valley

7pm  Pozitive Rebellion - a bit of reggae to get those feet moving on opening day by this Cowichan Valley band

City Square Stage

8:30pm Jay Stevens and The Chosen Ones  - guitar slayers , all three of them...so much sound coming out-with superb rhythm section

6:30pm     Moonlight Talkers              

7:30pm     Trip’n’ME 

 8:30pm    Martin Nolan / Terry Boyle

6:30pm    Malakai                                       

7:30pm    Jesse Waldman & Marc L'Esperance    

8:30pm    String Fever                                       

6:30pm     Lip Forest      

7:30pm     Oh Pray Tell          

8:30pm     Jack Connolly        

Wed. Aug. 7th   

6:30pm    Tai Williams                 

7:30pm    Jessaii                                                                                      

8:30pm    Blackberry Wood                         

Mon. Aug. 5th

VITALS Stage in the Park

11am   Shakespeare in the Park- Two Gentlemen of Verona - Shawnigan Players presentation

Noon  Shakespeare in the Park

1pm    Shakespeare in the Park   Love’s Labours Lost - Shawnigan Players presentation

 2pm   Shakespeare in the Park

3pm     Shakespeare in the Park

4pm    Hillbettys  from Vancouver, all girl 4 piece bluegrass based (guitar, banjo, bass & washboard).

5pm   Chris Andres  multi award winning alt/country, rugged, ragged and most fulfilling to the soul   

6pm    Tropic Mayhem  - early classic dance covers that fills the dance floor every time                                                                                                       

7pm    Tom Lang Band  -original material with its heart based on the grooves of classic R&B / funk –ya, they gotta a dance kinda feel to them

Sun. Aug.  4th

VITALS Stage in the Park

Noon      West Coast Soul Collective

1pm      Tim Johnson  Band

 2pm     The Anna McAndrew Trio   

3pm       KC and The TomCats

4pm       Blackwood

5pm       Keanu                                                 

6pm      Follow the Sound    Rowan Farintosh         

7pm       Lady O and the Omen

City Square Stage

8:15pm  Rainshadow AL Band                          

Sat.  Aug. 3rd

VITALS Stage in the Park

11am     Zumba with Roslyn 

Noon     Mitch and the Barroness                         

1pm       Monica Lee                                

 2pm      Q

3pm       Uke's Misbehavin'

4pm       The Love Cats                                         

5pm       Ear Candy           

6pm       Doc Fingers  

7pm       Lost Talkers                     

City Square Stage

8:15pm    Nautical Disaster

Fri.  Aug. 2nd

VITALS Stage in the Park

Noon     Dennis and Andy

1pm       Leenie Beenie / Graham Strang                   

 2pm      Malakai

3pm       Teacher / Student Showcase - Carlsons  

4pm       Felicia Harding   

5pm       Zach Thompson                                           

6pm       Dance Temple Cowichan                                                                                       

7pm       Pinebox Rebellion                      

City Square Stage

8:15pm Bandidos

Thurs. Aug. 1st

VITALS Stage in the Park

Noon    Don Wilke                                                      

1pm      Katrina Kadoski     

2pm      Leenie Beenie / Mark Holley  

3pm      Teacher / Student Showcase -Forte School of Music

4pm        Moonlight Talkers     

5pm      David Santana Trio                                   

6pm      Desmond Day

7pm      Ed Peekeekoot                          

City Square Stage

8:15pm  Daring Greatly       

Wed. July 31st

VITALS Stage in the Park

Noon    Bill Levity/Leenie Beenie        

1pm     Jon Mack 

2pm     Boneyard Babes                       

3pm     Duncan Does Have Talent- open mic

4pm     Zonnis    

5pm     Jemma and the Good Thing

6pm     Mark Crissinger                      

7pm    Anneda  and the Flood

City Square Stage

7:30pm     Dennis Atkins                                                                              

8:30pm     Paul Pigat 

VITALS Stage in the Park

Noon    James Meyers young singer songwriter that has discovered musicals as a form of expression as well                               

1pm     Charlie K  coming up from Sooke to bring his take on folk/roots music as it pertains to his life’s stories

2pm     Paul Swannell    from England visiting relatives in the valley, we agreed he should strut his songwriting skills and choice of covers whilst he is here                               

3pm   Teacher / Student Showcase - Kathy White Dancers  pure joy watching these young students take to the stage                                                    

4pm    Danny Boy Phalen   from Ontario he captures the essence of traditional acoustic delta blues that will guarantee him a place in history       

5pm    Deb Rhymer  host of the weekly Victoria Blues Jam for years we finally have her on our stage singing the blues as only she can - stellar backup band

6pm    David Vest solo show with multi blues award winning boogie woogie piano player

7pm    Thomas Morris and company  - two guitars, bass, drums, sax and  keyboards- they come to make us boogie on the dance floor - includes Trevor Manuel / Rick Salt / Todd Sacerty / Pierre Komen and special guest Thomas’ grandfather Bryan Chamberlain -

