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Highlighting the festival, the Compass Minerals Concert on Saturday, August 30, features the renowned Finger Eleven, promising an unforgettable evening of dynamic live music. The weekend features a variety of “Salty” attractions including the Compass Minerals Above Ground Salt Experience and Mine Rescue Demonstrations along with the Goderich Tourism Virtual Reality Mine Images, Videos and Selfie Stations, and more. For family fun, the Royal Lepage Heartland Realty petting zoo, wagon rides, and a family photo booth will be back along with the Parrish and Heimbecker Inflatables! This year’s festival emphasizes celebrating local salt heritage through food, music, and culture. Enjoy diverse culinary offerings at the Food Truck Village and local restaurants highlighting their salted specialties. Don't miss out on the popular Salt Walk from previous years, with the location to be announced soon.Goderich, Ontario] The Goderich Salt & Harvest Festival has been recognized once more with a prestigious Top 100 Events award at the 2025 Festivals and Events Ontario Gala. This accolade marks the third such recognition in two years, adding to 2024’s Best New Event and Community Impact Awards. "This festival is a testament to the vibrant spirit and dynamic energy of our community." Remarked Goderich Mayor, Trevor Bazinet
Highlighting the festival, the Compass Minerals Concert on Saturday, August 30, features the renowned Finger Eleven, promising an unforgettable evening of dynamic live music. Tourism and Community Development Manager, Jenna Ujiye stated, "Finger Eleven's presence is a thrilling addition, and they are set to deliver an electrifying performance." Opening the concert this year is the Blacklist Social, who are from Goderich and take fans on a high-energy trip back to the best music of the 80s, 90s and 2000s. Tickets for this must-see event go on sale Friday, March 7, 2025 and are available for $60 plus fees and taxes at saltedgoderich.ca and ticketscene.ca.
This year brings an exciting partnership with the Downtown Goderich BIA, incorporating the Sunset Music Festival into the broader festival agenda. On Friday, August 29, attendees can anticipate exhilarating performances from acts Texas King, Harley Olivia, The Dyadics, and Full Throttle, with a ticket cost of $10 plus fees and taxes. Donations to the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation will also be accepted at this concert. Lynn Beatty of the BIA notes, "We are delighted to collaborate with the Town of Goderich to enhance the festival experience."
The festival kicks off Thursday, August 28 with the BIA’s free concert series featuring Sal’s Alley performing at Courthouse Square, which will also include an evening market filled with unique vendors. The performance stage lineup concludes Sunday, August 31, with free live music highlighting Country Junction and Bryan Bicknell Duo from 10:30 am to 2 pm.
The weekend features a variety of “Salty” attractions including the Compass Minerals Above Ground Salt Experience and Mine Rescue Demonstrations along with the Goderich Tourism Virtual Reality Mine Images, Videos and Selfie Stations, and more. For family fun, the Royal Lepage Heartland Realty petting zoo, wagon rides, and a family photo booth will be back along with the Parrish and Heimbecker Inflatables!
This year’s festival emphasizes celebrating local salt heritage through food, music, and culture. Enjoy diverse culinary offerings at the Food Truck Village and local restaurants highlighting their salted specialties. Don't miss out on the popular Salt Walk from previous years, with the location to be announced soon.
During the afternoon of Saturday August 30, the Salty Basin Beer Garden will be open with entertainment by Graham Bedard, sponsored by Coldwell Banker. For those interested in immersive experiences, guided bus tours exploring Goderich's salt heritage are available for $15, with tasting experiences offered at various price points. More information can be found at saltedgoderich.ca, and by following @goderichsalted for the latest updates. Residents and visitors alike are invited to experience the unique charm of Goderich during this action-packed weekend.