Carrot Fest 2026 presented by Toromont Remanufacturing

Join us for Canada's greatest carrot-themed street festival back in Bradford West Gwillimbury! 🇨🇦 Celebrate on August 14-15, 2026, with two days packed with non-stop fun, proudly presented by Toromont Remanufacturing.

🌟 What’s New in 2026

• New Title Sponsor: Presented by Toromont Remanufacturing
• New Bingham Bandstand: Featuring intimate live acoustic performances
• Enhanced Kid’s Zone Programming:
  • Friday: Reptilia interactive animal experience 🦎
  • Saturday: Squash Ontario activation and expanded toddler play areas 👶
• Extended Saturday Night: The Beer Garden and Main Stage programming runs until 10:00 p.m. 🍻

📅 Schedule Highlights

Friday, August 14

• Vendor Market: 4:00 – 10:00 p.m.
• Kids Zone: 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. (featuring Reptilia)
• Main Stage (York Energy Centre Stage - Simcoe Rd):
  • Pat James and the Whole Truth
  • Swift Experience
  • Chicks Experience
  • Official Ceremonies (6:30 p.m.)
  • Duvet
• TD Stage (Courthouse Stage):
  • Chris Stapleton Tribute performance 🎶
• Bingham Bandstand:
  • Live performances by Genevieve Cyr and Kyle Wauchope
• Busker Pitch:
  • Performers: Scarlett Black and Twisted Ones
• Free Shuttle Service:
  • Runs between the BWG Leisure Centre and the Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre (5:00-8:00 p.m.)

Saturday, August 15

• Vendor Market: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Kids Zone: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (featuring Squash Ontario & toddler area)
• Main Stage (York Energy Stage):
  • Steve Goodtime, Scarlett Black, Lazo Finn, Soul of Motown, The Heavy Sugar, and Green’d Eh 🎤
• TD Stage (Courthouse Stage):
  • Marky Monday, Elite Dance Corp, Sonshine & Broccoli, and the Flaming Carrot Finale 🎊
• Bingham Bandstand:
  • Murray Drive, Seu Jorge Moran, Klinsvin and more
• Busker Pitch:
  • Performers: Trulee Odd, Hercinia Arts, and Pupper Tamer
• Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre:
  • Free Wrestling Show at 12:00 p.m.
  • Ticketed Wrestling Event at 7:00 p.m. ($)
• Free ARGO Transit Service:
  • Complimentary service throughout Bradford West Gwillimbury on Saturday
• Free Shuttle Service:
  • Runs between the BWG Leisure Centre and the Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre (12:00-6:00 p.m.)

For the full event schedule and more information, visit www.townofbwg.com/recreation-culture/events/carrot-fest/.

This event is generously supported by sponsors: Toromont Remanufacturing, Experience Simcoe County, Great Gulf, Global Pet Foods, TD Canada, Holland Marsh Growers Association, Osborne Goddard Team, Capital Power – York Energy Centre, Tupling Insurance - Insure-It Group Inc., Tim Hortons, Liftow Limited, BradfordToday, Reali’s No Frills, and Elite Dance Corp. 🎊