East Coast Kitchen Party

Entertainment and activities

• Fresh seafood and your favourite East Coast flavours from Caudle’s Catch available for purchase
• Beer garden
• Family-friendly games and activities
• Live folk music all night long on three stages
• Learn to jig
• And more!

Stage schedule

Stage A – King Street at College Street

• 7 – 8:15 p.m. – Fiddlestix
• 8:40 – 10 p.m. – Shane Cook and the Woodchippers

Stage B – Carl Zehr Square

• 5 – 5:50 p.m. – Poverty’s Arse
• 6 – 6:50 p.m. – Michael Darcy and the Atlantic Tramp

Stage C – Bobby O’Brien’s

• 5 – 5:50 p.m. – Sandy and Friends
• 6 – 6:50 p.m. – Rick Bauer Duo

Toe-tapping East Coast performers

Fiddlestix

Fiddlestix brings high-energy fiddling and electrifying East Coast flair to the main stage. Get ready for a fast-paced, dance-ready set that will have toes tapping and our downtown Kitchener crowd moving.

Shane Cook and the Woodchippers

Shane Cook and the Woodchippers deliver world-class fiddling with explosive energy and modern edge. This powerhouse group will close out the night with a dynamic performance you won’t want to miss.

Poverty’s Arse

Poverty’s Arse will bring a lively, foot-stomping mix of East Coast charm and classic singalong energy. Expect plenty of laughs, harmonies, and tunes that’ll have you joining in from the first note.

Michael Darcy and the Atlantic Tramps

Michael Darcy and the Atlantic Tramps deliver authentic maritime storytelling with rich vocals and driving rhythms. Their set blends tradition and heart, capturing the true spirit of the East Coast.

Sandy and Friends

Led by Sandy McDonald, Sandy and Friends bring genuine East Coast warmth and camaraderie to the stage with a mix of classic tunes and kitchen party favourites. It’s the kind of set that feels like home, full of stories, smiles, and songs everyone knows.

Rick Bauer Duo

The Rick Bauer Duo serves up a lively blend of East Coast classics and easygoing maritime vibes, perfect for a true kitchen party experience. With rich vocals, acoustic charm, and plenty of familiar favourites, they’ll have you singing along and tapping your toes in no time.

Tickets:

Free

Date & Time:

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Venue:

Carl Zehr Square and King Street between Water and Frederick

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