Band submissions are now CLOSED.
Thank you to all the bands that submitted an application! Final decisions will be made and announced soon. Stay tuned!
Grimsby Idol applications are now CLOSED.
Thank you to everyone who submitted their audition. We will announce the Top 10 very soon. Stay tuned!
- Top 10 perform ahead of the festival where our panel of judges will vote in the top 5
- Top 5 perform on the main stage the evening of June 19, 2026 where the public votes for the winner
- Winner will sing an encore number and win a $500 Long & McQuade gift card
Special thank you to the FORT Youth Centre for collaborating with us and supporting this initiative for another year!
vendors
Applications for our 2026 market are now OPEN. Apply today. Spots fill fast!
Questions?
Email: vendors@happeningingrimsby.ca
Sponsors
Partner with us this year!
This year’s festival represents a collective effort to showcase downtown Grimsby as a place to gather, explore, and support local
Get in touch:
Email: sponsorship@happeningingrimsby.ca
one of the greatest gifts you can give is your time
It takes Teamwork
We want your help to make this year’s festival amazing! If you’re interested in volunteering to help us make this the best festival Grimsby has, then please hit the button below! We’d love to hear from you.