The largest three-day family fun summer festival along this stretch of the Lake Huron coast. Admission is free, with free parking, shuttle bus service, and bike valet. The only costs are for food, refreshments, and souvenirs.

Please Note: Festival events and areas are licensed. Outside alcoholic beverages are NOT‍ ‍permitted.

Latitude: 44.49621731835806

Longitude: -81.37249262631204

Once here, all Festival venues are within a few square kilometres.

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ARTISANS & TASTES MARKET

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Homegrown, Handmade & Handcrafted Goodness

Shop among 50+ talented artists, growers, cooks, and crafters at this lively outdoor market - every Friday in Southampton. Bring your appetite, curiosity, and creativity!

o   Location: Beside Southampton Coliseum, 26 Albert Street, South just behind the Southampton Town Hall and Library.

o   Presented By: Marine Heritage Society

o   Cost/Details: Free festival admission. Free, supervised on-site bike valet and free car parking in surrounding area. For more info, see this Artisans & Tastes Market.  

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES: THE FERRY BOAT TRADITION

Friday, July 24
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Multimedia Lecture

You may know that big sailing ships once moved cargo across these waters - but what about the generations of ferry boats carrying families, livestock, vehicles, and more?

Join guest speaker Richard Thomas for a fascinating journey through that world - from the tiny wooden SS Charles Lemcke built at Lion’s Head to the mighty MS Chi-Cheemaun, side-launched from Collingwood and still sailing between Tobermory and Manitoulin Island today.

Through big-screen photographs and rare newsreel footage - including dramatic shipyard launches and multi-generational crews at the helm - Richard brings to life the vessels, the people, and the ferry boat traditions that helped shape communities along Georgian Bay and the Lake Huron coast.

Read more about the lecture event & speaker Richard Thomas here. 
o   Location: St. Paul’s Anglican Church Community Hall, 248 High Street, Southampton

o   Presented By: RBC Royal Bank of Canada

o   Cost/Details: Free admission but limited seating. Book your seats on Eventbrite here [link to come].

This MHS Explorations lecture is designed for growing families with youth aged approximately 12 and up who are comfortable participating in a 90-minute group learning experience.

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KIDS’ BIKE RALLY - At New Jubilee Park Location

Friday July 25
Registration Begins at 4:30 pm
Races 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Lap Jubilee Park!

Race by age group – from tots to tweens. Winners earn prizes from Captain Wayne Sparrow himself! Take a ride to remember, then pedal over to the Museum for more free events.

o   Location: Jubilee Park at Victoria St & Scott St. by the Southampton Water Tower.

o  Presented By: Martin’s Bicycle Shop

o  Cost/Details: Free admission. Free parking in the surrounding area. Helmets required by Ontario law.

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FREE ADMISSION TO THE BRUCE COUNTY MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTRE

Friday, July 24
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Three Floors of Family-Friendly Exhibits

Visit the Anishnaabwe Endaat Gallery, showcasing Anishnaabwe culture. Tour the nautical displays including a near life-size replica of an 1812 warship scuttled in Southampton. Stroll through a turn-of-the-century General Store, follow the model railway through a century of Bruce County heritage, and discover much more.

o   Location: 33 Victoria Street North, Southampton

o   Partner: Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre

o   Cost/Details:  Free festival admission commencing at 5:00 pm. Free car parking in the surrounding area and a self-lock bike station near the front entrance. Combine your visit with the Corn Roast BBQ (below) and other activities for a full evening of food and fun.

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COMEDY MAGIC SHOW

Friday, July 24
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

All Ages Fun With Magician Steve Baker

Expect big laughs, mind-bending sleight-of-hand, daring escapes, and nautical surprises that delight kids and grown-ups alike. The Great Steverino delivers a lively festival show packed with wonder, humour, and audience participation!

Seating is limited! Pre-registration required. Be sure to book seats here.  

o   Location:  Bruce Power Theatre at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, 33 Victoria Street North, Southampton
o   Presented By: Purewealth Financial Group

o   Cost/Details:  Free festival admission but book seats here. Free car parking in the surrounding area and a self-lock bike station near the front entrance. Combine this event with the Corn Roast and free Museum exhibits for a total evening of food and fun.

