The Asham Stomperfest takes over Reedy Creek every September; however, it has taken a back seat the past couple of years because of the pandemic and it will take one more year off.
In talks with Arnold Asham, he says there isn't enough time to prepare to hold a festival next year so they will return next fall in 2023. He says next year's festival could be the last one.
"It's unfortunate that this is our third straight year off, we were looking forward to this year's festival," said Asham. "With that said, we can't wait for next year, it's going to be special and it may be our last festival, we will see how it goes."
Stomperfest started 16 years ago and some of the performers that are performing now were also a part of the group back then. Asham said it wouldn't be fair to go out without at least one more festival.
"We want to celebrate at least one more time and that's what we will do next year," said Asham.
If you have tickets from a past year that was postponed because of the pandemic, you will be able to use them next year. If you're still looking for a refund, head to Stomperfest.
In the meantime, the Asham Stompers continue to be extremely busy with performances all over the country. They had a big performance in Saskatchewan for National Indigenous Peoples' Day earlier this week. While they won't have the chance to perform at Stomperfest this year, Asham says it is great being back.
"Everyone is so happy to be back performing," ended Asham. "We have such a talented group that is dedicated to their craft."
The Asham Stompers next local performance will be in Roblin on Sunday, July 3 for the Michif Festival.
