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Pentastic Jazz Fest Canceled After 30 Years of Success

4/10/2026

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The Pentastic Jazz Fest in Penticton will be cancelled in 2026 after 30 years.
Beth Campbell, the organizer, cited insurmountable challenges, including declining grant funding and rising costs.
The festival drew up to 2,000 attendees annually and faced uncertainty from U.S. border crossings for American artists.
Julius Bloomfield, the Mayor of Penticton, described the festival as a 'landmark' for the community and hopes volunteers will create a new festival.

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Story summary

The Pentastic Jazz Fest in Penticton will be cancelled in 2026 after 30 years.
Beth Campbell, the organizer, cited insurmountable challenges, including declining grant funding and rising costs.
The festival drew up to 2,000 attendees annually and faced uncertainty from U.S. border crossings for American artists.
Julius Bloomfield, the Mayor of Penticton, described the festival as a 'landmark' for the community and hopes volunteers will create a new festival.