Festival Entertainment Lineup for 2025

10:00 am – Lanark County Revival – With a repertoire of over 500 songs covering virtually all genres and their signature 3-part harmonies, ‘Lanark County Revival’ – LCR – is Lanark County’s ‘House Band’.

Check out their music video on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJKBxo7aFxE

11:00 am – Opening Ceremonies / Lanark & District Maple Syrup Producers’ Awards
Bringing greetings for 2025 and syrup & booth award presentations celebrating our local & 4H producers

11:30 am – CR5 Bluegrass Band – This contemporary 5-piece bluegrass ensemble was voted ‘Most Promising Group’ at 2018 Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards, nominated for ‘Gospel Group Of the Year’ in 2018 and 2019, and nominated for ‘Recording Of the Year‘ in 2016. George, Jim, Dan, Marc & Christine.

View their video at You Tube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS2RVFOfaMM

12:30pm – Maplefest ‘Wood Cookie’ Challenge – The sawdust flies at the annual ‘Cross-Cut Saw’ and ‘Sap Tapping’ Competitions. Teams race to drill holes for sap spiles and buckets using a traditional brace and bit and then take turns wielding an old-time ‘back & forth’ cross-cut saw. Fastest ‘wood cookie’ wins!

1:30pm – The Receivers – Playing Irish, Bluegrass and Contemporary Traditional, the group was nominated in 2023 for a Canadian Folk Music award in Vancouver B.C. for their first EP. The band features Fern & Willow Marwood, Millie Shadgett and Murray Shadgett.

Check out their official music video on You Tube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j6AtVPBql0

2:30pm – The Open Road Band – Merging in 2018 from the wilds of Lanark and Frontenac Counties, ‘Open Road’ have carved a niche in the local scene that resonates with fans of all ages. With electrifying versions of classic and modern favourites, this 5-man band carries their torch high.

Visit their website and see their videos at:
https://openroadbandcanada.com/video

And thanks to this year’s sponsors of the Thomas Cavanagh Construction Stage
(located at Gore and Foster Streets)

On the Cavanagh Stage…

10:30am – The New Performers of Lanark County – Some remarkable young singers and musicians step into the spotlight to share their talents for the first time at the Festival.

11:30am – The ‘Average Height’ Band – We welcome this popular 4-piece group to this year’s Festival with their mix of classic rock, blues, jazz and other great covers showcasing their strong vocals and tight harmonies. A fun band to hear!

1:30pm – Three2Go – This fun-loving Rock n’ Roll band features Mike Irvin, Iqbal Umar and Barry Armstrongplaying the hits for all to enjoy on the Cavanagh stage at Gore and Foster Streets.

King of Swingers

This eclectic and road-ready 4-piece good-time band is one of the hardest-working and well-travelled groups in the area, providing music and laughter wherever they land. ‘Asphalt is their stage, smiles are their wage’.

Children’s Play Park & Safety Square in the Tay Basin

The Play Park features children’s amusements, bouncy castles, games, a bungee run and a rock-climbing wall from Ry J’s Amusements. The little ones will enjoy pony rides and a petting zoo. In the Safety Square, it’s the Perth Fire Department’s aerial truck, exhibits, Rescue vehicles and the Kid’s Fire Obstacle Races.

Crystal Palace

At the refurbished Crystal Palace, enjoy a quieter moment in the family rest area, and keep the kids busy with children’s activities organized by the Lanark Highlands Youth Centre and face painting by Korny Klowns.

Antique & Classic Car Show
(On Herriott Street across from Code’s Mill)

Car Clubs from across Eastern Ontario are invited to display their classic cars, trucks and automotive gems. Corvettes, Mustangs, Model T’s, sports cars, coupes, rag tops, hot rods and more are geared up to show up!