The Kitchener-Waterloo region comes alive with vibrant summer festivals that showcase the diverse culture and lively spirit of the community.
Music lovers can groove to the beats of the Kitchener Blues Festival, while food enthusiasts can indulge in delicious treats at the Multicultural Festival. The region’s summer festivals offer a wonderful opportunity to celebrate, connect, and create lasting memories in the warm and festive atmosphere of Kitchener-Waterloo.
FYI: We have included Guelph-Wellington County events also in this article.
Summer Fun: Things to Do This Summer in Kitchener-Waterloo
6 Princess Street West, Waterloo
June 23, 2023
$6.66
3hree Of The Best Film Festival features films From Local Directors And First Time Film Makers. »
St. Jacobs Farmers' Market, 878 Weber Street, North Woolwich
June 23, 2023
$0 – $13.54
Kick off your summer with St. Jacobs Market District's Summer Social! This is a fun night with live music, games, food & drink, and MORE! »
Victoria Park, Kitchener
June 24, 2023 To June 25, 2023
Free
The Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Festival is held annually in Kitchener’s Victoria Park and provides our community with an opportunity to share food, fun, music and dance. »
St Jacobs Ball Diamond Outfield, 3 Water Street, St Jacobs
July 13, 2023 To July 16, 2023
Free; Register
Kultrún is a free outdoor festival celebrating the music of the world. »
Churchill Park, 200 Christopher Drive, Cambridge
July 14, 2023 To July 15, 2023
Weekend Pass: $27.96 - $33.28
Join us for the 2023 Cambridge Scottish Festival. This is Waterloo Region's only Scottish Festival which will feature two days of music, dance, athletics, culture, and more! »
Churchill Park, Cambridge
July 14, 2023 To July 15, 2023
Weekend Pass $25 - $45
Waterloo Region's only Scottish Festival. Join us the 3rd weekend in July for 'Scotland on the Grand'. »
Victoria Park, Kitchener
July 14, 2023 To July 16, 2023
Free
Enjoy mouth-watering barbequed ribs and chicken, an incredible selection of Ontario craft-brewed beer, plus live entertainment and a Kids Fun Zone - all in the open atmosphere ... »
72 King St N, Brant
July 20, 2023 To July 23, 2023
Weekend Pass $45
Enjoy live country music and camping. »
Woolwich Memorial Centre, 24 Snyder Ave South, Elmira
July 29, 2023
$6.00
For the Love Of Buttertarts Festival is heading to Elmira ! Join us on July 29th from 10-4pm to try the best butter tarts that Ontario has ... »
Marden Park, 7368 Wellington County Road 30, Guelph
August 5, 2023 To August 7, 2023
$12 - $17, depending on age
Come visit the pirate village of Dry Bluffs - a glorious day out for the whole family. There's food and ale; merchants and crafters, and more entertainment ... »
Various Venues, Kitchener
August 10, 2023 To August 13, 2023
519-571-2555
Free & Ticketed
The experience this year promises to be great again with a diverse line-up of musical artists that includes Spin Doctors (performing at our fundraising concert along with ... »
The Fieldstone Barn, 7450 Middlebrook Road, Elora
August 11, 2023 To October 29, 2023
4168926775
$5 to $10
All your fall faves in one farm festival this October. Enjoy sipping on Pumpkin Spiced Lattes, Hot Apple Cider or Hot Chocolate while shopping the Artisan Market ... »
251 Jacob St, New Hamburg
August 19, 2023 To August 20, 2023
$20
Moparfest ia Canada’s Largest all Mopar Car Show. »
Located behind Waterloo City Hall at 100 Regina Street South and William Street East
August 24, 2023 To August 27, 2023
Free; Tips to artists appreciated
The Waterloo Busker Carnival is fun for the whole family with something for all ages. »
Riverside Park, 709 Woolwich St, Guelph
August 25, 2023 To August 27, 2023
Free
