Kempenfest

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Record #: BAR1652

Last Full Update: 28 May 2025

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Public Comments

For detailed information on the Arts and Crafts portion of Kempenfest, see record for Huronia Festival of the Arts and Crafts (BAR1189)

Contacts

Office Phone	705-739-4216, Hotline
E-Mail	kempenfestinfo@gmail.com
Website	www.kempenfest.com
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
Primary Contact	HFAC Team; Email: huroniafestivalofartsandcrafts@gmail.com
Hours	Hours Entertainment: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon hours vary Festival of Arts and Crafts Sat, Sun, Mon 10 am-6 pm Dates Civic Holiday weekend 2025: Aug 1-4

Description and Service

Description (Service)	Annual event features nearly 300 arts and crafts vendors offering unique, handmade creations including jewelry, pottery, textiles, and fine art organized by Huronia Festival of Arts and Crafts (see separate record) concerts and other events and activities take place during the weekend, such as an Antique Show sponsored by the Optimist Club, family activities, Buskers, face painters,food vendors, a midway, entertainment and a licensed area live entertainment across two stages, OLG Main Stage presents free daytime performances on Saturday and Sunday, with ticketed evening shows Friday through Sunday and a special ticketed show on Monday afternoon free bus shuttles available. See City of Barrie website for details it is recommended that pets stay at home as this is one of the hottest weekends of the year, pets are not allowed on the beach, in any food operations, or in the concert venues
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Email or see website for details
Languages	English
Fees	None - to enter arts and crafts and antique displays. Evening concerts and Mon afternoon shows are ticketed events. Midway has fees to ride and play their games.

Location Information

Areas Served	Ontario
Description (Site)	Cross street: Lakeshore Dr at Victoria St and Tiffin St; Centennial Park and Southshore
Site Location	Centennial Park and Southshore
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	Barrie, ON Canada
Intersection	Lakeshore Dr at Victoria St and Tiffin St
Mailing Address	Barrie, ON Canada
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

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