Smithers Deck Fest is a free half-day music festival in August that has been running since 2014. The festival showcases new and emerging indigenous and non-indigenous artists. Featured music styles include genres that are not commonly heard at other festivals and provides an important venue for youth seeking an audience. Some of the genres heard are electronic, post punk, hard rock, and rap. The festival features a headliner from the region who offers a free workshop following the concert to any interested artists who want to learn important skills from a more established performer.