Get ready for the most electrifying Labour Day weekend at Wasaga Beach’s Annual Memories of Summer Concert! This year’s event will rock your world with a high-energy live performance from Queen Flash, Canada’s #1 Queen tribute band. They’ll channel the legendary Queen sound and style, delivering a show-stopping performance that will have you on your feet, singing and dancing to all your favourite hits!

With delicious food trucks offering tasty bites to fuel the fun, the day is packed with vibrant music, entertainment, and non-stop energy. As the night draws to a close, prepare to be wowed by a spectacular fireworks display at 10 PM that will light up the sky and bring this epic celebration to an unforgettable conclusion. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience—where iconic music, great food, and incredible vibes come together to make your Labour Day weekend legendary!

The 27th Annual Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle is a non-profit, award-winning blues and jazz festival held in Port Credit, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The three-day outdoor festival features three stages at Port Credit Memorial Park, presenting 60 bands from across Canada and beyond, including over 20 local acts during its free Saturday afternoon street party, the LIUNA Local 183 Street Shuffle, held in the village from 1 to 5 P.M. The park is fully licensed, offers food vendors, an artisan market, two free stages and one ticketed stage, attracting thousands of attendees to the park each day. This year’s lineup places an exciting emphasis on Canadian homegrown talent with musical influences that span across the globe, with the Friday night Main Stage Canadian headliner proudly presented exclusively by Visit Mississauga.

Kitchener's Victoria Park will embody the essence of summer with a mix of music, food, activations and entertainment and more!

Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues Festival is an annual, outdoor music event featuring 3 days of top entertainment; welcoming thousands of music fans every year. Tickets are now on sale for Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues 2025. Don’t miss out, get yours today. Come help us celebrate our 13th anniversary with 20 bands and performers on 2 stages.

Supercrawl Productions is a not-for-profit organization which presents the annual Supercrawl festival on James Street in Hamilton on the second weekend of September each year. Every year the festival welcomes close to 300,000 people into Hamilton’s downtown core with an economic impact of over $20 million. Supercrawl is a free, three-day arts and music street festival which celebrates the cultures, businesses and creative people in Hamilton's downtown core. Road closures along James Street allow for a variety of programming, including three music stages, art installations, fashion runway, theatre, dance, theatre, author talks, active zone, family zone, street vendors and food trucks.

Event Risk Management Solutions (ERMS) is a consulting practice committed to enhancing the organizational resilience of event organizing committees through innovative risk management practices, mission readiness exercise programs, and integrated security solutions for today’s uncertain world.

Partnering with FEO, the ERMS offers “From Risk to Resilience: the Fundamentals of Risk Management for Festivals and Events”, an eLearning course developed by Peter Ashwin, one of the industry’s leading experts on event risk management, designed to bridge the risk management knowledge gap for event organizers and professionals.

ERMS’s risk based methodology and approach for organizational resilience, event safety, and security has been developed through Peter’s comprehensive experience and knowledge of major events, benchmarked against industry best practices and internationally recognized standards for risk management, safety, and security of festivals and events.

ERMS’s latest initiative has been the development and delivery of industry specific, 1 day & 2 day risk management and event security workshops for designed specifically for festival and event organizers and city special event staff.

To learn more about the eLearning course, please visit coveryourrisk.ca or visit ERMS

Get ready to experience the high-voltage energy and raw power of AC/DC like never before! This electrifying tribute band will have you rocking from the very first chord, bringing the iconic sound and memorable stage presence of the Australian rock gods to life. Ultimate Artists Live presents the unforgettable sound and energy of AC/DC with an authentic audio/visual tribute that celebrates the band’s legacy. It’ll take audiences through the greatest hits from both the Brian Johnson and the late Bon Scott eras. With the roar of Marshall amplifiers and the powerful tone of the Gibson SG guitar, this performance is sure to capture the true essence of the band with every passing note. AC/DC is undeniably one of the most iconic and best-selling rock bands in history. Formed in Sydney, Australia, in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, the band boasts an impressive catalog of 17 studio albums and has sold over 200 million records worldwide. Their legendary Back in Black album remains the highest-selling album by a band, second only to Michael Jackson’s Thriller, with 50 million copies sold.

