From Flyovers to Butter Tarts: Downtown Barrie’s Open Air Dunlop Series Lands This Summer!
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Open Air Dunlop AirShow – June 6–8
In partnership with the City of Barrie and Base Borden, a thrilling weekend featuring vintage and modern aircraft displays, flyovers, and aviation-themed family activities. The skies above Downtown Barrie and Kempenfelt Bay will once again roar to life from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8, as the Downtown Barrie Air Show Weekend, presented by Pratt Homes and Commissionaires, makes its thrilling return!
Open Air Dunlop Canada Day Celebrations – Tuesday, July 1
Downtown Barrie will be all things Canadian on Tuesday, July 1st, as the Downtown Barrie BIA, in partnership with the City of Barrie, Kiwanis Club of Barrie and with support from Heritage Canada, proudly presents the 2025 Canada Day Celebrations—a full day of free family-friendly fun, cultural programming, and electrifying live music in the heart of the city.
Open Air Dunlop Butter Tart Festival – Saturday, July 12
Downtown Barrie is thrilled to officially announce the return of the Open Air Dunlop Butter Tart Festival, happening Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM in the heart of the city at Meridian Place. Presented by Gotta Luv ButterTarts in collaboration with the Downtown Barrie BIA, this now-annual celebration promises another unforgettable day of indulgence, local pride, and community connection. Admission is free.
Open Air Dunlop Classics In The Park (Cars, Boats & More) – Saturday, July 26
A showcase of classic vehicles, modern watercraft, and recreation vehicles —paired with live music and local eats.
Open Air Dunlop Eats On The Streets – Saturday, August 16
A culinary crawl through downtown’s food scene, featuring restaurant specials, street food, and licensed patios.
Patio App Hour – Wednesdays
In partnership with KoolFM, Downtown Barrie will spotlight a different patio every Wednesday evening from June 11 to August 27, between 5 PM and 8 PM. Each week, a featured patio will offer a unique “Appy Hour” menu item, and the first 10 patio guests will receive a $5 Downtown Barrie Gift Card to use toward any food item of their choice.
Lawnchair Luminata – Wednesdays
Adding to the summer magic is the enchanting Lawnchair Luminata Outdoor Movies Series, presented in collaboration with the Barrie Film Festival. Beginning Wednesday, June 25th, and continuing every Wednesday until the end of August, audiences can enjoy a cinematic experience under the stars, surrounded by the beauty of Downtown Barrie. For Free!