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It is no mystery that Summer time sees millions of tourists to Niagara Falls each year. All the beautiful Niagara Parks attractions are open, the flowers have blossomed along the Niagara Parkway and Clifton Hill is hustling and bustling with families and travelers ready to enjoy all the fun and activities there is to do here. It is also the time when festivals are just about every other weekend in this region. There is so much excitement, it’s hard to choose what festivities to take part in.
Here are some of the Most Popular Summer Festivals in Niagara:
Virgil Stampede 

This is one of the first festivals to kick off Summer happening over the Victoria Day weekend.
The Virgil Stampede takes place on Saturday, May 16th: 9:30am – 11:00pm, Sunday, May 17th: 11:00am – 11:00pm, and Monday, May 18th: 9:30am – 11:00pm. Carnival rides, London Reptiles, face painting, Kids’ Pavilion and pony rides for the children — plus many more activities for the whole family to enjoy like the Kids’ Bike Safety Rodeo, and the always popular “Mud Run”! Admission is $5.00 per Adult and Children under 15 are free. Admission is completely free for everyone on Sunday, May 17.
The Virgil Stampede in located at Virgil Sports Park, 1565 Four Mile Creek Road in Virgil, ON.
www.virgilstampede.com 
Springlicious

Springlicious is the festival to kick off the start of hot Summer days and nights! It has everything for the whole family to enjoy, and serves up culinary delights, beers and wines from the Niagara region, plus great family entertainment all happening on Queen Street in Downtown Niagara Falls. This year, musical Canadian icons, 54-40 will hit the stage!
Don’t forget to head down to Queen Victoria Park afterwards and on every Friday and Sunday night during the Summer at 10:00pm for the Niagara Falls Fireworks shows!
Click here for more information on Springlicious, or visit www.springlicious.ca
Niagara Falls Ribfest 

Popular throughout Ontario and always falling on Father’s Day weekend in Niagara Falls, it is without a doubt “Ontario’s number ONE Ribfest.” This gets categorized as one of the best Summer Festivals in Niagara because of its award-winning ribs from competing vendors, amazing live entertainment and the ability to attract not only locals, but tourists itching to try out Canada’s delicious food!
This year, the 11th Annual Niagara Falls Ribfest will be held at the Niagara Square. There will be plenty of assorted food and shopping vendors, and plenty of delicious ribs to go around, live entertainment all weekend long, 50/50 draws, a Midway for the kids, and much, much more!

June 12, 13, 14, 2015
Friday – noon to 1: 00 am
Saturday – 11 am – 1:00 am
Sunday – 11 am – 8 pm
Entertainment Line-Up:
Friday June 12
4 pm – 6 pm Cory Cruise
6:30 – 8:30 Maddhatters…
9:00 – 11:00 Vinyl Flux

Saturday, June 13
noon – 1:00 Crown’s Down
1:30 – 3:30 Travelling Beer Bellies
4:00 – 6:00 Soul Jam
6:30 – 8:30 Rita Carrey – No Strings Attached
9:00 -11:00 Marty Allen and the Cadillac Cowboys
Sunday, June 14
noon – 2:00 Broken Lyre
2:30 – 4:30 Jonesy
4:30 – 5:15 Announcements – Ribber Awards, Rotary Presentations, 5 Car Early Bird Draw
5:30 – 7:30 The MudMen

For more information on the Niagara Falls Ribfest please go to www.niagarafallsribfest.com. Parking and admission is FREE!
Fort Erie Friendship Festival 

The Fort Erie Friendship Festival continues and maintains its mission statement:
“To promote an international Friendship Festival celebrating the good relations between Canada and the United States of America since the end of the War of 1812.
To support and promote better relations between Canada and the USA.
To support and promote the economic development of the Region of Niagara South in general, and the Town of Fort Erie in particular.
To support and promote tourism and cultural activities”.

