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Summer’s rolling in fast and with it comes festivals and fun for everyone.
From the iconic Festival of Friends right down to the next beerfest, here are this summer’s festivals worth making note of to help plan.
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Until June 18 — Sound of Music Festival
June 17-18 — Summer Concert Series
June 23-25 — Something Else! Festival
June 23-25 — FRESH UP R&B Festival
June 23-25 — Smooth Comedy Festival
June 23-25 — ArtsFest
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Scott Norton, from Kitchener, performing during the Soaring Spirit Pow Wow in 2019.
June 24-25 — Soaring Spirit Pow Wow
June 24-25 — Paris Sound & Bites Festival
June 24-December — Brott Music Festival
June 30-July 3 — Waterdown Oh Canada Ribfest
July 1 — Canada Day festivities
July 1 — Canada Day Military Tattoo
July 1 — Canada Day EID Festival
July 1-3 — It’s Your Festival
July 8 — Summer Concert Series
July 12-15 — Rock the Park
July 14-15-16 — Summer Concert Series
July 22 — Summer Concert Series
July 14-15 — Because Beer Craft Beer Festival
July 14-15 — Hagersville Rocks Music Festival
July 19-30 — Hamilton Fringe Festival
July 21-23 — Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow
July 21-23 — Burlington Food Truck Festival
July 29 — Crewfest 2023
July 29-30 — Paris Poutine + Mac & Cheese Fest
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The Festival of Friends was back in Gage Park last year, with food, vendors, and a variety of musical entertainment. Reece Morrison, 6, lead the kids as the loop around on the kiddie roller coaster.
Aug. 4-6 — Festival of Friends
Aug. 12-13 — Summer Concert Series
Aug. 11-13 — Brantford Kinsmen Annual Ribfest
Aug. 11-13 — Concrete Canvas Art Festival
Aug. 18-20 — Hamilton Latino Festival
Aug. 18-20 — Dundas Cactus Festival
Aug. 19 — Summer Concert Series
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The Winona Peach Festival has been taking place since 1967.