10th Annual Barrie Waterfront Festival_Updated Apr 4

For immediate release: April 9, 2014
CELEBRATING THE 10 T H ANNUAL BARRIE WATERFRONT FESTIVAL
LIVE OUTDOOR MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AGES!
MAY 23 - 25, 2014 • FREE ADMISSION
CENTENNIAL PARK - CENTENNIAL BEACH
www.barriewaterfront.ca
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Barrie Waterfront Festival, presented by
chay today @ 93 1 fm, which takes place May 23 - 25. For a decade, the Barrie community
has embraced the festival, contributed to its growth and helped establish its cultural
importance. It has come to signify the beginning of warmer weather, a reason for families to
get together and a chance to discover new artists while appreciating major headliners. With
a warm welcome, we have been able to make it the spring event for citizens and business
of Barrie and Simcoe County.
“It’s hard to believe that we’ve been doing this festival for a decade now”, said Lido Chilelli
event organizer. “I’m incredibly proud of how much this festival has grown, excited to
celebrate this anniversary and looking forward to another ten incredible years.”
The FREE ADMISSION B101 AND CHAY TODAY @ 93 1 fm stage will be located
in Centennial Park with an adjacent beer garden. Festivities will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday,
May 23 with the Hit Mix Party Tour, continue on Saturday May 24 from noon to 10 p.m.
and on May 25 from noon until 6 p.m.
As always, the festival promises to deliver an exciting line-up of performers and this year is
no different! From hip-pop to classic rock, solo artists to tribute bands, this all-ages event
will get everyone dancing and singing along. Start your weekend off Friday night with the All
Ages Hit Mix Party Tour featuring Will Nash & Stereo Bangers.
Swing your way into Saturday with tributes of the heady hits of the 1930's and 40's from the
Toronto All-Star Big Band, and get funky with KC Roberts Saturday afternoon. As the
evening begins listen to some pop by, Eleven Past One, then catch Prty H3ro, a hip-popdance rock trio, and end the night with the winner of the 2012 MuchMusic Cover Contest
Tyler Shaw, whose hit single "Kiss Goodnight" will surely excite the crowd. For all those
who love their classic rock, don't miss Classic Sunday, a day filled with tribute bands
including: Hot Rocks (Rolling Stones), Mama Kin (Aerosmith) and Crush (Bon Jovi).
To add to the excitement, the free outdoor entertainment returns with a midway of rides
including: the Sizzler, Spinner, Grotesque dark ride, Berry-go-round, Teacups, Rio Grande
train, rock climbing wall, car and motorcycles and everyone’s favourites the Ferris wheel
and carnival games. There will also be face painting, street vendors, fresh food, treats and
contests.
As part our commitment to working with the local community, the Great Strides Walk, in
support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, will take place in conjunction with the festival on Sunday
morning at 10 a.m. Those interested in participating in the walk can sign up at the beer
garden starting at 9 a.m.
B101 and chay today @ 93.1fm Stage*
Friday, May 23
5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
All Ages Hit Mix Party Tour featuring Will Nash & Stereo Bangers
Saturday, May 24
12 p.m.
Toronto All-Star Big Band
2:30 p.m.
B101 DJ Dance Party
4 p.m.
KC Roberts
6 p.m.
Eleven Past One
7:30 p.m.
Prty H3ro
8:30 p.m.
Tyler Shaw
Sunday, May 25
12 p.m.
Mama Kin (Aerosmith)
2 p.m.
Hot Rocks (Rolling Stones)
4 p.m.
Crush (Bon Jovi)
*Times subject to change
Lido Chilelli and Pat Carpignano, PLC Solutions, organize the event - the same
producers that created Toronto's Beaches International Jazz Festival, now in its 26th
year of operation and drawing crowds in excess of 900,000 people. Chilelli, recipient of the
Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal, and Carpignano are proud to be part of this exciting event
in Barrie and have personally selected bands that are real crowd pleasers.
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