Two Days of Canada Day Celebrations in Owen Sound

Owen Sound will host a two-day Canada Day Celebration on June 30 and July 1 at Kelso Beach at Nawash Park. The park opens at 1 p.m. on June 30 and at 10 a.m. on July 1. This FREE family event features entertainers, live music, 60+ marketplace vendors, 15+ food trucks, interactive games, flying dog shows, pony rides, emergency vehicles, and more!

On June 30, Owen Sound will host its first-ever drone show over the soccer field, with a viewing area on the baseball diamond adjacent to Kelso Beach. On July 1, fireworks will light up the harbour and can be viewed throughout the city. Both shows begin at 10 p.m.

Join us at 8 p.m. on June 30 in the amphitheatre for live music featuring The Mike McCarthy Band. On July 1, opening ceremonies, anthem and live music begin in the amphitheatre at 7 p.m., with the Rob Elder Trio taking the stage as the opening act, followed by The EH Team. Hosted by Chris Scerri Presents, The EH Team features some of the region’s top musical talent, including Drew Wright, a Top 10 finalist from Season 3 of Canadian Idol; Tara and Trevor Mackenzie, Maple Blues Award winners for New Artist of the Year and nominees at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis; along with John Hume, Mike Weir, Ken Kelly, Jaret Koop, and Holly Sled. The celebrations will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display over the Owen Sound Harbour at 10 p.m.

Parking is limited on site; carpooling or walking is strongly encouraged. Please consider parking at the West Side Boat Launch and Family Health Team and using pedestrian routes to the park as well as nearby side streets. 

Owen Sound’s Canada Day Celebrations are sponsored by the City of Owen Sound, the Government of Canada, and the Government of Ontario. We also thank GEI Consultants for their commitment to bringing outstanding musicians to this year’s evening performances and Mix 106.5 for sponsoring the stage. We would also like to acknowledge and thank Tom Hall Refrigeration, Benedict Electrical, Foodland, Sign Street, Miller Waste, Coca-Cola, Northridge Property Management, Zoomer Radio, Woodley Care Services, and Owen Sound Subaru for their generous financial support of Canada Day 2026.

Join the City of Owen Sound Events Crew and volunteer! Over 100 volunteers are required! Year after year, thousands of people descend on Kelso Beach at Nawash Park for a day of family fun, and it’s all thanks to our amazing volunteers.

All event details are posted at www.owensound.ca/canadaday or on the Tourism, Events, and Attractions Facebook Page.  

Please contact Jennifer Wright, Events and Activation Coordinator at 519-376-4440 ext. 1237 or jwright@owensound.ca for more information. 

Quick Facts: 

• Canada Day celebrations take place over 2 days in Owen Sound, June 30 and July 1 and is free to attend.
• Canada Day has been a day of celebration since 1868, where many festivities are held across the nation.
• Drone Show attendees are asking to remain in the viewing area at the Kelso ball diamond while the Drone Show is taking place.
• During the fireworks spectators on land and in boats must remain a minimum of 175 metres clear of the pier in the Owen Sound Harbour during the fireworks display. 
• Kelso Beach at Nawash Park is a designated Smoke and Vape free site.  
• The event is rain or shine, however both the Drone Show and Fireworks may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.

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