Live concerts on
July 29th and 30th!
Roving Entertainers
"Craig The Magician is proud to be performing at the MRPM Country Fest - the top family entertainer on Vancouver Island and one of the busiest magicians in BC, Craig The Magician is ready to thrill the whole family throughout the fairgrounds! Chat with him and be dazzled one-on-one throughout the day as he walks the grounds performing for all who come by! Make sure to join in the fun of his stage shows where his off-beat sense of humor and interactive magical style takes over! Craig The Magician has a keen sense of magic and comedy that provides tons of fun and wonder for everyone! To preview his shows, check out www.CraigTheMagician.com "
July 29th and 30th Throughout the Day
"Craig The Magician is proud to be performing at the MRPM Country Fest - the top family entertainer on Vancouver Island and one of the busiest magicians in BC, Craig The Magician is ready to thrill the whole family throughout the fairgrounds! Chat with him and be dazzled one-on-one throughout the day as he walks the grounds performing for all who come by! Make sure to join in the fun of his stage shows where his off-beat sense of humor and interactive magical style takes over! Craig The Magician has a keen sense of magic and comedy that provides tons of fun and wonder for everyone! To preview his shows, check out www.CraigTheMagician.com "
Saturday July 29th Throughout the Day
The Carnival Band is a twenty piece brass band based out of Vancouver. They started in 1999 as a protest band, and have been supporting community events with their own original music ever since. Inspired by Brazilian Samba and New Orleans Jazz, they create an inclusive upbeat atmosphere wherever they go.
Check out the 2023 stage lineup
Saturday July 29, 2023
Welcome at 10:35 AM
July 29th at 10:45 AM!
Maple Sugar Jiggers 2.0 are a new team of youth dancers who have come together under the tuition of local Métis artist, Lisa Shepherd to learn, share and celebrate Métis traditional dance with the Maple Ridge community. Over the past six weeks, the youth have met up once a week to learn about Métis history, culture and dance. In doing so, they have deepened their understanding of who they are and where they come from while strengthening understanding of traditional values of courage, humility, respect and reciprocity. On July 29, they share nîmihto (dance) with you so that you can feel uplifted and joyful. Maple Sugar Jiggers 2.0 wish to express their gratitude to Maple Ridge Dance Circle for generously opening space for them.
July 29th at Noon!
Join us for a piece of Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Country Fest History with a Blueberry Pie Eating Contest!
Head to the stage to enter the competition.
July 29th at 1:00 PM!
Come and watch the Eurofest Flag Parade to kickstart some of the multi-cultural acts that are participating on the stage!
July 29th at 1:30 PM!
Is a non profit organization formed by Slovak native immigrants who still and always put SLOVAKIA
together with CANADA in category of their greatest love. We chose to live far, far away from our home
land, land of our ancestors, but we remain in our hearts true Slovaks. Here, in beautiful British Columbia
we formed a big family founded on love for our folklore. We spread the word about our culture through
dance, songs, music, costumes, exhibitions, and we also teach our children to appreciate our Slovak
culture and to be proud of their roots.
Our society is made of three groups: SLAVIK adult dance group, children’s dance group SLAVIČEK and
Slovak School in Vancouver. Our first performance was on the stage of European Festival twelve years
ago and since then we regularly participate in many festivals around the Lower Mainland. You can find
about our groups activities at www.slavik.ca , www.facebook.com/slavikfolkloresociety and
www.facebook.com/SKschoolVancouver .
July 29th at 2:15 PM!
When Romanians ventured far from their homes, they carried cherished memories from ancient times—traditions, vibrant costumes, melodious songs, and the lively hora dance—transplanting these joyful reminiscences from their old homes to their new abodes in adopted countries.
