Get ready to launch the summer in a big way at the Summer Country Kickoff—Collingwood’s ultimate all-day country music celebration! Taking over the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena and surrounding downtown core, this high-energy event brings together live music, cold drinks, great food, and an unbeatable community vibe to start the season right.

🎸 Headlining the night: Grammy-nominated country star James Otto, delivering a full-band performance packed with hits, powerhouse vocals, and Nashville-level energy.

🌞 FREE Outdoor Street Party (Daytime) Kick things off with our outdoor country party featuring live music, food trucks, vendors, and a fully licensed beer garden. Bring your lawn chair, grab a drink, and soak in the atmosphere with friends and family—it’s a true small-town summer experience.

🎤 Live Music All Day & Night From rising Canadian talent to crowd-favorite performers, the stage stays hot all day long before the night builds into an electrifying headline show inside the arena.

🍻 Food • Drinks • Vendors • Good Times Enjoy a curated lineup of local food trucks, cold beverages, and country vendors that bring the full festival experience to downtown Collingwood.

Whether you're a country music fan or just looking for the best party of the summer, this is where it all begins.

🔥 The biggest summer kickoff party in Ontario starts right here. 🎟️ Grab your tickets now and be part of it.