The 2025 Long Dash Festival – July 26-27th

Join rare and Musagetes for the second annual Long Dash Festival, a collaborative event bringing together the worlds of art and science. At the rare Slit Barn and ECO Centre, you will find a series of programs over two days that explore the interconnections and overlaps between arts and science while showcasing the talents of various artists, musicians, naturalists and scientists.

Click here for program details, accessibility and parking information, and to RSVP. All activities are free to attend.

Please note that registration is required for certain activities as supplies are limited. Submitting an RSVP to other activities will help us determine numbers.

Program Schedule at a Glance

Saturday, July 26th

Welcome Event: Percussion Karaoke with January Rogers: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Lunch: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Event participants are invited to join us for a light buffet-style lunch.

Sound Walk: A rare Experience: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Underlay Installation

Sunday, July 27th

Workshop: Experimental Eco-Printing with Barb Hobot: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Registration is required for this activity.

Lunch & Learn: 12:15pm – 1:00pm

Workshop participants are invited to join us for a light buffet-style lunch as they learn about the Haldimand Tract from a member of Six Nations of the Grand River, invited by afternoon workshop artist Rebecca Garrett.

Workshop: Participatory Mapping with Rebecca Garrett – 1:00 – 3:00pm