August is here, and Simcoe County’s summer events are only getting better! Whether you’re into outdoor music, food festivals, or lakeside fun, there’s something for everyone. Check out what’s going on this month:
Super Soaker Block Party
August 23, 2025 – Summerset Park, 136 Summerset Drive, Barrie
⛱️☀️SUPER SOAKER BLOCK PARTY☀️⛱️
Hey Ardagh Families! Get ready for an epic day filled with water guns, dunk tanks, bouncy castles, food & drinks, face painting, vendors and more!!
💛ALL PROFITS will be donated to the Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie💛
📅August 23,2025
⏰11AM-3PM
📍Summerset Park | 136 Summerset Dr, Barrie
Everyone’s welcome, come join the fun and let’s make a difference! More Info Here
Sunflower Experience at Rounds Ranch
August 1 – September 1, 2025 – Rounds Ranch, 1922 County Road 92, Elmvale, Ontario
Soak up the beauty of summer at the Sunflower Experience at Rounds Ranch, running from August 1 to September 1, 2025, in Elmvale. Wander through 10 acres of stunning sunflowers with over 60 vibrant varieties, snap photos with charming props, and even take a sunflower home. Your admission also includes access to 25+ fun farm activities like wagon rides, petting zoos, and the giant slip n slide, making it the perfect day trip for families, couples, and anyone who loves sunflowers and sunshine. More Info Here
Boots and Hearts Music Festival
August 7-10, 2025 – Burl’s Creek Event Grounds, 240 8 Line S, Oro-Medonte
Canada’s largest camping and music festival. For 10+ years, Republic Live’s flagship event Boots and Hearts Music Festival has continued to celebrate the best in live entertainment, hailing music stars such as Morgan Wallen, Alan Jackson, Nickelback, Shania Twain, Florida Georgia Line, Carrie Underwood and so many more. The award-winning event prides itself on creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences, moments that cannot be recreated, and memories that last forever. #BootsLife More Info Here
Open Air Dunlop – Eats On The Streets
August 16, 2025 10am-10pm Downtown Barrie
Get ready, Barrie! On Saturday, August 16, Dunlop Street shuts down to traffic and opens up to flavour at Eats on the Streets! Enjoy street eats, local brews, live music, and family fun in the heart of downtown. Sample bites from your favourite spots, sip something cold in the beer garden, and groove into the night with Hawksley Workman live on stage. It’s all happening under the summer sky—don’t miss it! More Info Here
Weekly Farmers’ Markets (All Month Long)
Barrie Farmers’ Market
Saturdays, 9 AM–1 PM – 70 Collier Street
Fresh produce, local bakers, and friendly faces. A staple year-round, but it really comes alive in
the warmer months. More Info Here
Orillia Farmers’ Market
Saturdays, 9 AM–1 PM – Orillia Public Library Lot (Mississaga & West)
Right in the heart of downtown, this market has been running for over 150 years—and it shows.
Great vendors, great community. More Info Here
Stay tuned for what’s happening in Simcoe County next month!
