The World’s Finest Midway makes a stop in West Zwick’s Park this weekend starting tomorrow (July 10) until Sunday, July 13! Dive into the fun with thrilling rides and exciting carnival games, then wander over to Pop-ups on the Bay for a weekend full of music, entertainment and unique vendors.
The Midway opens at 4 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday), 2 p.m. on Friday and noon on Saturday and Sunday. Closing times are dependent on crowds and weather, with the exception of Sunday, which will close at 5 p.m. Full-day ride bracelets can be purchased online in advance for $36 at or on-site for $45.
Pop-ups on the Bay Special Event Schedule:
· Thursday
o DJ Scotty Lalonde from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
· Friday
o All-day golf challenge with Park Play Micro Golf
o Rick Cole Family Comedy Magic Show from 1 to 1:45 p.m. and 3 to 3:45 p.m.
o DJ Ferguson from 5 to 9 p.m.
· Saturday
o All-day scavenger hunt with prizes
o All-day golf challenge with Park Play Micro Golf
o Live music by Andie Forgie from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
o Drop-in kids craft activities from noon to 6 p.m.
o Funny waiter shows at 1:30, 3:30 and 5 p.m.
o DJ Scotty Lalonde from 6 to 9 p.m.
· Sunday
o All-day scavenger hunt with prizes
o All-day golf challenge with Park Play Micro Golf
o Live music by Kevin Whitney from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
o Kids Karaoke with Jimmer Brownlee from 2 to 5 p.m.
Pop-ups on the Bay Vendors:
· Barbees Smoking BAR-B-Q
· Stone Slab Pizza
· Wavy
· Park Play Micro Golf
· Souvlakiville
· Taste of Ukraine
· The Golden Scoop
· Tinkered Decor and More
· Karkata NC Boutique
· Ayati Eats
· Gator’s Fries
· Hogg Food Co.
· Nasr’s Falafel
· Grandpa Little Timmies
Special Event Vendors:
· Burger Revolution (food)
· Thairific Food Truck (food)
· Squeezy’s Lemonaide (food)
· Chilangos Mexican (food)
· Syrian Corn (food)
· The Candy Lady (retail)
· Chic N Trends (retail)
· Canadian Home Crafters (retail)
Entry and parking for this event are free (with the exception of the midway). While there is no dedicated shuttle bus, West Zwick’s Park is accessible via Belleville Transit Route 4, with a bus stop at Dundas Street West and Bay Bridge Road, or via the Mobility Bus for registered users.
This event is funded in part by Elexicon Energy.
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
