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Amherst Island Agricultural Society

Music Festival

AIAS Music Festival: Rock the Pavilion

An evening of live music, food, and summer-on-the-Island atmosphere. Three bands, one food truck, and the kind of night that makes August worth waiting for.

  • DATE

    Saturday, August 1 2026

  • TIME

    Fairgrounds open at 4 pm

  • WHERE

    The Pavilion, Amherst Island

  • COST

    $25 tickets — children under 12 free

Audience watching a band perform under the Pavilion

About the festival

Turn up the volume and join us for an evening of live music and great vibes. Three acts of incredible local talent, a food truck on site, and the kind of community-music-festival energy that makes a summer night unforgettable.

Grab something delicious, bring your friends, and settle in for an evening of music, dancing, and peak summer atmosphere.

The lineup

TimeWhat’s On
5:00 – 6:30 pmCrooked Wood
7:00 – 9:00 pmThe White Brothers
9:00 – 11:00 pmSteve Cheeseman and The Heaters

Buy tickets

$25 per person. Children under 12 free.

  • Buy online

    Saturday, August 1 2026

    Coming soon

    Small service fee applies through Eventbrite.

  • Local pickup

    To pay via cash or check email us to arrange a.i.ag.society@gmail.com

    No service fees. Great option if you’d rather keep your dollars on the Island.

  • At the gate

    Day-of tickets available at the Fairgrounds entrance from 4 pm. Cash or card.

    No service fees. Great option if you’d rather keep your dollars on the Island.

Food and Drink

The Soup Chef food truck will be on site throughout the evening with food and non-alcoholic drinks.

Please note: No alcohol on the Fairgrounds. This is a Society-wide policy and it applies all evening.

What to Bring

  • A lawn chair. Seating isn’t provided — bring something comfortable.
  • A light jacket or blanket. August evenings on the Island can turn cool once the sun goes down.
  • Cash. Handy for food and any merch, though cards are generally fine too.
  • Your ID. Children under 12 are free, but we may ask (and if your kid looks 30, apologies in advance).

Questions

Email us at a.i.ag.society@gmail.com.

Getting Here

Amherst Island is a short ferry ride from Millhaven, Ontario. Once you’re on the Island, the fairgrounds are in the village of Stella.

Frequently Asked Questions

No — tickets are available at the gate. Advance tickets are a convenience and help us plan numbers, but there’s no premium or penalty either way.