Fires, festival cancellation factor into decrease in Merritt tourism
The Baillie House saw a drop of about 28 per cent in visitors in the 2023 summer season compared to 2022.
Tag: Rockin’ River
LETTER: Rockin’ River back on
Founder, Kenny Hess is pleased to announce that the annual Rockin’ River Music Fest is back on after a two-year hiatus.
Rockin’ River tickets on sale now
The 2022 Rockin’ River Music Festival tickets are now on sale Thursday, March 17.
Bass Coast, Rockin’ River to benefit from recovery funding
Merritt’s two largest festivals are set to return next summer, and both have been granted a significant amount of government funding to help them get back on their feet.
Mayor throws support behind music festival returns
At the Oct. 12 regular City Council meeting, letters of support for grant applications for both the Bass Coast and Rockin’ River festivals were presented.
Rockin’ River cancelled for second straight year
The 2021 Rockin’ River music festival has officially been cancelled.
Rockin’ River Fest: A history
The annual festival, featuring superstar Keith Urban, was set to go down this long weekend before the pandemic hit.
Rockin’ River Music Festival cancelled
The 2020 Rockin’ River Music Festival has been officially cancelled.
Rockin’ River announces full lineup for 2018 festival
The speculation is over. On Jan. 23, organizers announced the full lineup for the 2018...
Rockin’ River Festival receives $150,000 from B.C. government
The B.C. government seems to have an interest in helping Merritt shore up its reputation as the...
Merlo crossing Rockin’ River off her bucket list
When B.C. born singer-songwriter Madeline Merlo takes the stage at the Rockin’ River Music...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Music festival fails to protect river
Editor; After all the publicity in the past with the Merritt Mountain Music Festival regarding the...
Gracin aims to impress at Rockin’ River
At 36 years old, country music artist Josh Gracin feels like he’s just now hitting his stride in...
Hess excited for year two
After spending decades in the country music business, Kenny Hess knows it’s virtually impossible...
Ready to rock the river
After four years, Merritt is country festival country again. But as organizer Kenny Hess wants to...
Rockin’ River preview: Tebey
Another Canadian act coming to Merritt this weekend is Tebey. Originally from Ontario, he moved to...
Rockin’ River preview: Dallas Smith
Homegrown B.C. country music star Dallas Smith will be one of the performers at this weekend’s...
Twin Kennedy bringing their Love Thing to Merritt’s Culture Club
For musical duo Twin Kennedy, the classic folk trope “I’ve been everywhere” rings true given their...
Dreams of recording studio
Local businessman Rick Martindale has big dreams for the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in...
Lady Antebellum added to Rockin’ River lineup
Lady Antebellum, Big & Rich and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will take the stage at Merritt’s...
