About the festival September 2>5
Hosted proudly On First Nations Sməlqmíx / Syilx Territory Similkameen Valley
Introduction
The legends of Sasquatch go back beyond recorded history, you can hear tales of seven-foot-tall hairy creatures stalking the woods, occasionally unknowingly scaring campers, lumberjacks, hikers and festival goers alike from the Similkameen Tribe people in the area.
Sasquatch is known by many titles although the name Yeti & Bigfoot is generally attributed to the mountainous Western region of North America the common name Sasquatch comes from the Salish Sasquits, while the Algonquin of the north-central region of the continent refer to a Witiko or Wendigo. Other nations tell of a large creature much like a man but imbued with special powers and characteristics. The Ojibway of the Northern Plains believed the Rugaru appeared in times of danger and other nations agreed that the hairy apparition was a messenger of warning, telling man to change his ways. While we can’t promise you will see an actual Sasquatch on your visit to our festival we can promise you a thrilling adventure of a lifetime that dives deep into the aboriginal culture thru song and dance along the Similkameen river and Valley.
Rv parking ( no hook ups )
- Glass
- Pets
- Camp Fires ( if fire ban )
- Weapons of any kind
- Fireworks
- Bad vibes
- Drones
- Sound systems
- Poison ivy ( only out of bounds )
- River
- Bear
- Wind
- Bugs
- Snakes ( out of bounds )
- Sasquatch lurking around on site
- Flashlights
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Hoodies
- Swimming gear
- First aid kit
- Tent
- Bug spray
- Food
- water
- Umbrellas
- Chairs
- BBQ
Sasquatch Music festival is community driven at its core.
Our collective team of artist, production engineers, trades people, investors and volunteers strive to bring excellence in the planning and execution of Sasquatch. Together our team has well over 50 years of combined experience in the arts with a focus on festival planning & development.
Bringing people together for a weekend of music while enjoy one of life’s simplest luxuries the outdoors is why all of us have come together. Nature is an integral focus at Sasquatch, we aim to bring a quality environment for you to enjoy Techno and House & other funky styles of music in the Similkameen Valley.
From the first day to last minute at the Sasquatch you will have quality programing & performers playing at the right times to elevate the energy at peak moments to mellowing it down when we need to have those much needed rests.
We aim to have an inclusive experience for all walks of life. A harm reduction team to assist in any concerns our security team or attendees might have, most of all we just want to have fun and dance under the stars with beautiful people for the last long weekend of the summer.
About the Site
The Similkameen people have a history with the land that spans thousands of years in what is now Washington State and the Province of British Columbia. The Similkameen People were originally nomadic people that moved from location to location, mainly due to the ever-changing availability of foods and climates .. we intend to honor them in celebration during the 4 days on the land..
We demand you respect the use of the site, pack out what you pack in, zero tolerance for abusive behavior of any sort.
1421 Highway #3, Cawston BC
(If you have never seen a Sasquatch you might wan to bring a extra pair of shorts 🩳 because this is Sasquatch territory and many have reported sightings in the area )
Sept 02 > 05 - 2022
Security
24 hour around the clock security monitoring, stage areas, Camping area, and the main entrance provided by our in house security to better serve all areas of the Sasquatch site.
Fire Prevention
Two trailers with high volume Pumps will be on site ready to force water to our site with 4 1000gl IBC tanks ready to tackle any issues that could occur
Harm Reduction team
We have a team of paramedics, emergency responders and a harm reduction team who are able to handle most incidents and will be working around the clock to monitor the event. The team will be actively roaming the grounds interacting with the guests, educating them, and helping to make the event a safe environment.
Festival Attractions
So many amazing experiences with River Floats and Wine Tours, horseback riding, Kayaking and much more during the 4 days on the land..
Wine Tours
Get Involved
Submissions are open for Artists of all types, Volunteers,Stage Hands and Vendors