The sun was shining all weekend as the 24th annual Roots & Blues Festival went off without a hitch.
Attendance was up despite issues with turnout in previous years and an overall decrease in festival turnout across B.C.
The vendors were happy, guests were upbeat and the merchandise tent sold out of lawn chairs.
The weekend had an overall temperature of 30 C, which brought on fun sights like Hulk Hogan look-alike Jeff Kilbourn who kept patrons cool, including Mayor Nancy Cooper, by taking aim with a mister.
Children could be seen playing in the sand pit, blowing bubbles, and twirling hula hoops at this cross-generational event.
Bands also paid tribute to The Tragically Hip, who wrapped up their tour on Saturday, with headliner Whitehorse covering Wheat Kings and Matt Anderson’s rendition of Ahead by a Century.
It’s important to recognize this event would not be possible without the help of 700 volunteers, the Salmon Arm Folk Music Society, local businesses, and musicians who put on outstanding performances.
Next year is the festival’s 25th anniversary with Canada’s 150 birthday and organizers expect it to be bigger and better than even before.
We can’t wait.