2- DAY City of Owen Sound Canada Day Celebrations

Volunteer Sign Up

Please complete the link, once we receive your application a schedule will be sent out with options of tasks, dates and times. Thank you!

Tuesday, June 30

🎉 Gates open at 1 PM for a full day of FREE family fun at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park! Enjoy interactive activities, local vendors, delicious food trucks, live entertainment, and so much more. ☀️🍔🎨

🎶 Head to the amphitheatre at 8:30 PM as the Mike McCarthy Band brings the energy with an unforgettable live performance.

✨ Then at 9:30 PM, gather around the Kelso Beach ball diamond perimeter for a historic moment as Owen Sound lights up the night sky with its very first DRONE SHOW — a spectacular experience you won’t want to miss! 🌌

🍁 Wednesday, July 1 

Celebrate Canada Day with an unforgettable day of FREE family fun as the City of Owen Sound hosts a full-day waterfront extravaganza! 🇨🇦☀️

Gates open at 10 AM with something for everyone — exciting children’s activities, adorable dog shows, pony rides, live entertainment, music, delicious eats, and festive fun all day long along the beautiful harbourfront.

🎶 Make your way to the amphitheatre at 7 PM for the Opening Ceremony followed by an incredible night of live music from The Eh Team featuring Tara Mackenzie, Trevor Mackenzie, John Hume, Jaret Koop, Holly Sled, Ken Kelly, Drew Wright, and Mike Weir.

🎆 Then cap off the celebration at 10 PM as the night sky over the harbour comes alive with a spectacular fireworks show you won’t want to miss!

Vendor Applications!

All vendors are required to carry $2 million public liability and property damage insurance, naming the City of Owen Sound as an additional insured.  You may upload your own insurance through this registration form, or we can provide you with a link to our partner to purchase insurance. You will not be able to attend without complete insurance. Please make sure the event date and name are on the insurance document. We will not accept general insurance policies. 

This form is specific to vendors at City-run events.

 ALL vendors selling FOOD or DRINKS in the City must register with Grey Bruce Public Health, and food trucks must carry up-to-date TSSA certificates.

INSURANCE: Every vendor requires an insurance certificate for a minimum of $2 Million Liability, listing exactly "The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound" as additionally insured, and the Date/Location of the event. The City of Owen Sound no longer offers Vendor insurance. If you do not have an insurance provider, you can purchase insurance through the City's DUUO Canada Partnership here:

GET INSURANCE HERE

Tents, tables, and chairs are not provided by the City of Owen Sound; you must make your own arrangements.

Sponsorship NOW OPEN CLICK HERE

Music in the Park

10 am - 10:45 am - TBA

11-11:45 am - TBA

12-12:45 pm - Kenzy and Olivia

1-1:45 pm - TBA

2-2:45 pm - Bryson Cleland

3-3:45 pm - Ain't She Sweet

4-4:45 pm - TBA

Canada Day

7:00 p.m.  - Main Stage Opens

7:15 p.m. - Opening Act - 

8:10 p.m. - Land Acknowledgement and Opening Ceremonies - Mayor and Delegates

8:30 p.m. - The EH Team

10 p.m. - Fireworks 

Sydenham Sportsmen

Summerfolk

Instabooth

Allison's Sewing Studio

You Name It

The Sparkle Bar

Keas Concessions/Scarlett’s lemonade

The Dizzy Turtle & Marshmallow Seal

UR Designs

Lollilocks Glitter & Braid Bar

Crafty Canadian Crochet

Grumpy Grampa's Timber Craft

Mfound

Wanda Fitzgerald Art

Black Cat Creative

From Shadows to Light

FOODLAND - hold

FOODLAND - hold

Toys by Thomas

Dj Yarnworks

You Too Weighted Stuffies and more

Foxy Crystals

Sweet Life Stitchery

Shalimar Body Art

Bluewater Education Foundation

Glitzy Sips by Leah

The Hipbee

Working hands

Wood, WOOL AND MORE

Harper Friday

3D Ontario

FN Good Food Inc.

The Bark and Barrel

Lynn's Candles

Christine Cookie Jar and Crafting Creations

Cotton Carry

Natural Stitch Design

Eldaggi´s Crafts

Bloom in Clay

Marys Magical Resin Creations

Bound By The Raven

Grey Bruce Kennel & Obedience Club

KB's Hooked Crochet Creations

Grey County

Owen Sound Tourism

TOM Thomson Art Gallery

Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library

Glendale Farms - popcorn, candy etc.

Krumbliss - cookies

Rolling Dough Pizza Company - pizza

Big Bites - burgers, fries

Top Dog - hot dogs, candy floss, drinks etc.

