Horsefly is hosting a Sock Hop Coffeehouse fundraiser May 23 at the Horsefly Community Hall in support of the 10th anniversary of Arts on the Fly set for July 10 and 11 in Horsefly.
So far 23 artists have been lined up to participated in this year’s Arts on the Fly festival coming up in July.
Joining local artists will be bands such as Bottoms Up Baring Burlesque from Quesnel; Entengados from Argentina, Colin Easthope, Dawn Pemberton, Doug Koyama, Jasper Sloan Yip, Wooden Horsemen, Leathan Milne, Miss Quincy and the Showdown, Sam Tudor from Vancouver; Plaid Bandits from Abbotsford; Power Duo from Quesnel; Red Haven from Fernie; Ryan McNally from Montreal; Samson’s Delilah from Dunster; Sober Becky from Prince George.
Local entertainers include Bernadette Ducharme, Blocktreat, Drum and Bell Tower, Flannel Roots, Little Horsefly Country Band, Marin Patenaude, and Pharis and Jason Romero.
The Sock Hop for all ages starts at 7 p.m. May 23. Tickets are $5 at the door.
There will be an ice cream sundae bar, refreshments and live music, plus a silent auction.
People who would like to perform at the sock hop can call Marla at 778-373-6108 or email bilmar@xplornet.com.