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SappyFest
SappyFest is an annual independent arts & music festival held in Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada. Started by Paul Henderson, Jon Claytor and musician Julie Doiron as an extension of Sappy Records, the festival launched 2006.
The festival is produced by Sappy Records in partnership with OK.Quoi?! Contemporary Arts Festival, Struts Gallery and the Faucet Media Arts Centre. SappyFest is headlined by the band Eric's Trip and band member Julie Doiron. SappyFest draws musicians and audience members alike from across the continent. Many Sackville residents volunteer their time to SappyFest, either by billeting visitors, working security, taking tickets, or taking on a slew of other tasks.