BackwardsNess

09/07/2026

Please make sure to thank our wonderful event sponsors the next time you're shopping with them!! Their support of small, local events makes all the difference!

09/04/2026

Two trophies to hand out at BackwardsNess, this year!! The Pickle-Off trophy has been updated and we've got a brand new Zucchini Race trophy! What should we name it?

09/03/2026

Last chance for Advance BackwardsNess tickets!
Ticket link: https://tickets.nesscreekmusicfestival.com/
**Gate prices listed below

09/01/2026

There are a few cabins left for BackwardsNess wknd!
Advance tickets are available for the weekend or just Saturday night (6pm entry)! All the linkage you need, found below 🎟🥳
Discover Ness Creek Ness Creek Cultural and Recreational Society

Camping is included with your BackwardsNess ticket but if you would like to upgrade use the LINK IN THE COMMENTS and book a cabin with Discover Ness Creek.

BUT HEADS UP… The Eugene will not be accepting pets during BackwardsNess. As a reminder, all Ness Creek events have a no dog policy.🌲🌠
Ness Creek Cultural and Recreational Society
Discover Ness Creek

09/01/2026

Come dance on the Main Stage with The Salt Licks - this Saturday at BackwardsNess on the Ness Creek Site! Ticket link in the post and 2 volunteer spots left!
Discover Ness Creek Ness Creek Cultural and Recreational Society

08/29/2026

Hi everyone! We need a couple more volunteers for BackwardsNess, so if you're thinking about next weekend you may want to join the team! Only 5 hours required for a FREE weekend pass - can be one shift or two!

Looking for about 5-6 volunteers to help with:
Gate - wristbanding attendees, accepting cash for weekend/day passes, tracking numbers of people coming onto the site (Saturday afternoon, done before The Salt Licks start!)

Setup - some heavy lifting and ladder work (Friday night or Saturday morning)

Bar - serving, refilling stock (Saturday 9:30pm-2:00am)

Pickle Contest - slicing pickles, keeping table clean, managing votes (Saturday afternoon)

TidyNess - helping to keep the backstage bathrooms tidy, empty garbages, wipe counter, sweep/mop floor. Any plumbing problems to be handled by NessCore. Also, garbages and recycling bins in the backstage area. This is a roaming spot (Saturday and Sunday)

Cleanup - some heavy lifting and ladder work, bathrooms, moving garbage and recycling bags to eco centre (Sunday)

50/50 - selling 50/50 tickets on Saturday (afternoon and evening)

First Aid - sober person able to assist with basic first aid (Saturday afternoon and into evening, get another weekend pass for a support person!)

We'd love you on the team! Grab your spot now by emailing: [email protected]
Ness Creek Cultural and Recreational Society
Discover Ness Creek
Jack Millikin Centre

08/27/2026

Kid’s Movie poll - parents vote for your favourite in the comments! The movie with the most likes will be shown 📽️🎬 Microwave popcorn provided, bring your own drink
BackwardsNess

08/24/2026

Calling all Zucchini Racers….. Claim your spot on the starting line early, in the comments!
There’s a new trophy in the works - to go along with a shiny 2027 BackwardsNess weekend pass for the winner - woot woot!
BackwardsNess Weekend & Saturday night only ticket link: https://tickets.nesscreekmusicfestival.com/

08/17/2026

Yes, bring your families favourite pickles! We want to taste them!
Ticket link in the comments 🥒💫
BackwardsNess
Ness Creek Cultural and Recreational Society
Discover Ness Creek