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21st Annual Barrie Dragon Boat Festival
2025-08-16 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Heritage Park, 6 Simcoe St, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Save the date - the 21st annual Barrie Dragon Boat Festival is taking place Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Barrie's beautiful Heritage Park!

About the Festival
The Barrie Public Library is the proud host of the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival held annually in beautiful Heritage Park. The festival brings teams together for a fun-filled day of camaraderie and fundraising while racing dragon boats on Kempenfelt Bay.
The Barrie Dragon Boat Festival is presented by Tim Hortons, our Title Sponsor. The festival is made possible by the support of our sponsors, volunteers, and community partners and teams. Between 2003 and 2024, the festival has raised over 2 million dollars for more than 60 charities-- including the Barrie Public Library's Future Branches Campaign.

Cruisin for the Cause - 7th Annual Ride & Rally
2025-08-16 00:00 - 23:59 | Brechin-Mara Legion Branch 488, 2146 Concession 4, Brechin, ON, Canada
The Centurions Motorcycle Club is hosting "Cruisin for the Cause" - 7th Annual Ride & Rally
Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Brechin Legion, Brechin, Ontario
Kickstands up at 10:00 a.m.
Proceeds go to the Sick Children's Hospital
Scenic Guided Ride
Lunch Included
Prizes and Silent Auction
Vendors on Site
Live Entertainment
Tickets are $35.00 or $50.00 with a Passenger
www.centurionsmc.ca for Tickets and more Information

Tee Off With Tay - Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament
2025-08-15 08:30 - 21:30 | Midland Golf and Country Club, 9536 Hwy 93 N, Midland, ON, L4R 4K6, Canada
Join us for an unforgettable day of golf at our Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament - Tee Off With Tay!
Funds raised will support Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care’s geriatric services, Georgian Bay General Hospital’s patient and staff safety initiatives, and student programs at Tay Shores and St. Antoine Daniel Catholic School. Whether you're swinging a club or joining us for dinner and live music, your support matters.
Whether you're registering a team or signing up as a single player, your day includes:

Green Fees
Power Cart
BBQ Lunch
Catered Dinner

Space is limited, so register soon to secure your spot!
Not golfing? Join us for dinner. Tickets are $50 + HST.
NEW this year: Live entertainment from Kitty and the Boyz from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM!
Join us on August 15, 2025 as we rally together as a community to a make a tangible difference in the lives of our youth and to bolster essential healthcare resources in our region.
For more info and to register visit: www.tay.ca/golf

YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka SWIS Community Day
2025-08-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Bayfield Mall, 320 Bayfield St, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
The YMCA Settlement workers in schools (SWIS) program is happy to be hosting our 4th annual Community day.
Community day is a completely free event designed to bring awareness of what local service providers and organizations have to offer. Its an amazing reflection of the helping community Barrie has. While its hosted by the YMCAs immigrant service departments SWIS program it is open to all.

Barrie Baycats vs. Kitchener Panthers
2025-08-09 16:05, 2025-07-19 16:05 | Athletic Kulture Stadium, 2100 Nursery Rd, Minesing, Ontario, L0L 1Y2, Canada
JUNIOR BAYCAT GAME
Nothing says summer like being at the ball park and watching some baseball.
Rock 95/Kool FM are proud media sponsors of the Barrie Baycats who our coming off their 8th IBL (Intercounty Baseball League) Championship from last season.
Jr Baycat Games are presented by Paul Sadlon Motors and are geared towards kids and families with inflatables, games and a few other surprises.
First Pitch at 4:05 PM, weather permitting.

Historic Blacksmith Workshop
2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Sainte Marie Among The Hurons, 16164, Highway 12, Midland, Ontario, L4R 4K8, Canada
Blacksmithing is a timeless craft that involves shaping metal using tools like hammers, anvils, and tongs, and heating it in a forge. If you have a passion for hands-on work, creativity, and traditional skills, join us for an immersive one-day Historic Blacksmithing Workshop at Discovery Harbour, set along the scenic shores of Penetanguishene Bay (Georgian Bay).

This workshop is ideal for anyone curious about heritage trades, hobbyists eager to learn a new skill, or those simply looking for a unique and rewarding hands-on experience. No prior blacksmithing experience is needed—just a willingness to learn and get your hands dirty.

Learn historic blacksmith techniques under the guidance of an experienced instructor in a small group setting.

