Feeling like Just a Kid, Rock the Lake in Âé¶čAV brought out Chills, and the Party for Your Life in the Perfect setting in the Prospera Place parking lot from July 11-13.
In its eighth annual edition, this year featured pop punk legends, to emerging stars including Simple Plan, Down With Webster, JJ Wilde, Sam Roberts Band and more. Over the weekend, over 8,500 fans rocked out to the all-Canadian lineups.
The Âé¶čAV Professional Firefighters Charitable Society (KPFCS) was the recipient of over $20,000 in donations, which were raised through the Canadian Wildfire Prevention Foundation.
âOur foundation was so proud to facilitate this new charity component between the festival and the Âé¶čAV Professional Firefightersâ Charitable Society,â said Michelle Lee, Director of the Canadian Wildfire Prevention Foundation. "Beyond the dollars raised, the partnership was a meaningful showcase of what can happen when community and creativity come together for a purpose. The awareness and visibility surrounding the vital work firefighters do in Âé¶čAV is something weâre proud to highlight and celebrate."
GSL Group, the presenting company behind the event, made a $5,000 donation match, along with a $1 donation commitment per buyer. The festival also donated over $10,000 worth of passes to ensure firefighters and their families could attend and enjoy the event, bringing the organization's total donations to the non-profit to over $20,000.
âThis yearâs programming allowed us to bring together fans across generations,â said vice president of sales, sports and entertainment at GSL Group, Trish Jelinski. âWhether you attended for the headliners or to enjoy the Âé¶čAV summer atmosphere, the entire weekend was a celebration of music and community that feels genuinely ours. Weâre very proud of our team and partners for coming together to create a gathering place for rock fans of all ages.â
Early-bird tickets are now on sale for next year's event, hosted from July 10-12, 2026. Visit for more information.
