Entertainment
There is lots to hear and see!
Visit the Bandstand in Gore Park, the Woolwich Memorial Complex and the Family Fun Area
Check the schedules below for the location and times of this year's performers!
Bandstand in Gore Park
Bands will be playing from 8 am – 4 pm.
Grab some food from the mall vendors and then join us at the bandstand to enjoy some music!
No Requests will be playing from 8 am – 11:30.
We play all types of music from Country to Alternative to Classic Rock. Everything from the 50’s to the present day.
Roemers will be playing from 12 pm – 4 pm.
Daniel Desaulnier, André Regier and Gavin Roemer formed the three-piece band Roemers in 2022, and recently released their debut single, Terrified.
Arena Stage
Bands will be playing from 8 am – 3:30 pm.
Grab some food from the food trucks and join us at the stage to enjoy some great local talent!
We are incredibly grateful to Harold from YEZ Systems, who is our dedicated audio expert for the live bands at the Woolwich Memorial Complex. With his expertise and generosity, he ensures that every performance sounds its best, creating an unforgettable experience for both musicians and attendees.
Harold has kindly donated his time and skills to make this event a success, and we thank you for your hard work and generosity – we couldn’t do it without you!
Gary Jackson (Atlas Effect Music) will be playing from 8 am – 10 am.
Gary A Jackson is an independent Canadian musician with a passion for writing lyrics that move and amuse his audience. Taking advantage of his wide musical background to inform his artistic vision, the multi-instrumentalist will leap from heartstring tugging ballads, to vicious punk anthems, making every performance a wild journey.
Offsuit will be playing from 12 pm – 2 pm.
Offsuit is a Tri-cities rock and roll quartet formed in 2007. They play an eclectic mix of music from the 60s to current day from artists ranging from The Beatles and Billy Joel to Guns ‘N Roses and Motley Crue.
Black Paint will be playing from 2 pm – 3:30 pm
Black Paint is an Alternative Rock band from the GTA consisting of Steven Layzell (vocals/guitar), Tyler Smith (bass) and Eric Croteau (drums). With their dark, Jack White-like sound, Rage Against the Machine riffs, and rowdy live stage presence, Black Paint quickly broke into the Toronto Scene a few years ago, playing many famous Toronto venues. They are never seen out of their Black Coverall uniforms. From their look to their sound, they are dedicated to making a great experience for their listeners.
The EDSS School Band will be playing from 10 am – 12 pm along South Street West. Enjoy listening to the band as you walk to and from the downtown mall area to the Woolwich Memorial Complex.
Woolwich Memorial Complex
There’s lots to see and do at the WMC.
Grab some food from the food trucks!
Whether you’re enjoying a maple-glazed doughnut, a loaded poutine, or a gourmet grilled cheese, the food trucks at the festival are sure to keep you fuelled for all the fun. Come hungry and explore the flavours of the season while celebrating the sweet tradition of maple syrup!
Food Trucks:
- El Milagro
- Melt Down Cheesery
- Rob’s Burger Wagon
- Golden Grill
- Foodiez Barrie
- Miller Meats
- Hungarian Bites
- Born2Eat
Visit the following Vendors our the Woolwich Memorial Complex
- Leaf Filter
- Magic Windows and Doors
- MAP LAB
- The Diabetic Journeyman
- Child Passenger Safety
- Faires.ca
- Yura Sisa
Join us for the Pancake Flipping Contest!
This popular and entertaining contest will feature some fast and furious flipping action from some of our area’s finest politicians, local radio personalities, police officers from Waterloo Regional Police Service, community groups, sports organizations and local businesses.
The Pancake Flipping Contest will be taking place in the parking lot of the Woolwich Memorial Centre – 24 Snyder Ave. S., Elmira from 10 am – 12 pm.
Thank you to the following local businesses that contributed the prizes for the Pancake Flipping Contest:
The Mercantile
Food Basics Elmira
Starbucks Elmira
Waterloo Regional Police Service
Van Houtte Coffee
Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House Elmira
Harvey’s Swiss Chalet Elmira
Crowsfoot Restaurant and General Store
Idle and Wood Candle Co.
Family Fun Area
(Kindred parking lot)
Don’t miss out on the Family Fun Area in the Kindred Credit Union parking lot just off of the downtown mall area. Fun for the whole family from 9 am – 3 pm. Visit the Family Fun Area page for all the details.
