Northern Ontario the focus of 3rd annual music festival

From July 8 through 10, the Wawa Music Festival will feature a slew of Northern Ontario artists on six stages.

The 3rd annual event also includes a street fair and BBQ, beach games and activities, art exhibits, and a variety of vendors.

Scheduled performances include those from the Blackwood Sinners, Lil and Marty Siltanen, Whiskey Jill, Al Wood, Britta Wolfert, Rick Charbonneau, Marisa Valois, and many more.

Festival organizers are currently seeking interested artists and artisans to take part in the street fair on Saturday, July 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Street fair vendor participation is free, and those interested must be registered no later than Thursday, June 30.

For full registration details, please call or text Sabrina at 705-852-0662.

Not an artist or artisan, but still want to help out?

Free festival passes are being offered to anyone who signs up to volunteer during the festival for four or more hours.

The Wawa Music Festival will need volunteers to assist with event set-up and tear-down, the street fair and associated activities, and merchandise booths.

Those wishing to volunteer are encouraged to contact festival representatives via email at wawamusicfest@gmail.com

Festival weekend passes, available shortly at The Red Canoe Gallery and Woody's Pub in Wawa, are $25 each.

Individual day passes are $15.

For more information about the Wawa Music Festival, follow the event on Facebook or call 705-971-3874.