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MORE INFO

 

 

The basics:

  • Respect the land – clean up after yourself! NO single-use plastic. LEAVE NO TRACE

  • Be waste free: bring only reusable (non-disposable), natural (nontoxic) items to Kupalo fest

  • Drinking water is supplied and fires are restricted to the communal fire pits located on site.
     

What to bring:

  • Festive or ceremonial clothing or white clothes for Kupalo day

  • Reusable water bottles, sunscreen, bug spray, and be ready for any weather

  • Your tent/camper, sleeping bags, and anything you'll need to camp for the weekend

  • Snacks and food for in between meals. 3 meals will be provided during the festival: 2 on Saturday, 1 Sunday morning, and the nearest store is a 15 minute drive away

  • Potluck dish with list of ingredients for Friday night

  • Comfortable shoes for dancing

  • For anyone attending singing/music workshops, we strongly recommend bringing recording devices (cell phone/tape/minidisk/digital) in order to record lessons for later review

  • If you have a musical instrument, please bring it!

  • Camera (optional)

  • Flashlight - it gets quite dark at night

  • Warm clothing as it can get cold at night

  • Your bicycle! Optional, but nice for getting around and exploring


Accessibility Information:

  • There is uneven terrain and grassy areas not ideal for mobility devices at the airplane

  • Both the dance hall and the outside port-a-potties are accessible

  • In low light there may be areas that are harder to see

  • If you have any additional questions about accessibility, please email info@kupalofest.ca

 

Cell service: Poor to none. No wifi.

Be prepared to pay in cash.

How to get to Garland:

Driving. Garland is located just off of Highway 10 between Dauphin and Swan River.

Here is the map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LyFoJk7ksXJxisd3A
 

Rideshares

Check back here at a later date for a link to a carpooling / rideshare form where folks can seek or offer rides to Garland.
 

Train:

There is a train to Dauphin on Sundays and Tuesdays. You are welcome to come early and help set up the festival. We can pick you up in Dauphin. Please message us to make arrangements. Find the train schedule and tickets here: https://www.viarail.ca/

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