Canada Day

Wilmot's annual Canada Day event takes place each year on July 1 and features a range of family-friendly activities. The event is organized by Township of Wilmot staff with collaboration from community volunteers.

Schedule of events

General Details:

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Norm Hill Park (251 Jacob St., New Hamburg) Enjoy more space, better accessibility, and plenty of parking.
Free Admission and Parking

Event Schedule:

7 AM | Indigenous Sunrise Ceremony in partnership with the Wilmot Indigenous Relations Interfaith Working Group and Crow Shield Lodge

1 PM | Opening Ceremonies

New Hamburg Legion Colour Guard and Bike Parade
"O Canada" by The Community Players with New Hamburg Concert Band
Cake Cutting hosted by members of Township of Wilmot Council

Live Local Music
1:15 - 1:45 PM: New Hamburg Concert Band
2:00 - 3:15 PM: Dolinar Dosman and Dunn
3:30 - 4:45 PM: Randy Satchell Band
5:00 - 6:10 PM: Dave Martin
6:30 - 7:45 PM: After Midnight
8:00 PM: Counting Down the Hours

Kid Zone and Youth Zone
1:00 - 8:00 PM: Top Shot Hockey
1:00 - 6:00 PM: Game Asylum (Video Game Trailer), Dunk Tank, Inflatables and Henna Tattoos
1:00 - 6:00 PM: Crafts, Corn Bin, Face Painting and Books
1:30 - 2:15 PM: Erick Traplin show #1
2:15 - 3:00 PM: Potato Sack Race
3:00 - 3:45 PM: Erick Traplin show #2
3:45 - 4:30 PM: Egg and Spoon Race
4:30 - 5:15 PM: Erick Traplin show #3
5:15 - 6:00 PM: Three-Legged Race
6:30 - 9:30 PM: Balloon Twisters

Food available for purchase
1:30 - 6:00 PM: New Hamburg Optimist BBQ
1:00 - 8:00 PM: Dessert Food Trucks
5:00 - 10:00 PM: Food Vendors

Vendors Market
1:00 - 6:00 PM: Various Vendors and Community Groups
6:30 - 9:30 PM: Jr. Optimist Club Novelty Merchandise Sales

Fireworks at Dusk!

Event schedule is subject to change

You can also download our poster here

Volunteers

Volunteers are an integral part of the Wilmot Canada Day event. Make new connections, contribute to your community and have fun!

We will offer a variety of placements including gate attendant, parking attendant, Kid Zone attendant, Dunk Tank attendant, Youth Zone attendants and much more! Check out the Volunteer Application for a complete list of roles.

Apply to be a volunteer

Community Groups and Vendors

Vendors, community groups and organizations are invited to promote their offerings at the event each year. We will be focusing on local crafts and goods, and aim to offer a variety of vendors and items. Vendors are required to provide their own Insurance to participate. Vendor applications for this year’s event will be open from February 1 to Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 4 pm

Applications for 2026 event are now closed

Food Vendors

We are excited to welcome food vendors to the 2026 Canada Day event. We will be selecting a total of 7 food Trucks total this year, with 4 food and 3 dessert trucks based on the space and layout. Priority will be given to local vendor operators, vendors with valid licenses and vendors in good standing with the Township of Wilmot. Successful vendors will be a first come first selected, based on the priority factors listed above. Priority consideration will also be given to vendor operators whom offer/cater to dietary restrictions. Food vendors are required to provide their own Insurance to participate. Food Vendor applications for this years event will be open from March 1 to Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 4 pm.

Applications for 2026 event are now closed

Event Sponsorship

Each year, we offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities. New this year, sponsors can choose from four corporate sponsorship levels, in addition to a limited number of custom, first-come options. Explore our sponsorship options below.

Event sponsorships, accepted until June 1, 2026.

View the Wilmot Canada Day 2026 Sponsorship Guide

If you have any questions, please contact the Canada Day Staff Lead.

2026 Sponsorship Packages

Platinum Package - Sold Out for 2026 event $1000+

All items in the Gold Package
Organization logo shown individually on water trailer digital display
High-visibility main stage banner display for the full event, exclusive for four sponsors.

Gold Package $500+

All items in the Silver Package
Your organization recognized verbally from main stage throughout the event
Logo included on the Wilmot Canada Day event webpage

Silver Package $250 - $499

All items in the Bronze Package
Custom post shared on the Township of Wilmot's social media recognizing your organization's contribution (must provide logo)

Bronze Package $100 - $249

Name of organization included in a thank-you ad in local paper following the event
Organization name included on signage at the event indicating the names of all sponsors in each tier

Custom Options - Sold Out for 2026 event Pricing varies

Many event activities and designated areas such as Kids Zone, Teen Zone, Top Shot Hockey, Inflatables, the Dunk Tank and more are available for sponsorship on a first-come, first-served basis.

Have something else in mind? We'd love to hear about it!

Secure Your Sponsorship

Ready to put your organization in the spotlight? Here's what's next.

Step 1: Email

Please email your expression of interest and any questions to our Staff Lead.

Please indicate which sponsorship package you are interested in (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze or Custom)
Platinum and Custom Sponsorships are available on a first come, first served basis.

Step 2: Confirmation

You will receive an email in seven business days confirming your sponsorship request.

Step 3: Payment

Payment must be received by June 1, 2026. Acceptable methods of payment include the following:

Cheques made out to the Township of Wilmot. In the memo, please include "Sponsorship-Canada Day" and organization contact. Cheques can be dropped off in person or mailed to 60 Snyder's Rd. W., Baden, ON., N3A 1A1.
Credit Card payments can be made in person at the Township Administrative Office (60 Snyder's Rd. W., Baden)
Online credit card payments can be made through our online payment form (limit of $2,750). On the form, please select "Sponsorship-Canada Day" from the drop down menu.

Step 4: Logos

Please provide a high resolution PNG, JPEG, or PDF of your logo by April 13, 2026 if you are a Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Custom Package sponsor. If your logo is not provided by this date, we will display your organization's name in text only.

Thank You to our Platinum and Gold Level Sponsors!

Want your logo featured on our website? Platinum and Gold Level sponsor logos will be showcased in a rotating photo gallery below until sponsorship opens for Wilmot Canada Day 2027.

This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.

« Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada. »