Ness Creek prepares to welcome thousands for four-day festival

The Ness Creek Music Festival runs July 16 -19. (Image Credit: Ness Creek Cultural and Recreational Society/Facebook)

Ness Creek prepares to welcome thousands for four-day festival Thousands of music lovers are expected to head deep into the boreal forest in northern Saskatchewan this week as the Ness Creek Music Festival returns for another year of live performances, cultural programming and community gatherings. The long-running festival, located about 20 kilometres northeast of Big River near the western edge of Prince Albert National Park, has been a summer tradition for more than three decades. Organizers said the event continues to attract festival-goers seeking a unique blend of music, nature and hands-on experiences.

(Image Credit: Ness Creek Cultural and Recreational Society/Facebook) Speaking on The Evan Bray Show, Ness Creek booking manager Deborah Aitken described the festival as a community-driven event built around a shared love of music and the northern Saskatchewan landscape.