In order to preserve these traditions and customs, to pass them down to future generations, and to share their rich culture with other Canadians, a team of passionate individuals joined forces to establish a group dedicated to promoting authentic Romanian folklore. This group came to be known as the Romanian Treasure Group. Making their debut in December 2018 at the Winter Celebration Festival in New Westminster, the group mesmerized audiences with their captivating performances of Plugusorul and Capra. The overwhelming success and heartfelt appreciation they received resulted in invitations to twelve other multicultural festivals held in various municipalities across the Lower Mainland. At each festival, the group's performances were met with thunderous applause, accolades, and recognition from the media. Buoyed by the enthusiastic responses they garnered, the group continues to meet, diligently crafting new performances that they are delighted to share with all interested audiences.
July 29th at 3:00 PM!
SlovakSound might very well be the only Slovak rock band living and performing outside of Slovakia,
made up of all Slovak born musicians and promoting Slovak rock music. They were formed 5 years ago
in Vancouver with an aspiration to bring a part of Slovak culture to every home of Slovak expats around
the world through music. They rearrange famous Slovak (and some Czech) songs into their very own
rock style.
The band consists of:
Matej KOCKOVSKY (lead vocals)
Andrej KRESTAN (lead & rhythm guitar, vocals)
Rasto KRAL (bass guitar)
Viktor MRAZIK (drums)
July 29th at 3:45 PM!
Check out multiple performances that honor the traditions of Bulgaria!
July 29th at 4:15 PM!
Never to be mistaken who they are rockin’ in their leather chaps and cowboy boots, the Country Cuties is a team of women who perform in communities throughout the Lower Mainland providing entertainment through choreographed country music and line dancing spanning 16 years.
Each members time is donated to learning this art form, performing at large venues such as Abbotsford Canucks Country Nights, Cloverdale Rodeo, Maple Ridge Country Fest, Langley Good times Cruise-in, Aldergrove Fair, Chilliwack Country Fair, and Abbotsford Agrifair.
July 29th at 4:30 PM!
Join us for a piece of Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Country Fest History with a Blueberry Pie Eating Contest!
Head to the stage to enter the competition.
July 29th at 5:30 PM!
Appaloosa is a four-piece band consisting of:
Jake Stolz on lead guitar and vocals
Chris Frie on bass guitar and vocals
Chris Murray Driver on drums
Featuring the talented female singer Courtney Hunt
Since it's inception, Appaloosa has been in great demand performing in clubs to concert stages always
delivering an entertaining high-energy show.
July 29th at 6:45 PM!
Never to be mistaken who they are rockin’ in their leather chaps and cowboy boots, the Country Cuties is a team of women who perform in communities throughout the Lower Mainland providing entertainment through choreographed country music and line dancing spanning 16 years.
Each members time is donated to learning this art form, performing at large venues such as Abbotsford Canucks Country Nights, Cloverdale Rodeo, Maple Ridge Country Fest, Langley Good times Cruise-in, Aldergrove Fair, Chilliwack Country Fair, and Abbotsford Agrifair.
July 29th at 7:00 PM!
Raised on a diary farm in Pitt Meadows, BC, Danielle Ryan naturally gravitated towards the country stylings of decades past. Ryan dropped her debut EP, Middle of the Madness in April ’23 but she’s far from new to the game; for over a decade, Ryan has been hard at work honing her writing and performance skills.
Ryan has already amassed more than her share of industry interest, landing a semi-finalist spot in the 2022 Sirius XM “Top of the Country” contest in partnership with CCMA Official, earning a Top-6 spot in the 2016 Canadian Country Music Association Discovery Program, and winning Country Music Television’s “Chevy from the Tailgate” contest.
Now, Ryan is eager to bring her polish and poise back to the stage. “I just love to perform,” she enthuses. “That’s why I started down this path in the first place, and I’m excited to do what I’ve been working towards for so long.”
July 29th at 7:45 PM!
Never to be mistaken who they are rockin’ in their leather chaps and cowboy boots, the Country Cuties is a team of women who perform in communities throughout the Lower Mainland providing entertainment through choreographed country music and line dancing spanning 16 years.
Each members time is donated to learning this art form, performing at large venues such as Abbotsford Canucks Country Nights, Cloverdale Rodeo, Maple Ridge Country Fest, Langley Good times Cruise-in, Aldergrove Fair, Chilliwack Country Fair, and Abbotsford Agrifair.
