Weekend Guide for June 19th to 21st
The Simcoe Summer Kickoff is bringing plenty of local fun to the region this weekend, with events for food lovers, families, farm visitors, and rodeo fans. From barbecue and live entertainment in Cookstown to a milestone farm celebration in Springwater, a community yard sale in Barrie, and western-style action in Severn, there are several easy ways to enjoy time out with family and friends. Use this guide to plan a relaxed weekend close to home.
Innisfil Ribfest X 2026
Location: Tanger Outlets Cookstown, 3311 Simcoe 89, Cookstown
When: June 19 & 20 from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM; June 21 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Innisfil Ribfest X 2026 brings a full Father’s Day weekend of barbecue, live music, family activities, and festival treats to Tanger Outlets Cookstown. Guests can enjoy award-winning ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chicken, sausage, classic midway-style food, a Kids Zone, artisans, marketplace vendors, and live entertainment. With free parking, pet-friendly grounds, $5 admission, and children 10 and under admitted free, it is an easy outing for families, friends, and BBQ fans across Simcoe County. More info here.
Barrie Hill Farms 50th Anniversary Celebration
Location: Barrie Hill Farms, 2935 Barrie Hill Road, Springwater
When: Friday, June 19 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Barrie Hill Farms is celebrating 50 years of pick-your-own strawberries with a special community morning on the farm. Guests can join the 10:00 AM ribbon cutting, hear a few words about the farm’s history, and enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and strawberry shortcake while supplies last. A live wood carving demonstration will feature a giant strawberry from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Admission is free, with regular pick-your-own rates applying for the fields. More info here.
10th Annual Community Fun Day, Yard Sale & BBQ
Location: Barrie Free Methodist Church, 284 Cundles Road East, Barrie
When: Saturday, June 20 from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM
The 10th Annual Community Fun Day, Yard Sale & BBQ invites neighbours to enjoy a lively morning of shopping, food, and family-friendly activities in Barrie. Browse more than 40 yard sale vendors, stop by the bake sale, enjoy live music, and let kids take part in the Kids Zone with games, face painting, a jumping castle, and puppy adoption. Hot dogs, refreshments, free ice cream, and cotton candy will be available, with proceeds supporting Envisage Pregnancy Services. More info here.
Severn RAM Rodeo
Location: ODAS Park, 4500 Fairgrounds Road, Severn
When: Saturday, June 20 from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Severn RAM Rodeo brings a western-style weekend to ODAS Park with live rodeo action, vendors, food, and family-friendly fun. Gates, the bar, and vendors open at noon, followed by a kids rodeo that is free with admission at 2:30 PM and the RAM Rodeo performance at 4:00 PM. Guests can enjoy the energy of the rodeo, connect with the community, and stay for the DJ and dance in the hall later that evening. More info here.
Whether you are stopping by for ribs, strawberries, a neighbourhood BBQ, or a rodeo performance, the Simcoe Summer Kickoff is a great reminder of how much is happening across our local communities. These events offer simple ways to support local organizers, enjoy family-friendly activities, and make the most of a June weekend in Simcoe County.
Looking for more things to do in Simcoe County this weekend? Check back each week for our latest local event guide featuring Cookstown, Springwater, Barrie, Severn, and surrounding communities.
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