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Kempenfest

Barrie's Waterfront | Jul 30 - Aug 2, 2027
Celebrating 55 years! Come one, come all. Spanning 1.5km's of Kempenfelt Bay.
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10/16/2026

Now accepting live performing artist submissions for Kempenfest 2027! 🎸

🚨 Submission deadline is Dec 15th 2026, 5pm!
Performing Artist Submission link: https://kempenfest.com/perform-at-kempenfest/

09/24/2026

The Official Kempenfest 2026 Highlight Reel! 🎥 ✨

Four days. Countless moments. ♥️

From live music and arts, to community, family activities, food vendors, and everything in between, Kempenfest 2026 was one for the books. 🎶 ☀️

Here’s a look back at the weekend!

📸: Adaptive MMG

09/10/2026

Now accepting Food Vendor Applications for Kempenfest 2027!

🚨 Submission deadline is Sep 18th, 5pm!
Food Vendor Lots sell out early, every year. Do not wait!

🔗 Application link: https://kempenfest.com/food-vendors/

08/17/2026

Complete the Survey for your chance to WIN a $500 GIFT CARD! 🎉

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08/17/2026

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08/17/2026

In case you didn’t know… THE Jamie Fine was on the Kempenfest OLG MainStage! 🔥

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08/02/2026

WEATHER UPDATE for Sunday Aug 2, at 🌧️

🎶 OLG MainStage Concert is on Tonight! Grab your tickets and raincoats and come see High Valley & guests, TONIGHT!
Presented by Mattamy Homes Canada & Central Ontario's Pure Country
Powered by Osborne Goddard Team

☔ The Pratt Homes Barrie Community Stage is CLOSED for the day. We will see you there TOMORROW!

♥️ Select Food Vendors are OPEN tonight.

🎡 Robertson Amusements Midway is CLOSED for the day. Opening EARLY tomorrow, Monday Aug 3, see you at 10am! 🎪

🤼 Bash By The Bay with Barrie Wrestling is now closed for the weekend.

🏝️ Oasis Lakeside Patio Bar CLOSED today. Opening EARLY tomorrow, Monday Aug 3, see you at 11am! 🍹

☀️ All regularly scheduled Kempenfest Programming will resume tomorrow, Monday Aug 3rd!

08/01/2026

Night 1, Part 2! 🎶 The energy was unmatched. Catch some of our favourite moments from an incredible night at !

Thanks for an incredible day on the OLG MainStage to Jamie Fine & guests! 🎸

📸: Adaptive MMG

Address

205 Lakeshore Drive
Barrie, ON

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Friday	5:30pm - 11pm
Saturday	10am - 11pm
Sunday	10am - 11pm

Website

http://www.kempenfest.com/

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