🎵 Strings & Things International Music Festival |
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025 • 2 pm–10 pm
Venue: Field south of the Pier parking lot, Point Roberts Marina .
About:
A one-day celebration of high-caliber folk, roots, and acoustic music across the U.S.–Canada border. Notable acts include:
Juno award‑winners The Paperboys
The Whiskeydicks
The Living Orchestra (11‑piece symphonic rock)
"Red Fiddler" Gabriel Wheaton
Bordergrass Alliance
Banjo virtuoso Quattlebaum
Tickets:
General Admission: ~$37.25 (plus fee)
VIP (21+): ~$63.12—includes lounge, private bar, stage proximity stringsandthingsmusicfestival.ticketspice.com
Children (12 & under): ~$6.20
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Logistics:
In/out wristband re-entry
Food/beverage vendors + free water stations
No outside alcohol permitted; separate 21+ zone for drinking
Accessible parking and cross‑border taxi service available
Our Second Year!
Founded by community members Breeda Desmond and Mike Bell, this festival debuted in 2024 with ~600 attendees and has expanded in 2025 with support from the Whatcom Tourism Council cascadiadaily.com.
It’s a local effort to foster unity and cultural exchange across borders despite challenging geopolitics .
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Tickets will be on sale at Nielsons and Saltwater Café.
Food and drinks will be available on site through the Pier Restaurant.
The music won’t disappoint - there is something for every musical taste. You could be moved to tears (good ones) and/or getting your cardio on the dance floor!