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CAPTAIN SPARROW’S CORN ROAST BBQ

Friday, July 24
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Hot Food, New Friends, Cool Music!

Savor a delicious BBQ dinner on the licensed terrace. This summer social also includes Festival Opening Remarks at 6:15 pm with dignitaries, followed by the melodic strings and soothing voice of John Stewart into the evening.

o   Location:  33 Victoria Street North, Southampton

o   Dinner Presented By: Saugeen Shores Rotary Club

o   Music Presented By: Roote’s Gas Bar

o   Cost/Details: Free festival admission. The BBQ will feature corn on the cob, hamburgers, sausages, and more, available for purchase by cash, debit, or credit, with proceeds supporting Rotary community projects. A bar with drinks for purchase will also be available. This is a licensed event and outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Free car parking in the surrounding area and a self-lock bike station onsite. Enter through the Museum front entrance. Combine your visit with the free exhibits (above) and other activities for a full evening of food and fun.

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LOCAL LIGHTHOUSE LEGENDS: A CHANTRY TIME-TREK ADVENTURE

Friday, July 24
Registration Starting at 5:00 pm
History Walks from 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Meet Mariners & ‘Characters’ Of Southampton Past

This passport to history invites you on a stroll around Fairy Lake, where you'll encounter intriguing figures from this oldest port on the Bruce coast.

• Step back to 1855 and meet John Brown, the determined stone mason who braved the elements to build the lighthouse on Chantry Island. Learn what it took, what it cost, and why the design is so functional and timeless. 

• Encounter Duncan McGregor Lambert and Louisa Emily Jowett in the 1860s, the island’s first lighthouse keepers. How did they live offshore, keep the lamp burning, and still raise eleven children?!

• Jump to October 7, 1907 - one night, two shipwrecks!  Join Captain Frank Granville of the doomed sailing ship Ontario and Captain Depeu of the sunken schooner Erie Stewart as they discuss what happened. Find out what links the twin disasters. 

• Hear from the cook of two-masted ship Hunter - formerly the British HMS General Hunter from the War of 1812 - that mysteriously ran aground on Southampton’s main beach, cannon and all. Why here? 

• Meet Mrs. Roy Trelford and learn how weather forecasts reached the ships on Lake Huron - without use of radio.  See how she and her husband communicated vital information using mid-20th century ingenuity - and wicker!

Meet these captivating characters from the past, and each completed journey will earn you a chance to win a modern-day trip to historic Chantry Island.

o  Location:  33 Victoria Street North, Southampton

o  Presented By: Hi-Berry Farm

o  Host: Marine Heritage Society

o  Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. Registration opens at 5:00 pm (and is expected to fill quickly) at the Time-Trek table located at the Corn Roast near the schoolhouse at the back of the Museum. The history walks begin at 7:00 pm. Free parking is available in the surrounding area, and a self-lock bike station is conveniently located near the front entrance. 

Limited availability. Register early. History awaits!

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Saturday, July 25
8:00 am – 11:00 am

Your Hot Morning Meal At The Harbour

The griddle will be sizzling, the coffee brewing, sausages cooking, and pancakes flipping to golden perfection. Join the friendly chefs of the Southampton Rotary Club and enjoy seated dining under the big top tent as the nearby beach and park events begin to heat up.

o   Location: At the Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton

o   Presented By: Southampton Rotary Club

o   Cost/Details: Free festival admission. Cash breakfast with proceeds benefiting Rotary community projects. Free and supervised onsite bike valet until 5:00pm, with self-lock bike station thereafter. Limited street parking is available, but there is ample space for cars at the Chantry Seniors Centre, with free and frequent Shuttle Bus Service from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.

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ALL DAY EATS

Saturday, July 25
9:00 am – 10:00 pm

Summer Comfort Foods!

Beyond the pancake breakfast (above), treat yourself anytime to hot dogs, chili dogs, pulled pork, chicken poutine, hot fries, big pretzels, ice cream, and more! Every bite is a little festival for your taste buds. Enjoy with a brew and live music (below).

o  Location: At the Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton

o  Hosts: Various Concessions & Vendors

o   Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. Cash, debit & credit for concessions foods.   Free and supervised on-site bike valet until 5:00pm, with self-lock bike station thereafter.  Limited street parking is available, but there is ample space for cars at the Chantry Seniors Centre, with free and frequent Shuttle Bus Service from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.

