Thanks to our local sponsors and businesses, this event is free to attend. Please support local businesses! Donations will be gratefully accepted at the gate.
Summer Kickoff Music Festival
Join us for some live, local music at the Summer Kickoff Music Festival! The event is a true celebration of local talent and artistry, bringing together masters of their craft in the music, food, and drink industries here in South Frontenac.
Here's the Skinny
- When: May 24th, 2025
- Where: 4500 Centennial Park Road, Harrowsmith
- Time: Gates open at 3:30 pm, the music starts at 4 pm and runs until 10 pm. The kids zone will be rocking from 4 pm - 7 pm.
- Cost: Admission is free thanks to the generosity of our community sponsors. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the gate.
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors!
Event FAQ
Got questions? We have answers! If we left something out, please feel free to email recsupport@southfrontenac.net!
Yes! This is a family friendly event and there will be a kids zone from 4 pm - 7 pm.
Well-behaved pooches are welcome as long as they are on-leash the entire event. We operate on a poop-and-scoop basis.
Yes! Please bring cash. Some vendors may accept cards, but cash is highly recommended. And while there is no cost for admission, donations will be gratefully accepted.
You can't bring any alcohol!
We have local craft beer vendors on site at the event and non-alcoholic drink vendors as well. Outside alcohol will not be permitted on-site.
The Utilities Kingston Water Buggy will also be on site, don't forget your refillable water bottle!
Great question! You should plan on relaxing, connecting with friends and neighbours and staying a while. Some things you may find handy at the event include:
- Cash!
- Chair or picnic blanket
- Any weather related clothing (i.e. sunscreen if its sunny, rain coat if its not)
- Toe-tapping shoes
- A refillable water bottle
Nope! We're running rain or shine! Dress for success and plan on joining us!
Yes, we have free on-site parking. Please follow the direction of our parking volunteers and signage.
No! We do not have permission to camp or stay over night. Please plan ahead, designate a driver, and get home safe.
YES! We always need volunteers. If you are willing to help out for a few hours, we would love to have you.
Volunteers will get an event t-shirt (who doesn't love a good, free t-shirt?), as well as a meal voucher to use at the event as a small token of appreciation. If you are willing and able to help out, please email recsupport@southfrontenac.net today!
Stay tuned for more details to come
Check back often for event updates! If you have any questions or comments, please email us!
Volunteer with us!
2023 Music Festival from above.
Vendor row at the 2023 Music Festival.
South Frontenac Summer Kickoff Music Festival
Don't forget your lawn chairs or picnic blanket!
Busy spot for fun!
Sunset at the 2023 event.
Contact Us
Township of
South Frontenac
Recreation Department
2490 Keeley Rd
Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0
T: 613-376-3027
TF: 1.800-559-5862
(if calling within the
613 area code)
recsupport@
southfrontenac.net
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