Join us in 2012 for the 22nd Stewart Park Festival!

Under a canopy of majestic maple trees, the Stewart Park Festival in Downtown Heritage Perth brings together an eclectic variety of Canadian and International musicians for a great weekend of over 30 free outdoor concerts. The weekend has entertainment for everyone including children’s entertainment and an international food and artisans market.

Songs from the Valley IISongs From The Valley II

Series 1 was a great success and Series 2 promises to be just as exciting. Providing a quality venue to showcase local performers, Series 2 serves up top shelf country, roots, folk stylings that will be enjoyed by all ages.

This is a Stewart Park Festival / Studio Theatre Partnership Fund Raiser.

This 3 Concert Series consists of:

  • A) Sat. Feb.25th – The Claytones – Kelly Prescott, Anders Drerup, Adam Puddington
  • B) Sat. April 7th – Lynn Miles with Keith Glass
  • C) Sat. May 12th – Arlene Quinn & Band ( Roger Coloumbe & Special Guests)

Tickets are $25.00 ea. or $70.00 series (includes Convenience Fee)

Tickets available at “Tickets Please”
39 Foster St. Perth
613-485-6434
www.ticketsplease.ca

By supporting this series, you are supporting The Stewart Park Festival and The StudioTheatre, both non-profit local organizations committed to bringing quality music and theatre to our community.

2012 Perth Polar Bear Plunge – Thank You

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The Stewart Park Festival Organizing Committee for the 2012 Perth Polar Bear Plunge would like to acknowledge the tremendous effort of our plungers and the generosity of all those who supported them by pledging.

A special thank you to our sponsors and helpers:

  • Jeanette Buker and Stan Munro
  • Brian Perkin, Hugh Colton and Lake 88.1
  • Bill Kelford and Oakes Towing
  • John Erwin Construction
  • Ottawa Citizen
  • Mark Maynard
  • CTV
  • Perth-Upon-Tay Legion Branch 244
  • Ladies Auxiliary Legion Branch 244
  • Ottawa Region Media Group
  • Allan Chartered Accountants
  • The Stone Cellar
  • Town of Perth
  • Perth Fire Department
  • Phill Brackenbury
  • Nickolas Dobbie & Adam Cummings
  • Ed McPherson
  • Gene Richardson
  • Our coordinators – Jo Ann Wright-Campbell and Alfred Von Mirbach (Polar Bear Pete)
  • Our registration team – Bobbi-Jo Jarvis, Shannon Dobbie, Barb St. Arnaud, Denise Carpenter, Catherine Jane, Tracie Goodberry
  • Our kitchen crew – Rob Burns, Paul Brady, Sue Tennant, Cathy Fair, Jill Jackson, Natalie Fair, Bonnie Noonan, Katrina Hodge, Terri Wright
  • Our musicians – Dave Balfour, Matt Dixon, Dorothy & Jamey Cameron, Melanie Weber

Thanks to everyone for helping to keep our festival viable and congratulations to Steve Tennant for being our top plunger.

Check out the performance schedule from 2011 >

Highlights from this year’s festival:

  • “Suds and Songs” patio
  • Jazz Brunch and special Family Show!
  • Musical stylings of Jimmy Rankin, Dan Mangan and a host of others on the festival Main Stage in beautiful Stewart Park in downtown Perth.
  • After Hours venues
  • Artisan and food market as well as the workshop area

Stewart Park Festival has been named the recipient of a $30,000 grant from Celebrate Ontario for this year’s event. Look for roving musicians, recycling stations, a children’s show, an afternoon patio, a Sunday brunch and a whole lot more. Not to mention all of the usual fun and excellent music you’ve come to expect.