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PHOTO GALLERY: Night Three of the Hard Oil Music Festival

August 17, 2024

Heather Wright Photos

Lambton County’s Cabin Fever have kicked off the final night of the Hard Oil Music Festival.

There was some concern about the weather; the gates opened a half hour later than normal. But the clouds cleared away in time for the music to begin. Born Riot hit the stage after The Cabin Fever Band, however there was a rain delay as lightning and rain moved through the area. Treble Charger now taking the stage after the rain delay opening for the headliner Sam Roberts Band.

While the crowd had to wait, they were just as enthusiastic as the band took the stage. The alt-rock band has been nominated for multiple Junos.

Cabin Fever, which includes LCCVI Music Teacher Jessica McKay, kicked off the third night of the Hard Oil Music Festival Saturday.

Ella Rossi, six months, was taking in her first concert with dad, Mark, at the Hard Oil Music Festival
Andrew Colborne of Born Riot at the Hard Oil Music Festival
Griffin of Born Riot at the Hard Oil Music Festival Saturday
Tyler Smith of Born Riot at the Hard Oil Music Festival in Petrolia Saturday
Rain moves into Petrolia causing a rain delay at the Hard Oil Music Festival Saturday.
People at the Hard Oil Music Festival found a dry play including a tent during the rain delay
Music lovers wait out the rain at the Hard Oil Music Festival
Treble Charger plays the Hard Oil Music Festival Saturday after a rain delay.
Greig Andrew Nori of Treble Charger, right, at the Hard Oil Music Festival Saturday
Greig Andrew Nori of Treble Charger at the Hard Oil Music Festival Saturday
Sam Roberts and The Sam Roberts Band perform at the Hard Oil Music Festival Saturday
Fans sing along with The Sam Roberts Band
Dave Nugent of The Sam Roberts Band at the Hard Oil Music Festival
Fans take a picture of love during the song Picture of Love during The Sam Roberts Band during the Hard Oil Music Festival Saturday
Sam Roberts at the Hard Oil Music Festival Saturday
Dave Nugent of The Sam Roberts Band at the Hard Oil Music Festival

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