This is a Summer Festival that has it all. A Midway, food and marketplace vendors, entertainment, a live concert series, a talent show, a Family Interactive Area and Kids Zone, fireworks, and much more! It runs on Canada Day weekend from Friday, June 26th, 2015 to Sunday, June 28th, 2015.
As always, talent abounds on Saturday, June 27th as the Fort Erie Friendship Festival’s main concert stage has a free entertainment competition featuring very talented singers, jugglers, dancers, musicians, and more with the “Festival’s Got Talent” portion of the festival.
The Fort Erie Friendship Festival is located at Mather Arch in Fort Erie. From the QEW heading towards the Peace Bridge, take the last exit “Central Avenue” and turn right. From Buffalo, go across the Peace Bridge and take “Central Avenue” exit (right under the Central Avenue overpass).

For more information on the Fort Erie Friendship Festival please call Toll Free: 888-333-1987 or visit them online at www.friendshipfestival.com
Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival

It is known as “Niagara’s Premier Summer Festival.” Each year more than 300,000 people visit the festival over four days and it has grown by leaps and bounds over the four decades that this festival has been around. Tall ships gather in Port Colborne each Civic holiday weekend, and the festival includes everything for everyone to enjoy. Car shows, a children’s area, food and shopping vendors, live entertainment, always an amazing concert series, plus so much more yet to be announced!
The Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival encompasses the entire community, with activities at a dozen different venues: HH Knoll Lakeview Park hosts Ontario’s Largest outdoor Classic Car and International kite show. The Seaway Park children’s area has games, entertainment and kid’s activities throughout the weekend. The Port Colborne Marine Museum has the history of the Canal on display, and heritage artisans can be seen working their trade. Saturday offers a day of live jazz at the Roselawn Centre. Festival guests can ride the free Canal Days shuttle to the Vale Centre where the indoor Craft Show is held. Festival food and shopping kiosks fill historic West Street, and the Market Square concert venue features top-notch entertainment nightly.
Canal Days runs from July 31st – August 3rd, 2015.
For more information on Canal Days please visit www.canaldays.ca
This is just a short list of popular Summer Festivals in Niagara. Stay connected to me for more information on upcoming events in the Niagara Region!

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Fort Erie Friendship Festival

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Fort Erie Friendship Festival 2014
Located just minutes from Niagara Falls, the Fort Erie Friendship Festival has successfully been active since 1987, uniting Canadian and American culture with the intention of creating a united front influenced by the War of 1812.
The Fort Erie Friendship Festival continues and maintains its mission statement:
To promote an international Friendship Festival celebrating the good relations between Canada and the United States of America since the end of the War of 1812.
To support and promote better relations between Canada and the USA.
To support and promote the economic development of the Region of Niagara South in general, and the Town of Fort Erie in particular.
To support and promote tourism and cultural activities.
Where is it located?
The Fort Erie Friendship Festival is located at Mather Arch in Fort Erie. From the QEW heading towards the Peace Bridge, take the last exit “Central Avenue” and turn right. From Buffalo, go across the Peace Bridge and take “Central Avenue” exit (right under the Central Avenue overpass).

The Fort Erie Friendship Festival runs from Friday, June 27th to Tuesday, July 1st (an extra day this year!), and features many activities. Food Vendors, shopping vendors, 1812 Encampment & Demonstrations, a Festival’s Got Talent competition, a Family Interactive & “Kid’s Zone” area, a Midway, a great line up of entertainment, and so much more will happen over these five days. Friday marks the opening day with the festival opening at 11:00 am. Entry is FREE to get in, but if you would like to partake in the Midway activities (opening at 11:00am everyday), it is as follows:

  • Specials:
    Friday Pay One Price $25.00
    Saturday Pay One Price $25.00 (Valid 11:00am until to 6pm)
    Saturday Midnight Madness – $17.00 (Valid 8:00pm to Midnight)
    Sunday Pay One Price $25.00
    Monday Pay One Price $25.00
    Tuesday Pay One Price $30.00
  • Ticket Info:
    Rides require 3, 4 or 5 tickets, per person
    1 Ticket is $1.00
    30 tickets for $25.00

You may also purchase discounted advance pre-sale bracelets now until Thursday, June 26th (at 11:59pm) by clicking here. *Not available for Saturday Midnight Madness or Canada Day*

If the idea of free rides excites you, take it to Twitter! Tweet @CarterRides #CanadaDayRides.
Entertainment Showcase

Friday, June 27, 2014
Simply Queen: The live tribute celebrates all the iconic songs that made Queen one of the most legendary rock bands of all time.

