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Maawanji'iding: Festival Canadiana Owen Sound - June 30 to July 9, 2017

The centerpiece of Owen Sound's year-long celebration of Canada's 150th and Owen Sound's 160th anniversaries, Maawanji'iding (meaning "gathering" in the local Ojibwe indigenous language) is a ten-day festival with entertainment and activities for all ages. Most events are Free or by donation!

Download our commemorative festival program HERE (PDF)

June 30 to July 2 - Festival Canadiana at Kelso Beach Park

Enjoy family activities including inflatable attractions, circus workshops, craft demonstrations, food vendors, and entertainment throughout the weekend. Each day has a special theme, with Canada's 150th celebration marked with fireworks and an extra-special entertainment program on the Saturday. Free admission - donations encouraged.

PARKING: outside the fence at Kelso Beach Park. Parking inside fence is for participants and vehicles displaying barrier-free parking permits only.

Additional parking available at Keystone Child, Youth & Family Services, 1793 3rd Avenue West, and Owen Sound Medical Centre, 1415 1st Avenue West. 

Map to Festival Canadiana location (June 30 to July 2 only):

June 30: Owen Sound Day

The story of Owen Sound through music by prominent local musicians, spoken word by the Métissage Collective, and an interactive visual presentation by youth of our area called #MyOwenSound. Plus inflatables, food vendors, artisan market and more.

5:00 pm      pre-show

6:00 pm      Opening ceremonies with host Dave Carr and special guests

                    Georgian Bay Children's Choir

6:30 pm      The Métissage Collective

7:00 pm      Our Shotgun Wedding

8:00 pm      Jensen & Walker

8:50 pm      #MyOwenSound 

9:00 pm      The Grey Road One Band featuring Pete Devlin

July 1: Canada Day

The big day includes a dedication of the Gitche Namewikwedong Reconciliation Garden at Kelso Beach Park, inflatable attractions, circus workshops, craft demonstrations, food vendors, and an enhanced entertainment program featuring the JUNO award-winning band Digging Roots, the youth visual presentation #MyCanada, an aerial fire circus by Lookup Theatre, and an amazing fireworks display over Owen Sound harbour!

 

12 to 2 pm  Gitche Namewikwedong Reconciliation Garden ceremony - south end beside river

                  Includes Welcoming Remarks, Reconciliation Talks, traditional drummers, singers, and dancers

                  Introduction to this exciting, historic project taking shape by the banks of the Potawatomi River

 

2 to 4:30 pm    Fun Movement Activities for the Whole Family - amphitheatre

                       2:00 Classic Nia with Esther

                       2:30 Yoga for Kids with Becky

                       3:00 Qi Gong with Mark

                       3:30 International Folk Dancing with May

                       4:00 Zumba with Emily

 

2 and 4 pm  Lookup Theatre circus workshop - Summerfolk Circle

 

3 to 5 pm    Satellites Gymnastics demonstrations - by the beach

 

4:30 pm      Lookup Theatre Youth Circus Show - Summerfolk Circle

 

In the amphitheatre:

6:00 pm      Owen Sound City Band

7:00 pm      Opening Ceremonies with the Georgian Bay Caledonia Pipe Band, the new East Ridge Community School choir, and hosts Diane Marie and Ian Solecki

7:30 pm      KD Band presents 100% Grade A All-Canadian Hits

8:20 pm      #MyCanada

8:30 pm      JUNO Award winning band Digging Roots

9:30 pm      Lookup Theatre Fire and Aerial Circus Show

10:00 pm    FIREWORKS

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Canada Day Fireworks over Owen Sound Bay - photo by John Fearnall (Good Noise Photography) 

 

July 2: ImagiNation Day

Imagining Canada's future through the eyes of children and youth. Everyone is welcome to participate in the creative activities planned for this day, including workshops in traditional crafts, circus arts, and innovative technology. Emerging Artists musical showcase and evening performances featuring 2X-JUNO nominee Alysha Brilla and the Brilltones, plus Franco-Ontario band Ariko and sensational youth talent.  Plus inflatables, food vendors, artisan market and more.

 

12 to 4 pm  Emerging Artists Showcase - amphitheatre

12 pm         Mireille Marie

1 pm           Madison Galloway

2 pm           Greg Smith

3 pm           Tragedy Ann

 

4 to 5 pm    Moonstar Theatre youth musical theatre performance - amphitheatre

 

12 to 5 pm  Creative workshops showcasing a variety of technologies and traditional crafts:

12 to 5 pm  Computer technology and creative arts with Launchpad Youth Activity and Technology Centre - main tent

12 to 5 pm  Chinese brush painting with Emily Bi - main tent

1:00 to 2:15 pm  Sandcastle Theatre improvisational theatre - gazebo

1:00 to 4 pm      "Design a City of the Future" activity with the TOM - main tent

1:00 to 4 pm        Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library Tech Zoo - main tent

1:00 & 3:30 pm Bonhomme Gigeurs (dancing puppets) workshop with Ariko - riverside tent

2 to 3 pm    Traditional fiddle workshop with Ariko - bring your own instrument - riverside tent

2 and 4 pm  Lookup Theatre circus workshop - Summerfolk Circle

4 to 5 pm    Drum Circle with Elemental World Drum Ensemble - bring your own instrument - riverside tent

 

In the amphitheatre:

Evening entertainment program hosted by Diane Marie.

