Ryga Arts Fest celebrates local creativity, intermingled with visits and performances from award-winning guest artists; presenting words, theatre and music events, throughout Summerland.
Considered by many to be Canada’s most important English language playwright, George Ryga lived in Summerland from 1963 until his death in 1987. His prolific writings include plays, radio, TV & film scripts, novels, stories, novellas, critical essays, travelogues, music, song lyrics and poetry.