The Magnificent River Rats Festival is set to host dozens of musician and performs along the Athabasca riverfront June 30 and July 1.
The two-day music festival will bring both local talent and performers from across Western Canada to play. Jesse Roper and One Bad Son will headline June 30, while Boogie Patrol, Electric Audrey 2 and Cindy Paul headline July 1.
Magnificent River Rats Festival society president Ida Edwards said the event will offer a variety of music for families.
"It's a festival of discovery, of original artists. The music is going to be varied," Edwards said in an interview. "The festival is for family. Come out, bring your lawn chairs, sit down, relax."
There are advantages to attending an event close to home, Edwards said.
"It's an opportunity to meet with friends and neighbours and not to have to travel a long distance and fork out megabucks to go to a fun time," she said.
Tickets are available at the riverratsfestival.com, with $40 for a two-day pass, $25 for a daily general admission and $20 admission for youth and seniors. Kids 12 and under are free with an attending paid adult.
