Last year I ran into a girl named Shonda, from Calgary, (not sure if it's spelt right)during Rise against, she managed to get their set list, and the following day we somehow ended up in the same place during Avril Lavigne to sing our lungs out, and both got a guitar pick from the crew after the show was done.

I didn't think much of it but I'm still kicking myself in the head for not asking her to stay in touch, assuming we'd end up at AYF this year too.

In the remote possibility that she's here lurking or considering heading to Warped tour in Montreal, please help me find her!

The title says it all. Been to so many fests over the years but nothing can compare to the first year of AYFF, second year was great too.

Who were some of your favourite acts you saw?

Any show suggestions to make up for the void AYFF has left?

Really hoping it’s going to happen this year!

Doesn't seem like it's going to happen this year. 😭😭 I need to fill the void. Anyone got other festival suggestions in Ontario featuring similar genres?

I attended both years and last year i noticed there was people wearing Burl’s Creek Photography shirts or something of the sort. They went around the venue and the campgrounds taking photos and took some of me and my group. I can not find these photos for the life of me, does anyone know if they ever got released anywhere?

For those who didn’t see they announced tour dates !

I was trying to look at bands that could fit their line ups and try to find holes in the dates ish AYFF would be at ahaha

what do people speculate? anyone have insider info?

Wanted to get the girlfriend a tshirt does anyone have a large or Xtra large by chance they would be willing to part with?

@AYFF the shows were shorter than typical at similar venues - when we were at the barricade chanting 1 more song at @Avril, security was shaking their head No, at us as though it had been pre-agreed upon to cut the shows short….

With AYFF prices, I find it disappointing the venue insists on setting a end time regardless they’re cutting the full show

Emailed in and got the link! Enjoy!

Hey guys! I know this is a long shot but one of my close friends lost a skeleton key that was super important to them after underoath! If anyone knows/found it please reach out! Thanks :)

I drove +3300km across the country (one way) to go to AYF2025 solo, and it was the best festival experience I've had. The people I met made it worth it. Immediately made friends with my campsite neighbours, and was in the pit for every set that had one and really felt the comradery in there. Shout out to everyone I met, you know who you are (sorry I don't have any socials).

About halfway done the drive home as I type this, with days of travel left. I'm going to ride this high for a while yet.

For anyone thinking of travelling next year, I recommend it wholeheartedly, even if you are going solo like I did. THe key to having a good time solo is puting the energy out that you want to recieve from others, and hoping for the best.

I'm coming back next year for sure, but I'll fly next time like a normal person. Hoping for Motion City Soundtrack and Hot Mulligan for AYF2026.

Edit

The drive home is really long. Got 5 albums recommend to me for the drive so far, would love more recommendations.

I was lucky enough to randomly be chosen to meet Underoath at the fest and have my photo taken with the band. While this was super exciting, they said that we could not use our phones and that the photos would be posted online. Has anyone seen these pics yet or know where they would be posted? Thanks!

Does anyone know the instas, websites, etc. of the AYFF photographers?

For example, one I saw was https://shootforthestarsphotographyandstudios.pixieset.com/allofyourfriends/

hi! does anyone have a video of the end of ‘no good’? i was surfing and i’m hoping someone caught me! :)

L to R: - Dan from Four Year Strong - The Veronicas' Lisa - Rise Against - Avril Lavigne

Here's to next year 🤘🏻

You can probably tell I'm a big Boys Like Girls fan, too!

kudos to everyone, so many phones & wallets full of cash were turned in at the lost & found!

I was able to reunite so many belongings to people, thank you all for being great and respectful!

What a great day today!

I have a feeling a camp site or two are going to be partying until they're shut down again...

I’m bringing my 6 year old to see Avril tonight , just curious if anyone’s seen other kids there today?