Planning Underway for Summer Festivities — Volunteers Invited to Join the Sooke Music & Art Festival

Planning is already underway to make this summer’s Sooke Music & Art Festival another unforgettable community celebration — and organizers are inviting residents to help strike the right chord.

Powered by community spirit, the festival brings together local artists, musicians, families, and visitors for a weekend that celebrates creativity, culture, and connection. As preparations begin to take shape, volunteers are being invited to join the team that helps orchestrate the magic behind the scenes.

From greeting guests at the gates to helping artists and vendors shine, volunteers play a key role in keeping the festival running in perfect rhythm.

Opportunities to volunteer include:

• Front Gate / Rear Gate Support – welcoming attendees and assisting with ticketing and entry.
• Green Team – helping keep the festival grounds clean, organized, and beautiful.
• Vendor Support – assisting local merchants and artisans throughout the event.
• Parking & Site Coordination – helping guide vehicles and support safe site movement.
• Kids Area Helpers – helping create a fun and welcoming space for younger festivalgoers.
• Bar Helpers – assisting in beverage service (Serving It Right certification required).

Volunteering is a great way to support local and Canadian artists, meet new people, and experience the festival from a behind-the-scenes perspective.

Whether you’re passionate about music, inspired by the arts, or simply looking to be part of something that brings the community together, there’s a place for you on the festival team.

Interested volunteers can learn more and sign up through the online form.

With community support setting the tempo, organizers are looking forward to another vibrant celebration where creativity takes centre stage.

After all, when Sooke comes together, the result is nothing short of a masterpiece.