The Grey County Kiwanis Music Festival 2026
2026 Festival Dates
Festival of Stars Concert
Tuesday, May 5
East Ridge CS Auditorium
7pm
$10 at the door; free with Festival Pass
Participants and children under 18 free
OMFA Provincials
Provincial Registration Dates
Registration Open: Apr 13, 2026 9:00 AM
Registration Close: May 12, 2026 11:59 PM
Late entries will be accepted until May 14, 2026 11:59 PM
For more information, visit omfa.ca
Donate to Support our Festival
Please consider making a donation towards the The Grey County Kiwanis Festival of Music. Your support will have a lasting impact. With your help we can facilitate life-changing experiences to inspire area youth to develop, perform, and dream.
Donations over $20 through ciniki receive a tax receipt.
All donations through CanadaHelps receive a tax receipt.
Festival at a Glance
Download the Festival at a Glance schedule!
A handy document listed by adjudicator, venue, and date. Post it on your fridge today.
Important Dates
Registration OPENS: December 1, 2025
Registration CLOSES: February 1, 2026
Bands/Orchestras/Choirs CLOSES: February 15, 2026
Bursary Applications DUE: March 31, 2026
Introducing Masterclass sessions
An opportunity to work with experts in your field.
First Annual GBS Concerto Competition
In collaboration with the Georgian Bay Symphony, the Grey County Kiwanis Festival of Music is offering a special concerto competition class in 2026. (Note: This is separate from the OMFA competitions.)
Open to any senior voice or instrumental student, this competition is designed to give emerging performers the opportunity to rehearse and perform with the GBS at one of its 2026-27 season concerts.