The Shuswap鈥檚 premier bluegrass festival will not be returning this summer.
Organizers behind the NimbleFingers Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Workshop, held annually in August for more than two decades, recently announced 鈥渨ith great sadness that鈥� our beloved event will not be happening in 2024.鈥�
鈥淭he past few years have brought unprecedented challenges, including the impacts of the pandemic and wildfires, which have profoundly affected our ability to produce a safe and enjoyable event,鈥� organizers explain on the NimbleFingers Facebook page. 鈥淲ith three of the last four years cancelled due to circumstances outside of our control, we need a year to recover and regroup.
鈥淭his decision was not made lightly. Our commitment to delivering a top-notch experience remains unwavering. We want to assure you that NimbleFingers will continue to be a highlight in the bluegrass and old-time music community for many years to come. We are just taking a year to recover, and also consider new and exciting ways to connect with the community!鈥�
Organizers urged people to watch for announcements about future events, and said they 鈥渓ook forward to reuniting for an incredible NimbleFingers event in 2025.鈥�
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