Barrie, ON – Summer isn’t over yet! Downtown Barrie is going to bring one last blast of summer fun with the Troubadour Festival finale featuring Brett Kissel. Meridian Place will host a family-friendly celebration of music and arts and the entire community is invited. Here is the lineup for Saturday, Sept 6.

10:00am – 5pm: Downtown Culture Crawl. 

The day kicks off with a Downtown Culture Crawl at 10am. Take in over 20 local artisan vendors, makers and more. Located within Meridian Place and flowing into a pedestrian friendly Dunlop St. Many vendors will have opportunities to participate and assist with your creative endeavours!

8:30 PM Headliner: Brett Kissel

Brett Kissel, known for his charismatic personality, dynamic stage presence, and unique music style, Brett Kissel has soared to the top of the Canadian country music charts as one of Canada’s most celebrated and beloved entertainers. With 23x CCMA awards, 3x JUNO awards, 2x Gold-certified albums, 11x Gold singles, 5x Platinum singles and an impressive track record of 19x Top-10 radio hits, including 4x #1 singles, his talent and popularity are undeniable.

6:00 PM – Local Opener Showcase

The Local Opener Showcase brings three new performers to the Meridian Place stage, selected from dozens of talented submissions. These acts represent the vibrant and diverse musical spirit of Barrie and the surrounding area.

Local performers include:

SPECIAL GUEST! Dayna Reid: Hailing from Elmvale, Ontario, brings powerhouse vocals, inimitable lyricism, and a fearless stage presence—and she’s quickly becoming one of Canada’s most exciting rising country talents. Since releasing her debut EP Back To The Trailer on Open Road Recordings, Dayna has captivated audiences nationwide.

Johnny Anderson: Johnny Anderson is a singer-songwriter from Barrie, Ontario. He grew up playing hockey and baseball until he picked up a guitar and taught himself how to play! He’s never looked back. 

Cam Galloway: Cam Galloway is quickly becoming a rising star in the world of Canadian country music, thanks to his dynamic performances and infectious energy. Hailing from Muskoka, ON, Cam has captured the hearts of fans with his distinctive voice and a knack for creating catchy, memorable tunes. 

Look forward to seeing everyone in Downtown Barrie this Saturday!

LOCAL PARTNERS

The Downtown Barrie BIA extends sincere thanks to its sponsors, volunteers, and community partners who made this season possible:

•  – Bell Media’s CTV Barrie, BOUNCE Radio 104.1, and PURE COUNTRY 106
  
  
•  – Meridian Credit Union
  
  
•  – City of Barrie
  
  
•  – Tourism Barrie
  
  
•  – Inside The Music

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