Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place from 3:30 pm to 10 pm.
ARE TICKETS REALLY FREE?
Yes! We just ask that you reserve a ticket so we know how many to plan on. There will also be a Pay What You Want option, and a Donate To The Fest option. There will also be a donation bucket at the Information Booth at the Fest if you’d like to support our ongoing plans!
WHERE IS THE FESTIVAL?
The Canadiana Fest is going to be held at the Arcadia Creek festival site in downtown Kalamazoo. The street address is 145 E. Water Street, and you can access a map here.
WHERE IS A GOOD PLACE TO PARK?
There are several lots, parking ramps, and metered spots near the festival site. You can find a parking map HERE. You can also park for FREE at the Bronson employee lot at the corner of East Lovell Street and Portage Street. It’s an approximately 10 minute walk to the festival site. Learn more HERE.
WHAT DOES THE VIP TICKET INCLUDE?
Enjoy Canadiana Fest in style! This is what we have so far, with much more to come
NO WAIT GATE- Enter at the west gate on Koopsen’s Alley for NO WAITING!
Tasting Ticket includes up to three tasting pours of either Canadian Style Beers or Canadian varietal wines!
We will have Ontario wines exclusively from Platinum sponsor Pelee Island Winery, Canada’s oldest winery, with tastings led by Canadian celebrity sommelier Renée Sferrazza!
Enjoy creative and delightful no-alcohol cocktails featuring Platinum sponsor Clearly Canadian sparkling waters and Platinum sponsor Pow Wow Energy Drinks. The Clearly O’Canada Smoked Maple Mocktail is just one we’ll have on offer! Come taste enticing treatments and unique flavor profiles!
NOSH on delicious finger foods and bites across the day by local American Culinary Federation chefs, and a grill station from Jones Dairy exclusively for VIP ticket holders!
POSH private luxury portable bathrooms, covered tables and seating area.
No wait dedicated craft beer trailer, exclusive access to the stage with outdoor cocktail tables and seating.
Meet and greet with all of the bands.
Everyone needs a ticket to access the VIP area, including kids. Adults who are drinking will need the 21+ wrist band acquired by showing ID at the gate.
CAN WE BRING OUR OWN LAWN CHAIRS?
Yes, in fact, we recommend it! Lawn chairs and blankets are a great way to ensure you have your own comfortable seat. If you choose to bring a bagged lawn chair, please remove the chair from the bag when going through security.
IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT TO ATTEND?
There is not an age limit. Kids are welcome! After 7 PM all kids under the age of 17 must be with an adult. Kids under 12 get into the festival for free.
Please keep in mind that alcohol is being consumed at this event and make your decision wisely.
Kids need a ticket to get into the VIP area and will have their hand marked if under 21.
WHAT CAN I BRING AND WHAT SHOULD I LEAVE AT HOME?
Only bags that measure 8” x 6″ x 8″ or less will be admitted. Guests will be asked to return all restricted items back to their vehicle. Guests who are caught in the festival site with a restricted item(s) will have the object confiscated and may be subject to ejection. Our security team reserves the right to search any and all bags before granting access to the festival.
PERMITTED ITEMS:
- bags smaller than 8” x 6″ x 8″ or less
- binoculars
- blankets
- headphones
- plastic baby bottles if you have a child in your party
- lawn chairs
- cameras still and video ( tri-, uni-, or mono- pods are prohibited)
- strollers
- umbrellas (excluding golf umbrellas and umbrellas with a metal tip)
PROHIBITED ITEMS:
- animals (except certified service animals or service animals in training)
- bags larger than 8” x 6″ x 8″
- any bottles that are not baby bottles for a child in your party
- coolers
- filming equipment such as tri-, uni-, or mono- pods
- weapons of ANY kind
- laser devices/pointers
- noisemaking devices of any kind
- obscene or indecent clothing
- selfie sticks
- objects that can be used as missiles or projectiles including but not limited to sticks, bats, clubs, frisbees, beachballs, etc.
- skateboards, roller blades, roller skates, hover boards, Segways, scooters, bikes or similar devices
- squirt guns including super soakers
- sticks, including signs attached to sticks
- toy weapons of any kind
- unmanned aerial vehicles/drones
HOW DO YOU PURCHASE THE FOOD FROM THE VENDORS?
Each food vendor will be taking their own payment, no tickets involved!
HOW DO WE GET DRINKS?
Alcoholic beverages are available in designated areas under the dome on the festival grounds or in the VIP tent, if you have purchased a VIP ticket. Drinks must be paid for using drink tickets, which are available at convenient kiosks for the price of $3 per ticket.
If you plan on drinking, you WILL need to show your ID at the gate and get a 21+ wristband. Please have your ID ready when you arrive. Anyone seen with an alcoholic beverage without a 21+ wristband will be removed from the event.
WHAT ABOUT NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS?
We have water, soda, and juice available for purchase with drink tickets.
DO YOU TAKE CREDIT CARD, OR IS IT CASH ONLY?
All our ticket booths accept both cash and credit card. We also have an ATM located on site.
DO YOU ALLOW RE-ENTRY?
We allow re-entry prior to 7:15 PM. You will receive a stamp as you leave the venue. No stamp = no re-entry.
ARE PETS ALLOWED?
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the festival grounds for Candiana Fest. Only service animals with their required identification are allowed.
WHAT IF IT RAINS?
Canadiana Fest is a rain or shine event and will continue if it’s raining normally. If there is lightning and/or severe weather in the vicinity of the festival, everyone will be evacuated from the event. We recommend heading to local businesses or parking decks. Posts will be made on social media when it’s safe to come back. In this case, re-entry will be permitted to everyone regardless of the time.