Plans are under for a new music festival for Antigonish this summer. It is called Antigonish Music Fest, featuring local and regional country entertainers. It will be held August 6th and 7th at Columbus Field.
989XFM General Manager Ken Farrell with Rob Gallant of RBG Entertainment
The festival is being coordinated by RBG Entertainment from Prince Edward Island. RBG President Rob Gallant says they chose Antigonish because they saw an opportunity to bring a summer festival back to the community.
Confirmed entertainers include Antigonish County native Josee Champoux, Colleen Evelyn, Campbell & Johnston, Jolene Harnish, the Mainlanders, Charlie A’Court and Sean Michael Ryan. More artists will be announced soon, tickets will go on sale in May.
For details, visit their website at antigonishmusicfestival.com.