Thanks to our local sponsors and businesses, this event is free to attend. Please support local businesses!
A perfect summer afternoon!
Beats by the Beach
One Saturday a month in June, July, and August
Beats by the Beach 2025
South Frontenac's beloved summer tradition is back with a fresh new name, Beats By The Beach! Join us to enjoy local, live music in a relaxing, picturesque waterfront setting on Saturday afternoons in the summer from 1-3 pm at a different park each month.
- June 21st - McMullen Beach, 6089 Carleton Drive, Verona. Featuring The Goodnight Irenes.
- July 19th - Gilmour's Point, 1763 Wellington Street, Battersea. Featuring Interrobang.
- August 16th - The Point Beach, 4410 Point Road, Sydenham. Featuring Whiskey Smoke.
Remember to pack your picnic blanket or lawn chair, your bathing suit, and your toe-tapping shoes!
June 21 - Artist Highlight
The Goodnight Irenes
The Goodnight Irenes are a folk trio formed in Kingston, Ontario in 2016 featuring Al Duquette, Jon McLurg, and Chris Morris. Three singers, two guitars, one fiddle, and nearly 1000 songs! Traditional folk, blues, classic country, bluegrass, Western swing, Cajun music, fiddlin’ tunes … no rules, no limits, no setlists!
A Goodnight Irenes show is spontaneous and lively. You’ll hear songs by the Carter Family, Hank Williams, Woody Guthrie, Elizabeth Cotten, John Prine, Robert Johnson, The Grateful Dead, Bill Monroe, Ernest Tubb, and who knows who else. Only one thing is a constant: finishing the show with a certain Lead Belly song.
The Goodnight Irenes came together very organically at Musiikki Cafe in 2016. Jon McLurg held a Wednesday residency with rotating special guests. Chris Morris joined him on one fateful Wednesday and had so much fun he pestered Jon into doing it again. Sharing the night quickly became a permanent arrangement as they learned each other’s repertoire on the fly. Fiddler Al Duquette was a regular guest, and soon it became clear the three were a band, and that the band needed a name. Since every show concluded with a rousing and often weird version of Lead Belly’s Goodnight Irene, that became the name of the band.
Community Thrives Here
June Is Recreation and Parks Month
Join us this June as we celebrate Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM), a province-wide initiative that highlights the vital role parks and recreation play in building healthy individuals, strong communities, and vibrant environments. We’re tying the celebration into our Beats By The Beach event for an afternoon of fun, community, and friendly competition!
Enjoy free sweet treats, face painting, craft tables, bracelet making, and yard games for all ages. Plus, don’t miss the action as Mayor Ron Vandewal represents our municipality in the regional mayoral cornhole competition, going head-to-head with other mayors for the ultimate prize: bragging rights and a plaque from Cornhole Ontario.
Want in on the competition?
During the event, community members can register a team to compete against other regional teams for a chance to win a t-shirt, a commemorative plaque, and two tickets to a Belleville Senators game!
July 19 - Artist Highlight
Interrobang‽
Interrobang‽ is a 3 piece band from Kingston, Ontario featuring Alex Merkley on bass, Callum Nicholson on drums, and Talyn Brown on lead vocals and guitar. They play a multitude of grunge and punk songs from the 90s, including Sublime, Radiohead, Green Day, Nirvana, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Interrobang‽ is also working on originals.
You can follow along on our journey by following our Instagram @interrobang_band_
August 16- Artist Highlight
Whiskey Smoke
Whiskey Smoke is a country duo that specializes in 90s country hits. Their on-stage chemistry is sure to keep you entertained and singing along. They'd love for you to come out and request a song!
Come for the music, Stay for the fun
Music Meets Play
While the music sets the vibe, there's plenty more to keep the good times rolling.
- Face painting with the Not So Amateur Amateur's
- Sweet treats to snack, sip, and satisfy
- Craft stations for makers of all ages
- Yard Games for the whole family to enjoy
2025 Event Sponsors
Event FAQs
Got questions? We have answers! If we left something out, please feel free to email recsupport@southfrontenac.net!
Yes! This is a family friendly event and there will be fun activities for the whole family to enjoy!
Well-behaved pooches are welcome as long as they are on a leash the entire event. We operate on a poop-and-scoop basis.
Great question! This event is all about relaxing, connecting with friends and neighbors, and soaking up the vibes at our beautiful lakefront locations. To make the most of your day, here are a few things you might want to bring along:
- A Chair or picnic blanket
- Weather-ready gear (think sunscreen for sun and a raincoat, just in case)
- Beach essentials
- Your best toe-tapping shoes for the music
- A water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day
Nope! We're running rain or shine! Dress for success and plan on joining us!
Yes, we have free on-site parking along Carleton Drive, at McMullen Beach, and at the McMullen Courts.
YES! We always need volunteers. If you are willing to help out for a few hours, we would love to have you.
If you are willing and able to help out, please email recsupport@southfrontenac.net today!
Contact Us
Township of
South Frontenac
Recreation Department
2490 Keeley Rd
Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0
T: 613-376-3027
TF: 1.800-559-5862
(if calling within the
613 area code)
recsupport@southfrontenac.net
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