It's about a 35 minute drive from me. :)
Anyways, Yukon festivals have been dwindling over the past few years, I have to admit I kind of miss all the weekends full of music, fine beverages and debauchery.
This was the most well thought out parking lot EVER. Look at those rows of cars, easy to get in, easy to get out. Simply awesome. The organizers thought of it everything. Those camping were parked in a different section.
And if you don't believe the photo - here's a video of Stripey Stephanie and the parking lot:
And THANKFULLY, after a lot of crap weather and rain and wind this summer, the day turned out pretty darned nice. Sun and a bit of wind, but that's ok - no rain! And holy crap did it ever get cold after the sun went behind some clouds. Everyone was walking around shivering then gathered at the campfires saying "um, this IS July right??"
Some of the musicians even commented on how cold they were on stage at night. Normally sweaty, hot stages had a bit of a Yukon chill. This place is definitely not for those who LOVE heat!
The camping area - huuuuuge field! We are definitely camping overnight next year. There didn't seem to be a ton of people, but still a great atmosphere the whole night.
MMmmmmm.... glorious meat! This home of the elk farm, so how could you not eat up some elk tastiness?
Food tent.
The music tent. What an awesome spot! This place was so roomy and open with 360 degree views of the Takhini River vally, the Ibex, a great place for a festival!
Brandon Isaak - the Whitehorse All Stars Band. The gospel tune rocked! I felt like I was in church.... but like a really cool, fun church.
Johnny Pogue and the Colleens. Good rolicking Irish-y Pogues-type tunes. Here's a taste of their tuneage:
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Brand spanking NEW outhouses. Nothing gets me more excited than an outhouse. A NEW outhouse, even more so. This would have been a wonderful experience except for the novice outhouse-users who went before me kind of ruined the good outhouse juju. People! Learn to PEE IN THE HOLE!!!! Not around the hole and on the freakin' seat! I had to move on till I found a pee-less seat.
That's a pretty sweet meat tent behind you.
Stephanie looking at her photos and exclaiming "my, you look fantastic!" Or more like - "oh my god, we look ridiculous!"
Every good party has a bonfire ready to go!
It was getting a bit darker, much colder so we headed one of the two massive bonfires!
Starting to get dark out these days... this was around 11:30pm. The darkness is now setting in around here, it's always weird when it gets dark out again. It's the slow slide into the winter of darkness.... but it's too soon to talk about that! Right now, we'll enjoy what we have left of summer! :)
6 comments:
Looks like a good time. I just wish they had more people. :)
There seemed to be a ton of vehicles, but not too many people. Although it could be because the area was so huge! I think it'll pick up in future years as the happening place to be! :)
Do only the women dance? Men are such wallflowers!
What a blast! I had a great time, and was, like you, impressed by the outhouses and handwashing stations. Can't wait 'til next year's festival.
Stacy! i will actually meet you sometime, right.
see you there next year:)
Stripey Stephanie...that's funny. I like it!
Next year we're definitely camping and bringing some of our own refreshing beverages!
It's a great spot for a music fest.
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