What to bring:

• dress appropriately with layers and adequate clothing for changing weather;

• good foot wear for the plant walks / water-resistant walking shoes for the day;

• bring cash for local products sold by the vendors and for additional fundraising activities;

• mosquito repellent, blanket, hat and sunscreen;

• travel mug, water bottle and cutlery

• a notebook and pen;

• cell phone or camera;

• a yoga mat if you are interested in the yoga session on Sunday morning; and

• a nature items to add to the nature shrine.

• If camping overnight, make sure to bring all the equipment you will be needing for one night of tent camping. A dishwashing station will be set up outside for those who need it. There are washrooms in the community centre. See camping-on-site section.

What not to bring:

• We kindly ask that you leave your dogs and pets at home. Animals are not allowed on site.

• Do not bring substances such as alcohol or cannabis to the festival.

Review the schedule and decide on which the activity you would like to attend for each session in the schedule.

The activity options per session are:

• plant walks

• demonstrations

• expert talks

• hands-on workshops

You will register for an activity per session on Saturday morning.

The festival opens at 9 am. Registrations for the workshops will take place from 9 am to 10 am.

The festival opens at 9 am. Registrations for the workshops will take place from 9 am to 10 am on Saturday morning. On arrival, check in at the Registration tent where you will receive your festival wristband and program and be guiding through selecting your  5 sessions for the weekend. 

Note: Some workshops have more space while others have a maximum number of participants. We recommend you arrive on time to ensure you are able to register for your most desired workshop options!

Please take a look at the schedule above and select which workshops you would like to attend during each session to ensure that your registration can be as smooth as possible on Saturday.

Be sure to have a few backups should your first picks be full.

Yes!

Included with your admissions ticket:

• Herbal refreshments and coffee offered throughout the day; and

• lunch on Saturday and Sunday catered by Chickadee Wagon Farm Food Truck

Bring your own travel mug and cutlery to help reduce waste.

We are hosting a fundraising dinner on Saturday night catered by Yukon Bunsik.

You must purchase a separate ticket for the Saturday night dinner in advance.

For those camping overnight, you can use your portable stove at the designated firepit/cooking area to prepare your dinner on Saturday evening and breakfast on Sunday morning.

Day 1 Menu

(Note: The entire meal for Day 1 can be made gluten-free)

• Sushi Rolls: Rice, rice vinegar, sugar, salt.

  • Arctic Char Roll: Cream cheese, candied Arctic char.

  • California Roll: Imitation crab, lemon, mayonnaise, avocado.

• Side: Wasabi, sushi ginger, soy sauce.

• Salad: Farm-grown lettuce, birch syrup, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, roasted seeds, edible flowers.

• Miso Soup: Miso, green onion, tofu, fish broth.

Day 2 Menu

• Dill & Egg Sandwich: Sourdough bread (from Landed Bakehouse), farm-grown dill, eggs, salt, honey dijon mustard, mayonnaise.

• Morel Chowder: Wild-harvested morels, onion, celery, butter, thyme, heavy cream, milk, chicken broth, potato, parsley.

Rivers to Ridges is offering Kids Programming for children ages 4 to 12.

You must purchase a separate kids programming ticket (1 per child). These tickets are required to participate in this programming.

Parents or guardians are required to attend the festival and to supervise their children when not in session.

Unfortunately, toddlers cannot be accommodated at the festival.

Children who are 13 and older can participate in the adult programming.

We suggest you bring extra cash for purchasing:

• local products from vendors at the Market Social; and

• for the silent auction fundraiser.

You need to pre-purchase your tickets for:

• general admission to the festival;

• kids programming: 1 ticket per child; and

• fundraising dinner on Saturday night.

While overnight tent camping is free, please register for a camp site when purchasing your tickets.

No. We kindly ask that you leave your dogs and pets at home. Animals are not allowed on site. We appreciate you respecting our request.

No. This is a substance free event. Consuming alcohol or substances at the Yukon’s Plant Festival is not allowed. We kindly ask that you do not bring substances such as alcohol or cannabis to the festival. We appreciate you respecting our request.

The Mount Lorne Community Centre is located 30 minutes south of Whitehorse in Mount Lorne, on the Annie Lake Road.

If coming from Whitehorse, turn right on Annie Lake Road and you will see the signs and the community centre on your right.

For carpooling please go to the Yukon Plant Festival’s Event Page on Facebook (click this link)to coordinate ride sharing.

You can add a comment on the event page that you are seeking a ride share.

No, we do not mail physical tickets.

Purchase all the tickets through Eventbrite who will send you a confirmation.

Once you purchased your ticket(s) through Eventbrite, you are registered and your name will be on the list of festival attendees including if you bought tickets for the kids programming and fundraiser dinner.

We will have your name and will confirm with you on Saturday. The festival opens at 9 am and registration is from 9 am to 10 am.

When you arrive, make your way to the registration tent. That is where you will find all the information you need for the weekend.