A music stage, dunk tank, and bouncy castle were set up in Merville over the July 29 weekend for the first Unity Fest.

Organizers Spencer Marshall and Leah McCulloch brought the Christian-themed event to a backyard in Merville. The two said they simply wanted to bring people together.

鈥淚 had it in my heart to start a new festival in Courtenay,鈥� said Marshall.

The father reached out to friends in the community and began planning to host the event back in February.

Drumming up a bit of support, the festival wound up taking on a niche of its own.

That鈥檚 because the crowd donated much of what was needed. Unlike most events, Marshall said patrons also supplied music equipment, bouncy castles, tents, a cross and 30 salmon.

It鈥檚 the first time Unity Fest ran, though the organizers may look to do it again.

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