Celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of hockey season by attending 2025 Smokiepalooza – a musical festival put on by the Trail Smoke Eaters and Powered by Power Paving on Saturday, September 13.

This all-ages annual music festival at the City of Trail's iconic Jason Bay Field at Butler Park will feature a variety of food vendors, beer gardens, awesome kid zone and an impressive musical lineup of local Kootenay bands. Smokiepalooza is for the ENTIRE family, and thanks to a generous donation from the Murphy Family Foundation kids 15 and under get in for FREE!

Prepare to rock out to sets from:
Midnight Rider - a hard-hitting blues rock band out of Trail, BC. With deep roots in Texas-style blues, the band delivers gritty guitar riffs, soulful vocals, and a rhythm section that grooves with purpose. Whether it's a smoky barroom set or a festival stage, Midnight Rider channels the raw energy of classic blues and rock with a modern edge, keeping the spirit of rock 'n' roll alive and kicking.

Captain Jean Luc Picard - Buckle up for a sonic voyage with Captain Jean-Luc Picard – a band that boldly goes where great music lives! From classic rock anthems to modern bangers, from laid-back grooves to high-energy jams, we cover the best from every era and genre. Whether you're chilling in your seat or tearing up the dance floor, we’ve got your soundtrack. Engage!

BCDC - There are tribute bands, and then there’s BCDC. Born of bush party ashes in the summer of 1999, they’ve played over 1200 unexpected gigs, redefining what a tribute band can be — from biker bashes in Ymir to stadiums and arenas across North America and now, Smokiepalooza! Rooted in the Bon Scott-era catalog but blasting out every classic from Back in Black to Hells Bells, BCDC delivers every note with epic rock n’ roll fury. Their over-the-top live show has become a legendary “rite-of-passage” for fans — Remember the first time you believed in rock n’ roll? Welcome back.

Be a part of a Trail tradition; blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. No outside food or drink is allowed in the venue. Questions? Contact Director of Marketing, Allison McCarthy at a.mccarthy@trailsmokeeaters.com or call 250-364-9994.