Georgian Bay Water Front Festival

The Georgian Bay Waterfront Festival is a brand-new, free, family-friendly celebration that brings together  scenic waterfront views, working tugboats, and breathtaking murals into one unforgettable two-day event on the shores of Georgian Bay. Taking place August 8 and 9, 2026, in Downtown Midland and Harbourside Park, the festival transforms the waterfront into a lively hub of art, music, and maritime excitement from morning to night.

Festival Highlights

• Explore 30 murals throughout Midland, one of Ontario’s largest outdoor art galleries

• Discover artwork spanning King Street, laneways, the Midland Harbour, and beyond

• See the monumental Huron Native and Jesuit Priest at Sainte-Marie mural

  • 80 ft x 250 ft — the largest outdoor historic mural in North America

• Enjoy live music, buskers, food trucks, local artist booths, and hands-on art activities

• Free, family-friendly, and open to all ages

• Live entertainment

• Vendors and family activities

• A full day-to-night festival experience on Saturday, and all day fun on Sunday