The Wawa Music Festival is a 3-day event featuring the talents of local and regional musicians, showcasing community events, local crafters, artisans and cultural practitioners. You don’t want to miss this fun event!
What’s in Store at the Festival
Festival go-ers can expect to hear a wide variety of local, regional and touring acts this year! Ranging from the Blues to Cabaret, Funk, Traditional and Roots, to Country, Rock and even a dash of R&B. In homage to the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock this summer, the WMF will also feature special tribute performances of Beatles 69, The Woodstock Show, and the legendary Pearl; Janis Joplin!
The Venues
Our 2 main stages are located inside the historic Lakeview Hotel in the Woody’s Pub, and at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 429, each a short walk apart on Broadway Avenue in downtown Wawa. Our 3rd stage is an open-air venue located at Lion’s Beach Pavilion, over looking scenic Wawa Lake and just across the street from the Lakeview Hotel.
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