RotaryFest is just around the corner, and organizers have released the lineup for Stage 1.
Enjoy three days of free music by local talent performing crowd-pleasing favourites, plus incredible tribute acts honouring legends like AC/DC, Elton John, and Billy Joel.
From rock and pop to jazz and everything in between, Stage 1 has something for everyone.
For more information, including the full lineup, see the press release below.
Get ready to turn up the volume! Stage 1 presented by OLG is back and better than ever, bringing three days of completely free live music to ROTARYFEST, the Saults Summer Festival.
This year’s lineup promises to wow audiences with an exciting mix of local talent performing crowd-pleasing favourites, plus incredible tribute acts honouring legends like AC/DC, Elton John, and Billy Joel.
From rock and pop to jazz and everything in between, Stage 1 has something for everyone — and it’s all made possible by the continued support of OLG, a proud sponsor of Stage 1 for over 20 years. “OLG is proud to sponsor festivals and events across Ontario each year, including ROTARYFEST, the Sault’s Summer Festival! This year, OLG is celebrating its 50th anniversary. That’s 50 years of helping players and communities “Bring Home the Win”. We are extremely proud to say that one hundred per cent of OLG’s profits are reinvested in Ontario.” said Esther Zdolec, OLG’s SVP People & Culture. “We are looking forward to another great festival this year and are happy to be a part of bringing it to life for the residents of Sault Ste. Marie and the district of Algoma to enjoy. Join us at the parade as our employees celebrate ROTARYFEST 2025!”
Take a look at the full lineup!
Thursday, July 17, 2025
6 p.m. - Bourbon Blue
7 p.m. – Lock City Rollers
8 p.m. - Silent Nin9
9:30 p.m. - Billy Joel & Elton John, The Legends
Friday, July 18, 2025
5 p.m. - Jazz Cats
6 p.m. - Flathead Ford
7 p.m. - RPM
8 p.m. - Mile 38
9 p.m. - The Way Backs
10:20 p.m. – Generations
Saturday, July 19, 2025
12 p.m. - Rusty & The Soft Parade
1 p.m. - The Rhythm Junction
2 p.m. - Superior Heights – Steel Rock
3 p.m. - St Mary’s College - CRUSADE
4 p.m. – Northern Jazz Ensemble
5 p.m. - Encore
6 p.m. - BookcluB
7 p.m. - L!ME
8:30 p.m. - Who Made Who – A tribute to AC/DC (Presented in partnership with the Fox 104.3)
10:30 p.m. - Headrush
“We have so many great and talented bands in Sault Ste. Marie, both young and old” shared Valerie Pluss, Stage 1 Director. “We put a lot of thought and time in putting together Stage 1, with a variety of different genres to keep it interesting and welcoming to everyone and family friendly. We hope everyone comes down and enjoys ROTARYFEST 2025.”
Stage 1 is presented by OLG and sponsored in part by Canadian Heritage.