Rain or shine this event provides musical entertainment, a midway, kids area, classic cars, a beverage tent, marketplace and of course delicious, mouth watering RIBS! Guelph’s ... »
Keterson Park, 55 Wellington St, Mitchell
September 1, 2023 To September 3, 2023
Gate fee is $10./ day for 14 year olds and up
The Biggest "Little" Fair in Ontario since 1854. »
Trinity Hall - Outdoor, 700 Fischer-Hallman Rd, Kitchener
September 2, 2023 To September 3, 2023
FREE
Serbian Food Festival. Join us September 2nd and 3rd at Trinity Hall for one of KW’s largest outdoor dining experiences! Delicious Serbian inspired foods of the ... »
30 Park Hill Rd W, Cambridge
September 7, 2023 To September 10, 2023
$5.00 to $10.00
For over 180 years Cambridge has in many ways been defined by our celebration of local culture and diversity at the annual Cambridge Fall Fair. With an eclectic ... »
Dundalk Fair Grounds and Arena, Dundalk
September 8, 2023 To September 10, 2023
$2.00 to $20.00
Join us for a weekend full of activities for the whole family! »
Downtown Fergus, Ontario
September 8, 2023 To September 10, 2023
2263831264
Free
Come to the inaugural event where downtown Fergus will be transformed into a Victorian steampunk festival extravaganza. With juried vendors, fashion shows, a scavenger hunt and much ... »
Village of Eden Mills, ON
September 8, 2023 To September 10, 2023
$15.75 - $31.25
Annual literary festival for all ages in an idyllic outdoor setting near Guelph, ON. »
293 James St, Paisley
September 10, 2023
$2 - $10
Paisley Agricultural Society Mission “Celebrating Agricultural Traditions’. The Entire Family Will Enjoy the Famous Heavy Horse Show, 4-H Beef & Dairy Invitational Shows, Homemade Food, Interactive Games, ... »
Polski Dom 2000, 2711 Shantz Station Rd., Breslau
September 10, 2023
519 505 0987
$5 per person children under 14 free of charge
Please join us at Polski Dom 2000 , on September 11th 2023 , to celebrate the Polish Harvest & Food Festival – Dożynki. The traditional Polish foods and culture. Since people ... »
1000 Maple Leaf St, Wellesley
September 12, 2023 To September 13, 2023
With the goal of reconnecting with family, friends, and our communities, the theme of this years Wellesley Township Fair is reconnecting communities. To represent this beauty of ... »
Fair Grounds, 11 George St S, Harriston
September 15, 2023 To September 17, 2023
$5.00 to $20.00
Theme: Around The World in 3 Fair Days. Fall Fair Parade – Saturday September 16, 2023 at 12:00 pm Parade route: Parade forms at Speare Seeds, 99 John Street N., Harriston line up ... »
Various locations, Village of St Jacobs
September 16, 2023 To September 17, 2023
Free
Enjoy a free festival of live world jazz with the flavours of Brazil, Turkey, Africa, Ireland and Latin. »
Waterloo Park West, Westmount Rd Entrance, Waterloo
September 16, 2023
(519) 279-4018
$5 - $10
The Royal Medieval Faire brings the magical Kingdom of Mearth alive in Waterloo Park! The epic fun filled-day for the whole family includes storytelling, swordplay, games, vendors, ... »
Gibson Park, 17 First St. W., Elmira
September 16, 2023
Free
Join us as we celebrate the first-ever Multicultural Festival of Elmira on September 16th at Gibson Park (Kate's Place) from 12-5PM. »
Steckle Heritage Farm, 811 Bleams Road, Kitchener
September 16, 2023
519 748 4690
$49.50
This is our inaugrual fall festival featuring live music, catered dinner, fireside singing, and licensed beer vendor. Join us for lots of evening fun on the farm! ... »
357 McCarthy Rd, Stratford
September 21, 2023 To September 24, 2023
Free!
Stratford Fall Fair is 4 days of packed Family Fun: Thursday starts the action packed weekend with Seniors Day, an interactive FARM TO YOU, Midway by Campbells Amusements, ... »
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