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2026 CANNINGTON CANADA DAY FESTIVAL

AND

CLASSIC AND CUSTOM CAR & TRUCK SHOW

WE'RE GETTING THINGS READY FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR!

We wish to remind everyone that The Cannington Lions' Canada Day Festival is a fun family event. It is a day for us all to gather in a spirit of community, friendship, and fun to celebrate the birthday of the greatest country on earth. The Cannington Lions Club designates this event as a "political free zone". We ask everyone to leave partisan politics and political centered protest at home and join us in friendship and community spirit. We also respectfully ask that anyone wishing to campaign or conduct similar political activities do so outside of MacLeod Park during the day.

Thank you.

COLOURING CONTEST!

The Cannington Lions Canada Day Colouring Contest is back!

Open to youth to express their Canada Day pride!

Prizes available to be won.

Details coming soon

LIVE MUSIC

Enjoy local bands on the stage in MacLeod Park.

Feel free to bring your lawn chairs to enjoy the day.

Details coming soon

Brought to you with the assistance of our Stage Sponsor

YOUTH PARADE!

Our Youth Parade is Back!

Take part in a traditional event to start the event

Details and registration info coming

A Day of Fun and Activities

All activities, games, and fun are FREE thanks in part to our 2026 Activities Sponsor.

A new assortment of inflatables and activities will be in MacLeod Park to give everyone something to enjoy.

Inflatables and activities will be running from approximately 11am until 5pm.

Activities Include:

- Numerous inflatables for all ages

- Activities and games for all ages

- Haunted Attraction Mini Escape Room

- Firefighter youth activities

- Lumberjack Show

- Zoo To You activities

- Magician exhibitions

- Face painting

- Cannington Historical Society Museum

- Homemade Canada Day Cake

- Non Profit displays and information booths

And More!

Mini Escape Room

Get a taste of the Cannington Haunted Trail by visiting the mini escape room and have a scary good time.

The Brelmar Veterinary Clinic Car & Truck Show

Weather permitting we're expected well over 100 classic and custom cars & trucks to converge on Cannington for July 1st.

The public is welcomed to come down and check it out at no charge!

The public is also welcomed to vote for the People's Choice Award for their favourite car or truck.

Find details on registration and other information on the car show webpage

IMPROVED HOT WING CONTEST

So you think you like the hottest wings out there?

Take part in our contest on who can eat the hottest wings. New and improved event.

In partnership with Cannington's Wing House we're looking for contestants to join us in testing their hot wing appetites.

Full details and registration details coming soon!

YOUTH CRAZY HAIR CONTEST!

COME SHOW US YOUR CRAZY HAIR!

Open to youth ages 4 to 12

Best applause will win in each of the boys and girls categories.

Pre-registration preferred. Click on the Crazy Hair Contest tab on this page.

Event sponsored by and prizes supplied by:

ALL ABOUT HAIR

BEST FIREWORKS IN THE AREA!

Fireworks Display will commence at dusk or about 10pm.

The display will be set to music provided by Xtreme Sounds DJ Service of Cannington.

Come down and enjoy the show. A limited BBQ and concession area will be operating until 9:45.

Parking available in the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre parking lot.

Donations always welcomed.

Lions Grill & Snack Bar

There will be lots to eat and drink at the 2026 Canada Day Festival - We promise.

The Lions Grill and Snack Bar area will be open the entire day (closing at 9:45 pm) serving up burgers, large hot dogs, and sausages and more. There will also be an array of snacks including the popular candy floss.

You may use credit card, interac, or contactless payment or cash.

CANADA DAY 50/50 DRAW

The Canada Day 50/50 draw is back!

Up to $5,000.00 to be won!

Tickets are on sale now! You can get one from any member of The Cannington Lions Club or they're available at Brock-Simcoe Accounting in Cannington.

Tickets are only $5.00 and there are only 2,000 printed.

Tickets will be on sale while supplies last right up to the draw on Canada Day. Tickets will be available at the Main Table, Beer Tent, and Car Show Registration Desk at the event.

Draw takes place at the stage on Canada Day at 8pm.