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CHILDREN’S GOLD HUNT FOR AGES 10 AND UNDER

Saturday, July 25
Registration Starting at 9:00 am
Treasure Hunting from 10:00 to Noon 

Fun & Fortune on the Beach

Ahoy, parents of young pirates! Sign them up to age-related crews, sifting the sand for glittering nuggets, and claiming prizes from the mighty treasure chests!  

o  Location: At the Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton

o  Presented By: Bruce Telecom

o  Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. Free and supervised on-site bike valet until 5:00pm, with self-lock bike station thereafter. Limited street parking is available, but there is ample space for cars at the Chantry Seniors Centre, with free and frequent Shuttle Bus Service from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.

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TALL SHIP - DECK TOURS & SAILINGS

Saturday, July 25
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Climb Aboard The ‘TS Playfair’ & Meet The Crew

Experience traditional tall ship sailing up close aboard the TS Playfair. Explore life above and below deck, and discover how wind, teamwork, and seamanship power a vessel under sail. Meet the remarkable young crew of Brigs Youth Sail Training — 28 sailors, most aged 13 to 18, building confidence, responsibility, and teamwork while navigating the Great Lakes. A rare opportunity to step aboard and experience maritime tradition in Southampton Harbour.

PLEASE NOTE: An exact schedule is taking shape for the Saturday and Sunday combination of free deck tours for all ages and ticketed sailings for those aged 12 and up. Please watch here in the days ahead for details, link to the Brigs registration site, sailing fee, and more.

o  Location: Southampton Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton

o  Presented By: Brigs Youth Sail Training

o  Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. Free popcorn. Free deck tours. Tall ship sailing rules and ticket fee TBD. Supervised on-site bike valet until 5:00pm, with self-lock bike station thereafter. Limited street parking is available, but there is ample space for cars at the Chantry Seniors Centre, with free and frequent Shuttle Bus Service from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. 

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FUN IN THE PARK

Saturday, July 25
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Games, Displays, Activities

Enjoy hours of hands-on fun with art, crafts, souvenir-making, floating toy boats, and much more! With over a dozen stations and displays to explore, there's fun and interest for everyone! Interactive fun includes:

• Charicatures by Bryce - presented by Kawartha Dairy

• Facepainting by Wendy (to 2:00 pm) - presented by Blair Law Firm c/o Tina Blair

o  Location: Pioneer Park beside the Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton‍

o  Fun In The Park is Presented By: Ontario Power Generation

o  Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. Free popcorn. Free and supervised on-site bike valet until 5:00pm, with self-lock bike station thereafter. Limited street parking is available, but there is ample space for cars at the Chantry Seniors Centre, with free and frequent Shuttle Bus Service from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.

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ENTERTAINER DAVID ARCHIBALD

Saturday, July 25
10:00 am – 12:00 Noon

Morning Music In The Park

Tap your feet, clap your hands, and hum along to musical stories, including David’s original songs about the beauty and history of the Great Lakes. Located at the Pioneer Park Stage, in the heart of the morning events.

o  Location: Pioneer Park beside the Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton

o   Presented By: KNK Lawn Care & Pest Control and Judy Rich Law Firm

o Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. Free popcorn. Free and supervised on-site bike valet until 5:00pm, with self-lock bike station thereafter. Limited street parking is available, but there is ample space for cars at the Chantry Seniors Centre, with free and frequent Shuttle Bus Service from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.

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BERNIE’S BOAT  

Saturday, July 25
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Dragon Boat Paddling With A Purpose

Meet and watch the ‘Bernie’s Boat’ team – a group of breast cancer survivors who paddle for the strength, connection and fun. Through teamwork and determination, they celebrate life, support each other, and embrace the healing power of the water.

• 10:00 am - 12:00 noon: See the dragon boat up close and meet team members alongside Fun In The Park activities.

