Hello Norfolk!

We’ve got a week so packed it might need its own cooler.

Norfolk is bursting at the seams - beach balls flying, barbecue smoke drifting, motorcycles rumbling, and bells ringing from towers that have been standing since your great-granddad thought a pocket watch was high tech.

From the epic Fairgrounds Festival (Dwayne Gretzky alert 🚨) to the dachshund dog races (yes, really), it’s all happening. PD13 is revving up, the Carillon Tower is hitting triple digits, and someone’s probably burning their toes on the sand as we speak.

So grab your sunscreen, your sparkliest flip-flops, and your thirst for chaos—er, community—because this is summer in Norfolk, and it’s just getting started.

Let’s roll. ☀️🧩🏍️🍻

-Brad

This week’s Norfolk Insider brought to you by….

☀️ The Ultimate Summer Party Hits Norfolk: Fairgrounds Festival 2025

📅 Saturday, June 14
📍 Norfolk County Fairgrounds, Simcoe, ON
🕐 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Get ready, Norfolk—this is not your average summer Saturday. The Fairgrounds Festival: Beer & Beach Edition is rolling into town with hours of live music, cold drinks, and sun-soaked vibes. It's the kind of event where sandals are recommended, dancing is encouraged, and memories are guaranteed.

🎤 Main Event: Dwayne Gretzky Live!

Canada’s favourite party band Dwayne Gretzky is headlining the evening with a high-energy, hit-packed set that’ll have you singing and dancing all night. Expect chart-toppers from Queen to Beyoncé, and everything in between. If you've never seen them live, you're in for a treat.

Plus Live Music Featuring:

🤠 Bucking Broncos
🎸 Conor Gains
🎶 Born in the Eighties
🌾 Benjamin Dakota Rogers
🌲 The Treeline

🌊 What You’ll Find on the Fairgrounds:

🍺 Ice-cold craft beer 
🌭 Great food 
🏖️ Beach games & good times
🎶 All-day music lineup 
😎 Laid-back summer vibes

Come out and kick back with a pint, jump into a game of beach volleyball, then dance until sunset. Whether you're rolling in with friends or flying solo, it’s an open invite to celebrate summer the Norfolk way.

🎟️ Tickets & Details:

All the info you need is right here:
👉 www.fairgroundsfestival.ca

Tickets are going fast, and with a lineup like this, you’ll want to be front and center. Mark your calendar, grab your sunnies, and don’t forget the sunscreen—this is Norfolk’s party of the summer.