NOELLA TREE LIGHTING CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT! Featuring Headliner “Shake Your Money Maker – The Black Crowes Tribute”
Barrie, ON – The excitement is building in Downtown Barrie as the community gets ready to kick off the holiday […]
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Downtown Barrie Celebrates New “Finding Light” Mural by Renowned Artist Duo
Barrie, ON — The vibrant heart of Downtown Barrie will shine a little brighter this autumn as the Downtown Barrie […]
Downtown Barrie Welcomes Fall with Culture, Colour & Community
Barrie, ON – The seasons are changing, but Downtown Barrie is just warming up. As leaves shift to gold and […]
Downtown Barrie Celebrates a Record-Breaking Summer of Events
The Downtown Barrie BIA is proud to celebrate an extraordinary summer season filled with music, culture, food, and community spirit. […]
Barrie State of Emergency – Downtown Barrie BIA Board of Management Statement
Barrie, ON – Statement from the Downtown Barrie BIA Board of Management The Downtown Barrie BIA, representing over 400 locally […]
Troubadour Festival Summer Finale is Here!
Barrie, ON – Summer isn’t over yet! Downtown Barrie is set to go out with a bang as the Troubadour […]
Brett Kissel is ready to rock this weekend at the Troubadour Festival summer finale!
Barrie, ON – Summer isn’t over yet! Downtown Barrie is going to bring one last blast of summer fun with […]
Downtown Barrie Announces Local Opener Showcase Lineup for September 6 Troubadour Festival Featuring Brett Kissel
Barrie, ON – The music keeps rolling in Downtown Barrie as the Troubadour Festival – Outdoor Music Series returns to […]
Downtown Barrie Celebrates a Record-Setting Summer of Festivals and Music with Brett Kissel Headlining Troubadour Festival
Barrie, ON – The Downtown Barrie BIA is proud to announce that after a record-breaking summer of live music, community […]
One Epic Day in Downtown Barrie! Eats On The Streets + Alley Cat Mural, DJ & Dance Jam + Hawksley Workman at Troubadour Festival
Barrie, ON – A full day of fun in Downtown Barrie! Keep summer humming along and experience the downtown’s community […]
Downtown Barrie Announces Local Opener Showcase Lineup for August 16 Troubadour Festival Featuring Hawksley Workman
Barrie, ON – The music keeps rolling in Downtown Barrie as the Troubadour Festival – Outdoor Music Series returns to […]
One Epic Day in Downtown Barrie: Open Air Dunlop Eats On The Streets + Hawksley Workman at Troubadour Festival + NEW! Alley Cat Mural, DJ and Dance Jam!
Barrie, ON – Get ready for a feast of flavour and sound! The Downtown Barrie BIA is proud to present […]
Downtown Barrie Iced Cocoa Trail. Sip, Savour, Shop and Win!
Barrie, ON – Stay cool participating in Downtown Barrie’s Iced Cocoa Trail for the month of August. Over 25 of […]
Cool Down This August with Downtown Barrie’s Iced Cocoa Trail 5 Chances to Win $25 Gift Cards
Barrie, ON – Get ready to sip, shop, and chill — the Iced Cocoa Trail is back this August in […]
This Saturday in Downtown Barrie: Cars, Music, & Feats of Strength A full day at Open Air Dunlop + Troubadour Festival
Downtown Barrie is gearing up for an action-packed Saturday, July 26, filled with classic cars, live music, and community spirit. […]
This Saturday in Downtown Barrie: Cars, Concerts & A VW Bus Push with the World’s Strongest Man!
Barrie, ON – Downtown Barrie is revving up for an unforgettable Saturday on July 26, packed with classic cars, live […]
The Troubadour Festival – Outdoor Music Series returns to Meridian Place on Saturday, July 26
Barrie, ON – Music lovers, get ready! The Troubadour Festival – Outdoor Music Series returns to Meridian Place on Saturday, […]
Open Air Dunlop Classics In The Park Car Show & More! Troubadour Festival – The 99s!
