As Provincial COVID-19 restrictions ease, the Municipality of Kincardine is resuming many in-person events this year.
Market in the Park will be back on Mondays in Kincardine’s Victoria Park. The Market offers shoppers an opportunity to purchase fresh local produce, artisan goods, clothing, baked goods, etc. Vendor applications are currently being accepted here.
Some of the other events returning this year include:
• The Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band, Saturdays throughout the summer
• Kincardine Pride Parade, June 25, 2022
• Canada Day celebrations, July 1, 2022
• Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games, July 1 -3, 2022
• The Lighthouse Blues Festival, July 8 -10, 2022
• Gathering of the Bands, August 27, 2022
• Cruise Nights, July 29, 2022 & September 2, 2022 (June date TBC
“As we recover from COVID-19 and are permitted to do so, we’re excited to safely bring back many beloved events in the community,” said Mayor Gerry Glover.
For anyone interested in organizing an event in the Municipality, Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Lorie Fioze, says that “The Municipality has always had and will continue to have the utmost respect for safety when it comes to events. The event application process was revised this January as part of a routine update for ever-evolving safety protocols. The process now captures more information from applicants, including a site map, which better informs the staff group reviewing applications. It also ensures that the Municipality is exercising caution as well as protecting the safety of those visiting special events in Kincardine.”
“For clarity purposes, for any downtown event, organizers must ensure that a 6 meter road width be accessible for emergency vehicles,” said Fire Chief Brad Lemaich. “This practice is in effect for any event that is held on municipal streets. This solidifies that the events proposed to date, as well as other returning special events must meet regulations. This should clarify any misinterpretation caused by previous reports.”
“The enhanced special event application process includes a handy Special Event Planning Guide and comprehensive Special Event Application Form, both available at www.kincardine.ca/events,” added Fioze. “Event applications should be submitted at least 45 days ahead of the event date to ensure there is adequate time for safety reviews. We’re happy to welcome safe celebrations to the community, whether they’re returning or new events. Completing a Special Event Application Form is the first step in the process.”
To learn more about coordinating a local event, contact the Municipality’s new Tourism Coordinator, Karlee Woodward at kwoodward@kincardine.ca. Karlee joined the Municipality in February and has post-secondary education and extensive experience in both tourism and event management.