Included in the workshop:

tour of the historic site emphasizing historic trades

a tour of the H.M.S. Tecumseth Centre

safety briefing

hands on instruction including blacksmithing techniques

finalizing your take-home metalworks project Dates: Every Saturday from May 3 – August 30, 2025
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21
July 5, 12, 19, 26
August 9, 16, 23
French dates: June 28, August 30
Times: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Discovery Harbour
Address: 93 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene, Ontario, L9M 1G1
Learn more: https://discoveryharbour.on.ca/events/historic-blacksmith-workshop/

Barrie Baycats vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
2025-08-07 19:35 | Athletic Kulture Stadium, 2100 Nursery Rd, Minesing, Ontario, L0L 1Y2, Canada
Pack the Park Community night presented by Vintage Throwne
Nothing says summer like being at the ball park and watching some baseball.
Rock 95/Kool FM are proud media sponsors of the Barrie Baycats who our coming off their 8th IBL (Intercounty Baseball League) Championship from last season.
First Pitch at 7:35 PM, weather permitting.

Barrie Baycats vs. London Majors
2025-08-07 16:05 | Athletic Kulture Stadium, 2100 Nursery Rd, Minesing, Ontario, L0L 1Y2, Canada
First pitch 4:05 PM UT's Fan Appreciation Night presented by The Locker Room
Nothing says summer like being at the ball park and watching some baseball.
Rock 95/Kool FM are proud media sponsors of the Barrie Baycats who our coming off their 8th IBL (Intercounty Baseball League) Championship from last season.
First Pitch at 4:05 PM, weather permitting.

Barrie Theatre Festival
2025-08-07 00:00 - 2025-08-17 23:59 | Theatre by the Bay, 24 Maple Ave, Second Floor, Barrie, ON, L4M 7W4, Canada
August 7–17, 2025 | Preview: Thursday, August 7 | Opening Night Gala: Friday, August 8
Presented by Tourism Barrie
Supported by Experience Ontario and Canada Summer Jobs
The Barrie Theatre Festival launches in its reimagined format as a fully professional 10-day celebration of storytelling and stagecraft. Each performance is between 45 minutes to 1 hour in length, with shows programmed in complementary pairs, offering double-bill evenings, family matinees, and an accessible $110 Festival Pass that covers all six productions. With over 30 performances across three distinct curated series, the festival is designed to serve audiences of all ages while championing Canadian and regional talent:

The Canadian Series – Acclaimed works by celebrated Canadian playwrights, including Dora and Toronto Fringe Festival Award-Winning shows.
The Central Ontario Series – Regionally rooted stories from emerging local creators, including underrepresented and equity-deserving voices
The Young Audiences Series – Professionally produced 45–60 minute performances created for youth and families, with themes of belonging, resilience, and imagination

“This is a cultural anchor event for our city,” says Doug Jure, Chair of the Board. “It’s designed to attract audiences, inspire artists, and create economic ripple effects through tourism and local business.”
Kathleen Trainor, Executive Director of Tourism Barrie, adds:
“People want experiential moments—something special to escape to and engage with. Theatre

Simcoe County Rovers Womens FC vs. Vaughan Azzurri
2025-08-02 18:00 | J.C. Massie Field, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Simcoe County Rovers Mens FC vs. Sigma FC
2025-08-02 14:00 | J.C. Massie Field, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Dirt in the skirt Charity Tournament
2025-08-02 08:00 - 20:00 | Barrie Sports Complex, 2100 Nursery Rd, Minesing, ON, Canada
Join us for an unforgettable, all-day event celebrating women in sports and raising funds for Hospice Simcoe!
Featuring 24 teams in vintage uniforms, VIP lounge, photo booths, raffles, vendors, live DJ, food + drinks, and an epic exhibition game at midday with our men in skirts, the Dottie’s Hotties vs an All-Star team of ladies. All are welcome—spectators, families, and ball fans! Don’t miss this powerful, community-driven day of connection, competition, and fun.
Saturday August 2nd located at the Barrie Sports Complex (2100 Nursery Road, Minesing) from 8am-8pm

Barrie Kennel & Obedience Club: Annual Dog Show
2025-08-02 00:00 - 2025-08-04 23:59 | Essa Agriplex, 7505 10th Line, Barrie, ON, L0L 2N0, Canada
Annual Conformation Show

Our Conformation Dog Show is held on the Civic Holiday Weekend every year.
2025 Barrie Kennel Club show takes place August 2, 3, 4, 2025
Location: Essa Agriplex 7505 10th Line, Thornton, ON L0L 2N0
Judges for our 2025 Show are:

