Kempenfest presented by TD is Barrie, Ontario's signature waterfront festival, celebrating its 54th year from July 31 to August 3, 2026. Spanning 1.5 kilometres of Barrie's waterfront, the festival features 300 arts and crafts vendors, 30 food vendors, a midway with over 30 rides and games, 30 antique dealers, and three stages of live music programming throughout the weekend.
Kempenfest
Kempenfest
@kempenfest_2026 · Festival
Ontario's largest waterfront festival celebrating 54 years with 300 vendors, 30 food stalls, midway rides, and three stages of live music across Barrie's 1.5km waterfront.
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Quick Info
- Location
- Barrie
- Dates
- Fri, Jul 31, 2026 – Mon, Aug 3, 2026
- Attendance
- 100,000
- Ages
- All Ages
- Stages
- 3
- Venue Type
- Outdoor
- Amenities
- Food Booths
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Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Outdoor festivals = hours of sun exposure
Refillable water bottle
Most festivals have free refill stations
Earplugs (high fidelity)
Protect your hearing without dulling the sound
Portable phone charger
Phone dies fast at multi-day festivals
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Rain poncho
Lighter than a jacket, packs into a tiny ball
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