WeirRockin' History

Weir Rockin was formed in 2006 by a group of volunteers from the Sackville area. The summer of '07 was a sell-out. Opening act The MacGillvray Brothers, a local favourite and headliners April Wine rocked the sell-out crowd and planted Weir Rockin in the in the hearts of many.

With the infrastructure taking shape, the committee decided to keep going. The event returned in 2008 featuring featured bands Chilliwack and Haywire. This time Jon Mullane and Under the Sun filled the opening act spots and warmed up the crowd.

By 2009 word about the event had spread. Fans were now scheduling summer vacations around Weir Rockin and a buzz surrounded the event. In August of that year the show was kicked-off with a long-time Sackville favourite, Chambermade. After Chambermade got the crowd primed, rock legends Harlequin took to the stage, followed Canadian rock legends Trooper.

What started off as a long-shot, has now become a staple of summer for the people of Sackville and surrounding areas. Run entirely by volunteers, Weir Rockin has quickly been tagged as one of the best-run events of the summer season.