Barrie, ON – Downtown Barrie is once again revving up for the return of one of the summer’s biggest community highlights […]
Only 2 Days to Go! Everything You Need to Know for the Butter Tart Festival
Barrie, ON – The countdown is nearly complete – Downtown Barrie is about to reach a new sugar high (in […]
Can you taste it? 4 Days away Canada’s sweetest celebration hits Downtown Barrie this Saturday!
Barrie, ON – The tart countdown is getting serious. We are just FOUR DAYS away from the return of one […]
9 Days Away – Butter Tart Bliss Returns to Downtown Barrie!
Barrie, ON – The countdown is officially on and the ovens are preheating! Just over one week remains until Downtown […]
Downtown Barrie Rolls Out a Full Day of Family Fun for Canada Day 2025 – Live shows, kids entertainment, and wrestling action make July 1st unforgettable
Barrie, ON – The Downtown Barrie BIA is excited to share more details about its 2025 Canada Day Celebration, taking […]
Downtown Barrie Goes Big for Canada Day 2025 – Celebrate July 1st with music, markets, and patriotic pride!
Barrie, ON – Downtown Barrie will be all things Canadian on Tuesday, July 1st, as the Downtown Barrie BIA, in […]
2025 Lawn Chair Luminata Outdoor Movie Series announced by Downtown Barrie BIA – 10 weeks of free summer movie magic at Meridian Place
Barrie, ON – The wait is over! The Downtown Barrie BIA, in proud partnership with the Barrie Film Festival, is […]
Downtown Barrie BIA Announces 2025 Open Air Live Music Headliners Ryan Langdon and Shania Twink bring star power to Open Air Dunlop this summer
Barrie, ON – Downtown Barrie is turning up the volume this summer with Open Air Live Music, a signature part […]
Sweet news travels fast, and this summer, it’s coming back bigger and better!
Barrie, ON – Downtown Barrie is thrilled to officially announce the return of the Open Air Dunlop Butter Tart Festival, […]
Troubadour Festival Kicks Off with Dean Brody! Shuttle Service, Beer Garden, and Local Talent Set the Stage
Click here for FREE Shuttle Service info Barrie, ON – The wait is over—tomorrow night is the official launch of […]
FREE CONCERT! Dean Brody kicks off the Summer this Saturday!
Click here for FREE Shuttle Service info Barrie, ON – Get ready, Barrie—this Saturday marks the electric launch of the […]
Open Air Dunlop Air Show Weekend Returns: Drones, Jets, Wings & More
Barrie, ON – The skies above Downtown Barrie and Kempenfelt Bay will once again roar to life from Friday, June […]
Troubadour Festival “Local Openers Showcase” – First Selectees!
Barrie, ON – We are excited to announce the first three Local Opener Showcase selectees for the upcoming Troubadour Festival […]
Patio Season Just Got Appy: Downtown Barrie Launches 2025 Appy Hour!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Tuesday May 27 2025 Barrie, ON – Did you know Downtown Barrie is serving up one […]
Troubadour Festival “Local Openers Showcase” Calling all Solos, Duos + Bands
The Troubadour Festival Local Openers Showcase is being well received! If you are a Solo or Duo in either the […]
We’re looking for: SOLO’s and DUO’s Youth and 18+! – Troubadour Festival – Local Openers Showcase
Barrie, ON – New this year, the Troubadour Festival Local Openers Showcase will offer a career-shaping opportunity for local youth […]
From Flyovers to Butter Tarts: Downtown Barrie’s Open Air Dunlop Series Lands This Summer!
Barrie, ON – Downtown Barrie will come alive with a full summer of Open Air Dunlop events—signature pedestrian-friendly Saturdays and […]
Troubadour Festival “Local Openers Showcase” – Spotlighting Homegrown Talent
Barrie, ON – New this year, the Troubadour Festival Local Openers Showcase will offer a career-shaping opportunity for local youth […]
“Dean Brody to Brett Kissel: Troubadour Festival Headlines Downtown Barrie’s Biggest Summer Yet”
Barrie, ON – The Downtown Barrie BIA is proud to announce this year’s exciting Troubadour Festival Summer Concert Series, a […]
Downtown Barrie Welcomes Future Business Leaders for Educational Walking Tour
Barrie, ON – The Downtown Barrie BIA was proud to recently host a group of high school business students for […]
Downtown Barrie Reopens After Ice Storm: A Testament to Community Resilience
Barrie, ON – Downtown Barrie is open for business once again following the recent ice storm that left much of the […]
Downtown Barrie BIA Launches Local Campaign to Shop Main Street Canada. Support Local!