Caribbean Queens Real Jerk - Jerk Chicken, Rice and Peas, BBQ Chicken, Jerk Chicken, Quesadillas, Spring Rolls

Sabitris Global Cuisine - Butter chicken, lamb vindaloo combo, canna masala combo, beef vindaloo combo, samasos, mango lassi

Burger Chief Inc.- smash burgers, fries

Lez Eats - Poutine

Olgas' Café - Strudels

Mestizo Taqueria - Mexican Street Corn

Who Gives a Flying Fork - Burgers, Fries

Sips and Swirls Dirty Soda - Dirty Sodas

Miss Carnitas - Carnitas, Chicken, Fish, Veggie Taco's

Dbazaar - Sandwiches, panini's and delicious sweets, smoothies, treats and Inidian street food, pastries.

Pizzaville - pizza

Just A Cup - coffee, tea, (hot and iced), hot chocolate, Italian sodas

Sundays Ice Cream - hard scoop ice cream

Scarlett’s lemonade - Lemonade stand

Jerkitup - Jerk chicken, bbq chicken, oxtail curry and goat

Berry and Cocoa - chocolate covered strawberries and mango in a cup

Kelso Beach at Nawash Park

• Owen Sound Transit Services
• Bayshore Taxi  - 519-371-5555
• A+ Taxi - 519-270-3434
• Owen Sound 5 Star Taxi - 519-371-1231
• Redline Taxi - 519-376-5050
• AM 2 PM Taxi & Delivery - 519-270-7877
• Harbourfront Taxi - 519-372-5304
• Discount Taxi - 519-371-6000
• Drivers Seat Owen Sound - 226-909-3111

Activities & Shows

Four Paws Flying Dog Show - Canada Day ONLY

Shows will take place at 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm near the Splash Pad 

PONY RIDES - both days

June 30 ~ 1 pm - 5 pm

July 1 ~ 11 am - 5 pm

Instabooth - both days

1-5 pm

Whimsies Balloons and Face Painting

1-5 pm both days

Inflatable Games - both days

1 pm - dusk June 30

10 am-dusk July 1

Coming Soon.

When the sun sets, make sure you stick around for the grand finale! At 10 pm, prepare to be dazzled by a spectacular custom fireworks display that will light up the night sky in a brilliant celebration of our great nation.

Don't miss this unforgettable day of fun, food, and festivity! We can't wait to see you there!

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Canada Day in Owen Sound is a free, family‑friendly celebration held on July 1st at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park that brings the community together to honour Canada’s birthday with a full day of activities, entertainment and festivities.

Starting (gates open) at 10 a.m., the celebration features children’s activities, pony rides, dog shows throughout the day, big water canoe rides, games, music and entertainers, plus food trucks, marketplace vendors, and community booths for people of all ages to enjoy. In the evening, there’s usually a main stage concert with local performers and speakers, concluding with a spectacular fireworks display over the Owen Sound harbour around 10 p.m. to cap off the day.

It’s a festive, outdoor celebration that’s become a highlight of the summer in Owen Sound—perfect for families, friends and visitors to enjoy food, music, activities and community spirit while celebrating Canada’s national holiday.

Presenting EVENT Sponsor: $5,000 (1 available)

Includes:

• Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, mention on news advisories, and radio promotions where applicable.
• Mentions during events as Presenting Sponsor/Opportunity to welcome guests.
• Activation/vendor space at Kelso Beach, if desired.
• Banner (provided by you) to be placed prominently on stage.
• Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.

Fireworks Sponsor: $5,000 (1 available)

Includes:

• Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, and mention on news advisories, where applicable.
• Mentions during the event as Fireworks Sponsor with an opportunity to welcome guests during the evening performance on July 1 at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park.
• Activation/vendor space at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park, if desired.
• Banner (provided by you) on fencing or near the stage area. 
• Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.

Entertainment/Stage Sponsors: $2,500

Includes:

• Banner (provided by you) placed prominently at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park.
• Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, and mention on news advisories, where applicable.
• Opportunities to introduce entertainers during the festival.
• Banner (provided by you) on fencing or near the stage area.
• Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.

Event Supporter: $600 (5 available)

• Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, mention on news advisories, where applicable
• Recognition and mentions at events are applicable and appropriate.
• Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.

In-Kind Food and Beverage: $500 value (5 available)

Opportunity to showcase your business to our entertainers coming to Owen Sound to perform for the weekend festivities.

Options might include:

• Products such as vegetable/cold cut/meat/cheese or fruit trays, Hot or cold meals delivered to the site, Pop/water/juice, Fresh fruit, Tea or Coffee, Condiments, or Ice.

Your Business Receives:

• Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, and mention on news advisories, where applicable.
• Signage in the green room signifying your in-kind donation and contributions in support of the event.
• Banner (provided by you) on fencing or near the stage area.
• Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.

In-Kind Supply Sponsors

• In-kind donations are different than donations. It is a product or service in lieu of cash and, in most cases, a much-needed and appreciated form of donation. As with any event, businesses wish to donate items needed for the event, such as fencing, media, printing, portable washrooms, light towers, food & beverages for entertainers and volunteers, children’s entertainment items and activities, tents, etc. Please let us know how you can help! 
• You will receive mentions as a supporter on the website and, where applicable, social media tags/mentions.

Click here to sponsor!