Funtastic 2020 cancelled due to Covid-19

Apr 9, 2020 | 7:03 AM Pete McIntyre

There will not be a Funtastic in Vernon this year.

Organizers of the sports and music festival have cancelled the 36th annual event set for June 26 to 30 at the DND grounds due to concerns about Covid-19.

“In light of the growing concerns around Covid-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel the Funtastic slo pitch tournament and music festival,” said president Ryan McGivern. “The unknown duration of the pandemic has the directors of Funtastic Sports Society concerned for the health and safety of the participants. We hope to see you in 2021.”

The Funtastic satellite locations of Port Alberni and Enderby will also be cancelled.

The non profit society has hosted Funtastic since 1984, allowing $1.7 million to be put back into the community in the form of grants and community sports facilities.

All teams registered in Vernon will be contacted and have the opportunity to early register for 2021.

The A&W Music Festival line up is in the works for 2021 and tickets will be available online beginning July 1.

“A huge thank you to all the sponsors, ball players, music enthusiasts, volunteers and community for their support and we look forward to coming back even better in 2021 which will be running July 1 – 4 th, 2021,” McGivern added.