Spend the day and enjoy a rural experience.  Listed as a Top 100 Festival in Ontario (10 years) and winner of the 2018 #GoodTimesinBrant award, St. George Apple Fest is an affordable family outing.  There is everything apple - homemade pies, fresh apples, apple dumplings, apple cider, candied apples. Over 130 vendors display crafts from near and far produce a kaleidoscope of colour as you roam the streets and parks.  Local farm markets display an array of fresh produce and delicious preserves.  Check out our local retail stores for unique gifts and décor. The pungent aroma of crisp, ripe apples from local orchards is in sharp contrast to the sweetness of kettle corn, candied apples and apple dumplings topped with hot caramel sauce.  Local eateries provide a variety - Italian, British pub fare, High Tea & apple fritters. Children’s laughter mingles with music from our Main Stage entertainment.  Savour ice cold beer or a glass of Norfolk County wine in our adjoining Beer Garden.  The children’s entertainment stage, petting zoo, inflatable activities and apple-on-a-string game are children’s favourites. Saturday night enjoy an old-fashioned FREE Street Party, 6–11 pm.  St. George Apple Fest – “Something ‘a-peeling’ for Everyone” It’s not just a festival; it’s an experience woven with the golden threads of community, celebration and the rich bounty of the harvest season. Coaches are welcome.  FREE admission.  FREE parking.  FREE shuttle.  Accessible parking. Saturday September 20 from 10am - 6pm and Sunday September 21 from 10am - 5pm.

Get ready to experience the high-voltage energy and raw power of AC/DC like never before! This electrifying tribute band will have you rocking from the very first chord, bringing the iconic sound and memorable stage presence of the Australian rock gods to life. Ultimate Artists Live presents the unforgettable sound and energy of AC/DC with an authentic audio/visual tribute that celebrates the band’s legacy. It’ll take audiences through the greatest hits from both the Brian Johnson and the late Bon Scott eras. With the roar of Marshall amplifiers and the powerful tone of the Gibson SG guitar, this performance is sure to capture the true essence of the band with every passing note. AC/DC is undeniably one of the most iconic and best-selling rock bands in history. Formed in Sydney, Australia, in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, the band boasts an impressive catalog of 17 studio albums and has sold over 200 million records worldwide. Their legendary Back in Black album remains the highest-selling album by a band, second only to Michael Jackson’s Thriller, with 50 million copies sold.

The Caledonia Fair is a family-friendly annual event that blends traditional country fair attractions like livestock shows, homecraft exhibits, and a thrilling midway. With delicious food, shopping, competitions, and interactive experiences, the fair offers something for everyone, making it a perfect autumn outing.

Be Bavarian with us and join us for K-W Oktoberfest September 26 – October 18, 2025!

Please note: Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest runs from September 26th to October 18th, but events are not held every day. To make the most of your Oktoberfest experience, be sure to check the event calendar for specific dates and times!

Check our website www.oktoberfest.ca  | or any social media channel @kwoktoberfest.

Established in Southern Ontario in 1997, Practically Hip has been performing the music its members love for over 20 years at clubs, festivals, universities and colleges, and private events throughout North America and beyond. The band is made up of professional musicians and performers who are also Hip superfans – together, they’ve seen over 75 Tragically Hip concerts! As true and dedicated fans, they can be note-perfect on all the songs while adding jams and electric performance elements that audiences are looking for. This is truly what has made Practically Hip the busiest, most sought after and number one Tragically Hip tribute band in Canada! Evidently, the band is passionate about the material, capturing the nuances and spirit of the original performances – down to the rants, stories, and all the songs the Hip are known for! You will be amazed by the vocal ability and sheer stage presence of Dean Hughes as he interprets and recreates the full Gord Downie experience. The entire five-piece band is phenomenal - giving the highest level of energy and musicianship, they leave audiences raving for more. Practically Hip has played numerous major festivals and events and has shared the stage with many top original recording acts including April Wine, Kim Mitchell, David Wilcox, Colin James, Big Wreck, Sloan, Trooper, Gowan (Styx), City and Colour and Honeymoon Suite – to name a few. Packed with artistry, talent and musicianship, get ready to celebrate all things Hip!