2025 CANNINGTON CANADA DAY FESTIVAL

AND

CLASSIC AND CUSTOM CAR & TRUCK SHOW

IT'S OUR 20TH EVENT

WE'RE PLANNING SOMETHING EVEN BETTER

HERE'S A SNEAK PREVIEW

LIVE MUSICE ON STAGE

INFLATABLES FOR ALL AGES
CANADA DAY YOUTH PARADE
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES AREA
HOT WING CONTEST
CLASSIC CAR & TRUCK SHOW
IMPROVED BBQ AND CONCESSION
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD
ZOO TO YOU
HAUNTED MAZE
BEER TENT
YOUTH CRAZY HAIR CONTEST
FIRE DEPARTMENT DISPLAYS
LOCAL NON-PROFIT DISPLAYS
BEER TENT
BEST FIREWORKS IN THE AREA
MUCH MUCH MORE!

Live Music is Back!

You asked for it and we've brought back live music to Canada Day.

Enjoy local bands from 2:30 to 4:30 and then again from 7:30 to 9:30 on the stage in MacLeod Park.

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

A Day of Fun and Activities

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

- Youth fish pond for prizes

- Haunted Attraction Mini Escape Room

- Firefighter youth activities

- Zoo To You activities

- Magician exhibitions

- Cannington Historical Society Museum

- Canada Day Cake and other goodies (courtesy of NDF)

- 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

PROVIDED WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE SLABODKIN / HAYTER FAMILY GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP

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 BBQ & Concession

IMPROVED

There will be lots to eat and drink at the 2025 Canada Day Festival - We promise.

While the BBQ ran out last year, we've learned our lesson. The Lions BBQ and Concession 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.

We've redesigned the food area to cut down on the lines and wait times. A separate snack ordering area will be available. Also, water and pop will also be available in the Beer Tent.

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

Free Water Filling Station

There will be a free water filling station available at this year's event.

So help us cut down on plastics and bring your own water bottles. You can fill up all day and it's free.

Special Financial Assistance By:

Government of Canada - Celebrate Canada program

Sponsorship

2025 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).

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 20th annual event a special one for residents and visitors alike.

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

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!

NOMINATIONS FOR 2025

JOIN US AT 1:45 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

- 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 15, 2025 to be considered

Past Citizens Of The Year

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 2025

Government Support

OUR SPONSORS MAKE IT HAPPEN

Other Financial Assistance