Canada Day/Multicultural Festival
Canada Day Weekend in Goderich is always a party, but this year, there are activities taking place Thursday, June 26 right through to Monday July 1!
The Goderich BIA will kick off the long weekend with its Thursday Evening Concert Series on the Courthouse Square Performance Stage. On Thursday, June 27, catch crowd favourite, Lance Bedard, who will be bringing his blend of acoustic rock/pop/country to Downtown Goderich. The show starts at 7 p.m., if the weather is good. Be sure to bring a lawn chair, as these free concerts tend to fill up quickly!
The Huron Multicultural Festival has expanded to two days of celebrations, kicking off summer with a party in the Square on Friday, June 28, with JUNO Award winning group Digging Roots and opener Drives the Common Man. This licensed, ticketed event will have you up and dancing into the long weekend. Tickets are on sale now.
The Huron Multicultural Festival continues in Courthouse Park on Saturday, June 29 with a free, full-day festival that’s fun for the whole family! A Huron County favourite for years, this festival celebrates the customs and traditions of Canada’s diverse populations. Enjoy live music and dance from around the world, a global food court and marketplace, children’s activities, licensed beer garden, and more! For more information, visit: huroncounty.ca/multicultural-festival
Rounding out (or octagon-ing out, if you will) your Saturday and Sunday mornings are the BIA Farmer’s Market and BIA Sunday Market. If the weather cooperates, vendors will be set-up around Courthouse Square from 8 a.m until 1 p.m.
On Sunday, June 30, head to Lions Harbour Park for the Annual Lions Beef BBQ starting at 1:30 p.m.. Tickets will be available for purchase at Goderich Tourism or from a Lions member. Following your feed of beef, the Goderich Laketown Band Concert Series will be taking the stage at 7 p.m. at the Lions Bandshell Stage.
On Sunday night, the crowds head down to the Goderich Waterfront for the Fireworks Display which will begin at dusk. This year, a food truck trail will stretch the length of the boardwalk, offering up a new food choice every 200 meters. This is always the busiest event in Goderich, so plan to arrive early to stake out a good spot.
And just when you thought you’d done all there was to be had in Goderich this Canada Day weekend, Goderich Tourism will host the 21st Annual Goderich Children’s Festival starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 1 in Courthouse Square Park. This year’s event will feature inflatables, live entertainment, obstacle courses, STEAM and crafting workshops, and a craft supply swap!
Finally, we wrap up the weekend with the traditional Canada Day Parade around the Square starting at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 1. Registrations for the parade have opened and folks can register their float by visiting the Events page at www.exploregoderich.ca