K'omoks Fusion Fest 2026 | Filberg Park

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K'omoks Fusion Fest 2026 is set to be hosted at the beautiful heritage grounds of Filberg Park & Lodge in K'omoks, BC. This 3-Day event will set precedence on Vancouver Island, hosting 100+ Indigenous  Masters, Artists, Artisans and Makers on the weekend of September 25-26-27!

Queneesh Indigenous Community Society invites all Indigenous FN/M/I Artists, Artisans + Makers to apply as a Festival Vendors and Local Food Trucks with Indigenous ties. The event will run rain or shine. TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE FOR THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND + SCHOOL GROUPS by invitation! 

 Queneesh is calling ALL First Nation/Metis/Inuit Artists, Artisans and Makers to apply to be a VENDOR in the largest Indigenous Artisan Festival on Central Vancouver Island! Outdoor booths will  host up to 100 Indigenous Artists and Artisans – all featuring traditional First Nation and Pop-Fusion Art, Artisan pieces and Handmade items. This vending opportunity will open in mid April with applications being released online at www.queneeshsociety.ca. Applications are due by June 1st and acceptance notifications will start later in June through till July 15th.

 Compass Magazine Vancouver Island’s Master Artists' Circle - 10+ Indigenous Masters for the         3 day event; the attending Masters will be working on current works (demonstrations) as well as vending their collectible pieces. Masters will also be facilitating workshops throughout the festival; there will be complimentary dedicated workshops for attending Vendors and added workshops available for public registration. 

Master Artists will be announced in early June.

 The Workshop Circle – These daily workshops will be presented to highlight traditional learning and share skilled knowledge of our West Coast First Nation's and Indigenous peoples. Multiple workshops are proposed through the 3-day festival timeline. Each Master will be sharing their artistic niche and deliver skills-based lessons. 

Workshops are free to accepted Indigenous Vendors and the public will have paid access to participate.

 The Festival Stage - An All Indigenous line-up of musical talent will adorn the Filberg Park throughout the weekend! Rumoured so far to be in the mix of musicians are The James Vickers Blues Band, Greg Henderson and Kristie Lane Sinclair. Eight key musical performances will take place along with local First Nation's youth performing traditional dance, singing & drumming. 

 Hulq'umi'num', Coast Salish for Traditional Foods will also be highlighted on site, along with offerings of traditional Medicines and local edibles - A mix of samples and purchased items will be available, locally made and delicious! Traditional offerings are a key highlight that attendees will literally "eat up" with gaining knowledge and recipes. QICS will be hosting BBQ Salmon + Bannock fundraiser & Food Truck Alley!