Festival-goers are encouraged to keep rockin’ even later into the night at this year’s country music festival in Merritt.
Festival organizers are putting a $75,000 grant they received from Creative BC towards new after-party areas, including an after-hours stage, and expanded viewing patios.
The new, late night stage will provide additional entertainment for fans looking to enjoy more live music after the headliners finish each night, Rockin’ River’s Sandra Merz wrote in an email to the Herald.
“It will also give even more local and emerging artists opportunities to perform at the festival,” she said. “The expansion of the viewing patios will improve sightlines, increase the capacity of the party zone, and provide an elevated experience for more guests.”
Slated for Aug. 1 to 4 in Merritt, Rockin’ River 2019 is shaping up to be the festival’s “best year yet,” Merz said. She noted the team is developing a new entertainment district in the Chattahoockie campsite with both daytime and late night entertainment, as well as food and beverage options.
“We are focused on increasing the amenities across the site including more food vendors, bars, additional toilets, and a bigger general store,” she said.
This year’s headliners include Jason Aldean, Brothers Osborne, Old Dominion, Maren Morris, Kane Brown and Lee Brice. Canadian stars such as Brett Kissel, The Reklaws and Shawn are also slated to hit the stage, as well as Merritt’s own Bobby Garcia. The full lineup is available online.
