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UPCOMING EVENTS & FESTIVALS
LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEKEND

Gables In The Bend

August 25- The Sheepdogs 
Three-time JUNO award winning Canadian rock band hailing from Saskatoon. 2011 Rolling Stone Magazine cover. Worldwide tours and a  platinum certification for their LP Learn and Burn. Their latest self-titled LP earned them another gold record. 

August 29- Sweet Blood
An American rock band from South Florida with a huge and aggressive sound, amazing vocals, and powerful lyrics about war, fear, religion and free thought. It blends Trump-era rage with the physically-fulfilling heavy grooves that made us all rock fans in the first place. 

August 30- Big Wreck
A Canadian-American rock band formed by Ian Thornley in 1994. They disbanded in 2002, while Ian pursued a solo career with his own band Thornley. In 2010, the band reunited to go on a cross-Canada tour and played songs from both bands. 

September 6- Harlequin with special guests Prism
A Canadian rock band from Winnipeg forming in the late 70s. Harlequin is still considered a staple of rock radio in Canada, where the band's old hits and new hits receive remarkable amounts of airplay.

With two Juno Awards for Album & Group of the Year, multi-platinum albums and a continuing legacy of sold-out shows, Prism is a must-see live attraction. The band rocks out the hits more energetically than ever, thrilling audiences nationwide.

September 14- UIC W/ 63 Monroe
UIC formed in Exeter (Ontario) in 1982. They headed to Toronto for a recording and performing career, playing at legendary venues. They had a huge influence on Canadian punk rock and garage rock bands. 

63 Monroe is a Canadian Punk/Glam Band from London,Ontario. C urrent lineup is Steve R Stunning - Vocals, Pete Dekoker - Bass and Vocals, Jeff 'Heffae' DePew- Drums and Vox, Brian Mc Millan - Rhythm and Lead and all things Guitar,


TICKETS for all shows available online:  

 

5 Main Street West, Grand Bend
519-238-2393
CONCERTS ON THE BEACH

Summer Sunset Sounds/Familiar Favourites Concerts

August 25th- Stacey Kay with special guest, Steegs

August 28th- Monday@Mikes

S ummer Sunset Sounds Website

Wednesdays' Familiar Favourites
At the Pinery Market
The Pinery Market will continue to be open every Sunday from 9am-4pm, with two special events: 

Ice Cream Festival
September 15th, 9am-4pm
The SWEETEST event of the year!  Serving unique Ice Cream in every shape, size and colour!


BarkTober Fest
September 22nd, 9am-4pm
3nd Annual Bark-toberfest. It's a Dog and Craft Beer Festival. If you love Dogs, Craft Beer, Cider, Wine or Shopping you will LOVE this event! Food Trucks, Live music and over 200 Vendors.

54th Zurich Bean Fest & Antique Car Show

August 23 & 24
Zurich Fairgrounds/Bluewater Arena

Beans beans the magical fruit, the more you eat, the more you....
Know the rest of that rhyme? Then you must love beans! Whether you love em or tolerate em, this event is guaranteed to be a good time for the whole family!

Kicks off on Friday night with a car cruise and ends on Sunday morning with a BBQ, with lots of entertainment packed in between! 



 
Thunder by the Beach

August 30- September 1
Grand Bend Motorplex

300+ race teams at this final big event of the season. "Top Secret & GOJO Firebird" Jet Funny Cars, "Bone Shaker" Jet Truck, Nostalgia Nitro Altereds, & Saturday Night Fireworks! 


(519) 238-7223


Forest Fall Fair

September 20 - 22
Forest Fairgrounds, Forest

Livestock shows, miniature horse show, baby contest, barrel racing and speed shows, midway, exhibits and special displays!


(519) 786-3353


Volkfest

September 29, 10am-4pm
Clan Gregor Square, Bayfield

200+ vintage VWs, arts & crafts vendors, food trucks, music and more. BBQ and campout on Saturday, Sept. 28. Brunch and cruise Sunday morning. See website for details. 






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