There’s an immeasurable quantity of the reason why world-famous DJs and digital dance music followers from all walks of life flock to Shambhala Music Competition.
Moreover the pageant itself, there are a large number of particular, wholly singular experiences that Shambhala provides its attendees. Forward of the twenty third version of the beloved Canadian fest, we have now curated a guidelines of among the most unusual methods to spend your time on the Salmo River Ranch.
The pageant returns following a two-year hiatus from July 22-25. In no specific order, listed below are 10 issues each one that attends Shambhala ought to expertise a minimum of as soon as.
1. SkiiTour at The Amp
Whereas the pageant would not formally begin till Friday, many attendees arrive early to get their camp arrange. You may arrive on the Salmo River Ranch as early as Tuesday (for an additional fee).
In the event you’re early to the occasion on Thursday afternoon, catch a can’t-miss efficiency by the barnstorming DJ duo SkiiTour. We suggest you come decked out in neon colours and ski goggles—as many do—and put together to be blasted by bombastic beats and bubble machines.One yr, SkiiTour even handed out snowcones.
You may try the stage-by-stage lineup for this yr’s fest right here.
2. Shambassador First Timers Tour Prepare
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First time on the farm? Worry not.
Whereas the sheer measurement and magnitude of the pageant generally is a little daunting at first, we promise it will not take you lengthy to really feel at residence. And if you want slightly assist to settle in, we encourage you to attach with the nice and cozy and welcoming Shambassadors.
These endearing people earn their title from having been to Shambhala for 5 or extra years, in order that they know their means round and are more than pleased to indicate you the best way.
3. Floatie Celebration on the River
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The climate in Canada definitely fluctuates, but it surely’s protected to imagine that the daytime might be scorching and sunny. Fortunately, there’s ample entry to the refreshing Salmo River, straight adjoining to the pageant website.
We suggest that you simply come ready with floaties to benefit from the pageant’s signature river romps every day. We will not consider a greater technique to cool off and are available again to life after dancing the night time away.
4. See Fractal Forest at night time
Ah, the elusive Fractal Forest. This alluring stage doesn’t open till Friday, however when it does, folks flood in.
The Fractal is the place to be in the event you’re in search of one of the best in electro-funk music. If that is not your factor, we nonetheless suggest coming to have a look round at night time—it actually is sort of a sight.
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5. Write a want for the Wishing Tree
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Whether or not you are strolling to or from the river from the downtown space, it is fairly probably you may spot the beloved Wishing Tree. In the event you imagine within the energy of manifestation, cease by and make a want.
6. Seize a Shambhala souvenir
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It is all the time good to have a memento to commemorate a particular pageant expertise. If that is one thing that resonates with you, we recommend taking a peek in any respect the distinctive keepsakes accessible on the Beatique store or the seller village.
You will discover stickers, bucket hats, sun shades, earplugs, fur coats and absolutely anything else you might probably need or have to stage up your pageant trend.
7. Get some sunshine at Muscle Seaside
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As an alternative of accessing the river from downtown (by The Amp stage), you can too surprise down via the Meta tenting space and make your technique to Muscle Seaside. Right here you will see cool little spots to hang around for the day.
It is good to expertise a change in surroundings every now and then, in case you have solely been to the principle river entry level, we recommend adventuring to Muscle Seaside.
8. Eat a legendary Blaze Burger with all of the fixings
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In the event you’ve labored up an urge for food from all the work you place in establishing your camp, reward your self with a juicy burger from the legendary Blaze Burger.
A simple, handheld meal that hits the spot, these burgers are an amazing go-to at any level within the pageant. And life is brief—so make sure that to get all of the fixings.
9. Bask in a morning yoga session
Britt Rose
No matter your skills, you’ll be able to by no means go incorrect with a yoga session. Whether or not you are a yogi grasp or have by no means been to a category earlier than, taking the time to stretch out earlier than or after an extended night time of dancing is a prudent transfer.
Belief us. Your physique will thanks.
10. E-book ShambhaLodging
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Think about rolling as much as Shambhala, skipping the car-to-car lineup, zero early entry charges and having your tenting scenario already sorted out earlier than your arrival. Sounds peachy, proper?
In the event you actually need to set your self up for the final word pageant expertise, Shambhala provides Shambhalodging. All you need to fear about is getting your self there and the remaining is taken care of. You may both prepare to have a tent arrange for you or go for a reserved campsite awaiting your arrival. For extra details about the packages accessible, navigate here.
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