Did you just move to Barrie or are considering a move away from the hustle and bustle of Toronto? Well you’re coming at a great time of year. Barrie comes alive in the Summer with festivals, concerts and more. Below are our top 5 favourite things to do in Barrie this summer.
The Barrie Hill Farms Strawberry Festival
1. The Barrie Hill Farms Strawberry Festival, June 23-24 2012
Barrie Hill Farms, 2935 Barrie Hill Road
Call: (705)728-0571, www.barriehillfarms.com
Enjoy the harvest season at the Strawberry Festival. Ride a wagon out to the field to pick your own fresh strawberries and enjoy live music. Festivities also include a clown for the kids, hot dogs and strawberry shortcake.
Canada Day Fireworks during the Annual Promenade Days in Barrie
2. The 36th Annual Promenade Days & Canada Day, June 30-July 2 2012
Dunlop Street, Downtown Barrie
Call: (705)734-1414; www.downtownbarrie.ca
Downtown Barrie’s longest standing Canada Day family weekend includes live entertainment, vendors, midway, petting zoo and more. Downtown merchants showcase their products from 10am-7pm. A Barrie tradition for 36 years.
Celebrate Canada’s birthday with Barrie annual firework show over Kempenfelt Bay.
The 11th Annual Ribfest & Craft Beer Show
3. The 11th Annual Ribfest & Craft Beer Show, July 5-8 2012
Memorial Square, Downtown Barrie
Call: (705)734-1414; www.downtownbarrie.ca
The Annual Ribfest & Craft Beer Show includes live entertainment, a rib competition and display of craft beers. A tasty weekend you’ll surely enjoy!
Jim Cuddy performs at Kempenfest, 2011
4. The 42nd Annual Kempenfest, August 3-6, 2012
The Barrie Waterfront
Call: (705)739-4216; www.kempenfest.com
Over 400 exhibitors showcase art, crafts, antiques and more. Admission is free and art vendors are open from 10am-6pm.
The Caribfest – Barrie’s Annual Caribbean Festival
5. Caribfest – Barrie’s Annual Caribbean Festival, August 17-19, 2012
Centennial Park & Downtown Barrie
Caribfest combines vibrant sounds, sights and tastes of the Caribbean. The festival features live entertainment, food and merchandise, a costume parade and more!