July 29th at 8:05 PM!
Known for their powerful performances and well-crafted original music, Dakota Pearl brings big country rock to every stage they stand on. Their music combines new country, southern rock and old-time classic country with lyrics about living life out on the back roads, ripping up the honky-tonks and falling in love in a small rural town. Hailing from the beautiful Pemberton Valley, Dakota Pearl’s music is inspired by love, life and the hard-working people that surround them.
July 29th at 8:50 PM!
Never to be mistaken who they are rockin’ in their leather chaps and cowboy boots, the Country Cuties is a team of women who perform in communities throughout the Lower Mainland providing entertainment through choreographed country music and line dancing spanning 16 years.
Each members time is donated to learning this art form, performing at large venues such as Abbotsford Canucks Country Nights, Cloverdale Rodeo, Maple Ridge Country Fest, Langley Good times Cruise-in, Aldergrove Fair, Chilliwack Country Fair, and Abbotsford Agrifair to small venues such as weddings, birthday parties, private events and several parades throughout the year to everything in between. No event is too big or to small!
July 29th at 9:15 PM!
Karen Lee Batten’s first distinctive musical memory came at the age of 4, when she memorized her father’s vocals as she watched him in concert. Inspired to develop her own voice, the British Columbia native of Abbotsford sang in choirs at the elementary and high school levels, and entered vocal competitions using Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” as her reliable favourite. These experiences marked the early foundation for the passionate vocal delivery and dynamic range that would later come to define her. As a young adult, she was bouncing between serving jobs, hosting karaoke shows, and performing intermittent gigs when an unwavering sense of purpose pushed her to devote full-time energy to music. Empowered by clearer ambitions, Karen Lee broke through as a Top 10 finalist on Canadian Idol, giving her immediate national recognition and an exciting industry entry point. Drawn to the country genre for its close-knit community and stylistic openness towards rock and soul elements, Karen Lee’s new pursuits led to her first album Every Moment and her first music video on Canadian Country Music Television. Karen Lee’s sophomore album, Cause a Scene, arrived in 2014 and did just that – hitting #1 in album sales and #40 on Billboard Soundscan in Canada in its first month, followed by four subsequent radio singles. She matched her album success with a commanding stage energy, which has since sent her to Rockin’ River, Merritt Mountain Festival, Gone Country, Sunfest, Williams Lake Stampede, a showcase during Canadian Country Music Week, and has made her an anthem favourite at NHL, CFL, and MLS games. With CCMA award-winning Mitch Merrett (MDM Recordings) and Michael Pyle (Bobby Wills) producing, Karen Lee’s third record, Under the Covers in Muscle Shoals, boasted hand-picked covers from the legendary Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. In its first week in Canada, the 2018 album hit #2 on Billboard Soundscan and #4 on iTunes. With her newest singles – 2020’s “Too Strong” and 2021’s “Drinkin’ Song” – Karen Lee has added a forceful modern edge to her distinguished country soul. Collectively, they have gained over 500K plays across YouTube and Spotify, with CMT Australia adding the official video for “Drinkin’ Song” to its regular rotation, later earning Karen Lee her 8th BC Country Music Association Award for Female Artist of the Year to go along with Music Video of the Year and Fan’s Choice (for the second time in a row). She topped off her recent success by winning Country Artist of the Year at the 2022 Jim Bean Indies Awards at CMW. With her next album arriving in 2023, Karen Lee Batten’s voice remains as timeless as it is relevant – commanding an adoring spotlight wherever a song might take her.
Sunday July 30, 2023
July 30th at 10:00 AM!
Check out our non denominational church service at 10 am!
July 30th at 11:45 AM!