Barrie, ON – Downtown Barrie is excited to announce the launch of a new local initiative as part of the […]
Downtown Barrie Blooms with Spring Patios and a Shamrockin’ St Patrick’s Day!
Barrie, ON – Get ready to shake off those winter blues, Barrie! Spring is knocking, and Downtown Barrie is throwing […]
Barrie Chamber Women in Business – Award Winners in Downtown Barrie!
Downtown Barrie’s female entrepreneurs shone brightly at the recent Barrie Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Awards Gala, reaffirming the […]
CONSTRUCTION IN DOWNTOWN BARRIE Road Closures in Downtown Barrie
Improvements are being made to the drainage systems that run beneath Downtown Barrie. The information featured here will assist you […]
Love is in the Air (and Hot Cocoa in Hand!) This Valentine’s, Galentine’s, and Family Day Weekend in Downtown Barrie!
This February long weekend, Downtown Barrie is the place to celebrate all kinds of love – romantic, platonic, and familial! […]
Get Ready to Sip, Savor, and Shop! Downtown Barrie Hot Cocoa Trail Launches This Weekend!
BARRIE, ON – The much-anticipated Downtown Barrie Hot Cocoa Trail is officially launching this weekend! Beginning February 1st and running […]
Warm Up This Winter with the Downtown Barrie Hot Cocoa Trail!
Warm Up This Winter with the Downtown Barrie Hot Cocoa Trail! BARRIE, ON – Get ready to chase away the […]
Press Release – Experience the Thrill of Winter in Barrie: Adventure Awaits!
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 21 2025 BARRIE, ON – Barrie, nestled amidst breathtaking natural beauty, offers a winter wonderland […]
Press Release – Embrace Winter Fun In Downtown Barrie!
Embrace Winter Fun In Downtown Barrie! For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 14 2025 Barrie, ON – Don’t let the winter […]
Press Release – 2025: Downtown Barrie Gears Up for an Exciting Year!
For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 9, 2025 Barrie, ON – Downtown Barrie is buzzing with optimism as we kick off […]
Shop Local – Vol 6: Need help with the Holiday meals? Your new local grocer has you covered! Need an eclectic gift for a music lover? Does Fido need a holiday trim? Check out this list of sundry services available Downtown!
Days Hours Minutes Seconds The Christmas Countdown is well underway! Visit our Downtown Barrie Business Directory for ALL of your holiday […]
Shop Local – Vol 5: Health and wellness for the new year! Get fit over the winter months or outfitted to run, cycle and skate into spring and summer 2025 with these featured businesses.
Days Hours Minutes Seconds The Christmas Countdown is well underway! Visit our Downtown Barrie Business Directory for ALL of your holiday […]
Press Release – Downtown Barrie Reflects on a Year of Growth & Community
Downtown Barrie Reflects on a Year of Growth & Community For Immediate Release: Friday, December 20 2024 Barrie, ON – […]
Shop Local – Vol 4: Begin your shopping day at the diner, top up at your favourite café, and wrap up with an authentic Italian treat.
Days Hours Minutes Seconds The Christmas Countdown is well underway! Visit our Downtown Barrie Business Directory for ALL of your holiday […]
Press Release – Celebrating 2024 & Welcoming 2025! New Year’s Countdown in Downtown Barrie!
Celebrating 2024 & Welcoming 2025!New Year’s Countdown in Downtown Barrie! For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 17 2024 Barrie, ON […]
Shop Local – Vol 3: Fanciful floral studios, family owned and operated jewelers, and Barrie’s most beautiful bridal boutique.
