Barrie's Cultural Calendar: Events for 2025
May 2025
Event: Barrie Waterfront Festival
Date: May 23–25, 2025
Location: Centennial Park, Barrie
Description: Free-entry festival with live music, food trucks, beer garden, vendors, and midway rides along the waterfront.
Website: https://www.barriewaterfront.ca
Event: Spiritfest Soccer Tournament
Date: May 24–25, 2025
Location: Barrie Sports Complex & Tree Nursery
Description: Large-scale youth soccer tournament for U13–U18 divisions, attracting competitive teams from across Ontario.
Website: https://www.barriesoccer.com/spiritfest-2025
June 2025
Event: Honda Waterfront Run
Date: June 1, 2025
Location: Heritage Park, Barrie
Description: Annual community run featuring multiple race distances, including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids Fun Run, set against the scenic backdrop of Barrie's waterfront.
Website: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/95629/honda-waterfront-run-barrieCity
Event: Barrie Jazz & Blues Festival
Date: June 5–16, 2025
Location: Various venues across Barrie
Description: Celebrating its 27th year, this festival showcases local and international jazz and blues artists through concerts, workshops, and community events.
Website: https://www.barriejazzbluesfest.com
Event: Barrie Airshow Weekend
Date: June 6–8, 2025
Location: Kempenfelt Bay & Downtown Barrie
Description: A thrilling airshow featuring iconic aircraft performances over Kempenfelt Bay, including a drone show, military displays, family activities, and more.
Website: https://www.barrie.ca/community-recreation-environment/community-events/2025-barrie-airshow-weekend-presented-pratt-homes
Event: Barrie Bash Amazing Race & Tour
Date: June 9, 2025
Location: The Wired Owl Coffee Company, Barrie
Description: An interactive, city-wide scavenger hunt and tour inspired by The Amazing Race, offering fun challenges and team-building experiences.
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barrie-bash-amazing-race-tour-tickets-1299986778449Eventbrite
Event: Run For Barrie
Date: June 15, 2025
Location: Centennial Park, Barrie
Description: A community run supporting the Barrie Food Bank, offering 1K, 3K, and 5K race options for participants of all ages.
Website: https://findarace.com/ca/events/run-for-barrie-2025Eventbrite+2Lady's
Event: All Your Friends Fest
Date: June 28–29, 2025
Location: Burl's Creek Event Grounds, Oro-Medonte (near Barrie)
Description: A two-day music festival featuring performances by Avril Lavigne, Rise Against, Simple Plan, and more, celebrating friendship and music.
Website: https://www.allyourfriendsfestival.com/
July 2025
Event: Canada Day Barrie 2025
Date: July 1, 2025
Location: 5 Simcoe Street, Barrie
Description: Celebrate Canada Day with a 5K Run/Walk and a 1K Kids Run, starting at 9:00 AM. Participants receive commemorative medals and limited-edition sunglasses.
Website: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/96366/canada-day-barrie-2025findarace.com
Event: Barrie Ribfest 2025
Date: July 25–27, 2025
Location: Georgian Mall, 509 Bayfield Street, Barrie
Description: Enjoy award-winning BBQ from top North American rib teams, live music, a kids zone, and a marketplace. Admission is $5; children 10 and under enter free.
Website: https://ribfestx.com/event/barrie-ribfest-2025/AllEvents+3To
Event: Dockside Music Series
Date: Fridays and Saturdays throughout July 2025
Location: Barrie Transient Marina, 9 Simcoe Street, Barrie
Description: Free live music performances by local artists set against the scenic waterfront backdrop.
Website: https://www.art-water.ca/docksideBarrie
Event: Simcoe Pride Festival
Date: July 27 – August 9, 2025
Location: Various locations across Simcoe County
Description: An annual celebration of the LGBT community featuring flag raisings, educational events, artistic performances, and a large closing event.
Website: http://www.fiertesimcoepride.com/