Kempenfest 2025
Description:
One of Ontario’s largest and most anticipated waterfront festivals, returning to Barrie’s scenic shoreline with four days of non-stop summer fun. This annual event features nearly 300 arts and crafts vendors offering unique, handmade creations including jewelry, pottery, textiles, and fine art.
Festival goers can enjoy a bustling midway, a family-friendly Kids Village near Centennial Beach, and live entertainment across two stages. The OLG Main Stage presents free daytime performances on Saturday and Sunday, with ticketed evening shows Friday through Sunday and a special ticketed show on Monday afternoon.
In addition to shopping and music, visitors can indulge in delicious offerings from a wide range of food vendors, including the popular Poutine Village.
Buskers, face painters, antique markets, and interactive youth activities add to the festive atmosphere, making Kempenfest a must-attend celebration of art, culture, and community on Barrie’s beautiful waterfront.
One of Ontario’s largest and most anticipated waterfront festivals, returning to Barrie’s scenic shoreline with four days of non-stop summer fun. This annual event features nearly 300 arts and crafts vendors offering unique, handmade creations including jewelry, pottery, textiles, and fine art.
Festival goers can enjoy a bustling midway, a family-friendly Kids Village near Centennial Beach, and live entertainment across two stages. The OLG Main Stage presents free daytime performances on Saturday and Sunday, with ticketed evening shows Friday through Sunday and a special ticketed show on Monday afternoon.
In addition to shopping and music, visitors can indulge in delicious offerings from a wide range of food vendors, including the popular Poutine Village.
Buskers, face painters, antique markets, and interactive youth activities add to the festive atmosphere, making Kempenfest a must-attend celebration of art, culture, and community on Barrie’s beautiful waterfront.