Gerardo Bernard - Mexico City
Ilaria Biondi de Ciabatti - Peru
Vlado Piskay - Slovakia
Olga Gagne - Ontario
Tony Monk - Ontario

The 3 Day Show is an all breed conformation show and a great place to showcase your dogs, meet like minded people, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Specialties & Boosters
Saturday Aug 2

Kuvasz Club of Canada holding a Specialty - judge Vlado Piskey
Kuvasz Club of Canada holding a Booster - judge Tony Vandendool
Black Russian Terrier Club of Canada Booster - judge Vlado Piskey
Labrador Retrieve Club of Canada Booster - judge Gerardo Bernard

Sunday Aug 3

Northern Ontario Boxer Club Specialty judge - Tony Vandendool

Our New Location is at the Essa Agriplex just west of Barrie, Ontario. The Essa Agriplex is a fantastic property and offers a great venue for our show. Exhibitor camping is available, washroom facilities as well as a vendor village and food vendor.
We are always looking to host specialties. If you are a Club looking for a venue for your Specialty please contact our Show Chair.
If you are interested in Camping at the show please contact our Camping Coordinator at Dog Show Camping Contact - dogshow-bkoc@outlook.com
Additionally, we are constantly searching for vendors for our Vendor Village. A large number of dog lovers, spectators, and exhibitors attend our annual three-day dog show. Please get in touch with our Show Chairperson HERE if you would like to exhibit your company and have a tent in our vendor village during our annual dog show.

SickKids & Kawasaki Disease Canada Charity Hockey Day
2025-08-01 12:00 - 20:00 | Innisfil Recreation Complex, 7315 Yonge St, Innisfil, Ontario, Canada
Join us in supporting a full day of Hockey games, events & entertainment to try & help raise awareness for Kawasaki Disease, raise funds for SickKids, Kawasaki Disease Canada & collect food donations for our Innisfil Food Bank.
After our son Ethan had been diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease at 2 years old, we realized the importance of raising awareness about the illness moving forward. With that idea in place, a Committee was formed who also believed in the importance in this cause & here we are today.
Please join SickKids Ambassador & Junior Hockey player Ethan Adamson, along with Two Way Hockey owners & head instructors Greg Eskedjian & Mike Berry, who will represent the day, so we as a Community can give back!!

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Barrie Baycats vs. Welland Jackfish
2025-07-31 19:35 | Athletic Kulture Stadium, 2100 Nursery Rd, Minesing, Ontario, L0L 1Y2, Canada
Country night presented by Barrie Chrysler
Nothing says summer like being at the ball park and watching some baseball.
Rock 95/Kool FM are proud media sponsors of the Barrie Baycats who our coming off their 8th IBL (Intercounty Baseball League) Championship from last season.
First Pitch at 7:35 PM, weather permitting.

Barrie Baycats vs. Chatham Kent Barnstormers
2025-07-26 16:05 | Athletic Kulture Stadium, 2100 Nursery Rd, Minesing, Ontario, L0L 1Y2, Canada

The Simcoe Cup Charity Golf Tournament
2025-07-26 13:00 - 19:00 | Harbourview Golf & Country Club, 1284 Shores Acre Dr, Gilford, ON, L0L 1R0, Canada
Join us July 26, 2025 at Harbourview Golf & Country Club for the 1st annual Simcoe Cup Charity Golf Tournament with proceeds benefiting OSPCA
Includes 18 holes of golf with a power cart, Player gift bag, Dinner and Prizes! We will have Closest to the pin and Longest drive contests along with on-course games.
The winning team will be engraved into the Simcoe Cup trophy!
Thank you to our Official Media Sponsors: Kool FM, Rock 95 and Barrie 360
Singles: $135.00
Foursome: $530.00
For any additional information regarding this event, please email Ryan at Simcoecountygolf@gmail.com
*This is not a physical product, we will email you following your purchase for any further information needed. Thank you, we hope to see you out for a great day of golf supporting a great cause.

Barrie WALK for Lupus Ontario
2025-07-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Heritage Park, 6 Simcoe St, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
The Barrie WALK for Lupus Ontario is taking place Friday July 25 at Heritage Park.
Check-in opens at 6:30pm with the walk stepping off at 7:30pm.
The WALK for Lupus is Lupus Ontario's largest provincial fundraising & Awareness event. It brings together lupus patients, friends, family, caregivers and lupus supporters. The proceeds from WALK for Lupus Ontario will support the Geoff Carr Lupus Research Fellowship, support and education programs for lupus patients and their families, and advocacy projects aimed at improving programs and services for lupus patients.

