Get ready for a weekend of local art, music and food at the Northern Hospitality Festival, May 24-25 at the Knox Performance Center.
This exciting festival is the culmination of Danny Bell’s year-long artist residency with the Prince George Community Arts Council and our annual BC Food and Arts Festival. Musical guests include Grande Maul, Britt AM, Saltwater Hank, Kym Gouchie, Big Fancy, Reckless Burning and Danny Bell and His Disappointments.
During his residency at Danny Bell, the musician worked on developing new sounds for the accordion and writing new material in a cabin on Lake Nukko. These new songs will take center stage during the festival’s highlight event on Saturday night, giving attendees an unforgettable experience.
In addition to the cultural extravaganza, the festival will also feature vendors from the BC Food and Arts Festival, offering food lovers an array of tempting delicacies. The Prince George Potters Association will host the 48th Annual Great Northern Chili Cook-Off.
“This event is a unique blend of culinary and performing arts, bringing together local talent and community spirit,” said Executive Director Eli Klasner. “The Great Northern Chili Cook-off isn’t just about great chili; it’s about great chili.” It’s a celebration of our local potters who handcraft beautiful chili bowls which are eagerly collected by our supporters .
Twelve teams will compete for the title of best chili, with local politicians, celebrities and art lovers showcasing their best recipes. Attendees purchased handcrafted chili bowls to take home as souvenirs while enjoying a variety of chili products and voting for their favorite team. $25 per bowl.
“I had a great experience during this residency, with the opportunity to explore new technologies and being given dedicated space and time to write new material,” Bell said. “I’m excited to showcase the work I’ve been doing during my residency to the community. We played a lot of new songs at the Northern Hospitality Festival, and we performed with a group of talented friends. The Chili Cook-Off was the icing on the cake.
Tickets for the music event can be purchased at www.knoxcentre.ca. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate Prince George’s rich culture and enjoy a weekend of arts and food.
date: May 24th – 25th 2024
frequency:
Friday night concert at 7:30 p.m.,
Saturday Great Northern Chili Cook-Off 11:00AM-2:00PM
Saturday matinee children’s show 2:00pm
Saturday night concert 7:30 p.m.
Place: Knox Performance Center, 1448 5 Ave, Prince George, BC V2L 3L7
