UPCOMING EVENTS

🎉🌹 The 2026 Welland Rose Festival’s Days in the Park is almost here! 🌹🎉

Join us June 19th, 20th & 21st at Merritt Park in Welland for three incredible days packed with live music, family fun, amazing food trucks, community groups, vendors, entertainment, activities, and so much more!

Take a look at our promotional reel highlighting many of the amazing vendors, performers, and attractions confirmed as of May 10th. Since then, even more incredible vendors and groups have joined the celebration!
Special thanks to Digital Oasis Media for producing this reel and capturing footage of our wonderful festival since 2023.

All vendors, performances, and activity lists are confirmed as of May 10th, with more to come.

FRIDAY JUNE 19th
🕔 5PM–11PM
Kick off the weekend with an evening of music at the Merritt Park Amphitheater featuring:

🎶 Hezron (5:30PM-6:30PM)
🎸 Revolver & Friends Man Band (7PM - 8PM)
🎷 Howling Horns (8PM - 10PM )

SATURDAY JUNE 20th
🕙 10AM–11PM
A full day of family entertainment and live performances including:
🦖 Dino Boys from Party Perfect Events ( 12PM - 1PM )
☘️ De Menezes Reilly Irish Dance ( 1PM - 2PM )
❄️ Elsa & Anna from Party Perfect Events ( 2PM - 3PM )
🎶 Old School Rewind ( 2:30PM - 3:30PM )
🎸 Gravely ( 4PM - 5PM )
🤘 Damn Animal Band ( 5:30PM - 6:30PM )
🎤 Under the Influence ( 7PM - 8PM )
✨ British Legends with Cher ( 8:30PM - 10PM )
🎆 Followed by fireworks from Victoria Fireworks at ( 10PM ) across the canal behind the amphitheater!

SUNDAY JUNE 21st
🎣 Start the day at ( 8 AM ) with our Children’s Annual Fishing Derby at the Lincoln Docks!
Open to youth 15 & under. Bring your own rod and bucket, free worms provided!

🎉 The Grand Parade (1PM - 3PM ) travelling North on King Street featuring special guests Maple Jam!

After the parade, head back to Merritt Park for more entertainment:
🎸 Hard Rock Hooligans ( 3:30PM - 4:30PM )
🍄 Mario, Luigi & Princess Peach DJ Dance Party from Party Perfect Events ( 4PM - 5PM )
🎶 Dr. Feelgood ( 5PM - 6PM )

All Weekend Long:
🧗 Black Rock Climbers returns with their 52ft inflatable obstacle course, rock climbing wall, bouncy castle, and even more.

May

Celebrating Mom Purse Bingo

Thursday, May 21, 2026
6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Welland Rose City Legion Branch 4 (map)
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BINGO + DESIGNER PURSES? YES PLEASE!

Join us for an unforgettable night of fun and fundraising as we celebrate the Welland Rose Festival’s 65th Anniversary! We are hosting a special "Celebrating Mom" Purse Bingo and you won't want to miss out on the chance to take home some serious arm candy.

THE DETAILS

WHEN: Thursday, May 21, 2026

TIME: Doors open at 6:00 PM | Games start at 7:30 PM

WHERE: Welland Legion (383 Morningstar Ave., Welland, ON)

WHAT’S UP FOR GRABS?

We have 11 Designer Purses to be won from brands you love, including Michael Kors, Guess, and Kate Spade! Total prize value is over $5,500! TICKETS & ADMISSION Admission: $45 (Includes 10x 3-card Bingo games) Extra Perks: Pizza & snacks included! Extras: Cash bar, Silent Auction, and a 50/50 Raffle. Bonus Game: A special 11th game (4 cards) will be available at the door for $10 (only 100 tickets available!).

IMPORTANT: TICKETS ARE LIMITED!

There are only 150 tickets available for this event. To secure your spot at the table, we highly recommend pre-booking your tickets online now!

Come out, support the festival, and maybe leave with a brand-new designer bag. See you there!

Grab Your Tickets Here!

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