Art on The Waterfront

06/15/2026

From the first note of the Kids' Talent Show to the last song of the night — the stage didn't stop all day.

Thank you to everyone who brought the energy to Art on the Waterfront 2026:

⭐ Every kid who shined in the Kids' Talent Show
🎤 Every Open Mic performer who signed up and stepped up
💃 Our demonstration artists: Wild & Free Spirit Dancing, Therien Martial Arts and Fitness Centre , and Ashley Thomas School of Dance.

🎸 The Casuals — kicked off the live music and got the crowd on their feet with a set that had everyone singing along.
🎹 The Low Keys at Railroad Recording Company — brought the groove and kept the energy rolling through the rain.
💎 Diamond's Edge Band — closed out the night in the rain and left Chesterville wanting more.

A huge thank you to Suzanne Millaire — hosting on the main stage, organizing the Kids Talent Show, and performing with Diamonds Edge.

Thank you to Marc for for doing sound, Peter and Chris at Optimal Show Experience for the stage and everything, and Be Kind Radio for covering the opening ceremony, announcements, and music throughout the day. The people behind the stage and cables don't always get the spotlight — but the show doesn't happen without them.

You gave Chesterville a full day of live music, talent, and entertainment — and the crowd loved every minute.

06/12/2026

at Art on the Waterfront is free to attend — but it's not free to put on. Everything from the stage to a sign is made possible by the local businesses and organizations that sponsor this festival year after year.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors:

Platinum:
• Optimal Show Experience
• The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry

Gold:
• Lise Buma - Real Estate Broker
• North Dundas
• Gary Annable
• John Thompson Electric

Sliver:
• LOCAL 613 Property Maintenance
• Mike Cross of Cross Construction

Bronze: 2265384 Ontario LTD, , Baker Tilly Reo LLP, Curran Flooring Centre , D's Collision Centre Wi******er , Daily Sparkles , D&H Fencing, Dentistry at Wi******er , Dundas Powerline Ltd., Dan at Foodland Wi******er , Garden Villa Retirement Residence , Grenkie, Remillard & Reynolds LLP , Guy Fuels and Propane , Horner & Pietersma, Loralee Carruthers , Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Homes, Marvelville Lumber, Mike Dean Butcher, Neal's Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration Ltd. , The Oldford Team at Royal LePage Team Realty , Carrie Keller , Dr. Patrick Lau , RoyalcanadianLegion Chesterville , Signature Driving School , Chuck Doran at Co-operators , , , Upper Canada Veterinary.

And thank you to North Dundas , The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry , Tribeck Inflatables , Ray Savard of JMS Train Rides and The Gathering House for their continued support.

These aren't just logos and names — they're our neighbours, our local trades, the shops we pass by on our way to work. They invest in this festival because they believe in this community.

Visit them, see how things are going, and check out what they offer.

06/09/2026

It takes a year of planning to pull off one day on the waterfront — and this crew made every minute of it count.

Art on the Waterfront 2026 wouldn't have happened without the volunteer committee members who gave their evenings, weekends, and a whole lot of patience to bring the 14th Annual festival to life on June 6.

Thank you to - 📸 Back row: Pam McPhail Kirkwood , Suzanne Millaire , Cheryl Wells, Carrie Keller , Darcy Paquet, Sharon Monteith
Front row: Christina Kozmin , Caity Smyck , Lindsey Geroux , Jacob Li

Behind the scenes: Gary Annable, John, Daniel Gasser, Marie-Therese, Melanie, Olivia, Jose, Krystal, Pastor Shawn, Celine Hart, Paul K. Kozmin , Uwe Loos, and everyone at The Gathering House.

A heartfelt thank you to Jay Netherwood , Margaret MacDonald , and Tic — whose dedication over more than a decade helped build the foundation this festival stands on today.

To every volunteer who gave their time: thank you ❤ We couldn't do this without you. Literally.

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

Thank you who participated in the Art on The Waterfront Youth Art Contest and the Colouring Contest at The Gathering House this year! We received lots of amazing artwork! Thank you and look forward to more next year!

06/06/2026

Doors open for Chesterville and District Historical Society, come check it out!

06/06/2026

Grab your lunch with Simply Baked Catering. at 14th Annual Art on the Waterfront!