Summerfest

Fest with us at

Bridge Street Summerfest

Iconic Street Market Festival

Every year Downtown Carleton Place is transformed into an exciting and vibrant Street market – local businesses, makers, artisans and food vendors fill the street punctuated by captivating entertainment and music. Take in an exciting day of Summer Fun at Bridge Street Summerfest

100+

Vendors & Businesses

1/2 KM

Festival to Explore

5 Hours

of entertainment for all ages

Be Amused

Spanning over half a kilometre along Bridge Street—from Mill Street to Lake Avenue—the festival transforms the town’s historic core into a lively hub of activity.

Attendees can enjoy a diverse array of attractions, including live music, street performers, and interactive activities such as free face painting and balloon twisting. Explore the area while local music echos throught the stalls filled with a variety of local artisans, food vendors, and pop-up shops, providing something for everyone to explore and enjoy.

Local Flavour

Bridge Street Summerfest in downtown Carleton Place offers a vibrant shopping experience that highlights the creativity and craftsmanship of local artisans and amazing local selection at boutiques and stores cafes and restaurants.

This blend of visiting vendors and established local businesses creates a unique shopping atmosphere where festival-goers can find one-of-a-kind treasures while supporting the community’s artisans and entrepreneurs and enjoy a taste of summer.

Join the Fun

Apply & Take Part

Attendees browse in a vendor tent at Summerfest

Makers & Artisans

Customer

Calling all artisans and vendors—apply now to be part of the vibrant Bridge St Summerfest and showcase your unique creations!

Food & Drink

Customer

Calling all food vendors—join us at Bridge St Summerfest to serve up your delicious eats to a lively crowd in the heart of summer!

Streetscape looking festive the morning before Summerfest begins

Organizations

Customer

Community organizations—take this opportunity to connect and engage with attendees at the vibrant Bridge St Summerfest!

A girl wearing a Carleton Place Shirt offer popcorn to attendees

Volunteers

Earn your hours

Students—earn your volunteer hours while having fun helping prepare for and participate in the exciting Bridge St Summerfest!

GET IN TOUCH

Get involved and Take Part

Child standing wearing the summerfest Swag bag in front of crowds
Large pirate puppet entertains father and child
Artist paints at Summerfest Market
Streetscape looking festive the morning before Summerfest begins
Kobbler Jay Juggling fire on broken glass at Summerfest
A group smiling under a patio umbrella while the festival continues in the background.
An inflatable curling rink at Summerfest
The Lucky Barber performing with a young helper at Summerfest
Kobbler Jay Juggling fire on broken glass at Summerfest