Special Financial Assistance By:

Government of Canada - Celebrate Canada program

Sponsorship

2026 Sponsor Package

SPONSORS ARE KEY

Our annual Canada Day Festival and Car Show simply can't take place without our sponsor partners.

Sponsors make it possible for the public to enjoy a free day of activities and excitement where the only cost is for food and beverage (except for specified games where prizes are awarded).

This year represents an increased challenge for our event. Our fireworks budget alone has doubled due to supplier availability and demand.

We appreciate our many corporate and community sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring Canada Day there are many ways to do it. Check out our sponsorship package for details and help us make this year's event another great one.

We have a level of sponsorship that can suit any budget. Whether you wish to apply to one of the monetary sponsors or provide in-kind support, there are various opportunities for involvement.

Please note that some sponsorship levels will require you to contact us ASAP so that your logo and name can be included on promotional materials which start going out before the event.

If you have any questions at all feel free to reach out to our sponsorship coordinator:

Walter Schummer

705-432-8464

canadaday@canningtonlionsclub.ca

Full Disclosure

Our club and organizing committee believes in full disclosure to the public and our sponsors. Following this year's event our sponsors will receive a full accounting of the events financial results.

The Cannington Lions Canada Day Festival & Car Show is not a fundraiser for our club. The event is put on by our club as Community Service to celebrate our nation's birthday and bring the people of Cannington and surrounding areas together in celebration. Any surpluses from a given year's event will either roll froward to a future Canada Day or be used to cover deficits from prior events.

An event like this is not an easy thing to put on let alone fund. The following is the budget of costs for this year's event:

Our Canada Day festival and car show has an operating budget for 2026 of $45,658 (excluding food and beverage costs). It's only with the valued support of sponsors can our costs be covered to make this a free event for all attendees.

Car Show

Brelmar Veterinary Clinic Car & Truck Show

REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:

The Cannington Lions Club Canada Day Festival and Car Show is a family event. It is put on each year by The Cannington Lions Club and the event is a "political free zone". No political or protest signs, flags, banners, pamphlets, or other materials will be welcomed at the event.

The classic and custom car & truck show returns again to MacLeod Park again this year as part of the 2026 Cannington Lions Club Canada Day Festival.

Thanks to our named sponsor Brelmar Veterinary Clinic for the support in making our event possible.

Attendance by the public is again free to this year's show.

Those bringing their car or truck down are welcomed and weather permitting we expect upwards of 150 vehicles!

Registration in the park opens at 7am and continues to noon.

Those wishing to participate in this year's show may download and complete the registration paperwork and then bring it with you on the day of the event. The registration fee is payable on the day of the event.

Registration cost remains unchanged at $10 and includes complimentary coupon for The Cannington Lions Club's BBQ and Concession area.

Complete your registration form below (coming soon)

Registration Form

The Cannington Lions Club welcomes everyone to attend this year's event.

The first 150 car show entrants will receive a free dash plaque.

Award presentations will commence at about 1:30 pm and everyone is welcomed

The Cannington Lions Club would like to thank the many sponsors of the car show. Our valued sponsors help make the event free for the public to attend and help provide the many prizes awarded.

Ballots for your favourite car or truck will be located throughout the park. However, please vote early since the awards are presented at about 1:30 and tabulation will be ongoing.

All vehicles welcomed but only vehicles of 1990 model years or earlier will be eligible for prizes and trophies.

More information by contacting Lion Mike Samis: 647-225-1176

email us at canadaday@canningtonlionsclub.ca

Keep up to date by checking out our Facebook page

Volunteer!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AND WANTED

The Cannington Lions Club can't hold this event without the help of our community volunteers.

If you are able to lend us some of your valuable time we would appreciate it.

