Catch the fun of a hard-hitting, local- and tribute-filled music lineup.
Vernon's Funtastic Sports Society has announced its roster for the 2025 Slopitch Tournament and A&W Music Festival that runs Friday, June 27, to Sunday, June 29, at the Vernon Army Camp.
"The music committee has been working diligently to provide a well-rounded lineup for Funtastic 2025," said the society in releasing the bands signed for 2025 Monday morning, Jan. 27.
The bands taking the stage include:
FRIDAY, JUNE 27:
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥¢ The Feels (7 p.m.);
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥¢ The Dirt Road Kings (8 p.m.);
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥¢ Reckless Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ Bryan Adams Tribute (10 p.m.);
SATURDAY, JUNE 28:
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥¢ American Rock Legends Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ Tributes to Bruce Springsteen, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Seger, John Fogerty (7 p.m.);
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥¢ Shawn Lightfoot Band (9 p.m.);
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥¢ Nate Haller (10:30 p.m.);
SUNDAY, JUNE 29:
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥¢ The Young'Uns (7 p.m.);
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥¢ Spirit of Shania (tribute to Canadian country music icon Shania Twain), (8:30 p.m.);
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥¢ Dreams Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ Fleetwood Mac Tribute (10:30 p.m.).
"Proceeds of this event go toward our Funtastic Community Grant Program which has, to date, given back more than $2.4 million to local non-profit sports groups," said the society.
Tickets Friday and Sunday evenings are $45 (plus service charges), a Saturday night ticket is $60 (plus SC), and an all-weekend pass is $120 (plus SC).
Ball player tickets in advance until June 26 are $45 (plus SC), and if purchased on-site, the fee is $60 (plus SC).
Tickets are on sale online at .
THE FEELS
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ A four-piece rock band that brings a diverse collection of top-40 hits spanning five decades;
THE DIRT ROAD KINGS
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ From Armstrong, The Dirt Road Kings are a country cover band, playing everything from new country favourites to country classics.
RECKLESS
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ From Vancouver, this Bryan Adams tribute band specializes in recreating the 80s-90s- big stage, high-energy performance Adams is famous for.
AMERICAN ROCK LEGENDS
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ You will experience the music of Fogerty, his former band CCR, Springsteen, and Seger with three amazing sets; Dan Hare stars in the Fogerty, CCR, and Seger tributes, while Dead Man's Town Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ Ultimate Springsteen Vancouver delivers the energy, sweat, and smiles of The Boss.
SHAWN LIGHTFOOT BAND
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ One of the Okanagan's most popular must-see live cover bands is this four-piece, high-octane powerhouse that will take you on an energy-packed musical journey.
NATE HALLER
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ Haller has firmly established himself as one of Canadian country music's premier talents, bringing his unmatched vocals and energetic live show to some of the biggest stages in the nation.
THE YOUNG'UNS
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ This veteran band has been performing all over Western Canada for 35 years, performing at weddings, pubs, and festivals almost every weekend of the year.
SPIRIT OF SHANIA
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ Vivian Leigh is an exceptional musician, singer, and songwriter, who has made her mark in the music industry with her remarkable talent and captivating performances;
DREAMS
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ The Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac is an authentic sounding six-piece tribute band, performing in full costumes, similar to the actual styles worn by the original group.