Building on the success of the inaugural 2018 waterfront event, the City of Owen Sound is pleased to announce that Harbourfest will return this summer. The event will take place Saturday, July 13, 2019.

Harbourfest is a one-day, rain-or-shine event that will draw crowds to Owen Sound's inner harbour for food, drinks, live entertainment and fun family activities. Admission is free; Harbourfest is presented by Core Partners Group - IPC Securities and supported by Coca-Cola and Sunbelt Rentals.

The 'Main Stage' will be located on the east harbour wall, with a fully-licensed area to enjoy performers all day long, including children’s entertainer Magical Duda, funk-fusion band The Accolades, the multi-talented pop-rock musician Stacey Renee and her band, and the musical headliner Who Made Who, an AC/DC tribute band, hitting the stage at 8 PM. Craft breweries and food trucks will be on site to quench thirst and satisfy cravings while taking in the many different forms of entertainment provided at the event. Owen Sound Police Services will once again be running the ‘Battle on the Bay’ tug-of-war style-competition from two floating docks in the inner harbour in the afternoon.

“We saw great success last year with Harbourfest, drawing almost 6000 people to our beautiful waterfront,” City Manager, Wayne Ritchie says. “We’re thrilled to continue to bring exciting events to our waterfront that offer a variety of entertainment that appeals to many different interests.”

Community groups and exhibitors will be on hand to offer activities throughout the day along the inner harbour, with space still available for a few more community partners to take part in the event. If you are a part of a community group looking to participate as a vendor or run an activity at Harbourfest, visit www.OwenSound.ca/Harbourfest and complete a Community Groups & Exhibitors Application form. This event offers a great amount of exposure and engagement.

For more information on upcoming events, visit www.OwenSound.ca/Events or follow along on social media (www.Facebook.com/OwenSoundTourismAndEvents or www.Instagram.com/CityOwenSound) for exciting event announcements and information.

source: media release, City of Owen Sound