Stewart Park Festival

06/02/2026

🎷 Meet the band bringing the soul to Crystal Palace this Saturday!

If you haven't seen Heatwave live, this Saturday is your chance. Kingston's beloved Motown tribute ensemble is taking over Crystal Palace on June 6th, and it is going to be an unforgettable night.

Think Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Aretha Franklin brought to life right here in Perth. This is a full night of classic soul and R&B, and you will not want to sit down!

🎟️ Get your tickets at $35.00 at https://perthbia.ticketsplease.ca/events/kick-off-to-summer. They are going fast!

👉 Check them out at heatwavedanceparty.ca

06/01/2026

📣 We want to hear from you!

Stewart Park Festival has hosted some incredible performances over the years. Which past acts have made your summer unforgettable? ☀️

👇 Drop your festival favourites in the comments below and let us know who you would love to see back on stage!

05/31/2026

🤔 We know something you don't know...

We're revealing the 2026 headliner LIVE at the Kickoff to Summer Fundraiser Saturday, June 6th, at Crystal Palace in Perth.

Can you guess who it is? Drop your guesses in the comments below! 👇

🎟️ Get your tickets at $35.00 at https://perthbia.ticketsplease.ca/events/kick-off-to-summer. They are going fast!

05/22/2026

⚠️ Heads up for our vendor community and local businesses. ⚠️ We've been made aware of an email circulating in the area that appears to be a vendor application for the Stewart Park Festival. This is not from us. Vendor applications for 2026 are already closed, and we did not send this.

If you received this email, please do not click any links or share any personal information. For anything official from the festival, our website and newsletter are always your best source.

👉 https://www.stewartparkfestival.com/

Let’s help spread the word and keep our community safe.

05/06/2026

🔥Summer Kick-Off🔥 featuring Heatwave!

You won't want to miss the Summer Kick-Off Dance Party on June 6th featuring Heatwave at the Perth Crystal Palace. This benefit event sets the tone for the festival itself, putting the town on notice that the Stewart Park Festival is just around the corner.

Heatwave is a professional Motown tribute ensemble based in Kingston, Ontario. They bring the classic soul and R&B sounds to life with a full horn section, tight rhythm guitars, keyboards, bass, congas, harmonica, drums, and 3 soulful vocalists.

Tickets are $35.00 at this link:

You won’t want to miss the Summer Kick-Off Dance Party, featuring Heatwave at the Crystal Palace! This benefit event sets the tone for the festival itself, putting the town on...

05/01/2026

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04/28/2026

Reminder to buy tickets to Kick Off Summer with Heatwave - A Motown Dance Party !

https://perthbia.ticketsplease.ca/events/kick-off-to-summer/

🔥Summer Kick-Off🔥 featuring Heatwave - A Motown Dance Party

You won't want to miss the Summer Kick-Off Dance Party on June 6th featuring Heatwave at the Perth Crystal Palace. This benefit event sets the tone for the festival itself, putting the town on notice that the Stewart Park Festival is just around the corner.

Heatwave is a professional Motown tribute ensemble based in Kingston, Ontario. They bring the classic soul and R&B sounds to life with a full horn section, tight rhythm guitars, keyboards, bass, congas, harmonica, drums, and 3 soulful vocalists.

Tickets are $35.00 at: https://perthbia.ticketsplease.ca/events/kick-off-to-summer/

04/20/2026

❗We still have spots available for our Community Circle, to be held during the festival on Saturday❗

In past years, we have offered free time in our Community Tent to not-for-profit organizations. This year we are inviting agencies to pitch a tent in our Community Circle, which is a one-day event to highlight all the good work you do for our communities. You will have free access to approximately 10,000 festival goers as well as opportunities to strengthen ties amongst like-minded agencies. As an added bonus, your information will be posted to our webpage and highlighted in our social media feeds.

This opportunity is presented, at no fee, to local not-for-profit organizations that want to share the good news of the work you do. Organizations are encouraged to canvas for free memberships, give short talks about your story, or give away merchandise.

Important note: Due to a Town of Perth By-Law, there can be no commercial activity within the borders of the park; therefore, participating organizations will not be allowed to sell raffle tickets, baked goods, or any other merchandise during this event.

Details:

Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Located within Stewart Park across the green bridge on the Wendy Laut Stage side.
Not-for-profit organizations responsible for their own canopy, table/chairs. Set up and tear down assistance may be available from Festival volunteers.

🔗: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXQ43DRuztx92sk5ofyJdej_lDjO9uaSYeUCJjqk44cZDh2A/viewform

04/16/2026

🔥Summer Kick-Off🔥 featuring Heatwave - A Motown Dance Party

You won't want to miss the Summer Kick-Off Dance Party on June 6th featuring Heatwave at the Perth Crystal Palace. This benefit event sets the tone for the festival itself, putting the town on notice that the Stewart Park Festival is just around the corner.

Heatwave is a professional Motown tribute ensemble based in Kingston, Ontario. They bring the classic soul and R&B sounds to life with a full horn section, tight rhythm guitars, keyboards, bass, congas, harmonica, drums, and 3 soulful vocalists.

Tickets are $35.00 at: https://perthbia.ticketsplease.ca/events/kick-off-to-summer/

12/10/2025

🎄Merry Christmas from the Stewart Park Festival Committee! 🎶

As we wrap up the year, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported the 2025 Stewart Park Festival—our volunteers, sponsors, partners, performers, and our amazing community. Your enthusiasm keeps this festival thriving year after year.

Some of our committee members gathered in their finest ugly Christmas sweaters for a little festive cheer last week (we promise the rest of the team is just as spirited behind the scenes!).

We’re already hard at work getting ready for a major milestone—our 35th Stewart Park Festival, happening July 17–19, 2026! We can’t wait to celebrate with you and make it a year to remember.

Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a New Year filled with music, laughter, and community.

See you in 2026!