SKOOKUM? Say what?� You’re probably wondering what the heck is that?
Yes, we’re talking about the SKOOKUM Festival – “Where Urban Meets Wild”
Mark September 7-9, 2018 on your calendars for this inaugural event happening in Vancouver and Stanley Park.� If you need somewhere to stay during the festivities, book with us directly for the best rates and if you are a local BC or Alberta resident, you may be able to save up to 15% on your room rate too.
SKOOKUM�translates directly into strong, brave and impressive.� It also means celebration.� It originates from the historical Chinook Jargon of the Pacific Northwest.� We challenge you to reconnect with your inner spirit and to experience “SK-OO-KUM”.� Whether you’re into music, food or art – this event is just for you.
The music lineup�promises to be absolutely spectacular and promises to be an epic show with each and every artist that performs.� From Metric to The Arkells to Florence and the Machine to The Killers and even Blue Rodeo – Every show will probably get sold out so be sure to get your tickets now!
Do you like food?� Maybe we should try to tantalize your taste buds with the food lineup.� Are you feeling a bit hungry?� Maybe thirsty?� There’s going to be an eclectic array of food vendors at this year’s event that promises to keep you coming back for more.� From restaurants and food trucks to a long table dinner series and yes even a craft beer market and all of this is for you to wet your appetite and tickle your taste buds.� There is so much to keep you “full”.
What about art?� Do you like art?� How about meeting some fellow artists that all have their own unique style to what makes them, them.� The artist lineup also promises to be just as good as anything you may have never seen before.� Just to give you sampling of who will be here, check out these artists: Katie So, Debra Sparrow, Tim Rolls and Drew Young.
Get ready for a lot of fun as SKOOKUM is surely going to be all that and more.