6:30 pm      Ariko

7:15 pm      Lookup Theatre Youth Circus Show

7:45 pm      Madison Galloway and the Mud Guppies

8:45 pm      Elemental World Drum Ensemble

9:00 pm      2X JUNO Award nominee Alysha Brilla and the Brilltones

July 3 to 9 - Various locations

Community groups around Owen Sound present special events fitting the Canada 150 and Owen Sound 160 themes. Check our Events Page under Festival Community Events for all the details. 

Featured Community Event:

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Shuttle buses will run between the Waterfront Festival and the Riverfest sites, starting at 10:45 am. See full shuttle bus schedule, below.

July 7 to 9 - ONTARIO 150 TOUR & Waterfront Festival - Inner Harbour

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Celebrating our marine heritage and the importance of water conservation with a fun weekend co-hosted by the City of Owen Sound and the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre. The Waterfront Festival features Owen Sound's hosting of the ONTARIO150 Tour and many special activities throughout the weekend, including:

  • The World's Largest Rubber Duck
    • Arrival Friday July 7 at approximately 5:00pm
    • On display in harbour until July 9 at 9:00pm
  • Vintage tug boats on display
  • Métis Voyageur Games - all weekend
  • Rhythm of a Nation Interactive Dance and Music Show - 30 minute performances
    • Saturday: 12:00pm - 1:00pm - 3:00pm - 4:30pm - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
    • Sunday: 12:00pm - 1:00pm - 3:00pm - 4:30pm - 6:00pm
  • West Coast Lumberjack Show - 45 minute performances
    • Saturday: 2:00pm - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
    • Sunday: 2:00pm - 3:30pm - 5:00pm
  • Live entertainment tent (licensed, open to all ages)
  • Special programming by the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre and other community organizations, food vendors, activities for kids and more
  • Friday July 7, 6:00 pm: Opening Ceremony with the Owen Sound City Band

Entertainment Tent Schedule

Friday July 7 with host Cory Laycock of Mix 106.5:

7:00pm        KUNLE

8:00pm        NADJIWAN Presented by Central Place Retirement Community

9:00pm        BLACKBURN

Saturday July 8:

Summerfolk Youth Discoveries:

12:00pm      Barre Sierra

1:00pm        Clarissa Fortin

2:00pm        Andrew Nunno & Missy Bauman

 

3:00pm        Greg Smith

4:00pm        Open Mic with Hot Black Coffee 

Country Night with host Donna Henry of Country 93:

6:00pm        Kitgut Stringband

8:00pm        Amy Rose

9:00pm        SONS OF PERRY

Sunday July 9:

1:00pm        Jake Parker Scott

2:00pm        Honeymoon Phase

3:30pm        frank deresti and the lake effect

4:00pm        Deanne Hallman & Paul Danard

6:00pm        Darrelle London

7:30pm        frank deresti and the lake effect

9:00pm        festival ends! Say goodnight, Ducky!

 

Map to Waterfront Festival Location (July 7 to 9 only). Please note that the 1100 block of 1st Avenue West will be closed to through traffic during the festival and there is limited parking in the immediate area around the festival site. See below for Parking and Shuttle Bus information.

Accessible parking: available on north side of Community Waterfront Heritage Centre. For vehicles with accessible parking permits only. 

July 7 to 9: Parking and Shuttle Buses

Please park in designated locations only! Look for Festival Parking signs. Shuttle bus stops are clearly marked and are close to the designated parking areas.

East Side Parking at Heritage Place Mall, 1350 16th Street East. Recommended for travelers arriving in Owen Sound on from the east on Highway 26, and from the south on Highways 6 and 10.

 

West Side Parking at Owen Sound Foodland, 915 10th Street West. Recommended for travelers arriving in Owen Sound on from the west on Highway 21, and from the north on Highway 21 or Grey County Road 1.

Shuttle Bus Schedule:

Friday July 7
East and West Parking to Festival Site and back. 
From 5 to 9 pm: Every 15 minutes. 
From 9 to 11 pm: Every 30 minutes. 
Final bus leaves Festival Site at 11 pm.
 
Saturday July 8
East and West Parking to Festival Site and back. 
From 11 am to 7 pm: Every 15 minutes. 
From 7 to 11 pm: Every 30 minutes. 
Final bus leaves Festival Site at 11 pm.
 
Sunday July 9
Route 1: East and West Parking to Festival Site and back. 
From 10 am to 6 pm: Every 15 minutes. 
From 6 to 9 pm: Every 30 minutes. 
Final bus leaves Festival Site at 9 pm.

Route 2: Festival Site to Mill Dam (first stage of Riverfest flotilla).

One departure, 2 buses at 10:45 am.

Buses will wait at Mill Dam and take passengers to Harrison Park at approximately 11:30 am.

Route 3: Festival Site to Riverfest (Harrison Park) and back.
From 11:30 am to 4 pm: Every 15 minutes. Final bus leaves Harrison Park at 4 pm.

 

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