Fort Fest is Back!
Tickets go on sale Monday, April 25th at 9am!
Fort William Historical Park’s amphitheatre will rock once again as it hosts Fort Fest; a community music festival taking place July 15 & 16. Taking the stage will be The Cult, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Platinum Blonde, Sass Jordan, Cinderella’s Tom Keifer, The Trews, 54-40, Helix, Doucette plus a variety of local talent. Tickets go on sale April 25, 2016 at 9:00am! Two-day festival pass only $60 until July 14th.
Fort Fest is a two-day music festival; gates open Friday, July 15 at 5pm and Saturday, July 16 at 12pm with entertainment to 11pm both nights. Nightly 25+ After Parties to follow at the David Thompson Astronomical Observatory from 11pm-1am, $10 per night (HST included). Weekend RV camping will be available from $35+HST per night. Fort William Historical Park RV rentals are available for $150+HST per night. Two night minimum stay and festival pass required for camping during Fort Fest weekend. Fort William Historical Park’s historic site will be fully operational for guests to enjoy throughout the festival weekend.
Fort William Historical Park is thrilled for the return of Fort Fest and we welcome the community to join us in one of the biggest summer concerts in Northern Ontario. It will be weekend of great fun and entertainment, you won’t want to miss!
Call 807-473-2344 or buy at the Box Office – 1350 King Road.
ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND THERE ARE NO RAINDATES.
Wristbands that are removed or damaged will not be replaced. Note: The festival is a go even in rain. Extreme weather may cause some entertainment and programming to be shifted to later in the schedule or cancelled.
All seating is festival seating; there are no assigned seating for general admission.
Programs/Activities
Friday Night: July 15th
Gates Open: 5:00pm
Entertainment: 5:30pm – 11pm
Lineup
Starship ft. Mickey Thomas
Platinum Blonde
Sass Jordan
Observatory After Party: 11pm – 1am
25+ Photo ID will be required
$10 Admission (HST included)
Licensed area
Pizza will be available
Saturday July 16th
Gates Open: 12pm
Entertainment: 12pm – 11pm
Lineup
The Cult
Cinderella’s Tom Keifer
The Trews
54-40
Helix
Doucette
Observatory After Party: 11pm – 1am
25+ Photo ID will be required
$10 Admission (HST included)
Licensed area
Pizza will be available
Camping and RV Rentals
Sites
Non-Power Site: $35.00(+HST) per night (limited availability)
Power Site: $50.00(+HST) per night (limited availability)
RV Rental: $150.00(+HST) per night (limited availability)
A $500 deposit will be required per RV rental
Pets are only allowed in the campground area
Pets are not allowed on the event premises (Amphitheatre & Observatory grounds)
Pets are not permitted in Fort William Historical Park RV rentals
Campers MUST purchase campsite for both Friday and Saturday night
Campers MUST purchase a festival pass to Fort Fest per person
Maximum of 6 people per campsite
1 vehicle per campsite
Food & Beverage
No outside food or beverages will be allowed into the festival grounds (food and beverages will be available for purchase)
For patrons with dietary restrictions, contact Visitor Experiences Coordinator at 473-2357 prior to the event
Licenced Areas: Amphitheatre (19+) & Observatory (After-Party only 25+)
All visitors will be asked for appropriate identification by security staff to enter the two liquor licensed areas
Observatory After-Party liquor licensed area is 25+ only.
Vendors
A variety of food, retail and information vendors will be present
Food Vendors: TBD
Retail Vendors & Other: TBD
Parking/Shuttle Service
There is no shuttle service to Fort William Historical Park for the event
There is no fee for parking at Fort William Historical Park
What to Bring
Lawn chairs, blankets, bug spray, sunscreen, proper ID if wishing to enter licensed areas
$$$$CASH (ATM will be available on site)
Cameras are permitted for patrons to take photos of the festival; they cannot take pictures of the bands on stage.
Umbrellas are permitted for use but will be restricted to the perimeter of the festival grounds
What NOT to Bring
Visitors coming to this event cannot bring any alcohol, weapons, drugs, etc.
Food or drink (items available for purchase in festival grounds)
Access to the Site/Bikes/Boats/RV’s
Cyclists are welcome, bike racks will be available.
Boats cannot dock at the event. There is no admissions entrance via the Kaministiquia River
RV’s are only permitted in the registered campground with a camping permit and campsite. RV’s will not be permitted in the parking lot overnight.