The Dawson City Music Festival has become the latest casualty of the COVID 19 pandemic.
The Dawson City Music Festival Association (DCMF) announced the cancellation of its 2020 summer event today. The Yukon's longest-running music festival, which brings together over a thousand attendees for performances of all genres, will be cancelled for the first time in its 42-year history due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
With a dedicated regard for the health and safety of Festival-goers, Dawson residents, and the territory as a whole, the Board and Staff of the Association announced the Festival's cancellation Thursday morning via a heartfelt statement posted on the DCMF website.
The 42nd annual Festival was scheduled to take place July 17 to 19 in Dawson City, Yukon.
Ticket holders will be notified of their options via email, which will include a full refund.
Paul Robitaille, Events Manager with the Klondike Visitors Association says the cancellation is disappointing, but he is staying positive and looking forward to the next event in Dawson, whenever that may be.
DCMF is a non-profit, charitable organization and encourages attendees who are able to consider donating their ticket as a tax-deductible contribution to the Association during this challenging time.

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