A three day celebration of Scottish culture. Friday evening Ceilidh at the Legion. Saturday parade from Peter Street to Couchiching Beach park for Scottish entertainment, vendors, beer tent, pipe bands and children’s village. Sunday afternoon Ceilidh at the Legion. Please support the festival and purchase a $2.00 button!
Click HERE for more details.
Downtown Orillia Summer Block Party
A downtown summer street festival like no other! Showcasing a fusion of art, fun interactive activities, live music, delicious food, kid zones, and sizzling sidewalk sales!!!
Stay tuned for the features and entertainment to be announced in the coming months.
If you are a downtown merchant and would like us to advertise your participation in this event and your festival deals, please complete and return the Merchant Participation Form.
Call For Vendors!!
Downtown Orillia is looking for vendors for our upcoming Downtown Summer Block Party on July 23rd! If you an artisan, artist, community group, food or concession vendor and would you like an opportunity to sell your products at the this event, get in touch!
If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of give us a call at 705-325-3261, email us at office@downtownorillia.ca or simply download and complete the appropriate vendor forms and drop it off at our office or send it in via email or mail. Don’t delay, spaces are filling up fast!
Click the link below to fill out the vendor application form:
A jaw-dropping collection of 400 classic cars line the Downtown streets! Enjoy live entertainment, great dining, shopping and the largest car show in the region!
Pre- Registration is now open!
It is our privilege to invite you to bring your vehicle to our 22nd Annual Downtown Orillia Classic Car Show being held this year on Saturday August 13th, 7am-5pm. We know that you will enjoy the live music and activities taking place throughout the day. Your registration includes a 2022 dash plate, special offers and coupons to many downtown businesses and chances to win great door prizes!
PLUS Pre-registered vehicles receive two ballots for a chance to Win a Classic Longblock Engine Rebuild by Parry Automotive Orillia*!
*SPOTS MAY BE LIMITED THE DAY OF AS WE ARE AT 60% CAPACITY. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER TO ENSURE YOU GET A SPACE ON THE STREET.*
Pre- Registration closes at noon on Friday, August 12th. If you wish to register your vehicle after this time, a registration tent will be set up at the corner of Mississaga St E and Front St at 7am on August 13th. Click the link below to fill in the online registration form:
Our office accepts the $20 pre-registration payments in the form of cash, cheque, or debit/credit in our office.
To secure a specific location on the street, you should arrive with your car no later than 7:30am, as spaces fill up quickly. You cannot save a space for someone else, so you must arrive as a group if you wish to be parked together.
| Trophy Class | Year | Make | Model | Winner Name | |
| Pre – 1930’s
Muscle Mouse Auto Spa
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1929 | Ford | A Truck | Andre Racine |  |
| 1930’s
Sunshine Super Wash
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1931 | Plymouth 3 | Window Coupe | Brian Flood | |
| 1930’s
Parry Automotive
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1936 | Ford | Tudor Coach | Allan Griese | |
| 1940’s
Reiner’s
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1946 | Chevrolet | Pickup | Jim Higgs | |
| 1950’s
Red Truck Auto
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1950 | Meteor | Custom Deluxe Fordor | Dennis Hawman | |
| 1950’s
Orillia District Chamber of Commerce
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1951 | Fargo | Floo Pickup | Doug Pestill | |
| 1960’s
Parry Automotive
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1963
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Pontiac | Bonneville | Ron Bond | |
| 1960’s
Sunshine Super Wash
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1964 | Ford | Fairlane | David McDonald | |
| 1970’s
Subaru of Orillia
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1974 | MGB | Marcel & Anke Heaton
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| 1970’s
Georgian Bay Printers / Print & Signs
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1970 | AMC | Rebel Machine | Ray Carter | |
| 1980’s
Midas
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1985 | Ford | Mustang | Todd Parsons | |
| 1990’s
Orillia District Chamber of Commerce
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1998 | Chevrolet | S-10 | Joshua Clare | |
| 1990’s
Subaru of Orillia
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1993 | Mazda | RX7 | Steve Mckenna | |
| Import
Midas
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1974 | MGB | GT | Tom Hall | |
| Classic Truck
Red Truck Auto
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1975 | GMC | Sierra | Doug Vanwyck | |
| Interior
Specialized Upholstery & Glass
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1956 | Chevrolet | Bel-Air 3 Door Sport | Richard Pearse | |
| Paint
Reiner’s
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1967 | Dodge | Coronet | Peter Welechenko
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| Chrome
Georgian Bay Printers / Print & Signs
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1931 | Ford | Roadster | Dave Taylor | |
| Best Muscle Car
Muscle Mouse Auto Spa
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2011 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Thomas Wilson | |
| People’s Choice
Downtown Orillia
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1969 | Chevelle | Malibu | Bobby Cross | |
| Best In Show Runner-Up
Orillia District Chamber of Commerce
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1957 | Chevrolet | Corvette | Chris Spruce | |
| Best In Show
Joe Watt Trophy
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1956 | Cadillac | Coupe De Ville | James Corneau |
Roots North Music Festival brings together amazing performers for a weekend of great live music in Downtown Orillia.
Orillia’s largest festival is once again featuring Mariposa Folk Festival’s showcase winners on the FREE Downtown Stage!
Come check out the Showcase Winning Acts, bring the kids, and enjoy Mariposa inspired crafts and activities to get into the Mariposa Folk spirit in Downtown Orillia.
For more information, visit Mariposa Folk Festival.
The Orillia Jazz Festival is back again this year. It 
occurs in various host locations in the downtown and all over Orillia! Come discover a new-found love or reignite a passion for all things jazz!
Visit Orillia Jazz Festival’s website for more information.
PICNIC Snack Bar: Picnic will be spinning the classic tunes Mariposa’s past concerts. Concert ticket holders get 10% off food day of!
DWN Craft Chocolatier: Has a regular menu item that fits for the festival: dark chocolate covered coffee beans.
Downtown Orillia’s Night Market
Come join us at this fun Night Market in Downtown Orillia! The Night Market is a great way to kick off the Downtown Summer Block Party beginning the next day on Saturday, July 27!
Enjoy the ambiance, watch the sunset and listen to the sound of great music on the street. Grab a treat from your favourite vendor or artisan, get your produce for the weekend, meet up with friends and enjoy the atmosphere.
Meet us on the street in the Orillia Library and Opera House block between West and Andrew Street from 6 pm – 9 pm on Friday, July 26!
If you are an artist, artisan, antique collector, farmer or food vendor, we would love to have you at our Night Market. Complete and return the Night Market Vendor Form 2019 along with the $35 fee and we will reserve your spot on the street.
For more information please contact the office at info@downtownorillia.ca or by phone at 705-325-3261.
Bring the Christmas spirit to life as we light up the downtown!
Join the countdown to light the Opera House tree, enjoy free hot chocolate & treats plus meet SANTA!
Hop aboard a free horse drawn wagon rides at the Pizza Pizza intersection between 1- 3 pm. Explore the Downtown and take a trip back in time as you get into the Christmas spirit!
Rides occur on December 7, 14 & 21 @ 1:00 – 3:00 pm.