Thanks to all of you who turned up and made the Meaford Summer Fest 2024 an incredible success! Despite the very hot Saturday you brought the energy, the smiles, and the good times – and we couldn’t be more grateful. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and supported our vendors and local small businesses!

We extend our gratitude to the Municipality of Meaford for sponsoring the festival, and the Meaford 150th Birthday Committee for sponsoring the Movie Under The Stars and the Jeep Invasion. A special thank you to Deputy Mayor Shirley Keaveney for her unwavering support, and to Mayor Ross Kentner and Councillors Harley Greenfield, Brandon Forder, and Rob Uhrig for their encouragement.

Our volunteers were indispensable: Darlene from Crystal Dragon for managing the Street Vendors Market both Saturday and Sunday, Rita for managing the Summer Fest T-shirts among other tasks, Viz and Mikael from Tidbits and Helicopter Gallery for managing the website and photos, Sue for her artistic support, Tobias for assisting with the Ball Pit for Beautiful Joe, and Bridget and the crew for planning the entire event. A special thanks to Nisa for her hands-on help throughout the planning and execution stages. Meaford is truly fortunate to have so many incredible people stepping in to help out.

Our participating restaurants worked tirelessly to meet the incredible demand for poutine throughout the weekend. Thank you to:
-The Dam Pub,
-Franny’s Mercato,
-The Leeky Canoe,
-Sheardown’s,
-Amici’s,
-Meaford Social,
-Jake’s Grab & Go,
-Savvy Meaford,
-Red Door,
-McGinty’s,
-Eggcitement Bistro
-Tilly’s Cafe

Thank you to the Jeep Invasion for the thrill of watching Jeeps throughout the two days and to their sponsors for their support: Meaford’s 150th Birthday Committee, Naturally Green Landscaping, Extreme Excavations, Sunfish Solar, Little Wren Hair Studio,

We also thank our performers: the Kazoo Band, Jeni Besworth for her podcast and The 60’s Revisited, the Blue Water Jazz Collective, Richard and Anne and musicians at the Red Door as well as Free Flow Visual Artistry for the performances.
Thank you Ashley from McGinty’s for the beer garden and Red Door for a great lineup on their patio Saturday night.
Trevor from the municipality roads department who was there early in the morning and late at night.
We also want to extend our gratitude to the talented artists who participated in the Doors of Meaford live art painting. Your contributions not only added to the festival’s vibrant atmosphere but also highlighted the rich artistic talent within Meaford. Nisa Cornforth and @devin.fan.art -thank you for sharing your gifts with us and making the event incredibly special and giving us a reason to stop and admire more and more doors downtown Meaford.

A huge thank you to Canine Watersport Canada for the unforgettable experience of watching a dog sport that is so new to Meaford. Beautiful Joe Heritage Society for supporting us and The Groomery for organizing the delightful Pooch Parade. Your dedication to celebrating our furry friends added a unique and heartwarming touch to the festival. Thank you for making it a memorable event for all furry companions and their families.

Thank you to all the vendors who participated and hugely contributed to our festival. Your dedication and hard work made a big impact, and we deeply appreciate your commitment and efforts in making the festival’s atmosphere so lively and engaging.

Meaford is blessed with a wonderful community, and we are deeply grateful for everyone’s contributions and support. This event was all about good vibes, good people, and unforgettable moments. Thanks for coming out, being a part of it, and making the Meaford Summer Fest 2024 something to remember!
Grace Morin and Jessica Kenyon ❤️
Meaford Wave 🌊