Kempenfest…

The long beautiful shoreline of Kempenfelt Bay becomes alive from July 31 to August 3, 2009! This is where and when Barrie hosts Kempenfest! If you have never been to this festival, you have missed a lot! This is definitely one of the premier events in Ontario! Kempenfest offers something for the whole family. First there is the Arts and Crafts Show with over 375 wonderful artists and artisans participating. Then there are the 40 Antique Dealers with their fascinating array of antique and historical artifacts. There are 3 entertainment venues featuring Kim Mitchell, The FabFour, The Wilkinsons, The Martels and so much more! There’s a huge kids’ area that even adults can’t resist and a Midway that the whole family can enjoy! If you are hungry or need a refreshing drink, there are lots of food vendors placed conveniently throughout the festival grounds! And then, if you need a break from the festival, or just want to cool down, Kempenfelt Bay on Lake Simcoe is there to help you. Kempenfelt Bay runs parallel to the festival grounds and has a great beach to walk along. It is no wonder that Kempenfest is one of Ontario’s top 100 2009 festivals as chosen by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). It is also one Judi’s and my top 10 festivals visited! If you want to find out more about this terrific festival visited their website at http://www.kempenfest.com or read our article at Kempenfest Visited.