BC Day Long Weekend 2019, August 2nd – 5th August | Wells & Barkerville, BC
The Cariboo’s largest celebration of music and art, ArtsWells Festival, is back for its 16th season in the colourful community of Wells and the historic goldrush town of Barkerville, BC from August 2 – 5, 2019. 1st Release tickets are now available, don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic for this special price.
Known as the “festival of all things art,” ArtsWells showcases hundreds of artists working in an array of art forms and musical genres in unique venues throughout the two towns. Intimate rooms like the Sunset Theatre in Wells or St. Saviour’s Church in Barkerville Historic Town provide space for artistic reverie while the Wells Community Hall and the Outdoor Stage give you room to get down on the dance floor. With both towns creating the festival site, arts and culture abound on every street corner including visual art installations, roving performers, parades, literary readings, theatre shows and inspiring music from morning until night. Delve further into the experience of art with the many workshops and special collaborations that take place throughout the weekend, or head down to the creek to soak up the sounds of a spontaneous musical jam.
At the heart of it all, ArtsWells offers four fun-filled days of creative community and artistic connection with exceptional musical experiences for every taste under the rainbow, young and old. It welcomes everyone to be a participant and dive into the diversity and beauty of art that exists in our own backyard and across the globe.
Weekend passes start at $160 are available from www.artswells.com and children aged 12 and under are free! Every adult weekend pass includes a $15 voucher to spend at the festival merch booth. Camping and other accommodations available from ArtsWells and other providers throughout Wells and Barkerville.
Applications are now also open to perform & create at Artswells 2019, simply head here, the applications deadline is midnight on January 31st, 2019.
ArtsWells Festival and Island Mountain Arts is grateful to operate on the traditional and unceded territory of the Lhtako Dene part of the Dakelh Nation.
Thank you to all of our ArtsWells Partners and Sponsors!
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They’ve arrived! Don't forget to wear your ArtsWells attire, dancing shoes and bring alllll your festival flair @corwinfoxmusic @naomijaneshore and @kittyandtherooster
Doors open at 7pm 🙂 58 likes Kitty & The Rooster Check out the tour with these wonderful peeps, that's hitting the north! Hope to see you in Wells at the Sunset Theatre on March 20 for Corwin Fox Music, Naomi Shore and Kitty & The Rooster
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The winner of our International Women's Day Competition, in proud partnership with @longtablegrocery @morselsmoveablefeast @barkervillebeer @barkervillebc is Judy Campbell! Today @accordingtoevie delivered the suprise prize to her, Judy the wonderful women she is has donated the Long Table Platter to ... 26 likes Get ready Wells @naomijaneshore @corwinfoxmusic & @kittyandtherooster are on route. Join us for a night of festival flair! And don't forget to...
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In celebration of International Women's Day we want to hear who your favourite local lady is & you could win them this prize pack:
1 x @artswellsfestival Weekend Pass
1 x @longtablegrocery Charcuterie Box
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In celebration of International Women's Day we want to hear who your favourite local lady is & you could win them this prize pack:
1 x ArtsWells Festival 2019 Weekend Pass
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Photos from ArtsWells Festival's post PG peeps, head up to University of Northern British Columbia and say hello to our gals! Enter our draw to win tickets to this years festival, grab some free stuff and all the info you need to apply to our ... 29 Likes 
PG peeps, head up to @unbc and say hello to our gals! Enter our draw to win tickets to this years festival, grab some free stuff and all the info you need to apply to our summer jobs! 52 likes Timeline Photos Calling all festive folk in PG, our IMA’s gals are recruiting summer staff & volunteers at CNC today & UNBC tomorrow! Our booth is filled with free stuff, employment information and your chance to win a tickets to this years ... 38 Likes 
Calling all festive folk in PG, our @islandmountainarts gals are recruiting summer staff & volunteers at CNC today & UNBC tomorrow! Our booth is filled with free stuff, employment information and your chance to win a tickets to this years ... 55 likes The ArtsWells Festival Opening Parade has been a colourful tradition since the very first year of the festival, always welcoming everyone from the community to join the fun. This year we are excited to announce that the opening parade is ... 46 likes Festival prep is underway, @ksenyadorwart is seen here looking at options for our 2019 lanyards! Have you secured your tickets yet? 45 likes Island Mountain Arts Meet our ArtsWells Festival 2019 Team!
We want to introduce you to the wonderful humans that have dedicated their lives to the arts, these humans make up our core staffing team!
Name: Ksenya Ann Dorwart
Spirit Animal: Lion
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Our festival offers four fun-filled days of creative community and artistic connection with exceptional musical experiences for every taste under the rainbow, young and old. It welcomes everyone to be a participant and dive into the diversity and beauty of ... 82 likes Over the weekend our team headed to Prince George to check out some original live music at @coldsnapfest, pictured here are some snaps from @redhavenmusic set! What a wonderful evening it was, why not get out there this weekend & ... 48 likes ArtsWells is for everyone! 86 likes Applications are now open to join our 2019 Volley crew 😍 Head to our website for all the details! 57 likes Hear the sound. Feel the beat #artswellsfestival 46 likes Who is your true festival love? ❤️ This special moment was captured by @lubufoto 34 likes
