The sweet sounds of bluegrass and old-time music echoed around Laketown Ranch last weekend as the Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival made its first appearance in its new Lake Cowichan home.
From June 14-16, those attending enjoyed a wide variety of bands, workshops in the Old Town Strings Tent and Galaxy RV Tent, and even a square dance on Saturday night.
Because the weather was so great, early birds settled in comfortably, placing their lawn chairs on the grass in front of the stage, ready for a great time.
It was toe-tappin’ all the way, with super tunes from such local bands as the Clover Point Drifters and the High Quadra Ramblers all the way to three-time Grammy nominee Claire Lynch and her band.
Among those lucky enough to attend, hopes are high that this new location will fill the bill and the festival will be back next year.