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Community Celebration and Showcase

To celebrate the 150-year anniversary of Bracebridge, you're invited to join us for a weekend-long celebration and meet the community, at the Community Celebration and Showcase on June 7 and 8.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Plans are coming together quickly and the countdown to the big weekend is on! Check back regularly as more information is added. 

  • 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m.

  • Hosted by the Muskoka Authors Association
  • Live reading from local authors
  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Snap a selfie or a group pic with family and friends to commemorate the sesquicentennial
  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Show your community spirit and craft skills off by making custom Bracebridge 150 bracelets
  • Trade them with your friends, family and other event attendees
  • Make sure to show off your stack when you're done!
  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Enjoy a variety of food truck vendors brining delicious menu items for purchase
  • Pac a picnic and set up around picnic tables to reminisce with family and friends 
  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Vendors, Community Exhibits, and Sponsor Booths
  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Featuring classic cars, historical equipment and more
  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Community Picnic Area
  • 2 to 5 p.m.

Live Music on the Main Stage featuring Bracebridge Talent
Location: Agricultural Building

9 a.m. Armand and Friends (Rock/Country)
10 a.m.

Bracebridge 150 Opening Ceremony with Mayor Rick Maloney

11 a.m. Jam Sandwich (Kids)
12 p.m. To be confirmed
1 p.m. Todd & Robyn (Indie)
2 p.m. When We Was Young (Rock)
3 p.m. Cam Galloway (Country)
4 p.m. Cache Creek Band (Rock)

 

Live Music on the Outdoor Stage featuring Bracebridge Talent
Location: Horse Ring

10 a.m. Isaac Boyes (Folk)
12 p.m. Me and Maggie G (Folk)
2 p.m. Pete and Anna (Kids)
4 p.m. Sax Hazard (Jazz)

 

  • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Stop by and give lawn bowling a try!
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Roam around the fairgrounds to collect clues 
  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Who doesn't love a big vehicle! Stop by to see a variety of Municipal vehicles, fire trucks and emergency services fleet
  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vendor Opportunities

Have the opportunity to connect with residents and visitors by participating in the Meet Your Community Showcase, which will feature local artisans, businesses, organizations and more. Join us for this momentous event to displaying and sell your artwork, showcase your products and services, connect with residents, share information and more.  

The Bracebridge 150 celebrations will also include a Community Picnic that will include food vendors/trucks and feature heritage games and activities attendees of all ages can enjoy. Meet new and old friends - bring your whole family for the day.

Show off your precious artifacts with a historical display. If you own a precious piece of Bracebridge history and would like to share it with the community, there will be a historical display area for vehicles, equipment and other memorabilia. 

Learn more about the opportunities to participate below.

Celebrate Bracebridge 150

Play a role in the celebration!

Join us at the Community Celebration and Showcase on June 7 and 8 at J.D. Lang Park. The weekend will be filled with live music, entertainment, events, activities and so much more. 

Help bring the event to life by being part of it! Here are some ideas:

  • Organize a game;
  • Host a crafting station;
  • Teach community members a special skill;
  • The possibilities are endless!

If you want to help lead an event or activity at the community showcase, email the Economic Development department with your ideas. 

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