We are devastated to watch the effects of the wildfires happening in the beautiful Shuswap region, as well as across BC and the NWT. Our hearts and thoughts are with all of the folks evacuated and dealing with all of the uncertainty that wildfires bring.

We have cancelled our 2023 workshop and festival in Sorrento, BC

The Festival

Saturday, August 26th

11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: The Sorrento Centre. 1159 Passchendaele Road, Sorrento, British Columbia.

The NimbleFingers Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival is a one-day public event that happens on the Saturday in between our workshop weeks.

We’re a small but mighty festival—flanked on either end by the NimbleFingers workshops.  The festival is a great day of music and fun in the Shuswap community. This is a family event with multiple stages throughout the day, food/artisan vendors, a beer garden, and accessible parking with a quick walk to the lake.

Important to note:

This is a one day only festival with no overnight camping options on or around the property.

Camping onsite is only available for registered Sorrento Centre workshop participants. Please do not camp in parking lots or on the roadside. It will risk us putting on future festivals. There are a variety of accommodation choices in the area—be safe!

Come for a wonderful day of
Music and Community!

What to Bring

  • Your tickets!

  • Sunscreen, a hat, a blanket and/or low backed chair, a water bottle to use and refill onsite, and a sweater. Believe it or not, it can get chilly in the evening.

  • Kids (young and old) should bring a swimsuit for a quick run down to the lake for a splash.

  • Bring along some extra $ for some shopping at our vendor tents. The closest ATM is located a 10 minute walk into town. 

  • Pets are welcome on a leash! 

Other info

  • Your festival ticket provides access to the festival grounds and activities from 11 a.m. when the gates open until 10:30 p.m. 

  • Rain or shine! The weather is usually very nice, so chances are pretty good it will be an amazing day.

  • We are aiming for a litter-free festival, so please use the recycling and garbage bins where provided, and use that water bottle you brought!

  • Come visit the merchandise tent table for artist merch and festival schwag

  • Camping onsite is only available for registered Sorrento Centre workshop participants. Please do not camp in parking lots or on the roadside. It will risk us putting on future festivals. There are a variety of accommodation choices in the area—be safe!

Want to Volunteer?

Be part of the team that makes our festival world go round! It’s a great way to try something new, pair up with a friend or meet new people. Take a shift for a few hours in the day and your ticket is free! Sign up here