We are excited to announce this year’s “Proudly Canadian” Main Stage Entertainment!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

5pm – THICK AS THIEVES
Thick as Thieves is a classic rock and country band that has been performing in the the Cowichan Valley for over 25 years.

8pm – SOUL SHAKERS
Vancouver Island’s Soul Shakers is a high-energy, feel-good music type of band with original music, classic soul, Motown, R and B and blues.

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

2:45pm – THE PORTER BROTHERS
A Cowichan Valley favourite, the band consists of three brothers: Jack (lead), Marshall (drums), and Dean (bass). They collaboratively write their own music.

5pm – BACKYARD ELEPHANT
This Cowichan Valley band will get you moving and grooving as they play a variety of classic rock tunes.

8pm – ZACHARY STEVENSON and his Rock N’ Roll Band
Best know for his internationally acclaimed portrayals of Buddy Holly, Hank Williams and Phil Ochs, Vancouver Island born Zachary Stevenson is an award-winning songwriter, actor and word-class entertainer. 

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

11am – MADISON BLUES BAND VI 
This Vancouver Island band plays original music and blues covers inspired by legends like Etta James, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Koko Taylor.

12:30pm – ED PEEKEEKOOT 
Multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and story-teller, Ed Peekeekoot is a skilled and seasoned performer.  Ed’s performances go from blazing guitar work to foot stomping fiddle and haunting Native flute – all sprinkled with his Cree humor and philosophy.

GEORGE LEACH – 2pm
Juno Award winning musician George Leach plays a high energy blend of indie rock, folk rock, soulful electric blues, infused with unique Indigenous influences.

 

PLUS! Check out the other entertainment on the main stage and on the grounds!

Kathy White Dancers
 Celtic Rhythm Dancers  Carlson’s School of Dance

                                                              

Global FMX Motocross VI Wrestling Company of Blue Dragon Medieval Combat

Bands, Performers and Artists! If you’re interested in performing at the Cowichan Exhibition’s Fall Fair, please contact Shari Paterson at cowex@shaw.ca.