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Burlington Waterfront Festival

The Burlington Waterfront Festival is a FREE 3-day family friendly festival that will feature live musical performances, a Midway, artisan vendors, food vendors, shaded seating and sampler activations inside a gated and licensed event site. The festival has developed a charitable partnership with a local charity: Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation. Volunteers will be positioned at the festival’s entrances to collect donations for the important work that takes place at Joseph Brant Hospital. 100% of all funds raised at the entrances will go directly to the Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation.

Festival Location: Spencer Smith Park

Dates/ Times:
Friday July 17, 2026: 5pm-10pm
Saturday July 18, 2026: 12pm-10pm
Sunday July 19, 2026: 12pm-9pm

The Burlington Waterfront Festival’s mandate is to produce a community focused family friendly music festival that is free, inclusive, accessible and fun!

Date & Time:

July 17 @ 5:00 pm - July 19 @ 9:00 pm

Cost:

Free

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Burlington Waterfront Festival

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