UPCOMING EVENTS
August 3– 6, 2018 48th Annual Kempenfest Waterfront Parks
August 4, 2018 Pirates of the Bay Discovery Harbour
August 9 – 12, 2018 Boots & Hearts Music Festival Burl’s Creek
August 18, 2018 I Love the 90s Tour Burl’s Creek Event Grounds ONGOING : LAWN CHAIR LUMINATA
Date: June 13 – August 29, 2018 Location: Waterfront – Heritage Park August 23 – 26, 2018 Contact: www.lawnchairluminata.com Barrie Fair Description: A free summer series offering a diverse range of entertainment in Essa Agriplex Downtown Barrie every Wednesday evening, weather permitting. Event Time: Various Times, see schedule. Admission: Free. August 25, 2018 PROMENADE DAYS & CANADA DAY FESTIVITIES Barrie Brews & Bites Tour Date: June 30 – July 2, 2018 Redline Brewhouse Location: Dunlop Street, Downtown Barrie Contact: http://promenadedays.downtownbarrie.ca/ Description: Featuring live entertainment, children's activities, street August 25, 2018 16th Annual Barrie Dragon performers, patios, food, and fun. Downtown merchants showcase their fantastic products at the street market. Fireworks take place along the Boat Festival waterfront at 10:00 pm on July 1. Event Time: 10am - 7pm Admission: Free. Heritage Park & Kempenfelt Bay CANADA DAY
Date: July 1, 2018 Location: Heritage Park, 5 Simcoe Street Contact: http://www.barrie.ca/canadaday Description: Celebrate Canada’s birthday with family fun activities and live entertainment. Gather around Barrie’s waterfront for the grand finale, a
spectacular fireworks display over Kempenfelt Bay at 10:00pm. Admission: For a full list of all upcoming Free. events visit www.tourismbarrie.com
205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 7Y9 Tel: 705.739.9444 or 1.800.668.9100 www.tourismbarrie.com Email: [email protected]
GHOST TOURS AT DISCOVERY HARBOUR Date: Wednesdays and Saturdays July 4 - August 29, 2018
Location: Discovery Harbour, 93 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene Contact: http://www.discoveryharbour.on.ca/dh/en/SpecialEvents/index.htm Description: A spooky guided tour by candlelight featuring encounters with apparitions in the window and footsteps in the hallway. Tales of actual people associated with the Military and Naval Establishments. Event Time: Wednesdays and Saturdays - 9pm - 11:00pm Admission: $10.00 per person plus HST CRAFT BEER & BBQ FESTIVAL
Date: July 6 – July 8, 2018 Location: Heritage Park – Downtown Barrie Contact: http://downtownbarrie.ca/ Description: A tasty weekend to tempt your taste buds with a variety of food vendors, craft beer, and live entertainment. Event Time: Friday & Saturday 11am – 11pm, Sunday 11am – 7pm. Admission: Free.
THEATRE BY THE BAY PRESENTS ‘NORTHERN LIGHTS’ Date: July 20 – July 28, 2018 Location: 1 Dunlop Street West, Barrie Contact: http://theatrebythebay.com/northern-lights/ Description: It is 2004 and…what is that weird smell coming from the old Barrie Molson Brewery? Only Canada’s biggest illegal cannabis grow op! Inspired by the true events that grabbed international attention, Northern Lights is a hilarious heist-comedy that is certain to leave you laughing hysterically…no drugs required! Event Time: 8pm Admission: $34.19
205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 7Y9 Tel: 705.739.9444 or 1.800.668.9100 www.tourismbarrie.com Email: [email protected]
MEDLEY FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL Date: July 20- July 22, 2018 Location: Southshore Centre & Allandale Station Park, 205 Lakeshore Drive Contact: http://www.medleyfest.com Description: The most anticipated festival of the summer coming to the shores of Lake Simcoe in Barrie. A lively, delicious and entertaining festival offering a vast selection of brilliant food, beverage and specialty vendors for all to enjoy. Event Time: Friday: 3pm - 10pm; Saturday: 11am - 10pm; Sunday: 11am - 6pm. Admission: Day Pass: $15; Weekend Pass: $25; VIP Day Pass: $150
CLASSICS IN THE PARK CAR SHOW Date: July 21, 2018 Location: Heritage Park – Lakeshore Drive Contact: http://www.barriethunderclassics.ca/ Description: The Barrie Thunder Classics are hosting the annual Classics in the Park Car Show featuring over 300 classic and collector cars and trucks! The show features parking on the grass, dash plaques, trophies for many classes, fun awards, lots of door prizes, 50/50 draw, Vendor's Row, 50s and 60s music by a DJ and food and drink on site! Event Time: 8am – 4pm Admission: Vehicle Entry - $10.00, Free for spectators.
BARENAKED LADIES Date: July 22, 2018 Location: Burls Creek Event Grounds, 240 Line 8 South, Oro-Medonte Contact: www.burlscreek.com/barenaked-ladies Description: BNL have been together for nearly three decades, produced 15 studio albums which have collectively sold more than 15 million copies, won eight JUNO Awards, earned multiple Grammy nominations, a U.S. chart- topping single (“One Week”) and the theme song to one of TV’s most popular shows, The Big Bang Theory. Their 15th studio album Fake Nudes was released November 17th 2017 and features the single ‘Bringing It Home’. Event Time: 5:30pm Admission: Check website for details.
BARRIE BREW & BITES TOUR Date: July 28, 2018 Location: Redline Brewhouse, 431 Bayview Drive, Barrie Contact: https://brew-tours.myshopify.com/collections/barrie-brews-bites/products/barrie-brew-bites-saturday- july-28th?variant=5916282028061 Description: Spend an afternoon being guided around Barrie discovering the local craft industry and sample some tapas style dishes the breweries are offering. The afternoon stops include Barnstormers Brewing and Distillery, Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery, Redline Brewhouse, plus Heritage Estates Cidery. Event Time: 11am Admission: $115.05
205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 7Y9 Tel: 705.739.9444 or 1.800.668.9100 www.tourismbarrie.com Email: [email protected]