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Stonetown Heritage Festival

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NOTICE: We're making some changes to today's Heritage Festival fun in light of the weather forecast. Read our notice for full details. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram accounts for further updates throughout the day.

There's fun for everyone at the annual Stonetown Heritage Festival beginning on Friday, July 14! This free event celebrates the cultures, stories and histories that shape the past and present of St. Marys. The festival features family-friendly activities, diverse food options, vendor's market, live music and dance and a fireworks show. This year will also see an art walk along the Thames River to highlight local talent paired with the natural assets of the Town.

Check back often as times are confirmed and events are added! You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram to look out for more details.

Schedule of Events

 

 Friday, July 14
 
Live Music Opening Night | 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Cadzow Park Amphitheatre

Kick off your weekend at the opening night of the Stonetown Heritage Festival with FREE live music and local talent!

Local duo “Now and Then” kicks off the Heritage Festival, covering an array of your favourite oldies.

Outdoor Movie | Dusk | Cadzow Park

Presented by the Friends of the Library. 

Army & Navy Air Force Club Bavarian Gardens | 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Live music with Wide Open Throttle.

 Saturday, July 15
 
 St. Marys Farmers' Market | 8 a.m. to noon

The St. Marys Farmers' Market offers a wide array of locally grown and produced goods, from fruits to vegetables, meat and dairy products, baked goods, crafts, wines and more, in beautiful Lions Park at the north end of Milt Dunnell Field, also known as "The Flats". 

Free Shuttle Service | 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Save stress and hop on the bus to fun! Park at or walk to the Pyramid Recreation Centre for a ride to the festivities downtown and at Milt Dunnell Field.  Shuttle will run on a continual loop.

Downtown shopping and Vendor Market | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VENDOR MARKET CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Be sure to enjoy our many shops and services in the downtown during the Heritage Festival! Many shops will have special events inside to welcome everyone to Downtown St. Marys! 

 

 Heritage Bus Tours | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn about our impressive history in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle! Tours are 45 minutes and leave on the hour from Town Hall. Free but advance registration strongly recommended by calling the St. Marys Museum at 519-284-3556. 

Street Entertainment | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CHANGES MADE DUE TO WEATHER. SEE OUR NOTICE FOR FULL DETAILS. 

Festival attendees can expect a variety of street performers, live music and demonstrations throughout the downtown.

Kids Zone | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CHANGES MADE DUE TO WEATHER. SEE OUR NOTICE FOR FULL DETAILS. 

This years festival promises family-fun with free children's activities, inflatables, face painting and much more! 

Workshops and Activities | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

A series of free workshops and activities suitable for all ages will take place at the North end of Milt Dunnell Field in the Lion's Pavilion area. 

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Watery Wonders | 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Explore the small creatures that live beneath the river with biologist Erin Carroll!
Heritage Walking Tours | 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Learn about our impressive history on a 45-minute walking tour departing from Town Hall. Tours are 45 minutes and leave at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. from Town Hall. Free, but advance registration strongly recommended by calling the St. Marys Museum at 519-284-3556. 
Horse and Wagon Rides | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hop on a horse and wagon ride around Milt Dunnell Field (1 Veterans' Circle)!

 

Doors Open St. Marys Sneak Peek

Discover St. Marys' impressive architectural history, as the doors to several historic sites open for a sneak peek of 14 Church Street to visitors. This sneak peek is in anticipation of the Doors Open event that takes place on September 23, 2023. 

Riverview Walkway Art Walk

MOVED TO RIVERWALK COMMONS DUE TO WEATHER (84 Water St. S, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Marvel at the talent of local artists while you wander down the picturesque Riverview Walkway trail that follows alongside the Thames River. Enjoy an air-conditioned rest stop in a beautifully restored heritage building, Riverwalk Commons.

Northern Journey, an exhibition by Lionel Venne | Station Gallery

Northern Journey, an exhibition by Lionel Venne opens at the Station Gallery on Friday, July 14 with a reception to meet the artist on Saturday, July 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Army & Navy Air Force Club Bavarian Gardens

With live music from:

  • Harmony of Friends | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Pepper Jones | 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
 Live Music, Dance and Food Trucks | 5 p.m. until dusk

MOVED TO TOWN HALL AUDITORIUM DUE TO WEATHER

Put on your dancing shoes and bust a move to the sights and sounds of live music featuring local and surrounding talent York Street Thought Process, The Bone Radlers and Roy's Garage!

Rotary Fireworks | Dusk

TENTATIVE DUE TO WEATHER. UDPDATE TO BE PROVIDED AT 8:30 PM ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM.

Watch a dazzling display launched high above St. Marys from the Grand Trunk Trestle (Sarnia Bridge)! 

 Sunday, July 16
 
St. Marys Horticultural Society Annual Garden Tour| 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

We are very excited to be able to host our 32nd Annual Garden Tour!

Purchase Tour Maps at Town Hall on July 16 from 12:45 - 3:00 p.m. for $10 each

We hope to see you there!

Thank you to all our sponsors!

Gold
  • McLean Taylor Construction Ltd.
  • St. Marys Business Improvement Area
  • Rotary Club of St. Marys
  • Trouw Nutrition
  • Armstrong Paving and Materials Group Ltd.

McLean Taylor logo  St. Marys BIA logo  Rotary Club Logo  Trouw Nutrition logo  Armstrong Paving and Materials Ltd. logo

 

Silver
  • Hubbard Pharmacy
  • Canadian Tire
  • Thames Crest Development Corporation

                     Hubbard Pharmacy logo  Canadian Tire logo  Thames Crest logo

Bronze
  • Social Thirty-One
  • Veterinary Purchasing
  • St. Marys Home Building Centre
  • Kingsway Lodge
  • Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home
  • Famme & Co.
  • St. Marys Ford
Friends of the Festival
  • Gra Ham Energy
  • Tradition Mutual Insurance Company
  • Mckinley Hatchery Ltd.
  • The Inner Wheel Club of St. Marys

In-kind Sponsorship

  • Riverwalk Commons
  • Grand River Party Rentals
  • Jaron Camp Music

RubiArt logo

Get Involved in Stonetown Heritage Festival 2023

Become a Volunteer

Stonetown Heritage Festival is made possible by volunteers. It is a real community effort, and we appreciate all our volunteers’ efforts!

Considering volunteering at Stonetown Heritage Festival 2023? There are many areas in which to volunteer and we’ll work together to find the best fit for you!

All volunteers will receive an orientation for their role, a festival t-shirt and complimentary refreshments during their shift. 

To get involved, please fill out a Volunteer Registration Form and the program staff will contact you.

Volunteer Positions
  • Children's Inflatable Attendant
  • Volunteer Coordinator 
  • Event Set Up
  • Floater
  • Information Volunteer or Ambassador

Volunteer shifts range from 2 to 5 hours in length.

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