Days Hours Minutes Seconds The Christmas Countdown is well underway! Visit our Downtown Barrie Business Directory for ALL of your holiday […]
Shop Local – Vol 2: Browse through Downtown Barrie’s incredible boutique clothing stores!
Days Hours Minutes Seconds The Christmas Countdown is well underway! Visit our Downtown Barrie Business Directory for ALL of your holiday […]
Shop Local – Vol 1: Gift shoppes, home decor, elegant confections, art supplies, pottery and more!
Days Hours Minutes Seconds The Christmas Countdown is well underway! Visit our Downtown Barrie Business Directory for ALL of your holiday […]
Press Release – Shop Local for the Holidays!
Shop Local for the Holidays! Downtown Barrie has over 300 Local Businesses to Support Your Shopping This Holiday Season! […]
Festive Tree & Wreath Lot Supporting Hospice Simcoe – Giving Tuesday!
Giving Tuesday! Downtown Barrie Snowy Festive Tree & Wreath Lot Supporting Hospice Simcoe …continues this week and weekend! For Immediate Release: Tuesday, […]
Downtown Barrie BIA – 2024 Annual Report
2024 was another year of building upon our journey forward. Our events portfolio returned a record attendance for the year […]
Press Release – 2024 Economic Impact Report
Downtown Barrie BIA celebrates $15 million in Economic Impact from 2024 Events! For Immediate Release:Tuesday, November 26 2024 Barrie, […]
Press Release – Festive Tree Lot – Supporting Hospice Simcoe
This Weekend! A Special Festive Tree Lot Supporting Hospice Simcoe For Immediate Release: Wednesday, Nov 19 2024 Saturday, November 23, […]
Press Release – Details – Noella Tree Lighting Celebration
GET READY FOR THE NOELLA TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION IN DOWNTOWN BARRIE! For Immediate Release: Thursday, Nov 14 2024 Saturday, November […]
Press Release – Overview – Noella Tree Lighting Celebration
GET READY FOR THE NOELLA TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION IN DOWNTOWN BARRIE! For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 Saturday, November […]
Remembrance Day Ceremony and Parade
Every year, Barrie’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch and the City of Barrie join communities across Canada in commemorating Remembrance Day. This year’s Remembrance Day […]
Press Release – Noella Tree Lighting Concert Announcement
NOELLA TREE LIGHTING CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT! DogHouse Orchestra to headline Noella Tree Lighting Celebration! For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 […]
Press Release – Fall Event recap
Fall Fun in Downtown Barrie! For Immediate Release:Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024 A Glorious Start to Fall in Downtown Barrie Sets the […]
Press release – Kennedy’s Lakeside Grocery – NOW OPEN at 90 Collier St
Kennedy’s Lakeside Grocery Brings Fresh, Local Shopping Back to Downtown Barrie! For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 24, 2024 Barrie, ON – […]
Featured Business – Longevity Nexum – 89 Dunlop St E – Unit 301
Our Story – Longevity Nexum In 2010, Longevity Australia founder Jarrat Wood was working as a personal trainer when he […]
Press Release – Open Air Meridian – Halloween Ofrenda Details
Downtown Barrie Gears Up for a Thrilling Halloween & Dia de los Muertos Celebration! For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Oct 22, […]
Open Air Meridian – Halloween – Press Release
Mark Your Calendars: Downtown Barrie’s Open Air Meridian Halloween & Ofrenda Celebrations! Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 10 AM – […]
Open Air Meridian – Thanksgiving Details – Press Release
Open Air Meridian Thanksgiving. Celebrate Fall in Downtown Barrie! For Immediate Release: Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024 As the vibrant colours of […]
Open Air Meridian & Seed to Sow – Press Release
