60th Anniversary Party | Woodstock Art Gallery

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 Trio

Fun & Games

Explore the free activities!

Art activities, chalk, bubbles, and lawn games at the Woodstock Art Gallery, Downtown Woodstock BIA and Woodstock Public Library booths
Museum scavenger hunt at the Woodstock Museum NHS booth
Inflatable carnival games, balloon twisting and roaming Magician by Balloon Animals, Magic & More With Eric
Henna by Creative Henna
Other fun activities at the City of Woodstock Special Events and Transitions Acres booths

Try your luck and enter the Gallery and Museum's free draws for a chance to win free Family Memberships, 2 $25 gift cards for Crafty Corner Tea Room, 2 copies of the OwlCat books and a plushy from local author Avelea Nixon, and more!

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

Funnel Cake Factory
Soda Street
Free cake - graciously provided by Two Guys and a Whisk Bakery

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

Stop by the Woodstock Art Gallery info booth for free coupons for Good Times Neighbourhood Bar & Restaurant and MyKitchen.

Marketplace Vendors

Baldwin Beads
Carrie Sims – Scentsy Fragrance Consultant
Downtown Woodstock BIA - purchase City of Woodstock 125th Anniversary merch!
Hidden Gem Book Co.
Highlander Studios
Laros Creative Design
Megan McKiernan Art
Monique Gerber Art
Moonlake Ritual Co.
Oxford Weavers and Spinners Guild
Splatzart
The Kiln Room Ceramic & Art Studio

Know Before You Go

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

Weather

This event is rain or shine.

Please monitor The Weather Network for updates on the forecast in the City of Woodstock ahead of the event.

In the event of inclement weather, the Woodstock Art Gallery will share notices and updates through its official Facebook and Instagram accounts. To stay informed, be sure to follow both platforms for the most current information.

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.

Road Closures

Due to this event, Finkle Street (from Dundas Street to Peel Street) and Market Street East will be closed to vehicles. Please plan your travels accordingly.

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.