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47th Orillia Scottish Festival 2025: Celebrating Scottish Heritage in Ontario

March 3, 2025
| What's on Where: Barrie, Orillia and Surrounding Area
Orillia Scottish Festival

July 18 – 20, 2025
Tudhope Park, Orillia

The Orillia Scottish Festival, a cherished annual event since 1978, is set to celebrate its 47th edition from July 18 to 20, 2025. This festival, the longest-running in Orillia, Ontario, offers a vibrant showcase of Scottish heritage and culture, drawing visitors from near and far to the picturesque Couchiching Beach Park and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 34.

Festival Highlights:

  • Friday, July 18: The festivities commence with a lively Ceilidh at…

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The Mariposa Folk Festival – All-Inclusive Showcase of Canada’s Heritage, Cultures, and Talents

February 16, 2025
| Festivals/Fairs, What's on Where: Barrie, Orillia and Surrounding Area
Mariposa Folk Festival

July 4 – 6, 2025
J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, Orillia

The Mariposa Folk Festival is an all-inclusive showcase of Canada’s heritage, cultures, and talents. The Festival profiles over 100 artistic performances of established and emerging folk artists on 11 stages. The Festival includes a beautiful campground with a capacity for 1000 campers, a fun Folk Play area for families, a superb variety of food vendors, a fascinating Community Village, and a wide array of artisans.

The Festival continues to be a showcase…

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The Barrie Waterfront Festival is back May 2025

February 15, 2025
| Family Events, Festivals/Fairs, What's on Where: Barrie, Orillia and Surrounding Area
Barrie Waterfront Festival

Live Outdoor Music and Entertainment for All Ages!

May 23 – 25, 2025 | FREE ADMISSION
Centennial Park
www.barriewaterfront.ca

The Barrie Waterfront Festival is back to bring Centennial Park to life with amazing musical acts, food trucks, a children’s fun zone and more!

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Barrie Waterfront Festival, presented by 101.1 BIG FM and 93.1 Fresh Radio which takes place May 23-25, 2025. For over a decade, the Barrie community has embraced the festival,…

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Barrie Fair & Essa National Draft Horse Show 2025: Fun for the Whole Family at Essa Agriplex

February 5, 2025
| Festivals/Fairs, What's on Where, What's on Where: Barrie, Orillia and Surrounding Area
Barrie Fair

August 21-24, 2025
Essa Agriplex, 7505 10th Line, Thornton

The Barrie Fair and Essa National Draft Horse Show, held from August 21-24, 2025, at the Essa Agriplex in Thornton, is a must-attend summer event for families and agricultural enthusiasts alike. Hosted by the Essa & District Agricultural Society (EDAS), this annual fair offers a wide array of activities, including thrilling midway rides, livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, and the much-anticipated draft horse competition.

Midway rides and games, demolition…

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