Festival Info & FAQ: 

Access & Accessibility: ​

* Events at Willow Island are ALL  AGES and family friendly.  Kids under 12 get in free, and must be accompanied by an adult.


* Willow Island will feature a bar area for guests who are 19+ 


* Events at the German Club and the Cure are 19+ only.


*Events on Willow Island are also dog friendly, but be sure to look after and pick up after your pooch! 


* BRING CASH! There is no ATM on the island. Vendors, and merch sales will accept cards, but the bar is CASH ONLY (See map for closest ATM’s)


* Be sure to bring everything you need to Willow Island, including: weather appropriate clothing, sunscreen, water, umbrellas (for rain or shine), lawn chairs & blankets to sit on. There are a number of picnic tables and benches, but these will fill up!


* If the weather really sucks, outdoor, daytime events on Willow Island may be moved indoors. Please check social media for updates!

Instagram: @SwampfestYQR  Facebook:SwampfestYQR

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* If you have an encounter with the creature known as TAB - remain calm. Be sure to document your interactions and share on social media and tag: #SwampFestYQR  #TABsighting

Detailed map of Festival Venues

WILLOW ISLAND: 

* Willow Island is accessed via a 45 second ferry ride from the shore of Wascana Lake, operated by the wonderful and dedicated ferry operators, Don and Brian. 

* The ferry boat launches from the Wascana Observation Deck (MAP).

* Vehicle parking located about 50m down a paved path from the top of the Observation deck. 

* Bicycle parking is available on mainland, near the observation deck. 

* The ferry fits 12 people at a time and can accommodate mobility devices, strollers and large music gear.

* Vehicle parking located about 50m down a paved path from the top of the Observation deck. 


* There is a set of approximately 15 stairs leading down to the ferry pick up point.

* An alternate, physically accessible ferry pick up location is available on the South shore of Wascana Lake (in front of the Legislature Building).

*If you would like to book an accessible pick up, its best to contact organizers in advance to confirm a time in advance - OR - ask volunteers at the door to arrange a South shore pick up.


THE CURE:

* The Cure has a wheelchair friendly entrance, seating, parking and washrooms. 

* Vehicle parking for the Cure is available on the street, or in the lot, to the East of the venue. 



THE GERMAN CLUB: 

* Events at the German Club are down a set of stairs. 
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* For any questions or concerns about access or otherwise, please contact: swampfestyqr@gmail.com

Safe Spaces:

Swamp Fest is committed to ensuring that festival attendees, volunteers, artists, organizers, and anyone that comes into our spaces are treated with respect and valued for being part of the festival. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive space for everyone, free from prejudice, discrimination, and harassment on any grounds. Our festival strives to ensure that anyone that makes others feel unsafe will be dealt with promptly and proactively. 

We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind against race, gender or gender expression, sexuality, ability, religion, age, economic status, ethnicity, immigration status, culture, or any other marginalized identity. We do not tolerate harassment of any kind, including inappropriate comments, unwelcome sexual attention, intimidation, stalking, or any physical contact without consent. 

About Swamp Fest:

Swamp Fest is a volunteer run, community organized, multi-venue, independent music and arts festival founded in 2016. Swamp Fest is dedicated to increasing the visibility of Regina's independent music and arts communities to a broad and diverse audience, while showcasing musical talent from across the Western Canadian provinces. Swamp Fest wholeheartedly believes in the power of shared experience to unite and strengthen relationships amongst diverse communities.

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Swamp Fest is committed to:

Supporting local and emerging artists, while attracting music lovers from across the country to the city of Regina;

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Re-imagining community spaces as immersive, multi-sensory environments through collaboration with multidisciplinary artists; ​

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 ​Strengthening connections across diverse communities via shared creative experiences;

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Cultivating an inclusive and respectful environment where independent music may be enjoyed and appreciated by all!

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Clockwise from left: Neil Adams, Eric Hill, Amber PB, Reed Langen, Avery Mytopher, Jeff Meldrum Photo: Quentin Fiesen, 2022

Swamp Fest is further promoted through the evolving mythology of T.A.B. (Toxic Algae Blob) - our mascot and resident swamp creature from Wascana Lake. Through the open-ended development of TAB as a creative platform Swamp Fest encourages multiple forms of creative expression from diverse voices.


Swamp Fest was conceived in the summer of 2016 by a group of five Regina-based artists, musicians and small business owners. The group saw a need for a decidedly independent music festival that would add to the landscape of music events in the city. Registered as a not-for-profit in 2017, Swamp Fest is run by a volunteer, working Board of Directors, currently comprised of:

•     Neil Adams
•     Sunny Adams
•     Eric Hill 
•     Reed Langen
•     Jeff Meldrum
•     Avery Mytopher
•     Amber Phelps Bondaroff
•     Kristy Zotsman

 We acknowledge and thank the time labour and commitment of past Board Members: 

•     Tim Weisgarber 
•     Amy Weisgarber 
•     Wendy Peart
•     Amber Goodwyn
•     Lenore Maier  

   
Big thank you to artists Zoë Schneider & Jon Vaughn for getting the lore and story of TAB going in 2017.

Swamp Fest is forever gracious to the many minds that have contributed creative energies, time, brain space and braun to the festival over the years! We are a community run festival that thrives only with the support of our beautiful and weird community.

​Swamp Fest Loves you!  Stay Swampy! 

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