Description

The main attraction of Kempenfest is of course the arts and crafts exhibitors. This year there will be 300 of them located throughout the 1.5km event site. The group who organize this part of Kempenfest is the Barrie Art Club. From its origins in 1949 the club’s mission is to make an artistic contribution to our community. And the arts and crafts portion of Kempenfest is a manifestation of that aim.

In addition to the Arts & Crafts, one of the biggest attractions at Kempenfest is the annual antique show. Each year members of the Barrie Optimist Club host a show of antiques and collectibles at the Centennial parking lot. The Optimist Antique Show has grown over the years to attract 40 exhibitors from all over Ontario. They exhibit collector items – everything from jewelry to old water pumps, farm scales that have been made into coffee tables, harvest tables, blanket boxes, corner cupboards. And home-made toys too.

Kempenfest 2024 music line up and attraction details coming soon!

• Hours of Operation : FR: 5pm-10pm Concert only -- SA-SU: 10am-6pm Arts - Noon-10pm Music -- MO: 10am-6pm Arts & Music
• Wheelchair Accessible : Yes