Canada Day
Southside Park will be filled with fun for all ages on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 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 and side stage! Staff are currently planning the 2026 celebration, check back for updates.
Canadian Kids Zone
Enjoy free activities from 2 – 9:30 p.m. Staff are currently planning the 2026 celebration, check back for updates.
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 9:40 p.m.
Volunteer Opportunities
Our events, attracting thousands annually, rely on volunteers. As a volunteer, have fun, meet new friends, earn hours, and make a community impact.
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.
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We are at capacity and cannot accept anymore Ice Cream or Hot Dog vendors. |
| 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 |
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Marketplace Vendor Application We are at capacity and cannot accept anymore Henna vendors.
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Sustainability Initiatives at Canada Day
Join us in creating a greener Canada Day!
Green Team |
| 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!
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Other Sustainability Initiatives at Canada Day |
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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 29 – July 2 for event set-up. Road closures: In effect Wednesday, 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 2026 sponsors!
Gold Sponsors
Dairy Capital Sponsors
In-Kind Donations
