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Kempenfest

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Record #: BAR1652
Last Modified: 29 May 2025
Last Full Update: 28 May 2025

Contacts

Public Comments

For detailed information on the Arts and Crafts portion of Kempenfest, see record for Huronia Festival of the Arts and Crafts (BAR1189)
Office Phone 705-739-4216, Hotline
E-Mail kempenfestinfo@gmail.com
Website www.kempenfest.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kempenfest
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kempenfest/?hl=en
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8S9O0_Bxb1fzy8vTrWKN5g
Primary Contact HFAC Team; Email: huroniafestivalofartsandcrafts@gmail.com

Addresses

Site Location Centennial Park and Southshore
Address & Map
Barrie, ON
Canada
Intersection Lakeshore Dr at Victoria St and Tiffin St
Mailing Address Barrie, ON 
Canada
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Annual event features nearly 300 arts and crafts vendors offering unique, handmade creations including jewelry, pottery, textiles, and fine art organized by Huronia Festival of Arts and Crafts (see separate record)

  • concerts and other events and activities take place during the weekend, such as an Antique Show sponsored by the Optimist Club, family activities, Buskers, face painters,food vendors, a midway, entertainment and a licensed area
  • live entertainment across two stages, OLG Main Stage presents free daytime performances on Saturday and Sunday, with ticketed evening shows Friday through Sunday and a special ticketed show on Monday afternoon
  • free bus shuttles available. See City of Barrie website for details
  • it is recommended that pets stay at home as this is one of the hottest weekends of the year, pets are not allowed on the beach, in any food operations, or in the concert venues

Service Details

Legal Status (99) Unknown / No Service
Hours Hours
  • Entertainment: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon hours vary
  • Festival of Arts and Crafts Sat, Sun, Mon 10 am-6 pm
Dates
Civic Holiday weekend 2025: Aug 1-4
Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Email or see website for details
Languages English
Fees None - to enter arts and crafts and antique displays. Evening concerts and Mon afternoon shows are ticketed events. Midway has fees to ride and play their games.

Subjects

Service Categories Special Events
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