Tickets on sale for Coming Home Festival, Aug. 9 to 11

AMARANTH – The Coming Home Festival has announced its lineup for the Aug. 9 to 11 music festival.

And tickets are on sale too.

The lineup includes:

– on Aug. 9,  Paige Warner, Josh Taerk and Jiggity James with a fireside accoustic jam at 10pm;

– on Aug. 10, Shanti Maya Kirtan, Black Suit Devil, Ashley Gilmore and Bhadra Collective.

There will be another fireside accoustic jam session as well; and

– on Aug. 11, Naomi Tessler, Chris Mapstone and Elemental Dance. The weekend closes with a closing jam with multiple artists.

The festival prides itself on being healing, and there will be a host of workshops with healing in mind like yoga, drumming circles, meditation and holistic practitioners.

There’s camping for those who want to stay the weekend, food vendors, a clothing swap, children’s area and artisan market.

As the grassroots festival moves into its third year, “our focus continues to shift toward that of celebrating through music, building a sense of community and healing of body, mind and soul,” officials state.

A weekend pass for adults costs $195. Single day passes are also available at different prices depending on when you go.

Children 12 and under are free.

More information, tickets and sponsorship opportunities can be found at cominghomefestival.com.

The festival is held in Amaranth, which is about 15 minutes north of Orangeville.