Open Air Meridian Thanksgiving & Seeds To Sow in Downtown Barrie! For Immediate Release:Tuesday Oct 1, 2024 Barrie, ON – […]
Press Release – Open Air Meridian – Culture Days
Open Air Meridian kicks off with Culture Days in DowntownBarrie! For Immediate Release:Tuesday Sept 17, 2024 Barrie, ON – The […]
Press Release – Summer Event Recap
Downtown Barrie Summer Event Recap: A Record-Breaking Season of Celebration and Community! For Immediate Release:Tuesday Sept 10, 2024 Barrie, ON – […]
Fall Events – Open Air Live Music – Ombiigizi
Downtown Barrie presents Open Air Live Music Featuring Ombiigizi at Meridian Place For Immediate Release: Thursday Sept 5, 2024 Barrie, […]
Fall Events – Open Air Live Music & Open Air Meridian
Fall Colours are Coming: Celebrate the changing season in Downtown Barrie! For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Barrie, ON […]
Lawnchair Luminata – Final evening
Wonka sets the stage for the final outdoor movie of the season in Downtown Barrie! For Immediate Release:Tuesday, August […]
Open Air Dunlop – Eats on the Streets – Press Release – Details
Countdown to Culinary Bliss: Open Air Dunlop Eats On The Streets This Saturday! For Immediate Release:Tuesday August 20th 2024 […]
Open Air Dunlop – Eats on the Streets
Downtown Barrie Unveils Open Air Dunlop Eats On The Streets: A Culinary Celebration Like No Other! For Immediate Release: Tuesday […]
Iced Cocoa Trail – Press Release – Event is on now
Downtown Barrie Iced Cocoa Trail. Sip, Savour, Shop and Win! For Immediate Release:Tuesday August 6 2024 Barrie, ON – […]
Iced Cocoa Trail – Press Release
Chill Out this August in Downtown Barrie. Sip, Savour & Shop the Iced Cocoa Trail! For Immediate Release: Tuesday July […]
Open Air Dunlop – Classic Car Show – Event Details – Press Release
Classics to Exotics, Downtown Barrie will be shining bright at the inaugural Open Air Dunlop Classic Car Show. For Immediate […]
Open Air Dunlop – Classic Car Show – Press Release
Can the World’s Strongest Man pull a 5 Ton Truck!?!? Downtown Barrie announces the inaugural Open Air Dunlop Classic […]
Open Air Dunlop – Butter Tart Festival – Press Release – Event Details
Anticipation Sweetly Soars for Downtown Barrie’s Inaugural Butter Tart Festival: A Sugary Celebration with Special Guests For Immediate Release: Tuesday […]
Open Air Dunlop – Butter Tart Festival – Press Release
Happiness is a warm butter tart! Downtown Barrie announces Open Air Dunlop Butter Tarts & More Festival. For Immediate Release: […]
Open Air Dunlop – Canada Day – Press Release Event Schedule
Happy Birthday Canada! July 1st celebrations planned in Downtown Barrie! For Immediate Release: Tuesday June 25, 2024 Barrie, ON – […]
Lawnchair Luminata Movies – Press Release
Downtown Barrie announces the summer outdoor movie line up in partnership with the Barrie Film Festival For Immediate Release: Wednesday, […]
Open Air Dunlop – Canada Day – Press Release
Live Music, Cupcakes and Fireworks! Downtown Barrie’s annual Open Air Dunlop Canada Day celebrates Canada! For Immediate Release: […]
Open Air Dunlop – Air Show – Drone Show and Event Schedule
Outdoor Concert! 200 Drones Show! Air Show! Outdoor Movie! …and so much more! Barrie’s Summer Event Season Kicks Off this […]
Open Air Dunlop – Air Show – Press Release
The skies will open up with hums and roars! Open Air Dunlop as part of the Barrie Airshow in partnership […]
Open Air Dunlop – Music – Press Release
From Juno Award Winning to One’s to Watch! Downtown Barrie announces the Open Air Dunlop Live Music for the summer […]
Downtown Barrie Gift Card – Press Release
Downtown Barrie upgrades ‘shop local’ Gift Card and has ‘twinned’ the programme with Harrogate, UK A shop local ethos is […]
Downtown Barrie Summer Event Line Up
Downtown Barrie announces Summer Events Schedule: A Season of Vibrancy and Community Engagement! For Immediate Release: Thursday, May 2, 2024 […]