Khatsahlano! Music + Arts Festival 2012

I love Kitsilano, despite the Lululemon pants and granola-munching folks that I see there all the time (whom I love too, I just think they’re a bit too yuppie). And one of the things I am loving the most is that summer festivals are coming back to this sometimes sleepy neighbourhood. Considering that it was the Greek enclave, and that now it’s so multicultural and filled with students, and sports jocks, and so on (yes, stereotypes, I know), it’s nice to see the community festivals reborn. Including, of course, the Khatsalahno! Music + Arts Festival 2012.

The coolest street party on the planet, Khatsahlano! Music + Arts Festival is back for its second consecutive year on July 21 and is ready to rock 4th Avenue from Burrard to MacDonald.
This year’s festival will feature five main stages showcasing over 30 of Vancouver’s top musical performers, a veritable who’s who of hot indie acts, some of which include: The Zolas, Kathryn Calder, Ladyhawk, Blackout Beach, The Dead Ghosts, Shearing Pinx, Weed, The High Drops, The Ballantynes and Capitol 6.

In addition to the great display of music, eclectic pods of distinctive local artisans, street performers, as well as patio parties, sidewalk sales and a host of other festivities will round out Khatsahlano! to true festival form. The 2011 event was deemed a massive success in its inaugural year by the local media and community alike. In its initial year the Khatsahlano! Music + Arts Festival hosted over 30,000 people who crowded the lively West 4th Avenue to enjoy entertainment, music, food and endless shopping on every corner.

Khatsahlano! Festival:
Where: West 4th Ave. between Burrard and MacDonald
When: July 21st, from 12PM – 8PM
Who: The Zolas, Kathryn Calder, Ladyhawk, Blackout Beach, The Dead Ghosts, Shearing Pinx, Weed, The High Drops, The Ballantynes, Capitol 6 and more

Khatsahlano! Music + Art Festival is the biggest, free, outdoor music event in Vancouver. Organized and funded by the West 4th Avenue Business Improvement Association, Khatsahlano was established with a mandate to promote local music and provide dynamic and authentic entertainment for those visiting West 4th Avenue. The name ‘Khatsahlano’ was chosen by the BIA picked the name after Squamish Chief August Jack Khatsahlano, Kitsilano’s namesake. Khatsahlano! is celebrating its second successful year.

I think this will be one of the most exciting festivals this summer, for all of Vancouver to enjoy!