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Callander’s flagship event takes place June 27th 2026. The day will offer exciting family fun and entertainment, vendors, kids’ activities, fireworks, and a parade to celebrate Canada Day! Come join fellow residents for a full day of family fun!
8:00 am - 10:30 am: Pancake Breakfast at Community Centre, hosted by Nipissing Roller Derby
8:00 am - 3:00 pm: Silent Auction
10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Vendor Market at Centennial Park
11:00 am: Parade Begins
11:30 am - 4:30 pm: Children's Activities at Centennial Park
Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Giant Bubbles, Rugaroo Play Zone
Entertainment:
Total Percussion Show with Steph
TOROS Performance
Kid's Jumpin Jamboree with Team T&J
Summer Challenge Performance
Line Dancing with Amanda
6:45 pm: Mayor's Remarks
7:00 pm: Music by The Blackbirds
10:00 pm: Fireworks (weather permitting)
Nipissing Roller Derby will be supplying and serving the Pancake breakfast this year - thank you!
Interested in providing food or beverages at this event next year? Community groups can submit an Expression of Interest here.
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2024 Winners
Every year, local children are invited to enter the art contest. Don't attend M.T. Davidson or St. Theresa's? You can still participate! Pick up your special paper from the Municipal Office.
Entries will be displayed at the pancake breakfast at the Community Centre. Winners are judged and announced at FunFest, and their art is displayed in the Municipal Office for the following year.
The silent auction will be a closed bid auction running all day - place your secret bid and hope to win!
The silent auction will take place from 8 am-3 pm. The items will be set out at the pancake breakfast at the Community Centre from 8 am-10 am, and then will move to Centennial Park from 11 am -3 pm.
Winners will be contacted prompty after 3 pm, and can pick up their items immediately.
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To register for the FunFest parade, please submit the registration form to events@callander.ca .
All are welcome to enter the parade! Community groups, floats, classic cars, decorated bikes, even decorated people! Children of all ages are welcome to participate, though parents must accompany children under 8 years of age. A waiver form is available for signing at the start of the parade route.
Parade participants must be in front of Sunbeam Bungalows between 10:00-10:30AM for the parade start at 11:00AM. The parade route begins on Main Street South in front of Sunbeam Bungalows to Swale Street, to the Community Centre.
Note: the parade route is subject to change. Registrants be notified of any changes to the route.
Vendor applications are now closed.
All vendors will be located at Centennial Park.
Vendors will be set up from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, and food vendors MAY be set up until the fireworks begin.
A variety of fun activities take place all day long in Centennial Park, including vendors, food, entertainment, bouncy castles, and so much more! Exciting additions will be posted as they are arranged.
New this year, at 7pm, the Mayor's Remarks will take place. This will be followed by a live band, The Blackbirds, to entertain until the fireworks begin.
Credit to Joey Roussey, Cogeco TV |
Credit to Bob Morton |
Credit to Vanessa Tiganelli |
Weather permitting, fireworks will take place at 10:00pm in Centennial Park. Come early to snag a good spot!
Where do I park?
For the Pancake Breakfast, parking is available at the Communty Centre. For Centennial Park and the Parade, there is limited parking available at the park, and parking throughout the downtown core.
Is the event free?
So much involved in FunFest is free! The parade, entertainment, music, bouncy castles, face painting, fireworks - everything!
The only potential costs are the Pancake Breakfast, and any purchases you make from local vendors at the Vendors Market in Centennial Park.
Are pets allowed?
Please do not bring pets to the park. There is a LOT of excitement, loud music, activity, generators, etc. that can cause your furry friends discomfort. Please do not bring pets to the fireworks, as it can be distressing or even dangerous.
What happens if it rains?
FunFest is rain or shine! The only aspect that may be affected is the Fireworks - the fireworks are weather dependent.
Can I bring lawn chairs?
Absolutely! Bring chairs, a blanket, whatever makes you comfortable for spending the day having fun.
Are vendors cash only?
Some vendors may be cash only, so we encourage you to bring some to be prepared. Many vendors can accept credit or debit.
Is the event accessible?
Both the Community Centre and Centennial Park are accessible. If you have any accessibility concerns, please contact the Main Office for more information (705-752-1410).
When do fireworks begin?
The fireworks will begin at 10:00 pm, weather depending.
For any information regarding FunFest, please contact the Events Committee at events@callander.ca
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