Canada Day
Southside Park will be filled with fun for all ages on Tuesday, July 1 from 2 – 10 p.m. including live music, Canadian Kids Zone activities, and marketplace and food vendors. The evening will end with a spectacular fireworks show!
Music
Enjoy free live music and performances throughout the day on the main stage!
While enjoying the music, you can take a seat in the Maglin Site Furniture Lounge or play lawn games.
| Time | Act |
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| 2 p.m. | You Had Me - eclectic acoustic trio |
| 3 p.m. | Smokes Like Lightning, 8-piece blues & 70's rock band |
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4:10 p.m. |
Jason Mercer Music, Canadian country/rock musician |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Opening Ceremonies
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| 5:40 p.m. | Fiddlestix, high energy Celtic, country, rockin' and stomping fiddle show |
| 7:00 p.m. | Blind Dog Joe with Rob Cromwell, high-energy 4-piece party/dance/classic rock/alternative top 40 band |
| 8:30 p.m. | Loonie Tunes, singing top Canadian hits from Rush and Saga to Honeymoon Suite and Loverboy |
Canadian Kids Zone
Enjoy activities from 2 – 9:30 p.m. Activities are free unless noted otherwise.
- Performances on the side stage, located near the Main Washrooms.
- 2:40 p.m. Woodstock School of Dance and Yoga
- 3:50 p.m. Dance in Style
- 5 - 5:30 p.m. Wilber Cortez Magic Show
- Caricature Artist ($)
- Photobooth
- Rock Wall
- Inflatable obstacle courses, slide, maze, games and more
- Craft Corner - Pot Your Own Plant, presented by The Home Depot (as supplies last)
- Doug the Great roaming entertainment (5 - 9:30 p.m.)
- Woodstock Public Library activities
- Colouring books and stickers provided by sponsor Libro Credit Union
Fireworks
The Canada Day firework show will end the evening with a bang! Watch the sky sparkle as it snaps, crackles and pops starting at 9:30 p.m.
Fireworks presented by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.
Volunteer Opportunities
Our events, attracting thousands annually, rely on partners, sponsors, and volunteers. As a volunteer, have fun, meet new friends, earn hours, and make a community impact. Volunteer for one event or multiple, based on your interests and schedule.
Volunteers presented by Zehrs Woodstock
Food, Beverage and Marketplace Vendors
Grab a bite to eat or shop in the marketplace from one the many on-site vendors. You can also take a seat in our beverage garden with a main stage view!
An ATM is available on-site and vendors may accept debit or credit. You can pay with cash, debit or credit at the beverage garden.
| Food Vendors |
| The Food Vendor application is now closed. Current vendors (subject to change): |
| Beverage Garden |
| Brought to you by the Woodstock Lion's Club, the beverage garden will offer thirst quenching favourites, while you enjoy live music with a main stage view. |
| Marketplace Vendors |
| The Marketplace Vendor application is now closed.
Current vendors (subject to change):
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Green Team
Join us in creating a greener Canada Day! This year we're proud to make the event more sustainable with our Green Team.
Volunteers will be at Waste Stations to help attendees sort recyclables and waste, reducing our environmental footprint.
More Ways to be Eco-Friendly
Together we can reduce waste, minimize single-use plastics and make Canada Day even more eco-friendly!
- Ride your bike. We have limited bike racks on site.
- Bring a reusable water bottle to refill at our water stations.
- Bring reusable bags for shopping in the marketplace and reusable cutlery to enjoy delicious food from the food trucks.
Other Sustainability Initiatives at Canada Day
- Cans Returned for Recycling: In partnership with the Woodstock Lions Club, we ensure that all empty cans from the beverage garden are returned for recycling.
- Bamboo Eco-Friendly Hospitality: We're making a sustainable shift in our hospitality area by transitioning to bamboo products, offering a more eco-conscious alternative to traditional materials.
Know Before You Go
Plan your trip to Southside Park and help make Canada Day safe and fun for everyone!
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Please watch for no parking signs in and around the park to avoid getting a ticket. Free parking locations:
No street parking:
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Road Closures |
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Southside Park will be closed to vehicles past the dry bridge from June 26 – July 2 for event set-up. Road closures: In effect Tuesday, July 1 from 1 – 11 p.m.
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| Zero Tolerance: Smoking, Vaping, Cannabis and Alcohol |
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Smoking, vaping and cannabis are not permitted in city parks and can result in a $250 fine. No alcoholic beverages of any kind are permitted on site, except in the beverage garden. Security, Police, Auxiliary Unit and City-bylaw will be monitoring the area. Please be considerate so that everyone can enjoy the festivities! |
2025 Event Recap
Relive all the fun from 2025 and get excited for this year's event!
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Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!
Elite Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Oxford Sponsors
Friendly City Sponsors
Dairy Capital Sponsors
In-Kind Donations
