Creekside Music Festival

Creekside Music Festival began in 2018 in Apsley, being the idea of two neighbours who wanted to bring something “special” to our community. One of the neighbours had a stage in his yard and being music festival goers ourselves for over 30 years, we felt that a music festival on the shores of Eels Creek, right here in Apsley, would be a great idea. The festival could draw people from all over to come visit our wonderful town.

So in 2018, we hosted the first Creekside Music Festival – a one day event full of local talent in September (the Saturday after the long weekend). The feedback was very positive and in 2019 we decided to make it a weekend event and offer camping spots. Our tradition has carried on and this year will be the 6th Annual Creekside Music Festival, September 5-7th (always the weekend after the long weekend) . We are pleased to say that we have grown into an annual festival drawing in approximately 600 people!

Not only has the festival become an opportunity to bring people together for a fun time and to listen to amazing music, but it has been a chance for economic development within our community. Many local organizations and businesses benefit through sales, donations, draws and being vendors and we are proud to be able to host this event and help generate funds for them. In the past we have donated to the Apsley School music programme, the local Food Bank and Community Care, JumpStart, Apsley Minor Hockey and Roter’s Reach Mental Health Awareness.

We are super excited for this years’ lineup! So far we have booked Tommy Youngsteen, Mudmen, Epic Eagles, The Red Hill Valleys, Russell DeCarle, Montana Sky, Caitlin O’Connor and Melissa Payne among others. You will not want to miss Creekside Music Festival this year, September 5-7th, 2025. For more info and updates, please visit our website: www.creeksidemusicfestival.ca