Festivals and events are back in Orillia and Lake Country! Whether you’re here for the day or a night or two, there’s no shortage of activities around the region to fill up an itinerary of memories.
Weekend Festivities
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Mardi Gras in Orillia
Port of Orillia & Downtown Orillia | Saturday, July 27
Festivals & Events | Family Fun | Music & Entertainment
Experience Mardi Gras on the shores of Lake Couchiching! The Port of Orillia will be the headquarters for a lively celebration with a New Orleans twist. Inspired by the popularity of the long-running Christmas in June event, Mardi Gras in July features a boat decoration contest that will thrill both participants and spectators!
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Electric Vehicle & Boat Show
Centennial Park, Orillia | Saturday, July 27
Festivals & Events | Sustainability
Hosted by Sustainable Orillia, this event promises to showcase cutting-edge innovations in electric transportation both on land and in water.
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Hawaiian Glow Party
ODAS Park, Severn | Saturday, July 27, 8:00pm
Dance | Late Night Fun
get ready to dance the night away in comfort and style, with the DJ spinning the best of the 80’s, 90’s and Now for a glowing experience. .
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Olympic Watch Party – Hometown Olympians!
Hardwood Ski & Bike, Oro-Medonte | Sunday July 28 and Monday, July 29 8:00am
Olympic Coverage | Mountain Biking
Cheer on our home grown MTB Olympians, Gunnar & Isabella Holmgren! Enjoy an unlimited breakfast during live coverage of these events.
Sunday, July 28th at 8:10am – Women’s Cross-Country
Monday, July 29th at 8:10am – Men’s Cross-Country
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Live Music & Entertainment
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Il Divo: XX 20th Anniversary Tour
Casino Rama Resort, Rama First Nation | Saturday, July 27, 8pm
Live Music
The quartet has reached unparalleled heights as Multi-Platinum classical crossover progenitors whose influence resounds, with millions of fans in every corner of the globe.
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Every Brilliant Thing
Orillia Opera House | Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
Live Theatre | Arts & Culture
Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahue and Directed by Fiona Sauder. In order to help his mother, a young boy creates a list of everything that brings joy to their lives. A list that grows every passing year as he moves through his own life.
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Live from the Loft
Quayle’s Brewery, Oro-Medonte | Fridays – Sundays
Live Music | Breweries | Food & Beverage
Live Music from The Loft all weekend long! No reservations, first come, first served.
Fri July 26, 5-8pm Caitlin Gale
Sat July 27, 5-8pm Jakob Pearce
Sun July 28, 4-7pm Patrick Hunter
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Live at Couchiching Craft Brewing Co.
Couchiching Craft Brewing Co., Downtown Orillia | Fridays – Sundays
Live Entertainment | Breweries | Food & Beverage
Friday, July 26 – Boomer Babies at 8 pm
Saturday, July 27 – Val Burns and Dave Chun at 8 pm
Sunday, July 28 – Madison Mueller
Reservations recommended.
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Coulson Concerts: Wendell Ferguson
Historic Coulson Church, Oro-Medonte | Sunday, July 28, 2-5pm
Live Music
This folk and roots series is presented in a quaint historic church in Oro-Medonte. Wendell Ferguson is a seven-time Canadian Country Music Association Guitar Player of the Year Award winner and prolific singer-songwriter.
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Sunday Serenade
Leacock Museum, Orillia | Sunday, July 28, 3pm-6pm
Live Music
Jazz band Groovy Tuesday plays at the museum, enjoy with bring-your-own picnic and lawn chairs!
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Sunday Evening Music in the Park
Rotary Aqua Theatre, Orillia | Sundays, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Live Music
Enjoy big band music at Couchiching Beach Park, Sunday evenings all summer!
Sunday, July 28: Orillia Big Band PLUS Youth Artisan Market
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Summer Markets
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Oro-Medonte Farmers’ Market
Chappell Farms, Oro-Medonte | Thursdays 12pm-6pm
Farmers Market | Shop Local | Farm FunShop from market vendors and enjoy family farm fun! Visit the market at Chappell Farms in Oro-Medonte.
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Coldwater Mill’s Open-Air Vendor Market
Coldwater, Severn | Saturdays 10am-3pm
Vendors Market
Supporting local crafters, artisans and re-sale vendors during the Canada Day weekend, including something for everyone!
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Black River Wilderness Park Vendors Market
Black River Wilderness Park, Rama First Nation | Saturdays 9am-1pm
Vendors Market
Bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous artisans/crafters at Black River Wilderness Park. Open to the public! Day passes available to explore the trails along the beautiful Black River.
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Orillia Farmers Market
Orillia Public Library, Orillia | Saturdays 9am-1pm
Farmers Market
One of the province’s longest running farmers markets, with local farmers and vendors.
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Orillia Fairgrounds Farmers Market
ODAS Park, Severn | Saturdays 9am-1pm
Farmers Market
City meets country at Orillia Fairgrounds. Local farmers, fresh fruit and vegetables, and baked goods
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Coming up Next
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