Picnic in the Park
Celebrate Canada Day in Jasper with Picnic in the Park—a lively, family-friendly event set against the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.
This year, we are honoured to welcome members of the Aseniwuche Winewak Nation and Mountain Métis communities to join the celebration, sharing stories, culture, and tradition as part of Jasper’s continued journey of recognition and reconciliation.
Enjoy an exciting lineup of live entertainment, featuring headliner Kris Anders and the Flatlanders, along with performances by Nisto and Bebe Buckskin. Experience powerful cultural presentations from the James Gang Drum Group, Red Rose Thunder Drum Group & Dancers, and a jingle dance by Tasidy Short.
The day also includes engaging wilderness education, live painting, and captivating performances by traditional drummers and dancers that honour the rich Indigenous cultures of the region.
And don’t miss the always popular Jasper Fire Department Spray Down—a refreshing way to celebrate with the whole family!
Picnic in the Park is hosted by Lauren Moberly of Fallen Mountain Soap, presented by Jasper Culture & Events, and funded by the Government of Canada.
Bring your picnic blanket, your friends, and your community spirit for a day of music, culture, and celebration in the park.
Schedule
Mountain Canada Day
3:00 PM | Welcome and Prayer
3:05 PM | Nisto
4:05 PM | James Gang Drum Group
4:35 PM | Red Rose Thunder Drum Group & Dancers
5:05 PM | Bebe Buckskin
6:05 PM | Closing Prayer
6:30 PM | Tasidy Short
7:00 PM | Kris Anders and the Flatlanders
Artist Bios
Nisto
Hailing from Fort Vermilion in Northern Alberta, Nisto is a Cree-Métis artist whose roots run deep and sound even deeper. Now based in Edmonton, his music blends raw storytelling with the swirling textures of psychedelic folk-rock, creating a soundscape that is as haunting as it is hypnotic.
Bebe Buckskin
Bebe is a Cree Métis blues rocker with fire in her voice, grit in her guitar, and deep roots in the muskegs and boreal forests of northern Alberta. Hailing from both the Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement and Tall Cree Nation in Treaty 8 territory, she affectionately calls herself a “muskeg mama” — a nod to the swampy landscapes she grew up in and the spirit that seeps into every note of her music.
With a sound that blends southern swamp rock with a northern twist, Bebe channels raw blues tones, classic rock swagger, and the haunting soul of the land. Her music carries echoes of Janis Joplin, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Bonnie Raitt, yet it’s unmistakably her own — shaped by culture, community, and the resilience of her Cree and Métis bloodlines.
A proud Indigenous artist, Bebe has made waves across the country with multiple chart-climbing singles on the Indigenous Music Countdown (SiriusXM), and has shared the stage with celebrated acts like Hannah Wicklund, Blue Rodeo, Fleet Foxes, Sloan, and many more.
Now, she’s preparing to release her boldest work yet: a Cree-language cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song”, produced by rock icon Stevie Salas. This powerful rendition fuses the primal force of classic rock with the strength and spirit of the Cree language — setting the stage for her upcoming debut album, a ten-song journey through sound, story, and sovereignty, an opus entitled “Deep Rest”.
Whether she’s playing stripped-down riverside sets or commanding a full stage at a festival, Bebe’s presence is magnetic. Her music is both a celebration and a call — to remember, to rise, and to rock.
Beyond music, Bebe is a filmmaker, writer, and future neuroscientist with dreams of building a homestead in the mountains, hosting creative retreats, and living a life grounded in art, family, community connection and land. Bebe is not just a performer — she’s a force, carving out a space for Indigenous voices in rock and lighting the path with every riff.
Kris Anders and the Flatlanders
Web: krisanders.com
I am a Canadian singer/songwriter with a full 4 piece Country Rock band based in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia.
My most recent EP, “Threshing Room Floor” is a crossover blend of Rock, AAA, and Alt Country. My sound is best described as “Nashville-meets-Coldplay” with hints of Steve Earle, Kings of Leon, and Chris Stapleton. I have had a steady trajectory of success as a recording artist and my album was nominated for Best Rock Artist in the 2023 Western Canadian Music Awards as well as charting in the Top 200 College Radio Charts in June of 2023. My performance at your venue will include several original award winning songs and co-writes, and unique takes on familiar classics. You will find me professional and extremely easy to work with as we want your event to be a success!