Now entering its 10th consecutive year, the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival has established a well-earned reputation as "the place to be in the first weekend in June" and has been recognized as one of Ontario's Top 100 Festivals by Festivals and Events Ontario for the second consecutive year.

In 2011, this award-winning Festival attracted over 33,000 visitors to The Hills of Headwaters region. For 2012 it will offer over 80 live acts, including many talented local artists, and a program of events that will offer something for everyone. The sections below will guide you through this year's highlights.

This spectacular event would not be possible without the generosity of our many SPONSORS or the tireless efforts and countless hours logged by its army of volunteers. And this year's Festival is guaranteed to be the best yet!

An added bonus is that on Friday and Saturday there will also be shuttle bus service connecting Orangeville's major parking areas to the Festival's location. Click HERE for details.

For more information, including the event schedule, list of performers, venues, and overnight accommodations options throughout the Hills of Headwaters Region, visit the Festival website at www.objf.org.

See you from May 31 to June 3, 2012. You'll not want to miss it!!

PS Don't forget to bring your refillable water bottle to stay hydrated. Most of the Festival's events are outdoors and the weather can get quite hot.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival, we have commissioned a local wood sculptor to create a commemorative carving.

The carving will stand nearly ten feet high and will be located at the entrance of Alexandra Park - the site of the RE/MAX Main Stage. The final product will be unveiled during a special ceremony on Saturday, June 2nd.

We are inviting you to be a part of this celebration and have launched a Tree Hugger Campaign to raise funds for the carving.

People who donate $20 and up will receive a tax receipt from the Town of Orangeville and a special Tree Hugger lapel pin in the shape of the image to the right - which is how the carving will look.

CLICK HERE for details or to make a donation.

Any support received will be greatly appreciated.
 

Friday's festivities will begin with a full slate of entertainment at various venues throughout Orangeville and the surrounding area, including: Black Birch Restaurant, Boston Pizza, Fionn MacCool's, Ray's 3^rd Generation Bistro Bakery, The Edge Wine Bar & Grille and The Winchester Arms amongst others.

During the Festival there will also be over 50 vendors selling a wide variety of products, including many new "international food" vendors.

Next door to the Festival vendors, at Alexandra Park, RE/MAX Main Stage will offer its first day of FREE open-air concerts. Performances will begin at 12:10pm and will feature a tremendous line-up of local and internationally-renowned artists, including: Heather Katz, Neil Chapman, Heavyweights Brass Band, Charlie A'Court and Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers... among others.

For those looking for a quieter scene, the TD Canada Trust Acoustic Tent will offer two days of performances by artists such as: the Sweet Adelines, ODSS Jazz Band, Harpdog Brown and Clayton Doley, to name a few. You are also invited to attend the FREE musical Workshop Series at the Orangeville Library to learn the finer details of making exceptional music. 

Also starting at Noon, Mill Street will be of interest to motorcycle buffs as the 3rd Annual Orangeville Blues & Bikes event kicks off.  This event has been expanded this year to include a Vintage Motorcycle Show (courtesy of the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group), a "Show & Shine" event hosted by the Orangeville Chapter of the Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers in support of the Orangeville Coping Centreand a Harley Davidson Experience Zone, hosted by Jacox Harley Davidson. This event will also feature live performances by Riddim Forward, the Chris Nicholl Quartet and A Touch of Blonde.

 Throughout the day, venues throughout the area will feature live entertainment and, as if this wasn't enough, starting at 7:00pm Broadway Garden will open to the public and at 8:30pm it will be the venue for a special concert featuring Douglas Watson R&B Revue and Festival favourite David Wilcox!! 

 CLICK HERE for ticket info.