Celebrate Collingwood’s rich maritime heritage and the breath-taking beauty of Southern Georgian Bay at Sidelaunch Days 2025. A vibrant, family-friendly harbourfront festival taking place August 8th, 9th & 10th.
From tall ship tours and live music to waterfront eats, paddle demos, and playful pop-ups, this annual celebration brings the community together to honour our shipbuilding legacy and love for life on —and around— the water.
Drop an anchor for the weekend — there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
 Friday, August 8 – Shipyards Amphitheatre
Carly Thomas Band — 6:00 PM
With an honest, heart-on-sleeve approach to songwriting, Carly brings a sense of wanderlust to every lyric. Described as “moody Americana/rock” with touches of indie pop, folk, and a hint of country twang, Carly Thomas delivers music that resonates deeply and lingers long after the last note.
Fiddlestix — 7:00 PM
An electrifying, genre-blending performance that mixes Country, Celtic, Folk, and Pop. Led by award-winning fiddler Steve Bowen, this powerhouse band delivers a concert experience that’s been called the highlight of the summer—uniting generations through music and pure rock-concert energy.