Formed in the spring of 2013, Shot of Scotch Vancouver is a non-profit society dedicated to honouring and expanding the Highland dance tradition through performance and education. The company creates imaginative and innovative Highland dance that engages and inspires diverse local, national and international audiences on an emotional level. Shot of Scotch Vancouver serves as a cultural and arts ambassador based in Vancouver BC, creating community connections and opportunities that allow adult Highland dancers to thrive beyond their competitive careers. Under the Artistic Direction of Susan Nase, Shot of Scotch Vancouver strives to create new, exciting, contemporary dance pieces while maintaining a high standard of technique, as well as remaining true to the deep Scottish roots of the centuries old art form of highland dance. Shot of Scotch Vancouver has a full annual calendar of public performances across the lower mainland including at the BC Highland Games, CelticFest Vancouver, The BC Government Multicultural Awards, SFU Diwali, Discover Dance at The Dance Centre, The Rogue Folk Club, numerous ceilidhs, festivals, Robbie Burns events, and private celebrations. Our performance highlights have included invitations to present original choreography internationally, performing alongside top calibre artists from across the globe at Tartan Week (New York City, USA 2018), the Nanchang International Military Tattoo (Nanchang, China 2017) and the 8th International Body Music Festival (Paris, France 2016).
July 30th at 12:30 PM!
Double Overtime has been on the Metro Vancouver scene for decades. We’ve played everything including pubs and bars, promotions, special events, fundraisers, corporate parties, backyard parties, weddings, and more. What sets us apart from the rest is our versatility, energy and showmanship. Double Overtime brings a tight, high-impact show with wow-factor and groove to get any audience moving.
The horn section brings a whole new level of sound and energy that other bands just can’t copy. Our music is all about BIG FUN! If you can dance to it, we can play it. And with the calibre of our musicians, we really can play anything. Beatles, Stones, ABBA, Bowie, Aretha, Chicago, Bruno Mars, Eurythmics, Joe Cocker, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Tower of Power, Van Morrison, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, seriously. You name it. Soul, Jazz, R&B, Grunge, Pop, Funk, Rock. We do it all!
July 30th at 2:00 PM!
Internationally acclaimed & award-winning World Champion performer/tribute artist Luisa Marshall has been touring with her world class tribute act with rave reviews and standing ovations around the globe. She was seen on OPRAH twice (2005 & 2008), made an unforgettable special appearance on ELLEN in 2015, voted as RBC’s Top 25 Canadian Immigrants in 2013, walked the Red Carpet at the Golden Globe Awards in 2014. Her story of success in the field of entertainment overcoming big challenges, breaking barriers, empowering women, dedicated to spreading Canadian Veterans PTSD awareness, advocating anti-bullying, raising funds for various causes is an inspiration that garnered awards, recognitions & highlighted by several mainstream media/news/book, featured in a inspirational documentary show on a Vancouver media company True Calling this October 16, 2018. Luisa is an advocate, producer, tv host, writer of Shaw Channel 4 - "Simply The Best, The Luisa Marshall Show" and writer/publisher for MetroVan Independent News Online. www.luisamarshall.com
July 30th at 3:15 PM!
Check out the Bulgarian dance performances that honor Bulgarian traditions!
July 30th at 3:45 PM!
Join us for a piece of Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Country Fest History with a Blueberry Pie Eating Contest!
Head to the stage to enter the competition.
July 30th at 4:30 PM!
Folk Dance Ensemble Vuk Karadzic – Veterans was founded
in 1970 with a goal to keep the Serbian tradition and culture
alive through the best possible way: music and dance.
Serbian dance is an old tradition and a strong element in
the Serbian culture. The traditional dances are of social
function, bringing the community and families together at
various important days.
Costumes: among the creative aspects of the culture of
the Serbian nation, traditional costumes occupy one of the most
important places because of their role in everyday life, their
significance for ethnic identity, and their value artistically and
aesthetically.
The small part of the ensemble you are watching today, is
together since 2010.
Vuk Karadzic Veterans Ensemble has been part of many
festivals around North America and we are hoping to go even
farther away.
VK Veterans will perform Dances from Leskovac:
Prepared for VK Veterans by Artistic Director and Assistant,
Vladimir Ilic and Maja Ajdanic from teaching of Desa Djordjevic.