Posted by Morgan Hampton | May 10, 2021 | Entertainment | 0. No rockin' on the river: Merritt, B.C. music festival cancelled - MSN Egyptians lash out at Netflixs depiction, Dylan Mulvaney speaks out on Bud Light controversy: Dehumanization has never fixed anything, We need to feed our souls: Community rallies to save Vancouver folk festival, Wild and Scenic Film Festival showcases environment, outdoors in Kelowna. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Rockin River follows a string of music festival cancellation appointments from earlier this month, including the Vancouver Folk Music Festival and the Squamish Constellation Festival. Rockin' River Music Fest cancelled for 2021 - KelownaNow The Rockin' River Festival normally runs over the course of four days in Merritt over the August long-weekend. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Many of whom have been loyal since year one. The cancellation announcement was made by the. Organizers of the Rockin River Fest, a successor to the Merritt Mountain Music Fest, cited a series of economic obstacles for the decision to cancel the event this summer. Vancouver Folk Music Festival sings different tune on cancellation. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. The River never got traction on ABC, finishing its midseason run with a 1.4 18-49 rating for its finale Tuesday. Want to discuss? The organizers of the Rockin' River Music Fest have just announced that it has been cancelled for the second year due to COVID-19. The Rockin River country music festival in Merritt, B.C. We are happy to say we will be back in 2022 on the usual BC Day long weekend, July 28-31, 2022 and look forward to bringing the party back to the river, reads a statement on the festivals social media. Rockin River Fest won't return to Merritt in 2023 | The Province The 2019 event featured Jason Aldean, and big acts like Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum and Willie Nelson have performed over the years. In the last few weeks, several sponsors have fallen through, and government funding approval dates continue to be pushed back, leaving uncertainty.. Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing national stories delivered to your inbox every weekday. Because of the pandemic, the 2021 season was shortened by about a month and a half . Day long weekend has been cancelled by organizers citing 'economic obstacles' Joseph Ruttle Published Jan 29, 2023 2 minute read Join the conversation A crowd shot at the main stage during Rockin River Music Fest in 2018. "We hope to see you again soon!". Over the years, the festival has grown in popularity and has attracted a wider range of artists, including up-and-coming acts as well as established performers. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Rockin' on the River was founded in 2014 by Straughn, while he and his friends, Bobby Eddy and Kurt Owens were sitting in the Liars Lair Saloon at Camp Mack. Organizers of the Merritt-based Rockin River Music Festival announced Friday in a.
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