Saturday, August 2 was another great day at the Filberg Festival

 by Keith and Heather Nicol

The Filberg Festival opened on Friday, August 1 and featured 140 artisans showing their wares as well as some varied music on both stages. See our previous blog for some tips for helping you enjoy the Filberg Festival (https://keithnicol.blogspot.com/2025/08/movin-and-groovin-at-filberg-festival.html).  On Saturday, August 2 we had planned to get down by mid afternoon to catch some of the musical acts on both stages. It was another classic Comox Valley summer day with light winds and temperatures in the low to mid 20 C's. Given the ideal setting of this festival with the tall shade trees and ocean setting this weather was just about ideal for festival going. 

                                      The Harpoonist had the standing room only crowd up and dancing 

The first act we saw on the Garden Stage were the Backyard Boulevard. They played folksy music that really suits this stage. Then it was time to check out some of the artisans and our daughter picked up a variety of items from specialty teas, to some clothing and art cards. We returned to the Garden Stage to hear one of our fav local groups - Big Little Lions. Again their mix of covers and original material made for easy listening in this perfect venue. With light breezes of the water the setting and temperature were just right. 

                                            Daughter Kristie buying some tea from Urban Earth Teas

We then shifted to the main Rotary Stage to hear The Harpoonist. We had heard him play at this event previously and really liked his hard driving harmonica backed music and he had the crowd on their feet and dancing. By this time the main Rotary Stage was full and behind the stands people had laid out blankets and low chairs so they could hear the music but really couldn't see the performers. I don't think I have ever seen so many people at this stage before.  The final act of the night were the Juno nominated Great Lake Swimmers. They played an easy listening style of folk rock music which went over well with the standing room only crowd! 

                               The Rotary Stage was very well attended on Saturday - playing here are Luna Land 

 But there is lots more music to be played at the Filberg Festival . We are especially looking forward to hearing Lucarno (which we have seen a few times) and many other groups so head on down to  Filberg Lodge Park tomorrow. Also it is a great place to get that unique or special gift. With so many varied exhibitors there is something for just about everyone. And Remember the Filberg Festival is a valuable fundraiser for the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox, B.C. For more information on the complete festival schedule see: filbergfestival.com  See you there tomorrow. 

             The Filberg Festival must be one of the nicest venues for a Music - Artisan Festival in Canada