BACKWARDSNESS FALL FAIRE

JOIN US August 29-30, 2025

Ness Creek Site | Big River, SK | Facebook Page

Are you a nature, music and community lover?

BackwardsNess, our annual Fall Faire at the Ness Creek Site is back this August! This family friendly weekend event includes a Friday night social backstage, Saturday afternoon games, pickle-off, NEW zucchini race, plus Saturday evening Kids Movie and live entertainment featuring music by Enderby and The Radiant.

Your pick of camping spots! Some cabins still available! Food vendor on-site! Lots of fun activities for everyone!

PLUS! Stick around Sunday and enjoy the the Forest Garden Feast presented by the Discover Ness Creek this year.

FEATURING

ENDERBY

THE RADIANT

WEEKEND PASSES

$50 Advance
$60 (Cash only at the gate)

12 and under FREE!

Includes camping. Cabins are available for rent through Discover Ness Creek – click here to email them directly for availability and booking.

EVENING ONLY – Purchase at gate

Friday Night Bingo - $25
Saturday - $30

FOOD

Third & Main will be on site with some tasty options for the weekend! It won't be the full Third & Ness offering but will have some comfort classics, menu to be confirmed.

Late night eats: Friday weiner roast backstage (gf dogs/buns, tofu dogs available) and Bo Thai will be serving late night food backstage on Saturday night. Bring cash! And, throughout the weekend we'll have a selection of local beer, cider, and hard iced tea; plus gin-, vodka-, and rye-based cocktails available for purchase to those 19+.

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?

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, programming, and more!

Sign up and receive perks including weekend entry and first pick of camping backstage! Volunteer commitment is only 5 hours over 2 shifts.

Fill out the form below to apply.

Accommodations

EPIC PICKLE 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 2026, bragging rights and your name on the trophy!

Entry is $10 per jar.

TO ENTER EMAIL: admin@nesscreek.com to sign up!

FRIDAY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT free

Pop in for the Family Movie Night in the Straw Bale House where the kids get to choose the movie!

Enjoy a cozy night in with your family at BackwardsNess. Enjoy comfy seating, popcorn and a family friendly flick. Thank you Jane Maria Consulting for sponsoring the family movie.

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!

NEW! ZUCCHINI RACE

NEW this year - the zucchini race! Build your own race car out of a zucchini and let it rip in a downhill time trial vs. your peers.

Don't have access to a garden zucchini? Bet you do! There's lots around this time of year. Ask a friend or make a friend by asking.