The Five Acre Shaker celebrated its fifth year in the Alberni Valley last weekend.
The three-day music and arts festival at McLean Mill Historic Park started out as a one-day event on a private property in Beaver Creek in 2014. It was formed as a memorial for Zakkaree Coss, a Port Alberni musician who was killed in a car accident. Zakkaree’s family formed the Zattzoo Project after his death, organizing a battle of the bands competition for musicians under the age of 25 with the proceeds of the Five Acre Shaker.
This year’s Battle of the Bands winner was Vancouver Island rock band Blish, which took the stage on Sunday afternoon.
The Shaker’s fifth year was its biggest one yet. The 2019 festival included a partnership with Leave No Trace Canada and three days of family-friendly fun, multi-genre music, vendors and workshops. Competitors with Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling even put on a show. Musical headliners included Daniel Wesley, Said the Whale and Harlequin.
“Thanks to everyone for an amazing festival, from our sponsors to the tech crew, the stage crew, the bands, the merchants, the workshops, the food venders, the volunteers, and all of YOU for coming out!!” Five Acre Productions announced on Facebook after the event.
Check out some of our photos from the Five Acre Shaker.
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