Under the Influence: Playing all of the songs you love from as far back as the 50′s to the latest hits.

Jessica Wilson: Jessica Wilson is an 18 year old growing sensation! She is a singer/songwriter who plays guitar and ukulele in cafes, restaurants and events across Niagara. 
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Country Night! You’ll be treated to Autumn Hill, Lindsay Broughton, Amy Rose, Tim Hebert and Borderline, and Billy J. White.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Stone River: A band with passion, love and decibels to spare, Stone River crafts their own brand of southern-style rock n roll with all the trimmings.
The Howling Horns: From “MORE BAD NEWS AND THE HORNS FROM HELL” seven former members join to create “THE HOWLING HORNS”. 
Amber Reigns: Amber Reigns is a Rock band from Fort Erie, ON with modern, classic, alternative and grunge influences. 
Back In The Daze: Back In The Daze shares their love for old music through their many great cover songs (The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, Queen Etc.) and a fleet of catchy original songs. 
Monday, June 30, 2014
Tribute Night! It’s a night full of cover bands. Green River Revival, Thunderstruck, Keep The Faith, Pretzel Logic, Circle5, and Stereo Sunrise all take the stage.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Canada Day features performances from the 2013 Niagara Music Awards Showcase, as well as the winners of the Festival’s Got Talent competition (winner to be announced on the same day).
For more information on any of the concert acts listen above, including YouTube clips from every performer listed, please click here.
Friendship Festival is looking for volunteers!
The Fort Erie Friendship Festival relies on more than 200 volunteers to assist in the running of the festival. Make new friends, learn new skills and have fun by taking part in an amazing venue! There are a number of volunteer opportunities from parking attendants to bartending. For a full list, and for contact information on how to participate as a volunteer,click here, call 905-871-6454 or email inquiry@friendshipfestival. 
Follow the Fort Erie Friendship Festival online at www.friendshipfestival.com.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Fort-Erie-Friendship-Festival
Twitter: www.twitter.com/info_festival (@info_festival).
Accommodations
The Comfort Inn Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls is only a short drive from the Fort Erie Friendship Festivaland offers affordable rates and a central location to all of Niagara Falls’ main events, venues and attractions. With the Friendship Festival falling on the Canada Day Holiday weekend, this hotel will maintain a competitive edge with affordable rates and discounted package deals on attractions that YOU want to do at prices that you can afford within a location situated right on the main tourism strip on Clifton Hill. Only a 5 minute walk from the Falls, this hotel was awarded Trip Advisors “Family Hotel” for a reason. It’s a great suggestion for the family traveling to the Fort Erie Friendship Festival and the Canada Day Niagara Falls Fireworks at Queen Victoria Park can be seen just steps outside this Niagara Falls hotel.

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Fort Erie Friendship Festival 2013

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Fort Erie Friendship Festival 2013
Located just minutes from Niagara Falls, the Fort Erie Friendship Festival has successfully been active since 1987, uniting Canadian and American culture with the intention of creating a united front influenced by the War of 1812.
The Fort Erie Friendship Festival continues and maintains its mission statement:
To promote an international Friendship Festival celebrating the good relations between Canada and the United States of America since the end of the War of 1812.
To support and promote better relations between Canada and the USA.
To support and promote the economic development of the Region of Niagara South in general, and the Town of Fort Erie in particular.
To support and promote tourism and cultural activities.
Where is it located?
The Fort Erie Friendship Festival is located at Mather Arch in Fort Erie. From the QEW heading towards the Peace Bridge, take the last exit “Central Avenue” and turn right. From Buffalo, go across the Peace Bridge and take “Central Avenue” exit (right under the Central Avenue overpass).

