When does the festival run? 

We are taking a break, and there will be no festival in 2025! 2024 info is here for reference.

The 2024 festival will run June 21-23 2024. Gates open at noon on Friday for campers coming off morning ferries. Music runs from 7pm Friday to 3pm Sunday, and gates to the performance area open at 5pm on Friday. Camping on the property is not permitted on Thursday night or Sunday night, and campsites must be packed up by noon at the latest on Sunday - this allows our amazing volunteer site crew to return the farm to working order before catching their boats!

Can I buy tickets in advance? Will the festival sell out? 

Tickets go on sale on March 15th 2024. Camping space is limited and there are fewer camping passes than there are tickets, so if you plan to stay on the farm, we highly recommend purchasing a camping pass in advance.

Can I buy a single day ticket?

Sorry, we only sell weekend passes.

I can’t make it, do you offer refunds?

We do not offer refunds.

Our ticket provider Tickit.ca offers a platform to securely transfer or resell your tickets to others - we recommend only using this method. Please watch out for scammers, make all ticket transfers through Tickit’s secure platform, and do not send money to strangers!

Instructions on how to safely SELL a ticket once you’ve found a buyer: campbellbaymusicfest.tickit.ca/resales
Instructions on how to transfer (GIVE, NOT SELL) a ticket to someone else: campbellbaymusicfest.tickit.ca/transfers

It’s beautiful, can I stay just one more night? 

Not onsite! All tents must be down by noon on Sunday. Our amazing teardown volunteers need the space clear so they can return the farm to working order.

There are other accommodation options on Mayne - visit https://www.mayneislandchamber.ca to learn about ways to extend your stay on our beautiful island!

Can I just come and camp?

No, camping is only available to festival passholders who purchase a camping pass with their ticket.

Can I bring my trailer / motorhome? Can I sleep in my car?

You can bring vehicles or vehicle/trailer combinations totalling under 20 feet in length. Each vehicle parked onsite overnight needs a parking pass, whether you camp in it or not. You are welcome to sleep in your vehicle - each person camping onsite requires a camping pass, whether you sleep in a tent or a vehicle.

Vehicles are one of the most significant sources of wear and tear to the land, and one of the hardest pieces of the puzzle to accommodate, so we greatly appreciate all of your efforts to carpool or find alternate transportation when possible. We love bikes, sailboats, and our local Community Bus!

Community Bus?

The Mayne Island Community Bus is a volunteer-run shuttle service that can pick passengers up from the ferry, and take you to the festival site and other points on Mayne Island! Bus rides are by donation, a minimum of $3 is suggested. More info at https://www.facebook.com/maynebus, or by calling them at 250-539-0851

What happens to the trash?

The Campbell Bay Music Festival is committed to being as close to a zero-waste event as possible. To that end, we need your help! We're asking all festivalgoers to do their part by 'pitching in to the right bin'. We'll have our recycle bins clearly marked and easy to find to make it easier than ever for you to do your part. Thanks in advance. The Mayne Island Recycling Society is a registered charity that diverts nearly everything from landfills through tons of meticulous, hands-on volunteer work, and you can donate to their efforts here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/mayne-island-recycling-society/

Can I get a beer? 

We are licensed! We’re serving great local beverages - beer from Hoyne Brewing Co in Victoria, wine from Blue Grouse Estate Winery in Duncan, and cider from our neighbours on Pender Island Twin Island Cider.
Our licence means that there is no outside alcohol permitted inside the festival grounds. The bar closes at 11:30pm. Be prepared to show ID.

What about water?

Our supplies are limited! If possible, please bring your own water for drinking and washing up. It makes a big difference!

Can I get groceries on Mayne?

There are several great spots to pick up groceries! Farm Gate Store at 568 Fernhill Rd has local produce, organic goods, and a delicious hot & cold deli counter - take a left on Fernhill when you’re leaving the farm. Mayne Island Trading Post at 413 Fernhill Rd has fresh local tomatoes and berries, snacks and basics, cold beer and more - it’s near the Market Stage in Miners Bay. Tru Value Foods at 472 Village Bay Rd has the widest selection of groceries and household needs - it’s in the commercial plaza in Miners Bay.

Download a PDF map of Mayne Island to learn more about the services and businesses on our island.

Where can I smoke at the festival? 

We have a couple of spots marked out, with lots of ashtrays / butt cans. Smoking in designated areas only please, no smoking in the crowd. Proper disposal of butts is really important, as it’s very very dry in the field. Which brings us to…

Can I have a campfire? 

No fires. None. There is an island-wide ban on outdoor burning of any variety during the summer season.

 Can I bring my dog? 

Dogs are not encouraged. If your circumstances mean that you must bring your dog, they need to be on leash and under control at all times in all areas. Entering the festival grounds with an unleashed dog is not permitted, and dogs found offleash will need to be removed from the property.

Where’s the Market Stage? 

Saturday 10am-3pm music happens at the Mayne Island Bandstand in downtown Miners Bay, on the site of the Farmer’s Market. From the festival gate, take a right on Campbell Bay Road (back towards the ferry), then another right on Fernhill Road when you reach a T in the road. It’s approximately 25 minutes on foot from the festival site to the market.

What happens after the mainstage closes? 

After hours, please remember that this is a family farm. We live here, and we have neighbours! Our community has been amazingly supportive of this event, and we want to respect them in return. Whether you’re in the camping area, or moored on a boat in the bay, please put the instruments away by 1am. No percussion instruments, please; the sound carries over the bay much louder than anything else.

I skinned my knee! I lost my jacket! What now? 

First aid and lost and found are situated at a tent near mainstage.

Can I get cash out at the festival? 

No, we don’t have an ATM. The nearest ATMs are in Miner’s Bay, and have limited supplies of cash – please plan to bring what you need to the island with you. Some of our vendors only accept cash!

Is there WIFI on the festival site?

No, and depending on your carrier / phone, cell signal may be intermittent on the farm. Enjoy!