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Rotaryfest returning with full weekend of fun

From colourful parades to sizzling ribs and non-stop live music, Rotaryfest is set to take over downtown in a few weeks
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Rotaryfest will feature a full lineup of entertainment spread out over three days.

The event is scheduled for July 17–19 and will feature children’s crafts and activities, free music stages, the Rotary Community Day Parade, and Ribfest.

The parade will once again run westward on Bay Street from Pim to Gore.

Before the floats hit the road, the Miracle Mile Colour Blast will light up the route from the Bushplane Museum to GFL Memorial Gardens.

Stage 3 will make its return this year.

Additionally, the Downtown Plaza at Clergue Park will be buzzing with electronic dance music on July 18 from 7–11 p.m., with the Sault’s top DJs taking the stage.

The full lineup for Stage 2, sponsored by SooToday, has also been announced, including:

  • July 18 (Friday Night Blues)
    • 4:30 p.m. – The Preacher
    • 5:30 p.m. – Dark Eyed Junko
    • 6:30 p.m. – Mudfoot Mike and the Mukrakers
    • 7:30 p.m. – Smokehouse
    • 8:30 p.m. – Rusty McBlues
  • Saturday, July 19
    • 1:30 p.m. – Matthew James
    • 2:30 p.m. – Cameron Oliver
    • 3:30 p.m. – HA!LS
    • 4:30 p.m. – HEADF1RST
    • 5:30 p.m. – Convergence
    • 6:30 p.m. – DJ Seith
    • 7:30 p.m. – Jupiter Marvelous
    • 8:30 p.m. – Fuller

Other festival events back by popular demand include Gable Bros Midway, Algoma Makers Market presented by Hydro One, and recurring favourites like Stage 1, the GFL Environmental Inflatable Park, Wheels on the Water Car Show, and more.



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