Brantford Beats & Eats

Get ready for the first annual Brantford Beats & Eats, an exciting summer festival happening in the heart of downtown Brantford on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Join us in Harmony Square (89 Dalhousie Street) and along Colborne Street E., between Queen Street and Bain Street, for a day of delicious food, live music, art, a vendor market, and free entertainment. The full schedule of events will be released in the coming weeks.

Ticketed performance by The Washboard Union

The event will culminate on Saturday evening with a ticketed performance from JUNO Award winners and 9-time Canadian Country Music Award winners, The Washboard Union, inside the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts. Sully Burrows, a rising talent in the world of country music, will be opening. Purchase your tickets online.

Mayor's Family Fun Zone at Mohawk Park

Don't miss the FREE Mayor's Family Fun Zone from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mohawk Park (51 Lynwood Drive), which will include:

Bouncy castle
Games including Plinko, Tic Tac Toss, Golf Chipping Game, and more
Brantford Fire, Brantford EMS and Brantford Police Services will be on-site with vehicles
Live music from Backburner from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
12+ community organizations will be on-site with free engagement activities
Enjoy the Mohawk Park Splash Pad to cool down (weather permitting)

Food trucks will also be on-site with food and beverages available for purchase.

Sponsorship opportunities

Interested in having your business or organization highlighted at the event? Email tourism@brantford.ca to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Volunteer opportunities

The City of Brantford is currently seeking volunteers to assist with various activities during Brantford Beats & Eats. High school community hours will be available. Accepted volunteers will be required to take mandatory virtual training in July. Those interested are encouraged to email tourism@brantford.ca for more information.