Join the City of Brantford at Culture Days on the Trails this Saturday

BRANTFORD, ON – The City of Brantford is excited to host the third annual Culture Days on the Trails event on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. along a section of the SC Johnson Trail. The rain date for this event will be Sunday, September 21.

Trail users are invited to walk along a 2.6 km stretch of the SC Johnson Trail between the Hardy Road parking lot and Lafayette Avenue and attend ten free mini-concerts and performances featuring painters, musicians, and dancers. Altitude Coffee Roasters will be parked near the lower parking lot at Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, serving hot and cold beverages. Free parking will be available at the parking lots on Hardy Road and at the lower parking lot at Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant. Limited on-street parking is also available on Parkside Drive, between Dufferin Avenue and Preston Boulevard.

Trail users should be advised that vehicles will be on this section of the trail between 8 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. and between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. for event setup and teardown. Attendees are asked to be aware of other trail users during the event, and cyclists are asked to dismount their bikes when passing by groups that are watching the performances.

This year’s list of performers includes:

• Carol Shortt – Visual Art
• Cellar Dwellers – Musicians
• Cheryl Fenn – Visual Art
• Chris Strei – Musician
• Jeanette Obbink – Visual Art
• Juliana Lachance – Musician
• Open Heart Intuitive Healing Arts – Musician
• Paromita Kar – Dancer
• Piano Escape – Musicians
• Sumedha Mongia – Dancer

“We’re thrilled to present the third annual Culture Days on the Trails,” said Kara Davey, Manager of Tourism, Culture and Sport. “This year’s event will feature ten local artists, musicians, and dancers who will activate a section of the SC Johnson Trail, showcasing both the city’s beautiful trail system and the incredible artistic talent in our community.”

Attendees are also invited to visit the Grand River Arts Festival happening on the grounds of the Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant on the same day. This free celebration of visual arts, music, theatre, and performance art will include a full day of live demonstrations, interactive experiences, a chance to support local makers, and much more. To learn more, visit www.glenhyrst.ca/graf.

For more information about Culture Days on the Trails, visit www.discoverbrantford.ca/CultureDays.

About Culture Days

Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. Millions of people across the country attend these events, coming together to recognize the importance of arts and culture within local communities. Learn more about Culture Days at www.culturedays.ca/en/events.

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Media Contact:

Chelsey Tobin | Tourism Marketing Specialist, Economic Development, Tourism & Cultural Initiatives |
City of Brantford | 519-759-4150 ext. 5048 | ctobin@brantford.ca