Celebrating our 53rd Edition, August 1-4, 2025

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APPLY TO BECOME

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Kempenfest 2025 Pocket Map Coming Soon

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2025 Festival Headliners to be announced in early 2025

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Kempenfest Days of Music

Days of Music

Kempenfest Days of Art

Days of Art

Kempenfest KMs of Waterfront

KMs of Waterfront

Kempenfest Kids Village

Kids Village

Celebrating 51 Years of Kempenfest

Celebrating 53 Years of Kempenfest

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In 1971 a handful of artists gathered in Barrie at the Formosa Springs Brewery to display their art on snow fencing and hopefully sell a few pieces. It was the birth of what would eventually be called Kempenfest. Fast forward 53 years and Kempenfest is now one of the largest outdoor arts, crafts, and music festivals in Ontario, and is recognized with Festivals & Events Ontario’s Top 100.

Arts

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One of the main attractions to Kempenfest are the arts & crafts exhibitors. Featuring nearly 300 jury-selected artisans.
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Antiques

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One of the biggest draws to Kempenfest – the annual antique show – attracting exhibitors from all over Ontario.

Bring your Kids!

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Make sure you spend time in the Kids Village. Fun for all ages. Enjoy live music, interactive games, face painting, create art, and have fun!

Bring your Kids!

What people say about Kempenfest

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This is my favourite festival that Barrie hosts annually. Artisans and craftsmen. Good food. The hunt for a treasure or a bargain, or that perfect gift. A wander through so many art forms. There’s something for everyone.

Kat Kat

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Kempenfest!! We go every year!

Miss Tam

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Love it. Good music, a lot of different vendors, good activities.

Jerry

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Truly the best outdoor event I’ve been to! Miles of vendors, arts, crafts, antiques, clothing, and jewelry — Amazing! Great live entertainment, big stage shows, amusement park, and a beer park. All situated on the edge of Barries scenic waterfront.

Richard

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