Barrie Baycats vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
2025-07-24 19:35 | Athletic Kulture Stadium, 2100 Nursery Rd, Minesing, Ontario, L0L 1Y2, Canada
Military Night presented by Hammond Bus
Nothing says summer like being at the ball park and watching some baseball.
Rock 95/Kool FM are proud media sponsors of the Barrie Baycats who our coming off their 8th IBL (Intercounty Baseball League) Championship from last season.
First Pitch at 7:35 PM, weather permitting.

Simcoe County Rovers Mens FC vs. FC London
2025-07-23 20:00 | J.C. Massie Field, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Hope Around Town: Kool FM Splash ON Wipeout Challenge
2025-07-23 14:00 - 18:00 | Splash ON Water Park, 55 Lakeshore Dr, Barrie, ON, Canada
Kool FM is proud to present the 3rd annual Kool FM SplashON Wipeout Challenge in Support of the Season Centre for Grieving Children!

On July 23rd Proceeds from the entire day on and off course will be donated to Season Centre for Grieving Children.

Bounce, laugh and splash during the day at SplashON at the Barrie Waterfront or if you’re feeling competitive enter your team of four into the Kool FM SplashON Wipeout Challenge!!

6PM - 8PM, Teams will be racing around the water park for a chance to win the amazing KOOL FM Wipeout Wave Trophy!

Pre-Register your team of 4 online prior to visiting the water park here.

10th Annual Mind to Muscle
2025-07-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Allandale Recreation Centre, 190 Bayview Dr, Barrie, ON, Canada
Mind to Muscle is excited to partner with the Barrie Minor Hockey Association (BMHA) in a fundraising challenge at the 10th Annual Mind to Muscle Cup, taking place on Tuesday, July 22nd, at 6 PM at the Allandale Recreational Centre.
This year, Mind to Muscle is teaming up with the BMHA, Purolator, Domino’s, and the OHL Barrie Colts to support the Barrie Food Bank in tackling hunger in our community. Given the increasing demand—a 95% rise in food bank usage over the past year, with over 7,000 individuals relying on it each month—we want to rally the hockey community to make a real impact.
BMHA Teams will take part in a friendly competition to see which team can donate the most food by weight to the Barrie Food Bank.
Event Highlights: Elite Hockey Game – Watch top-level talent from the NHL, PRO, OHL, NCAA, and CIS. FREE Admission – Open to all players, families, and supporters! Free Popcorn & Domino’s Pizza – Available to those who bring a food donation (while supplies last!). Charlie Horse Appearance – Meet the Barrie Colts’ beloved mascot! Purolator’s Tackle Hunger Team – On-site collecting non-perishable food & monetary donations.

Golf FORE Humanity in support of Habitat for Humanity Huronia
2025-07-21 08:45 - 14:00 | Barrie Country Club, 635 St Vincent St, Barrie, ON, L4M 4Y1, Canada
Kool FM is a proud sponsor of the 18th Annual Golf FORE Habitat, coming to the Barrie Country Club, Monday, July 21st!

Supporting affordable homeownership in local communities and celebrating their 30th Anniversary.

It’s going to be a great day on the course, featuring all the extras like: hole in one cash prizes, a $10,000 putting contest, and new this year a hospitality station!

Tickets start at $240 per person for your green fees, cart rental, and meals.

Contact events at habitat Huronia dot com.

The 18th Annual Golf FORE Habitat Huronia - Habitat is more than just building.

Simcoe County Rovers Womens FC vs. North Mississauga SC
2025-07-20 18:00 | J.C. Massie Field, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Simcoe County Rovers Mens FC vs. St Catharines Roma
2025-07-20 14:00 | J.C. Massie Field, Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Glenn Howard Charity Golf Classic Online Auction - Closing Day
2025-07-18 00:00 - 23:59 | Online Event
Hosted by Glenn Howard, and presented by Tom Smith Chevrolet Buick GMC, this year's tournament is taking place on Friday, July 18th at the Midland Golf & Country Club.
The tournament is SOLD OUT, but you can participate in the amazing online auction to help support bringing Mammography Services to Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH).
You can also support the event with a donation, by clicking here.
