South Frontenac Summer Kickoff Music Festival

If live music is your jam, you will want to head on down to Centennial Park in Harrowsmith on May 27, 2023 from 4-10 pm for the South Frontenac Summer Kickoff Music Festival.

The performing line-up includes fiddler Jessica Wedden, Verona-based singer songwriter Mellow Lily, country/rock singer Jay Smith, classic rock group Uncoded, popular rockers Still Standin’, and headliner Jordy Jackson.

Harrowsmith Brewing Company, The Local Brewery, K&P Brewery, and non-alcoholic brewery Auralis Botanical Brewing Co. will be serving finest microbrews and healthy drinks for the sober curious. There will also be lots of local food options to satisfy any taste.

The festival is a true celebration of local talent, featuring local food vendors, craft breweries and performers from around the region. Admission is free thanks to generous local sponsors Frontenac Pools, Hartington Equipment, Revell Ford, SFRC, Ryan Rose Realty, and other local businesses. The event is designed to appeal to all ages with a kids zone for the youngest festival goers.

“We’re very excited to kick off summer with this new festival,” says Mayor Ron Vandewal. “We have a fabulous line-up of local food vendors, micro breweries and performers, and thanks to the generosity of local sponsors, it’s free so the whole community can come together and enjoy the afternoon before families begin their busy summer.”

The festival kicks off music season in South Frontenac which includes the Township’s popular summer Music in the Park series. This year, Music in the Park will take place from 1-3 pm on the wonderful beaches of South Frontenac on these dates. Check the Township’s website for updates on performers.

June 24: McMullen Park in Verona
July 29: Gilmour Point Park in Battersea
August 19: Point Park in Sydenham

To see the full list of sponsors, vendors, and performers for the Summer Kickoff Music Festival, visit www.southfrontenac.net/musicfestival. If you are interested in volunteering at the festival, email Amanda Pantrey at recsupport@southfrontenac.net.

Pictured: Jordy Jackson