Come rock out with us at Wayback, a weekend of free music, entertainment and fun. With hits that will take you back in time and get you on your feet, it's a can't-miss event for music fans.

Kempenfest is Barrie Ontario’s signature festival event, celebrating 53 years Aug 1-4, 2025, located across two-kilometers of Barrie’s beautiful waterfront. The annual event is Ontario’s largest waterfront festival, featuring 300 arts & crafts vendors, a midway, youth village, antiques, face painters, buskers, great food, a poutine village, and two stages of live music! Kempenfest attracts upwards of 150,000 patrons visits per year, and is recognized in Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals (as per FEO 2024). For more festival info visit: www.kempenfest.com All Ages / Licensed.

Kempenfest is Barrie Ontario’s signature festival event, celebrating 53 years Aug 1-4, 2025, located across two-kilometres of Barrie’s beautiful waterfront.

The annual event is Ontario’s largest waterfront festival, featuring 300 arts & crafts vendors, a midway, youth village, antiques, face painters, buskers, great food, a poutine village, and two stages of live music!

Kempenfest attracts upwards of 150,000 patrons visits per year, and is recognized in Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals (as per FEO 2024).

For more festival info visit our official website

All Ages / Licensed.

Join us as we transform Memorial Park into our biggest festival of the Summer – Stouffville Ribfest! Celebrate with 3 days of FREE fun as we celebrate everything we love about summer: winning ribs, local breweries, tasty food trucks, a kids zone, marketplace shopping, and live entertainment all weekend long! Grab a seat at a table or bring your own lawn chair to enjoy a picnic in the park!

The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event that celebrates local Scottish heritage and features world-renowned talent and entertainment in the beautiful town of Fergus, Ontario.

The Port Hope Arts Festival will take place on Saturday August 9. The event will feature a 10-Minute Play Series, Art Around Town, an outdoor vendor market, wagon rides, and a community gathering in the park. You can expect activities for the kids, live music, food vendors and other fun surprises! New for this year will be an Under The Marquee event at the Port Hope Capitol Theatre into the evening. You are not going to want to miss a minute.

The Municipality recognizes August as Arts Month. Our vision for Arts Month is to encourage an organic community celebration of the arts by extending an open invitation to get creative and curious. During Arts Month, we empower residents, organizations and businesses to present activities, digital content or displays that engage folks in experiences that educate, inspire, and connect us to a variety of artistic mediums. Participation could be private, and may include reaching out to a local artist to tell them you admire their talents, purchasing a unique art piece, trying your hand at or experiencing a new art form. Participation could also be more public, like hosting a workshop, sharing a work-in-progress or tips online. Ultimately, the goal is to have some creative, community fun. 

King St., Dundas, ON is closed for 3 days of street festival fun, shopping, food AND 4 stages with free Entertainment including a Family Fun Zone with Free activities.

FREE event brings together music, entertainment, learning, activities and so much more. This festival has something for all ages, so plan to spend the day!

Since 1989, the Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival has been bringing world-class street performers to Uptown Waterloo for four unforgettable days each August. From acrobats and contortionists to comedians and fire acts, these international performers keep crowds laughing, gasping, and cheering. But the fun doesn’t stop there! The carnival also offers special events, free workshops, thrilling midway rides, Artist Alley with local artisans, and a feast of food trucks. With free admission, it’s open to everyone, making it a truly inclusive celebration. So come out, join the fun, and get ready to be amazed!

Experience the Ultimate Celebration of African & Caribbean Culture!

Join us for the 14th annual  Afro-Carib Fest 2025, an award-winning, FREE weekend festival that celebrates the vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture through live music, dance, food, and art!

Date: August 23rd & 24th, 2025
Time: 12 PM – 9 PM
Location: Thomson Memorial Park, Scarborough

What to Expect:

Live Performances – Enjoy electrifying shows from 120+ local & international artists
Vendor Marketplace – Shop unique cultural treasures,  gifts, arts and crafts, from local businesses
Food Zone – Indulge in mouth-watering African & Caribbean delicacies
Dance Competitions – Show off your dance moves & win cash prizes
Drum & Dance Workshops – Learn from the best and engage with our local artists
DJ Sound Clash – Non-stop beats from our top DJs
Cultural Parade – A vibrant showcase of heritage & traditions! Come with your cultural flags
Raffle Draws – Win exciting prizes including hotel stays, Toronto attractions and more!
Kids & Family Zone – Face painting, bouncy castle and fun activities for all ages

Whether you're coming for the high-energy performances, the delicious food, or the cultural experience, there's something for everyone at Afro-Carib Fest!

Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration! Mark your calendar and invite your friends & family.

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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.

Canada's Largest Beach Party!

Get ready for the ultimate end-of-summer celebration at the 2025 Sauble Beach Party! With three days of chart-topping artists, exciting performances, and an amazing festival atmosphere, this is your can't-miss event of the year... we guarantee it!

Lineup includes: The Reklaws, Brett Young, Mariana's Trench and many more.

The full lineup for each day in on our website and tickets are on sale NOW!

The 27th Annual Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle is a non-profit, award-winning blues and jazz festival held in Port Credit, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The three-day outdoor festival features three stages at Port Credit Memorial Park, presenting 60 bands from across Canada and beyond, including over 20 local acts during its free Saturday afternoon street party, the LIUNA Local 183 Street Shuffle, held in the village from 1 to 5 P.M. The park is fully licensed, offers food vendors, an artisan market, two free stages and one ticketed stage, attracting thousands of attendees to the park each day. This year’s lineup places an exciting emphasis on Canadian homegrown talent with musical influences that span across the globe, with the Friday night Main Stage Canadian headliner proudly presented exclusively by Visit Mississauga.

Kitchener's Victoria Park will embody the essence of summer with a mix of music, food, activations and entertainment and more!

Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues Festival is an annual, outdoor music event featuring 3 days of top entertainment; welcoming thousands of music fans every year. Tickets are now on sale for Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues 2025. Don’t miss out, get yours today. Come help us celebrate our 13th anniversary with 20 bands and performers on 2 stages.