The Fort Erie Friendship Festival runs from Friday, June 28th to Monday, July 1st and features many activities. Vendors, lots of food, a Midway and a great line up of entertainment is featured! Friday marks the opening day with the festival opening at 11:00 am. Entry is FREE to get in, but if you would like to partake in the Midway activities it is as follows:
Friday, June 28th: sold from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm $30 all day pass (ride until CLOSE)
Saturday, June 29th: sold from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm $25 all day pass (ride until 7:00 pm) OR “Teenage Midnight Madness” $17 and ride from 9:00 pm – Midnight
Sunday, June 30th: sold from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm $28 all day pass (ride until CLOSE)
Monday, July 1st: CANADA DAY! sold from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm $26 all day pass (ride until CLOSE)
*You can also purchase ride tickets individually or in discounted sheets.
“Festival’s Got Talent Showcase!
If you have an individual talent, or a talent as a group, you have the chance to compete in the Fort Erie Friendship Festival talent search, “Festival’s Got Talent”! From noon until 6:00 pm on Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th you will showcase your talent(s) and the winners of that day’s competition will be announced at the end of each day. The final competition round will be from noon until 4:00 pm on Monday, July 1st in which the Grand Prize Winner plus 3 runner-ups will be declared and presented with cash, a trophy, and will perform as the opening act for the Canada Day concert venue. You can download the entry form by clicking here.
Accommodations
The Clifton Hill Niagara Falls Hotel in Niagara Falls is only a short drive from the Fort Erie Friendship Festival and offers affordable rates and a central location to all of Niagara Falls’ main events, venues and attractions. With the Friendship Festival falling on the Canada Day Holiday weekend, this hotel will maintain a competitive edge with affordable rates and discounted package deals on attractions that YOU want to do at prices that you can afford within a location situated right on the main tourism strip on Clifton Hill. Only a 5 minute walk from the Falls, this hotel was awarded Trip Advisors “Family Hotel” for a reason. It’s a great suggestion for the family traveling to the Fort Erie Friendship Festival and the Canada Day Fireworks at Queen Victoria Park can be seen just steps outside this Niagara Falls hotel.

Fort Erie Friendship Festival Concert Line Up!
This year is an amazing concert line-up of bands! They are as follows:
Beginning at 6:00 pm on Friday, June 28th, 2013:
JC & the Riddim Kings, XPrime, Under the Influence and Stone River.
Here’s a clip of Stone River performing their song “Euphoria”:

Beginning at 6:00 pm on Saturday, June 29th, 2013:
Crutch, Jeff Brown, Guilty Pleasures, Desire (International U2 tribute) and Thunderstruck (North America’s #1 tribute to AC/DC).

Beginning at 6:00 pm on Sunday, June 30th, 2013:
Opening Ceremony and Heidi Joshua, the Red Sands, Lambs Become Lions and Amber Reigns.

Beginning at 6:00 pm on Monday, July 1st, 2013:
Paul Brady, Festival’s Got Talent Finalists, Friendship Festival Singers Showcase, followed by the night’s Fireworks and finally an open karaoke opportunity!
Friendship Festival is looking for volunteers!
Friendship Festival relies on more than 200 volunteers to assist in the running of the festival. Make new friends, learn new skills and have fun by taking part in an amazing venue! There are a number of volunteer opportunities from parking attendants to bartending. For a full list and contact information on how to participate as a volunteer, click here , call 905-871-6454 or email inquiry@friendshipfestival.
Keep in contact with our friends at the Fort Erie Friendship Festival on Facebook! @www.facebook.com/Fort-Erie-Friendship-Festival
Don’t forget there is much, much more to do in Niagara Falls!
There is still plenty to do over the Canada Day weekend in Niagara Falls. Clifton Hill is always jammed with locals and tourists looking to partake in the attractions and Canada Day festivities that go way into the wee hours of the night on the “Street of Fun by the Falls”! Partake in the many attractions offered in the discounted Clifton Hill Fun Pass and check out all the nightlife that entices you in with the lights, sounds, drinks and people from all around the world at Rumours Nightclub , or Boston Pizza Clifton Hill, the restaurant chain’s only sports bar set within a massive arcade called the Great Canadian Midway and accompanying bowling alley — Strike Rock N Bowl!
To stay informed of upcoming Niagara Falls events, news and Clifton Hill contest giveaways please stay connected to me via our social media sites and blog entries…you never know what’s just around the corner! 🙂

Christine
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