A culinary crawl through downtown’s food scene, featuring restaurant specials, street food, and licensed patios.
Event Schedule – Saturday, August 16:
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Open Air Dunlop: Eats On The Streets
- 10:00AM – 7:00PM – Alley Cat Mural Jam featuring The Clandestino’s + crew
- 1:00PM – 6:30PM – Alley Cats DJ Jam featuring LIftiD + crew
- 2:00PM – 5:00PM – Alley Cats Dockside Boomboxerz Dance Jam
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Local Opener Showcase
- 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM – Hawksley Workman Live at Meridian Place
Open Air Dunlop: Eats On The Streets:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Dunlop Street (Mulcaster to Maple), Meridian Place
Back for its second year, Open Air Dunlop: Eats On The Streets transforms Dunlop Street into a bustling open-air tasting trail, featuring over 40 restaurants and cafés and even more vendors serving up tasting plates for just $5–$10.
Expect global flavours, live street entertainment, sidewalk shopping, and an incredible community vibe. From sweet to savoury, spicy to comforting, there’s something to please every palate as you explore the culinary culture of Downtown Barrie.
NEW! Open Air Dunlop: Alley Cats Mural, DJ and Dance Jam featuring The Clandestino’s, LiftiD and Art + Water Dockside Dance:
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Dunlop Mews (Dunlop St East & Mulcaster St)
Brand new! Starting at 10am, World class mural artist duo The Clandestino’s are leading over 20+ local and area artists as part of the first annual Alley Cat Jam in Dunlop Mews. At 1pm, local and area DJ’s including Barrie’s LiftiD will be spinning tunes throughout the day combining artistry talents and energy. To top it off at 2pm, Art + Water Dockside events and Barrie’s Boomboxerz are hosting a professional Hip Hop dance competition. Dancers will compete street style for prize money and bragging rights. More detail to come, but make sure to check out this world class street art activation in Downtown Barrie!
Troubadour Festival – Outdoor Music Series – 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM:
After a day of delicious bites, head down to Meridian Place for an unforgettable evening of live music. The night kicks off with the Local Opener Showcase, featuring rising stars from Barrie and area, selected through an open call to perform in front of a hometown crowd.
LOCAL OPENER SHOWCASE – 6pm – openers to be announced!
HEADLINER – HAWKSLEY WORKMAN 8:30pm
Headliner Hawksley Workman takes the stage, bringing his signature sound and undeniable stage presence to the heart of the city. From soulful ballads to electric alt-rock anthems, Hawksley will close the night in spectacular fashion.
HAWKSLEY WORKMAN – 8:30pm – 10:00pm
A critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, Hawksley Workman is a multiple Juno Award winner known for his theatrical stage presence and eclectic musical style that fuses rock, pop, and cabaret. With more than 15 solo albums, hits like “Striptease” and “Jealous of Your Cigarette” have cemented his place as a Canadian music icon.
