July 5-11, 2011 Whatshan Lake, BC www.whatshanmusic.com The Whatshan Lake Music Festival is now Whatshan Family Days, featuring things that families like to do together – everything from beanbag throwing…

July 5-9, 2011 Victoria, BC www.victoriaskafest.ca The 12th annual Ska Fest. The full lineup will be announced soon so keep checking the web site. Volunteer at Skafest! Volunteers are the…

July 4-9, 2011 Kimberley, BC www.kiotac.ca Concert/Dance tickets: $25 (+ HST) per night.

July 2 & 3, 2011 Hudson’s Hope, BC www.dist.hudsons-hope.bc.ca/tourism.html The festival has camping and great live music featuring Peace Region artists.

July 2, 2011 Twin Butte, AB www.twinbuttestore.ca/event.cfm?dt=07%2F02%2f11 Soulfest is still in the midst of being organized. Check on website for updates. Rustic camping available for $5/night.

July 2 & 3, 2011 Hudson’s Hope, BC www.dist.hudsons-hope.bc.ca/tourism.html The festival has camping and great live music featuring Peace Region artists.

July 1-15, 2011 Tofino – Ucluelet, BC www.pacificrimarts.ca The festival features concerts, spoken word, dance, and film. Ticket prices for concerts/shows vary, see web site.

July 1-4, 2011 Portland, OR www.waterfrontbluesfest.com More than 120 performances on 4 stages, plus fireworks, workshops, dances, blues cruises and more. Join Blues fans on the banks of the Willamette…

July 1-3, 2011 Smithers, BC www.smithersmusicfest.com The festival, organized by the Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society, features lots of music, food and craft vendors. See the web site for a…

July 1-3, 2011 Elkford, BC http://wkarts.kics.bc.ca/events.html A family festival honouring one of Elkford’s first pioneers, Wildcat Charlie. Events include all types of athletic & recreational pursuits, BBQ, face painting and…