An annual four-day event happening this year from Friday, June 28 to Canada Day, 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.
The current event schedule (subject to change) is:
- Friday, June 28 ~ 6 – 11 p.m. at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park:
Canadiana Music Concert – a tribute to Canadian Music – Canada’s Rock of Fame. Canada’s Rock of Fame will feature the songs of some of Canada’s greatest musicians, featuring Owen Sound and the area’s most talented musicians. This evening show will be held at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park with gates opening at 6 p.m. Food trucks and vendors will be on site.
- Saturday, June 29 ~ 12 noon - 10 p.m. at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park: Emcee Sarah Carmichael from Mix106 will host the amphitheater activities which include;
Banditfest (12-1pm)
Dickie Bird (1-2pm)
Charlie Gillespie (2-3pm)
Owen Sound Dance Academy (3-4pm)
Vaughan Coffey SLV (4-5pm)
Olivia and Kenzy (5-6pm)
The Roxy Young Company (6-7pm)
The park will be full of vendors, food trucks, youth-based organizations, activities including dog shows throughout the day, family yoga, juggling and more.
- Sunday, June 30 ~ 12 noon-10 p.m. at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park:
The day will include water activities: a boat parade, Dragon Boat brigade, The Owen Sound Rowing Club, The Big Canoe tours, food and craft vendors and musicians.
- Monday, July 1 ~ 12 noon-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: $6,000 (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 during the weekend.
- Opportunity to be a guest on Rogers TV with City of Owen Sound staff.
- Activation/vendor space at Kelso Beach & Owen Sound Visitors Centre if desired.
- Personal tour (4 people) on The Big Canoe along the shoreline in Owen Sound on Saturday, June 29.
- Banner (provided by you) to be placed prominently on stage.
- Opportunity for front row seats to Canada’s Rock of Fame and Canada Day concerts.
- 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.
- Personal tour (4 people) on The Big Canoe along the shoreline in Owen Sound on Saturday, June 29.
- Banner (provided by you) on fencing or near stage area.
- Opportunity for front row seats to Canada’s Rock of Fame and Canada Day concerts.
- Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.
Entertainment Sponsors: $5,000 (2 available)
An opportunity to showcase your business in front of an audience for 4 days of entertainment on the stage at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park.
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.
- Mentions during the 4-day event as Entertainment Sponsor.
- Opportunities to introduce entertainers during the festival.
- Personal tour (4 people) on The Big Canoe along the shoreline in Owen Sound on Saturday, June 29.
- Activation space at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park if desired.
- Banner (provided by you) on fencing or near stage area.
- Opportunity for front row seats to Canada’s Rock of Fame and Canada Day concerts.
- Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.
Stage Sponsor (Kelso Beach at Nawash Park): $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.
Reconciliation Garden Indigenous Program Sponsor: $1,000 (2 available)
- Banner (provided by you) near the entrance or stage at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park & Reconciliation Garden.
- Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, mention on news advisories, where applicable.
- Activation space at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park & Reconciliation Garden area if desired.
- Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.
Black History Program Sponsor: $1,000 (2 available)
- Banner (provided by you) near the entrance or stage at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park.
- Logo on marketing material, website, social media tags/mentions, mention on news advisories, where applicable.
- Activation space at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park & Black History tent if desired.
- Opportunity for YOUR staff to engage by volunteering for the event.
Festival 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 Entertainment Sponsor: $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 the Sound Waterfront Festival events!
