Father's Day Waterfront Festival
The race is just the beginning. The celebration lasts all day.
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sunday, June 21, 2026 · Bronte Harbour Park
Free & Open to Everyone
This is Father's Day.
Make it unforgettable.
Bring the whole family. The festival opens at 8:00 AM alongside the race and runs until 3:00 PM — live music on the waterfront, a kids zone that runs all day, 50+ local vendors, craft beverages, and food from every corner of Oakville. You don't need to run a single step to enjoy it.
The Race
800+ runners on a flat waterfront course. Cheer at the finish line or run it yourself.
The Festival
Music, vendors, food, beer garden, kids activities — Oakville's biggest Father's Day party.
The Community
Local businesses, neighbours, families, and runners — all in one place on the most beautiful stretch of Oakville's waterfront.
The Grounds
Everything in One Place.
Vendor booths, food trucks, beer garden, kids zone, stage, and start/finish line — all within Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park.
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park · Oakville, ON · June 21, 2026 · Layout subject to change
View vendor map & booth details →All Day · Main Stage
Live Music
at the Water's Edge
The Red Bull DJ kicks off at 7:00 AM — pumping energy through the start line and race course all morning. At 10:00 AM, local live bands take the main stage and keep the waterfront alive through the afternoon.
Stake out a spot on the grass, grab a coffee from a nearby vendor, and watch the runners cross the finish line to a soundtrack. It's the kind of morning you'll talk about at dinner.
Red Bull DJ
7:00 AM
Live Local Bands
10:00 AM
Music All Day
7 AM – Close
Ages 2–12
Everyone Welcome
It's Father's Day — Kids Deserve Fun Too
The Kids Zone
Runs All Day
Jumping castle, face painting, lawn games, and supervised activities that run from morning through the afternoon. Drop the kids off in the zone and actually enjoy your coffee. Or join them — no judgment.
Jumping Castle
Face Painting
Lawn Games
Kids 1K Fun Run
9:30 AM · reg. required
50+ Local Businesses
Shop Local.
Discover Something New.
Fifty-plus vendors set up in 10×10 tents along the waterfront. Think artisan makers, health and wellness brands, cosmetics, skincare, jewellery, handmade accessories, and lifestyle products — the kind of independent businesses you won't find at the mall. No fresh produce, no flea market. A curated outdoor showcase on Father's Day.
Sponsor booths add another layer — meet the brands behind the event, pick up samples, and learn what's new in the local running and wellness community.
Browse Vendor Info →
Applications Open
Book Your Booth
Food · Drink · Good Company
Eat, Drink,
and Celebrate
From post-race recovery fuel to craft beer on the waterfront — there's something for every appetite and every age.
Fuel Up. Properly.
Food trucks and local food vendors serving breakfast, lunch, and everything in between. Coffee and cold brew from local roasters, fresh smoothies for the health-conscious, and hearty post-race meals for everyone else. Vegetarian, vegan, and kid-friendly options throughout.
You Earned That Beer.
Cool down in the lakeside beer garden with local craft beer, cider, and non-alcoholic options. Partnering with a local Oakville craft brewery to bring you something worth celebrating with. The finish line is only the start — pull up a chair, enjoy the view, and let the afternoon unfold. ID required for alcohol purchases.
Bronte Village · Oakville
Stay After. Explore Bronte Village.
The festival ends at 3:00 PM — but Bronte Village is just getting started. Tucked right beside the harbour, the village is one of Oakville's most charming neighbourhoods. Walk off the race (or the beer garden) with a stroll through the streets.
Local Restaurants
Waterfront patios, casual bistros, and coffee shops steps from the park
The Marina
Watch the boats come and go from one of the prettiest marinas on Lake Ontario
Waterfront Trail
Cool-down walk along the lake on Oakville's paved waterfront path
Bronte Heritage Park
Free parking, picnic areas, and open green space for the whole family
Festival at a Glance
Hours
8 AM – 3 PM
Admission
Free & Public
Vendors
50+ Local
Location
Bronte Harbour Park
Parking
Free Nearby
Charity
Oakville Dads Fund
Run the Race. Stay for the Festival.
Register for the 5K or Kids 1K and make it a full Father's Day at the harbour.