60th Anniversary Party

Join us as we celebrate our 60th Anniversary with a big party! With fun for the whole family, enjoy live music and entertainment, shop products from local businesses and artists, and stop by the Gallery for tours of our new exhibits and Permanent Collection Anniversary Show.

Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 12p.m. - 4p.m.
Location: Museum Square, 472 Dundas St., Woodstock ON

Main Stage Schedule

Time	Performer
12 – 1:30 p.m.	Jack Redman Music
1:30 – 2 p.m.	Remarks
2 – 4p.m.	Grace San Andres Quartet

Fun & Games

Explore the free activities!

Art Activities at the Woodstock Art Gallery booth
Inflatable Carnival Games
Balloon Twisting
Roaming Magician
Henna
Fun activities at the Woodstock Museum NHS, Woodstock Public Library, and COW Special Events booths
More to come!

Exhibition Tours

Stop by the Gallery for free exhibition tours with Danielle Hoevenaars, Head of Collections.

Tours will run every 30 minutes from 1 – 3p.m.

Vendors

Grab a bite to eat or shop in the marketplace from one the many on-site vendors.

Vendors may accept debit or credit. There will not be an ATM on site, but various banks are located nearby.

Food & Drink Vendors

We also encourage attendees to stop by the local downtown restaurants for lunch or dinner!

Marketplace Vendors

Know Before You Go

Plan your trip to Museum Square and help make the celebration safe and fun for everyone.

Parking

Free 2-hour street parking is available downtown. Free 2-hour or pay and display parking is also available at several municipal lots downtown.

Transit

All seven transit routes will bring you downtown to enjoy the celebration. Plan your route using Google Maps or check out the transit route maps and schedules to see which stop will get you closest to your destination.

Zero Tolerance: Smoking, Vaping, Cannabis, Alcohol

Smoking, vaping and cannabis are not permitted in city parks and can result in a $250 fine.

No alcoholic beverages of any kind are permitted on site.

Security will be monitoring the area.

Please be considerate so that everyone can enjoy the festivities!

Seating

Limited seating will be available around the event site.

Attendees are free to bring their own portable/foldable chair to enjoy the Main Stage entertainment.

Volunteers

We rely on the help of volunteers to achieve a safe and successful event. Have fun, meet new people, earn community hours and make an impact in your community!

Apply to be a volunteer

Behind the Scenes

WAG Events Committee

Sarah Acchione
Lisa Brown
Aaron Dawson
Keziah Hope
Emina Kobajica
Darren Power
Mohan Singh
Margaret Trapnell

Event Services