🎉🌹 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:
🎸 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 Animals Beyond ( 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.