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The Great Canadian Lumberjacks take main stage on July 1

Family fun and great entertainment are making their way to Alder Recreation Centre for an action-packed Canada Day celebration. Join in on free swims, show off your style in the photobooth, and test your skills in the 65-foot mega obstacle course.

What’s more Canadian than flannel and lumberjacks? This year’s main stage entertainment is the Great Canadian Lumberjacks show featuring traditional and modern loggersport events.

Head to the red rink to watch four lumberjacks battle it out in events like chainsaw carving, axe throwing, chainsaw raises, and more.

Plus, check out the brand-new Neighbourhood Block Box, unveiling on Canada Day to kick off the season with crafts. The block box brings summer fun and activities to playgrounds and parks around Orangeville all summer long.

The Town of Orangeville’s Canada Day event will be held on July 1 from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Alder Recreation Centre. At 10 p.m. head to the east side of town for a fireworks show over Island Lake.

Schedule of events

Opening Ceremony – 12 p.m.

  • greetings from the mayor and council
  • singing of O’Canada
  • cake cutting

The Great Canadian Lumberjacks—red rink – 12:15, 2:15 and 4:15 p.m.

Join the fun in this high-energy show, where the emcee tries to keep the lumberjacks in line and gets the audience involved in the action. Competition events include:

  • chainsaw carve
  • axe throw
  • crosscut saw and chainsaw races
  • crowd-participant Jack and Jill crosscut
  • and more!

Free swim events – 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m.

  • pre-registration is required and opens 75 hours in advance
  • limited drop-in spots will be available day-of
  • special appearance by Buddy the Lifeguard
  • water safety prizes from the Lifesaving Society

All swimmers must follow the aquatic admission standards available at orangeville.ca/swimming.

Family Fun Zone (inflatables)—green rink – 12 to 5 p.m.

  • rock wall
  • thunder slide run
  • mega obstacle course
  • bouncy castles

Additional activities – 12 to 5 p.m.

  • Neighbourhood Block Box
  • face painting and airbrush tattoos
  • professional photobooth

Fireworks—Island Lake – 10 p.m.

The fireworks show will be available over Island Lake—entrance to the park is not required to view the show. For those interested in viewing from the park, entrance is free after 9 p.m.