MAY'd on the ROCK: Gabriola May 17 & 18

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Saturday, May 17th, 2025
10-4pm for studios, concerts & dance performance 6pm and 7pm, workshops 4:30pm

MAY’d on the ROCK is an inaugural event bringing together Gabriola’s artists, makers, and performers for a weekend of creativity and community. Tammie Hennigar of Fishhead Studio gathered interested talent. After two meetings and a lot of enthusiasm, Carol Fergusson of golden gnome arts inc. was asked to make it happen—so she did!

On Saturday, May 17th and Sunday, May 18th, from 10 AM to 4 PM, 43 open locations for a self-guided adventure around the island will feature studios, markets, galleries, and group showings – free admission. A relaxed presentation of what we make on Gabriola, including demonstrations and active studios. But the fun doesn’t stop there—four ticketed concerts will showcase Gabriola’s vibrant music scene.

On Saturday evening, there’s something for everyone. An old school long weekend dance party at the Community Hall, Tangled Roots and Guests raising money for PHC at the Gabriola Arts & Heritage Centre, Paul Gellman and Friends singing in Spring at the Golf Course, and on Sunday an enchanted evening of singer-songwriter excellence at the Phoenix. (Pssst and an opening party on May 16th for participants and creatives only…getting all those creative vibes in one place for a good time.)

There’s more! Sunday evening also features a by-donation dance performance by Mara Brenner’s Gabriola Dance Performance Team (6 PM at GAHC) and two Improv Theatre workshops for youth and adults (Sat/Sun 4:30-6:30 PM Agi Hall). All tickets can be purchased via simpli.events/u/maydontherock or by emailing [email protected] for e-transfers. Thanks to our sponsors: Kasahara Gabriola Trust, ROYAL LePAGE Nanaimo/Gabriola, Gabriola Players, and the Gabriola Arts Council. Follow us on Facebook: maydontherock and Instagram: mayd_on_the_rock for updates.

Join us this May long weekend to support local and enjoy FOUR FOOD TRUCKS! Drop us a line if you would like more information. There is no website this year, so Facebook is where you want to check. The map will guide you, and the digital map will help you pinpoint locations. MAY’d on the ROCK aims to become an annual event celebrating Gabriola. We are celebrating what we make on Gabriola, from soap to songs! Tell your friends, gather your family, and welcome visitors…don’t go away this May 2-4, stay local and celebrate with us!

Visit our Facebook page to meet the participants and learn more: https://www.facebook.com/maydontherock. For tickets to concerts and workshops visit: https://simpli.events/u/maydontherock