• 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: Cheer on the team’s paddle-by, just ahead of the Cardboard Boat Races.

o   Location: At the Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton

o   Website: www.berniesboat.ca

o   Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. Free popcorn. Free and supervised on-site bike valet until 5:00pm, with self-lock bike station thereafter. Limited street parking is available, but there is ample space for cars at the Chantry Seniors Centre, with free and frequent Shuttle Bus Service from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.  

Chat with and learn about this team of breast cancer survivors. Donations to this not-for-profit club will be gratefully accepted!

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BEER GARDEN

Saturday, July 25
12:00 Noon – 11:00 pm

Frosty & Refreshing

Take a break from the fun in the sun to relax with a cool one! Featuring a variety of brands, including from Three Sheets Brewery, a local and growing name in craft brews. Sip, savor, or pair with a meal and the music in the licensed beach areas.    

o  Location: The Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton

o  Presented By: Three Sheets Brewery and Southampton Firefighters Association

o  Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. This is a licensed event and outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Free and supervised on-site bike valet until 5:00pm, with self-lock bike station thereafter. Limited street parking is available, but there is ample space for cars at the Chantry Seniors Centre, with free and frequent Shuttle Bus Service from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.

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AFTERNOON MUSIC IN THE PARK

12:00 noon – 5:00 pm

Live Local Talent

Enjoy entertainment on the Pioneer Park Stage with picnic table seating all around, featuring:

• 12:00 noon – Margaret Wysman, singer & songwriter with folk music, blues, rock, pop & Celtic influences. Presented by: Square Deal Neil’s TV & Appliances.‍ ‍

• 1:00 pm – Nuclear Vibes, husband-and-wife blues rock duo bringing authentic love and soulful sound to the Festival. Presented by: Southport Travel.

• 2:15 pm – Get Back, five-member band with fresh takes on tunes including hits from The Beatles. Presented by: Century 21, The Saugeen Team - Scott Saunders

o   Location: Pioneer Park, 80 Front Street, Southampton

o   Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. Cash food and bar. This is a licensed event and outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Free and supervised on-site bike valet until 5:00pm, with self-lock bike station thereafter. Limited street parking is available, but there is ample space for cars at the Chantry Seniors Centre, with free and frequent Shuttle Bus Service from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.

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LIFEGUARD RESCUE DEMONSTRATION

Saturday, July 25
12:30 – 1:00 pm

Energy, Skill & Teamwork

Meet and watch members of the Saugeen Shores Lifesaving Club – some of the top water rescue athletes in the country. Each demonstration highlights the strength, endurance, and real-world training it takes to become a lifesaver.

o  Location: The Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton

o  Presented By: Saugeen Shores Lifesaving Club 
o  Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. Free and supervised on-site bike valet until 5:00pm, with self-lock bike station thereafter. Limited street parking is available, but there is ample space for cars at the Chantry Seniors Centre, with free and frequent Shuttle Bus Service from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. Consider bringing a folding chair to sit while enjoying the action. 

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CARDBOARD BOAT RACES

Saturday, July 25
Races from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Boat Registration is 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Creative, Unpredictable, Hilariously Fun!

Cheer on brave souls of all ages as they race their homebuilt cardboard boats to victory… or a watery demise!

• 1:00 pm: Races by age and family groups

• 2:15 pm: Corporate Challenge: please note a $100 entry fee for this race only, with all proceeds to the winner’s charity of choice.

• 2:30 pm: Lap for Loot: All surviving boats from past races paddle in this final frenzy for prizes and glory!

• 2:45 pm: Awards presentations

Bring a Lawnchair.

o  Location: The Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton

o  Presented By: Maples Dental Clinic

o  Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. Free and supervised on-site bike valet until 5:00pm, with self-lock bike station thereafter. Limited street parking is available, but there is ample space for cars at the Chantry Seniors Centre, with free and frequent Shuttle Bus Service from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. Consider bringing a folding chair to sit while enjoying the action.

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SAIL PAST

Saturday, July 25
Afternoon

A Sailboat Parade on Water

Wave back and forth with members of the Southampton Yacht Club as their graceful procession of vessels glides by. Weather permitting, this colourful display of sails, nautical skill, and elegance will breeze past against the stunning backdrop of Southampton Harbour, the oldest port on the Bruce Coast.

o  Location: At the Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton

o  Presented By: Southampton Yacht Club

o  Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. Free and supervised on-site bike valet until 5:00pm, with self-lock bike station thereafter. Limited street parking is available, but there is ample space for cars at the Chantry Seniors Centre, with free and frequent Shuttle Bus Service from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. 

