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CTV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
City and Colour, Fitz and the Tantrums and Silversun Pickups: Riverfest returns to Elora
CTV's Alexandra Pinto takes weather on the road to see who's playing at Riverfest Elora this year. CTV's Alexandra Pinto takes weather on the road to see who's playing at Riverfest Elora this year. Music lovers are heading to Elora as Riverfest returns to Bissell Park. The three-day festival features dozens of acts including City and Colour, Fitz and the Tantrums, Silversun Pickups and Yukon Blonde. This year also marks the 15th anniversary of Riverfest Elora. 'It's a community event, we're all local folks here who run the festival,' Kelsey Walker, site director for Riverfest Elora, explained. 'Over 600 volunteers and we're just so thrilled that the sun is shining. It's going to be a beautiful weekend.' One of those volunteers is Sean Bunce. 'This is actually a really great community. Elora is a beautiful place. And the community they have, they bring everything together and make it really easy for you. It's fun,' he said. Walker described the festival as a 'party thrown in our own backyard.' 'It's such a close-knit community, we really bond over this and end up building lifelong friendships.' The festival was founded by Elora artist Marilyn Koop who passed away in 2012. When it first started, it was a fundraiser for the Elora Centre for the Arts. Previous guests have included Born Ruffians, Blue Rodeo, Arkells, Metric, The Sheepdogs, Walk Off the Earth, Mother Mother, Sloan, The Flaming Lips, Carly Rae Jepsen, Alessia Cara, The Glorious Sons, Metric, Feist and Treble Charger.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Riverfest Elora Drops Stacked Lineup to Celebrate 15th Anniversary
Feist performs at Riverfest Elora Riverfest Elora 2025 - lineup poster USE: #RFE2025 / #Riverfriends / #RiverfestEloraTAG: @RiverfestElora + any of the artists below HEADLINERS & FEATURED ACTS CITY AND COLOUR (Sunday headliner) FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS (Saturday headliner) SILVERSUN PICKUPS (Friday headliner) MARCY PLAYGROUND • WHEATUS • TUNE-YARDS THE PHILHARMONIK • DEAR ROUGE • YUKON BLONDE TOM WILSON • DANNY MICHEL • MICHIE MEE • GRAE MOONTRICKS • RICH AUCOIN • DELHI 2 DUBLIN • AVIV & 29 more acts set to light up Riverfest Elora 2025. 15th Annual Riverfest Elora Bissell Park, Elora, ON • August 15, 16, 17, 2025 ELORA, Ontario, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Riverfest Elora is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a bang, bringing a stellar slate of mega Canadian and international artists and up-and-coming gems to Ontario's most beautiful village. 'This lineup is one of my all-time favourites,' says Spencer Shewen, Riverfest Elora's Creative Director. 'For our 15th year, we went all in — bringing together an electrifying mix of artists and genres that feels like the ultimate festival mixtape.' Since 2009, Riverfest has honed its reputation as the can't miss party of the summer, blending chart-topping headliners, Can-Con royalty, bands about to make it big and local icons. Expect three days of live music, beautiful art, incredible food and drink and that signature Riverfest energy — all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the mighty Grand River. 'Riverfest Elora is more than just performances — it's an opportunity to bring the community together to share in the art and music that inspire us.' says newly-appointed Festival Manager Sonia Cheng. 'The festival is built on the passion of our 500+ volunteers who make it all happen. We can't wait to celebrate our big 15th anniversary with all of you!' 2025 HEADLINERS City and Colour (Sunday) – Indie-folk legend Dallas Green returns to Bissell after his heralded 2019 performance. This time, he's celebrating 20 years of his breathtaking debut record Sometimes. Fitz and the Tantrums (Saturday) – The infectious indie-pop hitmakers bring the energy and anthems, sure to make all of Bissell handclap! Silversun Pickups (Friday) – The Grammy-nominated alternative rock heavyweights kick off the festival in style, with their lone Ontario stop on a massive North American tour. DINE ALONE RECORDS RETURNS Dine Alone Records is back in Bissell Park for the first time since 2019 to celebrate their 20th anniversary. Stop by their festival store for exclusive merch, vinyl, and surprises. This year's lineup features Dine Alone artists City and Colour, Yukon Blonde, Cam Kahin, ASKO, Spencer Burton, AVIV, and Gavin McLeod. Check out their website: FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS Friday, August 15 – Silversun Pickups headline with Wheatus, Marcy Playground, Danny Michel, Cam Kahin, and more. Saturday, August 16 – Fitz and The Tantrums take the stage with Tune-Yards, Dear Rouge, Yukon Blonde, Tom Wilson, and Moontricks. Sunday, August 17 – City and Colour closes the festival alongside The Philharmonik, Rich Aucoin, Michie Mee, Grae, and others. Dine Alone Records returns for the first time since 2019. Local talent on full display – Featuring Grae, Emmett Watters, Danny Michel, Tony McManus, The Boo Radley Project's Karaoke Live!, Chris Clark, Settlers Creek Band, The J-Strokes and Drop Dead Poppies. TICKETS & INFO Tickets & full lineup: Media inquiries: spencer@ Follow us: Facebook | Instagram: @riverfestelora | TikTok: @riverfest_elora Attached images available for media use. 2025 LINEUP Friday, August 15 Silversun Pickups • Wheatus • Marcy Playground • Danny Michel • Cam Kahin • Fionn • Emmett Watters • Peter Piper • Rivercital After Parties: Lemon Bucket Orkestra • The Friendly Frogs Freak Show • Cadence Weapon (DJ Set) • Chinese Medicine Saturday, August 16 Fitz and the Tantrums • Tune-Yards • Dear Rouge • Yukon Blonde • Tom Wilson • Moontricks • Aviv • War On Women • Slash Need • Tony McManus • Gavin McLeod • The J-Strokes • The Boo Radley Project's Karaoke Live! • Adrian Jones & His Big Bag O' Ukes • Yoga with Tania and Grace • Peter Piper After Parties: Wannabe • DJ Alias • Absolute Losers • Gavin McLeod Sunday, August 17 City and Colour • The Philharmonik • Rich Aucoin • Grae • Michie Mee • Delhi 2 Dublin • Le Couleur • Midnight Cowgirls • Spencer Burton • ASKO • Chris Clark • Drop Dead Poppies • Settlers Creek Band • Adrian Jones & His Big Bag O' Ukes • Yoga with Tania and Grace • Peter Piper Wrap Party: U.N. Jefferson • Yukon Blonde (DJ Set) Photos accompanying this announcement are available at in to access your portfolio
