Rogers Sarnia Bayfest Music Festival
Dates: July 12, 2012 - July 15, 2012
Website: http://www.sarniabayfest.com/
Rogers Bayfest is a non-profit music festival that began back in 1999 with a single weekend and has since grown to a two weekend event with proceeds going back into the Sarnia-Lambton community.
Last year more then 85,000 people from 12 of Canada's provinces and territories, 27 states and great distances overseas attended.Involving every facet of the community, the festival is not only one of the largest tourist attractions for the area, but also one of the biggest economic stimulators.
Rogers Bayfest grows each year and draws world-renowned acts including such performers as KISS, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban and many more.
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Christine Mills
Last year was the first time my 14 year old son and I attended Bayfest. We had a great time. This was his first concert ever, and loved seeing Theory of a Deadman. We stayed in the area for the week and saw Trace Adkins (my favorite) the next weekend. We have decided to make this a yearly adventure and are so excited to see the line up for next year.
Thank you to all the staff and security guards for making a music event that I feel comfortable taking my son to and not am surrounded by people who are drinking.
I love the VIP section and having the chance to be front row to see the amazing talent.
Keep up the great work. Looking forward to another great year.
Posted on November 17, 2011 - 08:55
Sean DeMarco
I can't say thanks enough for what the organizers and volunteers of Bayfest have brought to Sarnia. I always thought I would have to leave this town to get any excitement and big city type entertainment but not now. Thanks again for all you have done to give us a taste of all that is out there without having to travel hundreds of miles away from home.
Posted on November 16, 2011 - 21:36
j g
the lineup last years sucked :(
Posted on November 16, 2011 - 14:39
Rachel Abram
I live in Bright's Grove, so Bayfest is right down the highway from my house. It always attracts such a good crowd and is great for our small town tourism. Every year the festival gets bigger and better. I can't wait to see next years line up
Posted on November 16, 2011 - 09:25
Carol Harris
I fly in every summer from British Columbia to visit family and enjoy the evenings at Centennial Park's Bayfest! Always visit Stoke's on the Bay for a lunch and a cold one. Sarnia is where I grew up, it is a beautiful friendly city and I love the great entertainment provided each summer. Keep up the good work Michelle.
Posted on November 16, 2011 - 08:13
Gary Shannon
Always Great Lineups !!!
Posted on November 16, 2011 - 06:54
Mary Catherine Coates
Great city,Great beaches,Great people,Great Concerts
Posted on November 15, 2011 - 18:27
Lana Turner
A great place to go for live entertainment that is nearby.
Posted on August 20, 2011 - 10:45
Leanne Vidler
I have been going to bayfest since the first year when it cost 35.00 for a weekend pass.
Many great memories at those concerts :)
Posted on August 18, 2011 - 12:35
Jean Gilpin
I thought that I would write of my Bayfest story. I sit on the Handicapped platform and enjoy the concerts so much. It is not just because of the acts and the activities while awaiting the acts, I am talking about the security guard that helps those sitting there. Not only does he make sure that no one who doesn't belong there gets on it , but he is very friendly and personable, he talks to the people sitting on the platform and just makes the whole festival an enjoyable experience for those who may not be able to see a concert otherwise. To him I say, we hope that you never stop being OUR security, and we all thank you so very much. I hope that somehow you get to see this and know that you are so very much appreciated. I have been going to Bayfest since ZZ Top was there and every year after and hope that it never stops happening, and that Michelle and the whole Bayfest team knows that they are appreciated for bringing such a fine world-class festival.
Thank you all so much
Jean Gilpin and Denis Tetreault
Posted on August 8, 2011 - 16:21
john thompson
Sarnia Rogers Bayfest is completly awsome, you always get a great experience when you go. The atmosphere is electric, I believe that the Acts come here because they are pretty much going to be sold out, I wish that Bayfest would announce their concert line up earlier but I must tell you that Bayfest is so awsome it always leads me to excitment waiting on the announcement, and I hope to see that Bayfest will ask and invite Rock Bands that are of Recent time and if they wonèt come because they can only fit up to 15-20 thousand in it current space then they should consider moving with in Sarnia for a bigger space, and I say Sarnia because we are a border city with the US, that is a huge factor when coming down to selling out Bayfest.
Thank you
John Thompson, City Resident
Posted on August 4, 2011 - 04:31
Sarah Marie
I went to Bayfest for the first time this year to see The Trews and Steve Miller Band, and it was THE best concert I've been to yet. I'll definitely have to come again each year :)
Posted on August 3, 2011 - 21:36
Justine Albrechtas
Me and my friend sat in line for 11 hours on the Country weekend to get Front Row:) Been coming to Bayfest since I was 5. 11 years later we still go every year.
Posted on August 3, 2011 - 15:15
Kathleen Pretty
I love that we get so many visitors coming to my home-town and that we get to play host to our guests.
Posted on August 3, 2011 - 14:57
jim carew
Best Concert place we have been to and will return again.
Security was # 1 and the lineup was great.
This is our 4th year going
Jim & Deb
Posted on August 3, 2011 - 13:38
Patty Nelson
My family gathered for the country weekend of Bayfest to enjoy one anothers company as well as remember my late husband, their father who had passed away a year before. It enabled us to celebrate his life, and grow closer together. Thanks, Michelle and company for giving me a better outlook on where my future is going to take me and my children.
I am looking forward to attending next years with even more family members!
Thanks Patty Nelson
Posted on August 2, 2011 - 08:01
Nicole Catojo
Oh my goodness - this sounds like the "festival" to attend. The names of the artists are awesome. Will look for it next summer ...
Posted on November 30, 2011 - 17:14