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FISH FRY DINNER

Saturday, July 25
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Hook A Hearty Meal With All The Fixin's!

Enjoy a hot, fresh dinner prepared by Saugeen Shores' finest volunteer firefighters. Grab a cold beer or your favorite drink, all served up next to the hockey action (above), with family seating under the big top and the soothing music (below).  

o  Location: At the Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton

o  Presented By: Southampton Firefighters Association

o  Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. This is a licensed event and outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Free and supervised on-site bike valet until 5:00 pm, with self-lock bike station thereafter. Limited street parking is available, but there is ample space for cars at the Chantry Seniors Centre, with free and frequent Shuttle Bus Service from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.

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BEACHSIDE BALLADS

Saturday, July 25
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Live Music Under the Tent

Savor dinner and drinks as you’re serenaded by the soothing strings and warm voice of John Stewart. His classic, friendly repertoire will be pitch-perfect for these golden hours by the beach.

o   Location: At the Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton

o   Presented By: Seaman & Sons Builders

o   Entertainment Tent: Presented by Bruce Power.

o   Details:  Free festival admission. This is a licensed event and outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Onsite self-lock bike station available. Limited street parking is available, but there is ample space for cars at the Chantry Seniors Centre, with free and frequent Shuttle Bus Service from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.

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SUNSET BEACH PARTY

Saturday, July 25
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Live Band & Dancing!

Take in the setting sun over Lake Huron, dance in the soft sand under the canopy, and mingle with new friends beneath the stars. From laid-back to lively, this beachside party hits all the right notes – including The Sofa Kings five-piece band playing your favourite dance hits from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. This is the summer beach party not to be missed.

o  Location: At the Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton

o  Presented By: Three Sheets Brewery,  Saugeen Shores Winterhawks

o  Entertainment Tent: Presented by Bruce Power.

o  Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. This is a licensed event and outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Onsite self-lock bike station is available. The free Shuttle Bus Service ends at 8:00 pm.

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Non-Denominational Ecumenical Service

Sunday, July 26

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Community Fellowship

Enjoy an engaging hour of reflection, music, gratitude and connection. Refresh your mind, body, and spirit in a warm coastal community where all are welcome. This Sunday morning gathering takes place under the canopy by the harbour.

o  Location: 80 Front Street, Southampton

o  Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. Onsite self-lock bike station is available.

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TALL SHIP EXPERIENCE – Final Day at Southampton Harbour

Sunday, July 26
10:30 am – 5:00 pm

Free Deck Tour & Ticketed Sailings

Experience traditional tall ship sailing up close aboard the TS Playfair. Explore life above and below deck, and discover how wind, teamwork, and seamanship power a vessel under sail. Meet the remarkable young crew of Brigs Youth Sail Training — 28 sailors, most aged 13 to 18, building confidence, responsibility, and teamwork while navigating the Great Lakes. A rare opportunity to step aboard and experience maritime tradition in Southampton Harbour.

PLEASE NOTE: An exact schedule is taking shape for this Sunday of free deck tours for all ages and ticketed sailings for those aged 12 and up. Please watch here in the days ahead for deteails, link to the Brigs registration site, sailing fee, and more.

o  Location: Southampton Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton

o  Presented By: Brigs Youth Sail Training

o  Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. Onsite self-lock bike station is available. b

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CHANTRY ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE TOURS

Sunday, July 26
Mornings & Afternoons All Summer Long

See Link For The Complete Season Schedule, Fees, And To Book Early!

Boat back to 1859, an era of daring sailors, shipwrecks, and lighthouse keepers on the night watch. Your guided tour group will get to sail through ‘the gap’ and:

• Visit the Keeper’s Home, lovingly restored by the Marine Heritage Society, and filled with historical artifacts that capture the time and essence of life offshore.

• Climb 107 steps to admire the tower’s craftsmanship and take in breathtaking views from the top.

