Canada Day - Tuesday, July 1

On Tuesday July 1st, the City of Owen Sound is throwing a FREE Canada Day extravaganza for the whole family at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park.

Prepare for a day packed with delightful children's activities, dog show, pony rides, music, and entertainment that will open to all. 

Gates Open at 10 am

In the Park

Dog Show | Scouts Cub Car Races | Pony Rides |Food Trucks | Craft Vendors| Organizations | Music | Entertainers

On the Stage

8:00 p.m. Welcome & Remarks - Mayor, MPP and MP

8:30 p.m.  Rock of Fame Canadian Concert

More details coming.

Canada Day (Tuesday, July 1)

This is a huge celebration taking place along the waterfront in beautiful Owen Sound, at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park and harbourfront area.

Tuesday, July 1 ~ 10 am-10 p.m. at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park:
Canada Day Celebrations will be held at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park, entertainment food and craft vendors, cultural celebrations and organizations, EMS touch a truck, pony rides, dog show and activities for kids with fireworks to end the day.

Event Title 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.
• Opportunity to be a guest on Rogers TV with City of Owen Sound staff.
• 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: $5000 (1 available)

Includes:

• Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, mention on news advisories, where applicable.
• Mentions during event as Fireworks Sponsor with an opportunity to welcome guests during 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 stage area. 
• Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.

Entertainment Sponsors: $1,200

Includes:

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

Stage Sponsor: $2,500 (1 available)

• Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, mention on news advisories, where applicable
• Activation space at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park if desired.
• Opportunity to engage with audience, introduce activations, bands etc.
• Banner (provided by you) prominently displayed on stage.
• Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.

Supporter: $600 (20 available)

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

In-Kind Food and Beverage: $500 value (4 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, mention on news advisories, where applicable.
• Signage in green room signifying your in-kind donation and contributions in support of the event.
• Banner (provided by you) on fencing or near 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 something that is needed for the event, such as fencing, media, printing, portable washrooms, light towers, food & beverages for entertainers and volunteers, portable washrooms, 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 social media tags/mentions where applicable.

Click here to sponsor!

Vendor Applications have NOW OPENED.

Please click on the link to register.

https://form.owensound.ca/Vendor-Application-Special-Events

KB's Hooked Crochet Creations
KitKat's Kritters
You Too Weighted Stuffies and more
Toy craft engraving 
Jump For Jewels
Bentley studios 
Horsin’ Around Honey Co 
Dj Yarnworks 
Country Girl Crafts/Nails 
Pampered Chef - Michelle Walker
Lynn's Candles & Signs 
Laura Steels Hitchcock Coloured Pencil Artist
Just Peachy Beauty 
Bluewater Education Foundation 
Vibes Of Eden 
Working hands 
Marie's Custom Designs
Wood, WOOL AND MORE 
Dawn's Menagerie 
Sing with Kelda 
Krafty Nook Designs 
Glitzy Sips by Leah Destiny Landra Glass 
Galaxy Sweets
Lily Oak 
Cedar and Sage Design
Upwards Art Inc. 
EverLastingCreations 
Fifth Avenue Collection with Tanya 
Victim Services Bruce Grey 
Summerfolk
Shalimar Body Art 
Wanda Fitzgerald Art 
Plata Viva- Mexican Silver Jewelry 
Chev's Hot Sauce
Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library
Divinely Crystallized 
Amy's Candles & SB Candles
Runa Pacha 
Bad Ass Den
KUGOFX 
Sydenham Sportsmen Association

Glendale Farms - cotton candy, nachos, chips, cold drinks, hotdogs.

Sunnys - Hotdogs

Foodiez Barrie - Funnel cakes, butter chicken, fried chicken strips, nuggets, wings, drinks, sundaes, mozzarella stix, momos, noodles spring rolls, butter chicken poutine

Jerkitup - Jerk chicken bbq chicken oxtail curry goat 

Keas Concessions -  fresh squeezed Lemonade

S.O.V.A - Owen Sound's BEST homemade Strudel

Burger Chief Inc. - Homemade burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, wraps and fries.

Pizza Pizza

K8R Mobile Food Services - Mexican

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

Sundays Ice Cream - hard scoop ice cream

Mestizo Taqueria - Mexican Street Corn 

Top Dog - Hot Dogs, Cotton Candy

Sabitri’s Global Cuisine - Nepalese And Indian Food

Who Gives a Flying Fork - Burgers, Fries, Chicken Fingers and More!

The Charcuterie Moose - Charcuterie boxes, Veggie cups, Baked desserts, and bottled drinks 

PK’s Caribbean Cuisine - Jerk chicken, jerk pork burgers and fries, wrap, Jamaican patties.

Big Bites - Burgers & Home-cut fries

Volunteer Sign Up

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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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