You will get:

- Complimentary lunch

- Souvenir Canada Day shirt

- Community Hours (for students)

- Training for tasks

Different jobs are available for different shifts. Below is a summary of what we're looking for:

June 30 (setup day)

Generally setup runs from about 10am to 7pm
Table and chair setup
Decorating park
Tent setup
Signage setup
Supply transport
BBQ and concession arrangement

July 1 (event)

Shifts are All Day, 10am to 2pm, or 2pm to 6pm.
If you are available for other times that is welcomed as well
BBQ and concession serving
BBQ and concession "runners"
Maintenance and supply assistance
Main table guest assistance
Beer tent assistance (must be legal age)

July 2 (cleanup)

Generally starts at about 9am
Table and chair stacking
Park cleanup
Supplies packaged and stored
Signage removal
Tent removal

Any assistance you can provide is greatly appreciated. All volunteers MUST complete and submit the Volunteer Information form below. It should be completed and submitted before the event. Youth under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign.

All volunteers assisting on Canada Day will receive a complimentary meal from the BBQ, free souvenir shirt, and training. Any youth working during the day will have their hours count toward community service requirements.

Volunteer Information Form

Click on the above file link

Complete the form and submit to The Cannington Lions Club.

email : canadaday@canningtonlionsclub.ca

fax: 705-432-8450

mail: 24 Laidlaw Street South, Cannington L0E 1E0

drop off: Brock-Simcoe Accounting 102 Peace Street Cannington

Non Profit Participation

Non Profit Groups are a big part of Canada Day. We welcome them to come down and promote their organization and cause.

Any groups wishing to take part needs to complete the Attending Non Profit Organization Information form. Please complete and return to our Canada Day Committee no later than June 20.

Click on the fillable form below

Form is available below and can be returned:

Fax 705-432-8450

email: canadaday@canningtonlionsclub.ca

drop off: 102 Peace Street Cannington

Attending NPO Form

NPO Application

Citizen of The Year

NOMINATIONS OPEN

JOIN US AT ON JULY 1 FOR THE PRESENTATION!

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

- Ballots and returning boxes to be located at Cannington Post Office, and Brock-Simcoe Accounting starting May 4

- Nominations may also be emailed, faxed, or mailed

- Online nomination form below

- Winner will receive award and framed letter on July 1st at Canada Day Festival

- $100 donation in winner's name to Lions Clubs Camp Kirk

Terms and Conditions:

· Nominee must be a citizen of the Cannington area or have been a citizen of the Cannington area during the past.

· Nominee should be someone who has contributed to the betterment of the Cannington area community

· Nominator MUST provide full reasoning for nomination

· Nominator must be available for contact and verification purposes

· Canada Day Committee will have final determination on winning nomination

· Multiple nominations for one individual will not affect the vote by The Canada Day Committee as name will only be presented to committee once. Each name submitted to committee will have all reasons from all nominations.

· Winning nominee will receive award during Canada Day celebrations and will have a $100 donation in his/her name made to Lions Club’s Camp Kirk

· Nomination can be submitted in formats other than official nomination ballot. Emails, fax cover, letter, or through online ballot (www.canningtonlionsclub.ca) will be accepted. Please ensure that all writing is legible and all sections completed. If mailing please provide ample time for delivery

· Nomination entries may be completed and forwarded in the following ways:

· Mail to: Cannington Lions Club Canada Day PO Box 458, Cannington, Ontario L0E 1E0

· Email to: canadaday@canningtonlionsclub.ca

· Fax to: 705-432-8450

· Online ballot at www.canningtonlionsclub.ca

· Nominations MUST be received no later than June 8, 2026 to be considered

ONLINE BALLOT

Past Citizens Of The Year

2025: Lindsay Bauer

2024: Ben Deith

2023: Ted Juzkow

2022: Ron Gerrow

2021: N/A

2020: Our Frontline Workers

2019: Angela Canavan

2018: Lisa Schummer

2017: Shelley Bowler

2016: Late Rick MacLeish

2015: Glenn Tait

Contact Info

Depending on what you need to contact us about here's some names and contact info:

General event: Lion Walter Schummer 705-432-8464

Volunteering:

Sponsorship and Promotion: Lion Walter Schummer 705-432-8464

or send us an email to: canadaday@canningtonlionsclub.ca

Canada Day 2026

Government Support

OUR 2025 SPONSORS MADE IT HAPPEN

Other Financial Assistance