• See the island’s beautiful garden and bird sanctuary.

Since seating on the boat is limited, be sure to purchase your tickets in advance, whether for the Festival period or for other guided tour dates in June, July, August, or September.

o  Location: Groups meet at the Southampton Harbour Tour Base,  at 80 Front Street

o  Presented By: Marine Heritage Society

o  Cost/Details:  These summer-long island tours have a fee of approximately $40 + HST per person to help cover boat, fuel, and island maintenance costs. For the season schedule, how to book, and more information, please visit the MHS Historic Boat Tour page.

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SUNDAY EATS

Sunday, July 26
11:00 am – (TBD)

Summer Comfort Foods

Hot dogs, chili dogs, pulled pork, chicken poutine, hot fries, big pretzels, ice cream, and more!

o  Location: At the Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton

o  Host: CC Concessions

o   Cost/Details: Free festival admission. Cash, debit & credit for CC Concessions. Onsite self-lock bike station is available.

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LOOKUP THEATRE

Sunday, July 26
12:00 Noon – 1:00 pm

Come One, Come All!

Come to Pioneer Park for acrobatics and aerial feats!

Set sail for excitement with the Grey Bruce Youth Circus Troupe in this custom-made show for the Festival. Watch in awe as acrobats perform daring feats on aerial anchors, tumbling out of nets and soaring through the air. Feel the thrill as high-flying rope walkers cross the plank, hula hoop artists spin the wheel, and long-legged pirate stilt walkers tower over the crowd.

This dynamic troupe has wowed audiences at the Owen Sound Busker Festival, The Roxy Theatre, Summerfolk Festival, and more. Don’t miss your chance to experience their blend of skill, creativity, and high-flying fun!

o   Location: At the Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton

o   Featuring: Lookup Theatre

o   Presented By: Georgian College

o   Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. Onsite self-lock bike station available. Picnic table seating and/or bring you own lawnchair.

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RANGE LIGHTS OPEN DOORS

Sunday, July 26
Noon – 4:00 PM

Climb Into History!

Check out the Saugeen River Range Lights – two iconic ‘pepper pot’ beacons built in 1903. See how the working navigational lights align, and the foghorn still sounds to help guide fishers and boaters into safe harbour, even in this age of GPS.

o   Location: Looking from the Harbour, the Range Lights are are across the the Saugeen River, just a short drive from town over the Zgaa-biig-ni-gan Bridge, which means “we are connected.” Begin at the front beacon on the lake, where South Rankin Street approaches Shore Road. Park by the “Front Range Light” sign at the lookout over the harbour, then walk down the path and across the north pier where Festival volunteers will greet you.

o   Presented By: Marine Heritage Society

o   Cost/Details:  Free admission. Free street parking at both front and rear beacons. For more details, including the award-winning restoration by volunteers, see this MHS Front Range Light page and this Rear Range Light restoration page.  

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FOOTSTEPS THROUGH SOUTHAMPTON HARBOUR: A JANE’S WALK

Sunday, July 27
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Guided Walking Tour

Join this guided Jane’s Walk along Southampton Harbour and the surrounding area, exploring historic sites, heritage buildings, homes, plaques, and scenic views of the Saugeen River. Discover the places — and the people behind them — that helped shape this oldest port on the Bruce County coast.

Attendance is free but advance registration is encouraged here [Eventbrite link to come]

After the walk, head across the harbour to visit both 1903 Range Lights - a chance to see Southampton’s story from every angle!

o   Location: Meet at the Tour Base at the Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton

o   Presented By: Saugeen Shores Municipal Heritage Committee.

o   Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. Onsite self-lock bike station available.

AFTERNOON MUSIC & BEER GARDEN (TBD)

Sunday, July 27
1:00 pm 4:00 pm (TBD)

Details TBD

Musical entertainment TBD.

o  Location: At the Harbour, 80 Front Street, Southampton
o  Presented By: Southampton Yacht Club (TBD)
o Entertainment Tent: Presented by Bruce Power.
o  Cost/Details:  Free festival admission. This is a licensed event and outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Onsite self-lock bike station available.

Donations at the gate appreciated for Southampton Yacht Club infrastructure projects.

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