Cowapolooza

 We have reached capacity for Food Vendors at this time. 

• BigBite
• Donkey Kone Ice Cream
• Funnel Cake Factory
• Gator's Grub
• Hotdog Hut
• Las Mexicanas
• Lost Beach Ice Cream Emporium
• My Big Fat Food Truck
• On Tea Rio Bubble Tea and Bites
• Sali's Diner
• The Grilled Cheezery
• The Sassy Lemon
• Todd's Dogs

Marketplace Vendor Application

• Burlington Liquidators
• Creative Henna
• Nicely Premium Boutique Inc.
• Sweet Treats by Laurel

Free Shuttle Bus:

Friday, Aug. 14 from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 15 from 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Park for free at the Civic Centre Arena, located at 895 Nellis St., and hop on the free shuttle bus to Southside Park. Buses will depart on Nellis Street at :00, :15, :30, :45. 

The shuttle will also stop at the Transit Terminal (behind the Route 7 stop) and on Peel Street at Metcalf Street for those looking to park in a downtown parking lot. While there, please visit the shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock!  

There are four stops near the park: The bus stop on South Street, the iron gate on Parkinson Road, Finkle Street at Southside Pool, Finkle Street at Argyle Street.

Extended Transit Service:

Transit and para-transit service will be extended from 10 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 
Regular transit fares apply.
The final Route 7 scheduled trips from Southside Park to the terminal Downtown to connect to all other routes will be 9:45 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. 
Last two terminal departures for all routes are 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.  

Free parking locations:

• Accessible parking in Southside Park, 192 Old Wellington Street South, near the main washroom facilities
• Parking on nearby streets 
• Reeves Community Complex, 369, 375 & 381 Finkle Street
• Jack Dunn Memorial Parking, 347 Finkle Street
• College Avenue Secondary School, 700 College Ave
• St. Mary's Catholic High School, 431 Juliana Drive   

No parking:

In effect Friday, Aug. 14 at 8 a.m. to Saturday, Aug. 15 at 11 p.m. No parking signs will be located on both sides of the street.

• A majority of the Southside Park drives will be closed to public parking. 
• Victoria Street South from Henry Street to Walter Street 
• Walter Street from Southside Park drive to East Park Drive
• South Street from Walter Street to Parkinson Road
• Dover Street from Henry Street to Bernadette Place
• Bernadette Place
• East Park Drive from Parkinson Road to Frances Street 
• Frances Street from Dover Street to Wilson Street 
• Ferguson Drive from Parkinson Road to Lindsay Road
• Parkinson Road from Finkle Street to Odlum Street  

Southside Park will be closed to vehicles past the dry bridge for event set-up from Aug. 12 – 16.

Road closures:

Friday, Aug. 14 from 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. 

• South Street from Walter Street to Bernadette Place

Saturday, Aug. 15 

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• South Street from Walter Street to Bernadette Place

4:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. 

• South Street from Walter Street to Parkinson Road
• Walter Street from Victoria Street South to East Park Drive
• Dover Street at Frances Street

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 weekend's festivities!

Volunteers will be at Waste Stations to help attendees sort recyclables and waste, reducing our environmental footprint. 

Apply to be a Volunteer

• Take the free shuttle bus courtesy of Woodstock Transit. 
• 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.

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.

Yes, Cowapolooza is a free event. There is no tickets or admission needed to enjoy the music or activities. Vendors will also be on-site with food and merchandise available to purchase. 

Can I bring my own lawn chair

Yes, you are welcome to bring a lawn chair.

Is the venue pet friendly?

Yes, you can bring your furry friends, as long as the animal is on a leash. However, the event is very popular and the live music can be loud so consider your pet's comfort in those environments.

Is this event all ages?

Yes, all ages are welcome to enjoy everything Cowapolooza has to offer! Families won't want to miss Cowapolooza Kids on Saturday afternoon.

Is there a beverage garden?

Yes, there is a beverage garden area on-site. Cash, debit and credit will be accepted. This will be the only location alcohol is permitted.

Can I bring my own alcohol?

No, please do not bring any alcoholic drinks with you on-site. There will be security, police, auxiliary and staff monitoring the event space.

What if there is inclement weather?

We carefully monitor the weather leading up to each event. Cancellation announcements will be posted on this webpage, as well as on all City of Woodstock social media outlets.

Where can I park?

Parking options and shuttle details will be posted later this spring. 

I have dietary requirements, can you accommodate me?

There are always a variety of food vendors on-site. Please check each vendor's menu to see if they offer items that fit your needs. You can also bring your own food to the venue.

Where can I find an event schedule?

All up-to-date event information can be found on this webpage.