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As an established arts and craft festival in its 26th year, the Filberg Festival also appreciates and
respects the craft of the musician and has become increasingly well-known for its music program.
The 2007 line up included such acts as Bruce Cockburn, Murray McLauchlin, Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne,
Michael Kaeshammer, Barney Bentall and secret, surprise guest Sylvia Tyson during the Great Canadian
Songs concert.
There are three active performance areas throughout the Festival - the Mainstage, the Garden Stage,
and the Kids Area. All are nicely separated over the nine acre site. All stages are shaded and
comfortable, and the quality of sound provided by Pacific Audio Works is exceptional - many performers
comment that the Filberg Festival is their favourite performance experience.
In the Kids Area, families learn and play together, guided by quality performers such as Valdy,
Filetta Fish, Meeks Family Circus and the Trollsons. A creative "make-it" activity centre is also
active during the four days. A second generation of children is now enjoying the fun because of
their parents' childhood experiences - this is a "must-do" part of summer in the Comox Valley!
Check back in June for a list of 2008 performers.
For more information contact:
Bobbie Blue
Entertainment Director
250 287 4710
bblue@islandnet.com
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