BACKWARDSNESS FALL FAIRE
JOIN US SEPTEMBER 1 & 2, 2023
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Are you a nature, music and community lover?
Are you a nature, music, and community lover? Spend your September Long weekend harkening back to the high days of summer and the old days of Ness at BackwardsNess. TWO DAYS OF MUSIC, FUN, and DANCE. Of course, live music and dancing held ON the Ness Creek Main Stage, you guessed it- BACKWARDS!
We have more programming than ever before! We have fun family activities, workshops, vendors, games, music lover jams, and of course our beloved "Let's Get Pickled" competition is back!
Come early for games, stay late for the music! Bring the family! Children 12 and under are free if accompanied by an adult!
FEATURING
THE GREAT FUSS
CHESTERFIELD
HAUNT ERA
PAUL KUZBIK & ASPEN BEVERIDGE
TICKETS
$40 Advance Online Tickets (plus taxes and fees)
$60 At The Gate (flat rate)
12 and under FREE!
Includes camping. Cabins are available for rent through Ness Core. DINNER FRIDAY for purchase. SATURDAY Dinner and a late-night snack are available to purchase at Third & Main in the main downtown area on site. There's a bar, so bring your ID and cash! Music, games, workshops, and more!
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE, $60 CASH ONLY
12 & UNDER ARE FREE!
EVENT DETAILS
NEW! Gates open at 4:00pm Friday
$40 in advance (plus taxes and fees), $60 at the door (flat fee).
Food & drinks available for purchase, bring CASH and your ID!
12 and under are FREE!
Music, games, face painting, vendors, workshops, and more!
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1st 2023
4:00pm- Gate Opens - welcome home, find your favourite camp spot in 1st or 2nd field setup.
6:00pm- 7:00pm DINNER purchase backstage and enjoy a jam night with a bonfire!
8:00pm- Paul Kuzbik & Aspen Beveridge
8:00pm-10:00pm- Pizza Snack!
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3rd 2022
11:00pm-1:00pm Brunch with 3rd & Main in the main downtown area.
1:00pm- 4:00pm Games in the main downtown area. Singles, duos, groups, and families alike!
1:00pm- 2:00pm Music Workshop by "The Voices of Chesterfield" featuring Cordell Anderson, Kasia Leigh Leonard, and Justin Braun
2:00pm - 3:00pm Music Workshop by Pete Oldridge
3:00pm - 4:00pm Music Workshop by Paul Kuzbik
4:30pm- “Let’s Get Pickled” Competition
6:00pm First annual "Ness Creek Boat Races"
5:00pm-8:00pm Dinner with 3rd & Main in the main downtown area.
8:00pm-11:00pm All Ages Kids Movie Night in the Eco Village
8:00pm- LATE! Mainstage Live Music featuring Haunt Era, Chesterfield, and The Great Fuss
8:00pm-LATE!- Pizza Snack!
Accommodations
Check out the cabins at discovernesscreek.com!
If you would like to rent a cabin at the Ness Creek Site please email nesscorerentals@gmail.com.
“let’s get pickled” competition $10 to enter, cash only
Do you think your home-made pickles have the best taste and crunch? Enter them to be considered by an elite panel of judges and win tickets to BackwardsNess 2024 and bragging rights! Entry is $10 per jar. TO ENTER EMAIL: admin@nesscreek.com to sign up!
GaMES TOURNAMENT free
Do you have a love of games? Well, we have many! Prizes too! Come in a group theme for extra bonuses! Free to play!
Potato sack
Three leg race
Large style beer pong
Horseshoes
Plank race
And more!
WORKSHOPS FREE
Enjoy an afternoon of music workshops by "The Voices of Chesterfield" featuring Cordell Anderson, Kasia Leigh Leonard, and Justin Braun, Pete Oldridge and Paul Kuzbik.
Learn techniques, the stories behind their music, and ask the questions you have always wanted to know!
Vendor Village
We're looking for vendors! If you're interested in setting up a shop please email backwardsness@nesscreek.com - ONLY $25 per booth + Ticket price!
Sponsorship Opportunities
P.S. We're looking for sponsors! If you're interested please email backwardsness@nesscreek.com and please download our sponsorship kit PDF to find out more about how you can make a difference.
Volunteer with us!
It takes a village to create a wonderful experience for all to enjoy, and we need helping hands. Participate in BackwardsNess throughout the weekend by signing up to help in areas such as check-in, food service, bar service, green crew, first aid, stage hand, programming, and more!
Email backwardsness@nesscreek.com to sign up and receive perks such as festival entry, meals, and first pick of camping backstage!
