Gear up for a weekend of family-friendly festivities at Midland Town Harbour from August 18 to 20. Whether you’re a fan of tugging competitions, live music, or indulging in delectable BBQ, the Tugboat Festival and Midland Rib & Beer Fest promise a weekend packed with unforgettable memories.
On August 19th and 20th from 10 am to 5 pm, visitors can enjoy tugboat races, demonstrations, and even a tug push contest. The spectacle continues with the impressive Tugboat Parade of Lights on the evening of August 19th. The festivities will also include live music, buskers, face painting, vendors, and even the chance to tour select tugboats on Sunday afternoon.
The melody continues on the Midland Town Dock Pier with an array of artists. Kick off with ‘Music on the Pier’ on Friday, featuring ’93 North’. Saturday’s highlights include performances from Emma Reynolds, The Boogieman, and Plan Z. Sunday resonates with tunes from Marlon Gibbons and another set from The Boogieman.
Simultaneously, Harbourside Park will sizzle with the Midland Rib & Beer Festival. Relish BBQ favourites from pork ribs to blooming onions, complemented by treats like Jolly Rancher slushies and fresh lemonade. Diverse musical themes each day, including ‘Country Night’, ‘Rock the Park’, and ‘Music Mash-Up’, guarantee toe-tapping fun. Entrance is just $2, with children under 12 admitted for free.
The festivals takes place at the Midland Town Dock Pier and Harbourside Park, providing stunning views of Georgian Bay. The entire family can enjoy carnival rides, games, and delightful treats like cotton candy, funnel cakes, and deep-fried candy bars at the Midway Carnival.
Both festivals promise a memorable weekend, so mark your calendars and experience delicious fun at Georgian Bay!
Tugboat Festival & Midland Rib & Beer Festival
When:
Friday, August 18, 2023
— 4:00pm – 11:00pm | Midland Rib & Beer Festival @ Harbourside Park
— 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Live Music @ Midland Town Dock Pier
— 4:00pm – 11:00pm | Midway Carnival @ Midland Town Dock
Saturday, August 19, 2023
— 10:00am – 5:00pm | Tugboat Fest @ Midland Town Dock
— 9:00pm | Parade of Lights @ Midland Town Dock
— 11:00am – 11:00pm | Midland Rib & Beer Festival @ Harbourside Park
— 11:00am – 11:00pm | Midway Carnival @ Midland Town Dock
Sunday, August 20, 2023
— 10:00am – 5:00pm | Tugboat Fest @ Midland Town Dock
— 11:00am – 7:00pm | Midland Rib & Beer Festival @ Harbourside Park
— 11:00am – 7:00pm | Midway Carnival @ Midland Town Dock
How Much:
Tugboat Fest: Free Admission
Ribfest: $2
Where: Midland Town Dock, 171 King St, Midland
Harbourside Park/David Onley Park, 475 Bayshore Dr, Midland