City Square Stage

8:15pm  Big Easy Funk Ensemble- once again, from Vancouver, BEFE makes you think Mardis Gras with a 7 piece  (horns included ) band celebrating the amazing variety of music that has grown out of New Orleans –

Mon. July 29th

VITALS Stage in the Park

Noon    Andy McCormick  

1pm      Bruce Cates                  

2pm      Beverley McKeen                                                    

3pm      Teacher / Student Showcase -Roth Performing Arts Studio                                

4pm      Kate Stott                                            

5pm      Neil Trett                       

6pm      Meagan Maria Trio        

7pm      Elise Boulanger

City Square Stage

8:15pm  Kim Churchill

Sun. July  28th

VITALS Stage in the Park

Noon   Zoe Lauckner

1pm    Allison Brown

 2pm   Island Storytellers Presents

3pm    Homespun Band

4pm    High Definition Chicks

5pm    SueMack                                                                                          

6pm    Belly Dancing Extravaganza

7pm    Belly Dancing Extravaganza

City Square Stage

8:15pm   Mostly  Motown

Sat. July 27th

Farmers Market

Farmers Market  9:30am -2pm

City Square Stage –

CVAC Outdoor Art  Market   10am-3pm

Kenneth from Craig to Canada Ave.
VITALS Stage in the Park

11am     Zumba with Roslyn 

Noon     Simon Sayz

1pm      4 Cowichan Lake Tenors

 2pm      The Bastions of Rock                       

3pm      Woodgrove Way

4pm      Mau, from Mexico

5pm      Tesser                            

6pm      Marianne Grittani/Rose       

7pm      Hounds-of-Cuchulain  

City Square Stage

8:15pm  South Island Rhythm Kings

Fri.  July 26th

VITALS Stage in the Park

Noon     Dennis Atkins                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

1pm      Naomi Payan                         

2pm      Scott McGill                                               

3pm     Teacher / Student Showcase -Carlsons

4pm     Allison Brown

5pm     Andy Cooke

6pm     Rumblejam Grooves

7pm     Pozitive Rebellion

City Square Stage

8:15pm    Clay Pigeons

Thurs. July 25th

VITALS Stage in the Park

Noon    Kent Ball

1pm     Chuck McCandless                                                           

2pm     Linda Tesser                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3pm     Teacher / Student Showcase -Judy Hogg Celtic Rhythm Dancers

4pm     James Hamilton

5pm     Lance Lapointe                                                       

6pm     Christopher Jackson

7pm     Grinning Barrett’s        

City Square Stage

8:15pm   Downtown Mischief

Wed. July 24th

VITALS Stage in the Park

Noon    Without a Net                                                                                                                                          

1pm      Andy Cooke                         

2pm      Kelly Roxanne Girvan

3pm      Duncan Does Have Talent- open mic

4pm      Konsorados                                                  

5pm      Nice Verdes  

6pm      Camille Miller  

7pm      Beatlemania unplugged    

City Square Stage

7:30pm     Miss Emily              

8:30pm     Brandon Isaak and his Mood Swings

Thurs. July 25th

Tues. July 23rd

VITALS Stage in the Park

Noon    Conor  and Loni Searl                                                

1pm     Anneda                           

2pm     Jan Randall                                

3pm     Teacher / Student Showcase -Kathy White Dancers                                  

4pm     Don Wilke                                                  

5pm    The Tami Blazer Trio

6pm     Third Degree                                              

7pm    Thor Jonsson Band 

 City Square

8:15pm    Islands Folk Festival’s ‘best of the fest’ – IFF’s  thank you to Duncan

Mon. July 22nd

VITALS Stage in the Park

Noon   Teo             

1pm     The Anna McAndrew Trio

 2pm    Beverley McKeen with Eugene Smith                         

3pm     Teacher / Student Showcase -Lara’s Belly Dancing Studio                                      

4pm     Mia Kelly           

5pm      Kaeley Jade Wiebe     

6pm       Neavv              

7pm     Reuben Shepherd and the Too Far Gone                                                                                                

City Square Stage

8:15pm  Steph Strings                                           

Sun. July 21st

VITALS Stage in the Park

Noon   Amanda Nixon

1pm     Fouray

 2pm    KeyWinds Trio plus friends

3pm     Steluta                

4pm     Marketplace

5pm     Low Winter Sun!

6pm     the Awakeneers                                                     

7pm     Jonas Shandel           

City Square Stage

8:15pm Sarah Smith

Sat.  July 20th   

VITALS Stage in the Park

11am   Zumba with Roslyn 

Noon   Cowichan String Academy             

1pm     Blu and Kelly Hopkins

 2pm    Theo Massop       

3pm     Peter Paul Van Camp and Mark Wonneck

4pm      Sue Decker                      

5pm     11th Hour         

6pm     The Big Mess                                    

7pm      Smokestacks                                      

City Square Stage

8:15pm London Calling