Festivals & Events
In-person events are back and there's something happening every weekend it seems in BruceGreySimcoe.
Summer events ranging from music to arts and culture, heritage celebrations, nature and community celebrations are happening all over the region this summer - for families, couples, groups of friends and all ages and tastes. There are major music festivals like Boots and Hearts, the Mariposa Folk Festival and Summerfolk, with smaller venues hosting concerts indoors, on patios and community bandshells. Plan ahead and purchase your tickets in advance online and be sure to book your accommodation early, too.
Cruise a weekly farmers' market, Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival in early June, movies under the stars, cycling events, pipers piping down the sun, car shows, craft shows, and so much more.
Celebrate summer in BruceGreySimcoe!
Dates to Remember:
- April 24 to 27, 2025: Roots North Music Festival
- May 29 to June 1, 2025: Blue Mountain Film Festival
- TBA: Paisley Blues Festival
- June 5 to 16, 2025: Barrie Jazz & Blues Festival
- June 14, 2025: Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival
- June 20 to 22, 2025: Salsa at Blue
- July 4 to 6, 2025: Mariposa Folk Festival
- July 4 to 6, 2025: Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games
- July 18 to 20, 2025: Orillia Scottish Festival
- July 11 to 13, 2025: Lighthouse Blues Festival
- July 25 to 27, 2025: Marine Heritage Festival
- August 1 to 4, 2025: Kempenfest
- August 7 to 10, 2025: Boots and Hearts Music Festival
- August 8 to 10, 2025: Chippewas of Saugeen Annual PowWow
- August 15 to 17, 2025: Summerfolk
- August 16 to 17, 2025: Neyaashiinigmiig Annual Traditional PowWow (Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation)
- August 23 to 24, 2025: Chippewas of Rama First Nation PowWow
- September 12 to 14, 2025: Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues
For more events, large and small, in BruceGreySimcoe, check out the
Calendar for fun stuff happening all season long!