Edge of the World countdown is into the final hours for the start of the 2019 Festival on Haida Gwaii

It's Festival Time for Haida Gwaii, 
as the Edge of the World Festival launches Friday
(From EOTW Facebook page)

The camps sites near Tlell have been filling up fast and Prince Rupert Grocery stores found a bit of a run on supplies prior to the most recent BC Ferry sailings to Haida Gwaii.

All of that related to the annual migration of festival goers making their way to the islands for the popular Edge of the World Music Festival

The event which runs from Friday to Sunday in Tlell features over thirty performances over the weekend, with a schedule of performers that covers pretty well any musical experience and much, much more.

The event which first started in 1975 has in recent years become an end of summer destination for many across Northern British Columbia and beyond, as festival goers head across Hecate Strait for the music and other events that make up the three day event.

Beyond the main stage music, the event features a number of workshops where festival goers can learn the craft of song writing, take in a Drum Clinic or learn some of the Haida language to name a few of the items on the schedule.

A number of arts and crafts vendors and the always popular food festival featuring a diverse menu of potential eats from around the world is frequently sought out destination for festival goers.

The Festival also has a number of activities line up for the youngest of festival goers, with the EOTW Kids Music Camp, just one of many things happening over the three days

A look at the full roster for this years festival can be found from the Edge of the World Poster found below (click image to enlarge)

You can gain more information on the event from the Edge of the World Festival website

While updates on the happenings this weekend can be found from the festival Facebook page and twitter feed.