# Event Details

- **Event Name**: KEMPENFEST 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Mon, 03 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Kempenfest is celebrating 54 years, July 31 - Aug 3, 2026!

Kempenfest, presented by TD, is Barrie Ontario’s signature festival event, Simcoe County's largest festival by attendance (100,000+), and one of Ontario’s largest waterfront festivals spanning 1.5 km’s of festival programming.

The annual event features 300 arts & crafts vendors, 30 food vendors, a midway with over 30 rides & games, 30 antique dealers, face painters, buskers, a poutine village, and 2 stages of live music with over 75 live performances.

Kempenfest attracts a diverse, multi-cultural audience of over 100,000 unique attendees annually (across 4-days) and generates an estimated $9,500,000 in tourism-induced economic impact for the City of Barrie. The event is recognized within FEO’s Top-100 Festival & Events Ontario.


OLG MAINSTAGE CONCERTS, powered by Osborne Goddard Team.

Early-Bird Concert Tickets on sale Friday Feb 13th, 10am!
https://kempenfest.com/olg-main-stage/


Friday Jul 31
JAMIE FINE, w/ Nicole Haber, Sydney Riley, and Madison Mueller.
Presented by 107.5 Kool FM

Saturday Aug 1
BIG WRECK, w/ Grant Boyer, Mirrage, Nick Marinac, Feura, Unlocked, and The Sandra Good Band.
Presented by Rock 95

Sunday Aug 2
HIGH VALLEY, w/ Elyse Saunders, Bree Taylor, Graham Trude, Tyler Lorette, Badland and The Bareback Riders.
Presented by Mattamy Homes & Pure Country 106

Monday Aug 3
THE PRACTICALLY HIP, w/ Gabe Salem and 93 North Band.
Presented by Rock 95


Kempenfest's OLG MainStage concerts:
• General Admission is All Ages
• VIP concert section is 19+
• Licensed Event


Festival info-> www.kempenfest.com

MainStage Concert Tickets-> https://kempenfest.com/olg-main-stage/

Brand Partner & Sponsorship Application-> https://kempenfest.com/become-a-sponsor/

Live Performance Application-> https://kempenfest.com/perform-at-kempenfest/

Arts Vendor Application -> https://kempenfest.com/become-an-exhibitor/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barrie/kempenfest-2026/200029423348038
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, concerts, friday-the-13th, it, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3988

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Barrie
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON, Canada, Ontario
- **lat**: 44.37355
- **long**: -79.67984
- **full address**: 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON, Canada, Ontario

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: KEMPENFEST 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/293d35cb693c478738a591b7f6c584ddd793cfd2d121225b6a8add48de0fa4bf-rimg-w1200-h800-dc93d3f3-gmir?v=1775521475

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is KEMPENFEST 2026 being held?
  - **A:** KEMPENFEST 2026 takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Mon, 03 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON, Canada, Ontario.
- **Q**: Who is organizing KEMPENFEST 2026?
  - **A:** KEMPENFEST 2026 is organized by Kempenfest.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** KEMPENFEST 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Barrie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 3,900+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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