HWY 6 & 10 Construction
TRAVEL DELAYS for Festival
If you are travelling north on Hwy 6&10, please note that there is now roadwork happening.
9th Ave E has been torn up. There will be lanes open, but there will also be mega delays from 6th St. to Superior St.
If your are travelling from the south, you will need to find an alternate route or allow lots of extra time.
Option 1: turn east on Storybook park road and head along to the 1st intersection, turn left (County Rd 5 /28th Ave E) and head north until they come to 8th st. E. East Ridge School is on that road, just past the hospital.
8th St also leads to the other 2 venues below the hill.
Option 2: turn at Rockford corner onto the bypass (Rd 18)and then turn at the 1st right (Inglis falls road) and head into the city from the south. This places you on 2nd Ave SE and from there it is easy to either get to the venues downtown, or head up to the school via 8ths St.
The Grey County Kiwanis Music Festival 2026
2026 Festival Dates
Week 1 - April 13 - 17, 2026
Intermediate/Senior Piano (Harmony Centre)
Classical Voice, Choirs (St. Andrew's)
Brass, Woodwinds, Bands (ERCS, St. Andrew's)
GBS Concerto Competition: Wednesday, April 15
Week 2 - April 20 - 24, 2026
Junior Piano (Harmony Centre)
Popular Voice, Music Theatre, Songs from the Screen and More (St. Andrew's)
Strings, Guitar, Orchestras (GBCS, St. Andrew's)
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
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.
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.
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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.