BACKWARDSNESS FALL FAIRE

JOIN US August 30-31, 2024

Ness Creek Site | Big River, SK | Facebook Page

Are you a nature, music and community lover?

BackwardsNess, our annual Fall Faire at the Ness Creek Site, is ready for September Long 2024! This family friendly weekend event includes a Friday night social backstage, Saturday afternoon games, pickle-off, and boat race, plus Saturday evening Kids Movie and live entertainment featuring a Métis jigging demo as well as music by Greenwing and Dump Babes.

Your pick of camping spots! Some cabins still available! Food vendor on-site! Lots of fun activities for everyone!

PLUS! Stick around Sunday and enjoy the Medieval Feast presented by the Jack Millikin Centre this year.

FEATURING

DUMP BABES

GREENWING

JOSEPH DESJARLAIS & CATHY SPROULE, ft. métis jigging demonstration

TICKETS

$40 Advance Online Tickets (plus taxes and fees)

$60 At The Gate (flat rate)

12 and under FREE!

Includes camping. Cabins are available for rent through Ness Core. DINNER FRIDAY for purchase. SATURDAY Dinner and a late-night snack are available to purchase at Third & Main in the main downtown area on site. There's a bar, so bring your ID and cash! Music, games, workshops, and more!

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE, $60 CASH ONLY
12 & UNDER ARE FREE!

Accommodations

“let’s get pickled” competition $10 to enter, cash only

Do you think your home-made pickles have the best taste and crunch? Enter them to be considered by an elite panel of judges and win tickets to BackwardsNess 2025 and bragging rights! Entry is $10 per jar. TO ENTER EMAIL: admin@nesscreek.com to sign up!

GaMES TOURNAMENT free

Do you have a love of games? Well, we have many! Prizes too! Come in a group theme for extra bonuses! Free to play! 

  • Potato sack

  • Three leg race

  • Large style beer pong

  • Horseshoes

  • Plank race

  • And more!

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?

It takes a village to create a wonderful experience for all to enjoy, and we need helping hands. Participate in BackwardsNess throughout the weekend by signing up to help in areas such as check-in, food service, bar service, green crew, first aid, stage hand, programming, and more! 

Sign up and receive perks such as festival entry, meals, and first pick of camping backstage! 

Applications are open now! Fill out the form below to apply.

Sponsorship Opportunities

P.S. We're looking for sponsors! If you're interested please email backwardsness@nesscreek.com and please download our sponsorship kit PDF to find out more about how you can make a difference.