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Squamish Valley Music Festival 

When: Thu., Aug. 8, Fri., Aug. 9 and Sat., Aug. 10
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A music festival engulfed in the true spirit of British Columbia. Surrounded by forests and mountains in the clean fresh air, we have multiple stages of the best and latest rock, indie and electronic music. Escape to Squamish this August, we promise to be the highlight of your summer.
Queens of the Stone Age, Vampire Weekend, Band of Horses, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Dan Mangan, Divine Fits, Young the Giant, Pretty Lights and more! Tickets on sale Friday March 8th at 10am

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