Simcoe Heritage and Friendship Festival

There will performers on the main stage Saturday, Sunday and Monday at the annual Simcoe Heritage and Friendship Festival, July 31-August 3. Also look for buskers setting up in the three main parks, and entertainment on the smaller stages. 

Chris Abbott

Editor

The annual Simcoe Heritage and Friendship Festival is just two weeks away.

On the weekend of Friday, July 31 to Monday, August 3, there will be almost non-stop music and family-friendly entertainment in Simcoe’s Wellington, Clifton and Grant Anderson Parks.

The festival’s Classic Auto Show is Sunday, August 2 (rain date August 3) at Lynnwood Park, a short walk from the other venues. The 7-3 show will have its own DJ (Randy Halmo) and food truck, trophies, and draw prizes. Classic Auto Show proceeds will support will support the food bank. Free admission for spectators!

The car show is hosting the 1st Annual Hot Wheels Race in the Friendship Festival YTP Kids Zone, Saturday, August 1st. Racing starts at 1 p.m. Ages 6-12 – bring your own Hot Wheels. Preregistration is available for up to 120 participants (register at the kids zone face painting booth). Sponsored by Sharp Bus Lines.

Simcoe & District Humane Society is presenting a Kid’s Pet Show, Monday, August 3 on the Clifton Park stage. Starts at 2 p.m. Kids ages 5-16 can enter pets on a leash or harness ($2 registration donation). Highlighting pet talents and costumes.

Friday, July 31st is Family Movie Night, sponsored by Downtown Simcoe BIA and the friendship festival. Kids karaoke at 8 p.m., movie at dusk in Wellington Park.

The festivals Friday Night Market starts at 3 p.m. – come for the shopping and dining opportunities. There will be vendors, food/beverage booths all weekend. 

The BIA Kick-Off Party on Friday starts downtown on Argyle Street at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday to Monday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. is the Rotary Club ‘Pancakes in the Park.’

And don’t forget the Rubber Duck race on Monday – it’s back again!

Saturday, August 1st

MAIN STAGE

Opening ceremonies 11:30-12, followed by:

Lucas Wilson – The Illusionist (12-12:30)

Badunkafunk (12:30-1:15)

Tyler Wilson Band (1:15-2:15)

Ian Bell (2:15-3)

Ryan & Friends (3-3:45)

Sharp Dogs (3:45-4:30)

The Echelon (4:30-5:30)

Cowboy Medicine 5:30-6:15

The Carrie Clark Band 6:15-7:15

Jononymous 7:15-8

Mississippi Bends 8-9

Nolan Gibson 9-9:45

Pipedown 9:45 to close

Sunday, August 2

MAIN STAGE

Community Worship Service 10:30-noon with Church Out Serving

Dover Creek Duo with Rick Huner 12-12:45

Kathy Tyrrell and Friends 12:45-1:30

Adam Liefl 1:30-2:15

Murray Williams Band 2:15-3

The Erie Boys 3-3:45

Honey Static 3:45-4:30

Hannah Dolson 4:30-5:15

Purple Jelly 5:15-6

Colour Film 6-6:45

Route 6 6:45-7:30

Roundabout Dance 7:30-8:15

Groove Room 8:15-9:15

Dan Walsh 9:15-10

UN Jefferson 10-close

Monday, Aug. 3

MAIN STAGE

Jessica Rayner 11:15-12

Saving Agnes 12-12:45

Amber Banks 12:45-1:30

The Old Barn Doors 1:30-2:15

The Happy Few 2:15-3

Kiddie Parade, Rubber Duck Race Winners Announced 3-3:15

Closing Party 3:15-close with Jesse Murphy & The Big Dream

(All dates, times and artists are subject to change without notice)