New Date
🗓️ Mark your calendars! The Haig-Brown Festival returns on Saturday, September 12, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the beautiful Haig-Brown House in Campbell River.
Celebrate the legacy of Roderick and Ann Haig-Brown, whose contributions to conservation, literature, and community continue to shape Campbell River today. Set against the peaceful riverside grounds of their historic home, the festival brings together live music, local artists, environmental organizations, guided walks, and hands-on activities for all ages.
This year’s festival features an artisan market, guided botanical walks with local plant expert Chuck De Sorcy, fly casting and fly tying demonstrations, readings from the works of Roderick Haig-Brown with Neil Cameron, an environmental stewardship recognition ceremony, children’s crafts, and live music throughout the day.
“The Haig-Brown Festival is about celebrating the natural world and the people who care for it,” says Museum Executive Director Sandra Parrish. “It’s a chance to connect with local artists, environmental groups, and community organizations while enjoying one of Campbell River’s most beautiful heritage sites.”
Whether you’re looking to explore the grounds, learn something new, browse handcrafted works by local artisans, or simply relax beside the river with great music, there’s something for everyone.
Admission is free. Bring your family and friends and join us at the Haig-Brown House on Saturday, September 12.
Location:
Haig-Brown House at 2250 Campbell River Road, Campbell River, BC
Call for Volunteers
Help us bring the Haig-Brown Festival to life!
The Haig-Brown Festival returns on Saturday, September 12, and we’re looking for a team of about 20 volunteers to help us get everything ready before the gates open!
There’s something special about festival morning at the Haig-Brown House. Artists, environmental organizations, community groups, staff, and volunteers all arrive to transform the beautiful riverside grounds into a gathering place for the community — and we could use some extra hands to make it happen.
Festival Setup Volunteers
Saturday, September 12
8:00–11:00 am
Haig-Brown House, Campbell River
Volunteers will help welcome our vendors and participating organizations, assist with unloading vehicles, transport supplies and materials to designated locations around the grounds, and help everyone get settled and ready for the festival to open at 11:00 am.
This role is a great fit for people who enjoy being active, working as part of a team, and lending a hand where it’s needed. Some lifting and carrying will be involved.
And once the work is done, you’re invited to stay and enjoy the festival.
Volunteer with us: Contact museum.promotions@crmuseum.ca to apply.
