About Ness

As we gather in this special place, we acknowledge we are on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis. We pay our respect to the First Nation and Metis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another.

We are honored to share space with the traditional stewards of this land, the Indigenous people.

About Us

The Ness Creek Music Festival offers incredible live music from Saskatchewan, across Canada and around the world. Join over 3,000 people in the forest of northern Saskatchewan, be part of a tent-city community and enjoy Indie, Roots & Folk music from across the globe and close to home, along with over 100 environmental, artistic and cultural activities woven through our many festival venues.

DONATIONS

Ness Creek is a non-profit organization and we appreciate donations from great folks like you to continue doing the great work we do!

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Our Roots

The Ness Creek Music Festival was built on the legacy of a smaller event called “The Ecological Fair,” held in 1989 and 1990 near the current Festival site. These were small gatherings that featured ecological workshops and displays, and local musicians on a small evening stage. In 1991 the first Ness Creek Music Festival was held in its current location, maintaining the environmental focus of the original Ecological Fair but putting an increased emphasis on musical and cultural components.

Since then it has grown from humble roots – a two-day event with 150 attendees – to becoming an integral part of the Saskatchewan summer experience. Now spanning four days in July, the Festival features over 100 artistic and cultural performances and participatory activities across thirteen festival venues and a crowd of over 3000 attendees, artists, volunteers and staff.

+ Eco

Our boreal forest location is the cornerstone of the Ness Creek experience. Whether it’s the rustle of the wind in the trees or the sight of a hawk circling far overhead, the wilderness permeates every aspect of the Festival. The land is our heartbeat, its rhythm and flow guiding our behaviour, orientation, and direction. We strive to be stewards of the earth, ever mindful of the Festival’s impact upon it, and to be a green and sustainable community.

+ Music

Ness Creek brings you cutting edge Saskatchewan, Canadian, and international music, while keeping you grounded with the bedrock of its traditional roots – from blues to bluegrass, folk to funk, and nearly everything in between. Music speaks a universal language and is the best way we know to get people to smile at their neighbours, shake what their mama gave them, and feel connected.

+ ART

Our main artistic focus has traditionally been on music; however, over the years we’ve expanded our role as an arts presenter. Ness Creek is home to a myriad of artistic expressions, including dance, theatre, spoken word, and visual art. We emphasize activities, performances and workshops that focus on community, cultural understanding, ecology and wellness.