A woman with flowing gray hair dances to the festival music, accompanied by another woman with short hair. In the background, festival goers lounge in chairs and underneath tents.

Music festival in Horsefly, BC

Music

Dancing

Camping

Food

Art

July 11th & 12th, 2025

Arts on the Fly is a family- and nature-oriented celebration of the arts, set in the lively rural town of Horsefly, BC. Beloved for its intimate vibe, it gets the whole community involved and attracts people from all around the region and beyond.

Stellar line-ups of musical talent in a diverse range of genres have made this an annual mid-summer highlight. Our solar-powered outdoor stage, on the bank of the major salmon spawning Horsefly River, is a favourite venue. A second stage in the Community Hall means there’s always something great to experience.

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A First Nations woman beats her hide drum in the foreground with a First Nations man in the background doing the same.

KidsZone

Dancing kids make us so happy!  We strive to make them happy too with special performances they can be part of, art and nature experiences, and our beloved Story Walk to the salmon spawning channel.  Not to mention all the rocks that need throwing into the river.  Under 12s get in free!

Horsefly river, bordered by a lush riparian edge with children playing in the water, along the shoreline and the sandbar.

10am to 11am in the Hall on Saturday.Join This Mama Tried for a euphonic meander through some of their most loved songs penned by Canadian songwriters. This workshop will reach into a catalog of music that sings in the familiar voice of the Canadian experience. Featuring songs by Rita MacNeil, Willie P Bennett, Lynn Miles and more. This Mama Tried will celebrate with you the depths and richness of Canadiana music that spans our landscape from coast to coast.

From Blues to Hillbilly, a look at the picking and chords techniques of some of the great Guitar players of the 1920’s to 50’s. Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Boy Fuller, Merle Travis, Chet Atkins, and more.

Map from Williams Lake, BC to Horsefly, BC
Map is courtesy of the Horsefly website: https://horsefly.bc.ca

Getting here

North of Kamloops by about three hours, Horsefly is located approximately 70 kms east of 150 Mile House, which is 15km south of Williams Lake on Highway 97. The highway is well signed for festival time!

Camping Considerations
– Campers under the age of 19 are required to camp with a parent or guardian.
– There is no wifi or cell phone service.
– Please leave stereos at home, but bring your instruments and jam with us.
– Bicycles are not allowed on the grounds.
– This is a glass-free festival.
– Pets aren’t allowed at the festival. At the campground and around Horsefly they must be leashed or confined.

For accommodations, businesses, and things to do in Horsefly, please see https://horsefly.bc.ca/

Volunteer signs in festival attendees by attaching wrist bands.
Three women stand shoulder to shoulder looking somewhat serious but also approachable.

We are thankful for our sponsors

Community Arts Council of Williams Lake logo
with the support of the Cariboo Regional District & City of Williams Lake via the central cariboo arts and culture society.
Tolko logo
Horsefly Realty logo
Kit and Kaboodle logo
Logos of British Columbia Arts Council and the Province of British Columbia. Tagline: supported by the Province of British Columbia