Arts on the Fly – Music festival in Horsefly, BC

The Only Music Festival in Horsefly, BC

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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Arts on the Fly Music Festival acknowledges that the festival takes place on the unceeded traditional lands of the Secwepemc people, specifically the Xat’sull, (hat-sull), First Nation and the T’exelc, (teh-huwl), First Nation territories.

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!

It’s not just the music! We are hosting a gallery of local artists’ work during the festival and for the month following at the Willow Grove B&B and Traditional Arts School in Horsefly. If you wish, your work can be available for sale. A small commission goes toward funding Arts on the Fly.

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Call for volunteers

We will be accepting applications in May for volunteers for Arts On The Fly 2025!

Every single year, the festival happens thanks to our volunteers. As you may know, this year’s fest is brought to you by our board of directors composed entirely of volunteers. We very much appreciate your support and patience while we bring the festival back! Thank you, as always, for supporting your local music-makers!

Positions available include:
Hospitality – Gate and Traffic – Main Gate – Security – Kitchen help – Stage – Kids Area – Green Team – Merchandise – Set Up Week – Take Down

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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/

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Some of 2024’s workshops…

Vocal workshop with This Mama Tried

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.

Guitar workshop with Big Fancy

11am to 12pm in the Hall on Saturday.

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.

Have questions?

Send us an email at info@artsonthefly.com

We are thankful for our sponsors

with the support of the Cariboo Regional District & City of Williams Lake via the central cariboo arts and culture society.

Logos of British Columbia Arts Council and the Province of British Columbia. Tagline: supported by the Province of British Columbia