PHOTOS: After two years, Harrison Festival of the Arts returns to Harrison Lake beachfront

A drummer from Uzume Taiko plays a taiko drum during the opening concert of the first full day of the 43rd annual Harrison Festival of the Arts on Saturday, July 9. (Adam Louis/Observer) [July 9, 2022]

Hundreds of people gathered to listen to Uzume Taiko on a sunny Saturday afternoon at the Harrison Festival of the Arts. (Adam Louis/Observer) [July 9, 2022]

There was no shortage of colourful clothing and art for sale during the opening weekend at the Harrison Festival of the Arts. (Adam Louis/Observer) [July 9, 2022]

Artisan tents lined the walkway along Harrison Lake. (Adam Louis/Observer) [July 9, 2022]

Artwork ranged from paintings to photography to pottery and more. (Adam Louis/Observer) [July 9, 2022]

The Harrison Festival of the Arts is back in full force for its 43rd year.

The Festival kicked off with a special tribute concert for the late Phyllis Stenson, who remains a posthumous pillar of the Festival itself as well as the broader Agassiz-Harrison arts and culture scene. Stenson passed away at the age of 74 in December 2020.

The first week saw a diverse set of world music performers. Additionally, an artisan market stretched along the shore of Harrison Lake as hundreds of visitors and residents enjoyed the festival.

The final weekend’s shows at Memorial Hall feature Blackie and the Rodeo Kings at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday night and the Balaklava Blues at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.

For a complete schedule, visit www.harrisonfestival.com/festival/schedule.

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