Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony with Cherie Luke, Yaqan Nuʔkiy Council Member, Nemia Darwel, and Nikita Rain.
Saturday 12:30-1pm (Starbelly Stage)
The Giant Starbelly Parade!
Sunday 3-3:30PM
This year, our giant parade is being led by The Way Back Whens. This parade is not just a spectator event; it’s an immersive experience! So, let your imagination take flight, unleash your inner artist, and join us in creating the magic!
Beats & Breath Yoga with MJ Armstrong
Saturday 2-3 pm (Workshop Tent)
This accessible yoga workshop is your ultimate “wake up call” to greet the day, blending invigorating movement with mindful breathing techniques. No yoga experience necessary! This all-levels class is perfect for festival goers of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Bring your yoga mat.
UKULELE SONG CIRCLE
Under the Cedars (near the Community Corner)
Sat. & Sun. 10am – 12pm
An inclusive song circle for all skill levels. Bring your ukulele and your favourite song to share!
Family Dance Party with Kiki the Eco Elf
Saturday 6-7 pm (Workshop Tent)
Get ready to clap, stomp, dance like animals and be super duper silly. You will be entertained by the vibrant energy, fervor and hilarity she brings to each and every performance.
Grass Dance, Jingle Dress and Fancy Shawl movement workshop with Cherie Luke & Nemia Darwel
Saturday 4-5 pm (Workshop Tent)
Come learn a few basic steps of the traditional Grass, Jingle Dress and Fancy Shawl dances. All learning levels are welcome! Bring a shawl, small blanket, or scarf if you have one.
Words Up! Poetry & Freestyle Contest hosted by Charles Reynolds
Saturday 8:15-9:30 pm (Workshop Tent)
Got something interesting to say in under 3 minutes? All and any kind of poetry are welcome in this contest. $100 cash for first prize! Consolation prizes for runners up. Judged by fellow poets and lyricists. Freestyle event to follow. For ages 16+
Swingin’ Afterdark
Saturday 1am to late (Community Corner)
A late-night round table of hot club jazz, country swing, & jump blues featuring an all-star cast of Starbelly Jam artists.
Circle Singing with Lisi Sommer
Sunday 12:30-1:30pm (Community Corner)
Learn the building blocks to create spontaneous improvised music with your voice using concepts taught in the lineage of Bobby McFerrin’s Circle Singing.
Low Body Love Yoga with MJ Armstrong
Sunday 12-1 pm (Workshop Tent)
Ready to recharge your dancing bod? This workshop is designed to give your legs, glutes, and core the TLC they deserve after a night of epic festival moves. No yoga experience necessary! This all-levels class is perfect for festival goers of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Bring your yoga mat.
The Magic of Leviwand for Beginners
Sunday 1:15-2pm (Workshop Tent)
What if you had a magic wand – and it could fly?! In this beginner workshop you’ll learn basic moves of floating leviwand like spins, perches, and isolations, and of course, the all important art of illusion. Join this workshop, no experience required, and take your first steps to becoming a magical flow wanderer!
*Suitable for ages 10 and up. Wands will be available for use and for purchase at the end of the workshop.
The Four Chickens of the Asquawkalypse, read by the author, Heath Carra.
Saturday 5-6 pm (Community Corner)
There are costumes, tons of character voices, and more jokes than you can shake a chicken at. A unique experience you don’t want to miss.
Step into the Past, Ignite Your Imagination: The Vintage Book Caravan Experience
Drop in throughout the weekend
This unique mid-1800’s style caravan, crafted from sustainable wood, features a curated collection of literary classics and offers immersive storytelling sessions to rekindle a love for reading and community engagement.
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