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Priorpalooza Music Festival
Welcome to Priorpalooza! An annual music festival hosted at Robert Simpson Park in Arnprior that showcases local talents from across Eastern Ontario. This family-friendly event provides something for all ages throughout the day. This free event is made possible by local sponsors and community support.
The 2026 event is scheduled for Saturday, June 6 at the McLean Ball Diamonds.
Stay tuned for the release of Priorpalooza 2026!
Live Music
As Priorpalooza grows over the years, there will always be live music. See the stage schedule below and more information on each performer.
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 12:30-1:15pm | Jacob River Milnes |
| 1:30-2:15pm | Mich Mash |
| 2:30-3:15pm | Rebekah Stevens |
| 3:30-4:15pm | Swamp Dawgs |
| 4:30-5:15pm | The Timber Line |
| 5:30-6:15pm | Sam Stone |
| 6:30-7:15pm | Valley Mountain |
| 7:30-9:00pm | Jessica Sevier |
Check in again soon for performer bios!
Check in again soon for performer bios!
Check in again soon for performer bios!
Check in again soon for performer bios!
Check in again soon for performer bios!
Check in again soon for performer bios!
Check in again soon for performer bios!
Cold Bear Brewing Beer Garden
You can enjoy all of the live music with locally crafted beverages in the ball diamond with the Main Stage. The menu includes three local breweries and distilleries: Cold Bear Brewing Co., Dunrobin Distilleries, and Farmgate Cider.
Stay tuned for more information.
Optimist Club Kids Zone
Priorpalooza is always family friendly which is well supported by the Arnprior Optimist Club. Diamond #2 at McLean Park will feature bouncy castles, inflatable games, face painting and more.
Stay tuned for timing and more information on the Optimist Club Kids Zone.
PaddleFest
You may remember PaddleFest from the previous two years as a stand alone partnered event with Ottawa Valley Air Paddle. This event returns on the back of Priorpalooza. Complimenting the packed schedule in the ball diamonds, McLean Beach will feature free watersport with Beach Yoga, guided paddles, and the ability to borrow watercrafts and try them out.
Stay tuned for more information on PaddleFest.
Volleyball Tournament
New to Priorpalooza, a grass volleyball tournament for ages 16+ with a 4v4 and 6v6 division. Both are co-ed and require a minimum of 2 females on the court at all times per team.
Team registration is $100 and each team is guaranteed 3 games. Learn more and register online here.
Train Show
The Train Show is back! After taking a year off in 2025, the Model Train Show is for the whole family. It is absolutely FREE to everyone. If you're a hobbyist or just want to know about getting into the hobby of trains, there are lots of bargains to get and plenty of clubs showcasing the running of trains.
Nick Smith Centre
June 6-7
10:00am-4:00pm
Attending the Events
Parking and Shuttle
Food Vendors
Access to Beer Garden and Live Music
