Back to SearchDavid Wilcox and Ashley MacIsaac to Headline First Annual Rock-toberfest Celebration in Wasaga Beach
Two-day celebration takes place September 27 & 28; Tickets available now!
“Rock-toberfest is a rock-inspired, uniquely Wasaga Beach take on a traditional Bavarian beer festival. We’re thrilled to welcome one of Canada’s favourite singers and songwriters, David Wilcox, back to Wasaga Beach to help kick off this new annual event,” said Mayor Brian Smith. “Wasaga Beach has a long and storied history of being a place where live music, the arts and culture is celebrated, from the glory days of the Dardanella on Beach Drive to today – we’re proud to keep this tradition alive and well. We look forward to welcoming other award-winning artists and up-and-coming talent to Wasaga Beach on September 27 and 28, including Ashley MacIsaac, Grace 2, the Twin City Alpine Echo band, and more.”
Wasaga Beach – David Wilcox and Ashley MacIsaac will headline the first annual Rock-toberfest celebration in Wasaga Beach, and tickets are going fast.
Rock-toberfest is a rock-music-inspired, uniquely Wasaga Beach take on the traditional Bavarian beer festival. It will take place on September 27 and September 28 at the RecPlex, located at 1724 Mosley Street in Wasaga Beach.
The two-day celebration of live music, craft beer, and Bavarian food and culture includes live performances by David Wilcox, Ashley MacIsaac, Grace 2 (Tragically Hip tribute band), Twin City Alpine Echo band, and more.
Rock-toberfest guests will enjoy exciting live performances; authentic Bavarian and Oktoberfest-style food provided by The Alphorn Restaurant; and local craft beer and beverages provided by Side Launch Brewing Company.
Here are all the ways you can join in the Rock-toberfest fun:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH
6:30 pm Doors Open
7:00 pm Tapping of the Keg Ceremony
7:30 pm Twin City Alpine Echo
10:00 pm Grace 2 (Tragically Hip Tribute)
12:00 am The Lonely Hearts
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
12:30 pm Doors Open
2:00 pm Kitty and the Boys
4:30 pm 2 Guys with Guitars
7:30 pm ASHLEY MACISAAC
9:30 pm DAVID WILCOX
Tickets are on sale now at www.showpass.com/wasagabeach-rocktoberfest.
About the headliners
David Wilcox is an iconic Canadian artist who is celebrated for his extraordinary live performances, masterful guitar playing, soulful singing, and unique songwriting. With multiple gold and platinum albums, his music blends rock, blues, country, and ragtime. His hit singles include “Riverboat Fantasy,” “Downtown Came Uptown” and “Do The Bearcat”. He will perform at the Wasaga Beach RecPlex, in the Main Festival Hall, on September 28 at 9:30 p.m.
Ashley MacIsaac is a three-time JUNO Award-winning Canadian musician, known for his ability to mix fast and furious Cape Breton, Celtic style fiddling, traditional Scottish, Irish and Canadian folk music with a creative blend of other genres including rock, electronic, and hip-hop. He will perform live at the Wasaga Beach RecPlex, in the Main Festival Hall, on September 28 at 7:30 p.m.
About Rock-toberfest
Rock-toberfest is the first event to be organized by the Town’s new arms-length, not-for-profit corporation, Wasaga Beach Sports and Entertainment (WBSE). WBSE is focused on delivering demand-generating sports and live music events that align with the Town's tourism strategy to generate revenue to help pay for the Town's new $60 million twin-pad arena and library.
Media contact:
Sandra Watts
Director of Strategic Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
(705) 443-9248
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