Start the day in a meaningful way by participating in an Indigenous sunrise ceremony, presented in partnership with the Wilmot Indigenous Relations Interfaith Working Group and Crow Shield Lodge.
Canada Day
Wilmot's annual Canada Day event features fun for the whole family! Enjoy cultural activities, child and youth programming, live music, fireworks and more. The event is a collaboration between Township staff and community volunteers.
Schedule of events
Wilmot's 2026 Canada Day celebration will take place on Wednesday, July 1 at Norm Hill Park (251 Jacob St., New Hamburg). Admission and parking are free!
Note: Event schedule is subject to change.
7 am | Indigenous sunrise ceremony
Join us as we kick off the event.
- New Hamburg Legion colour guard
- Performance of "O Canada" by The Community Players and the New Hamburg Concert Band
- Cake cutting hosted by members of Wilmot Township Council
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Bike Parade for Children, Youth and Families. Please register here
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- Please join us to the left of the Grandstands behind the Township Tent at 12:45pm prior to the opening ceremonies. All are welcome!
- Bike Parade Categories: Best Canadian Spirit and Best FIFA Soccer Theme
Browse booths featuring products and information from local businesses, artisans and creators.
1 to 8 pm | Kid Zone and Youth Zone
Find fun, free activities for children and youth.
| Time | Activities |
| 1 to 6 pm | Video game trailer, dunk tank, inflatables and henna tattoos |
| 1 to 6 pm | Crafts, corn bin, face painting and books |
| 1 to 8 pm | Top Shot Hockey |
| 1 to 4 pm | Wilmot & District Soccer Club 3 vs 3 Games |
| 1:30 to 2:15 pm | Erick Traplin Show #1 |
| 2:15 to 3 pm | Potato sack race |
| 3 to 3:45 pm | Erick Traplin Show #2 |
| 3:45 to 4:30 pm | Egg and spoon race |
| 4:30 to 5:15 pm | Erick Traplin Show #3 |
| 5:15 to 6 pm | Three-legged race |
| 6:30 to 9:30 pm | Balloon twisters |
1:15 to 8 pm | Live local music
Enjoy live performance from local artists.
| Time | Artist |
| 1:15 to 1:45 pm | New Hamburg Concert Band |
| 2 to 3:15 pm | Dolinar Dosman and Dunn |
| 3:30 to 4:45 pm | Randy Satchell Band |
| 5 to 6:10 pm | Dave Martin |
| 6:30 to 7:45 pm | After Midnight |
| 8 pm | Counting Down the Hours |
Purchase savoury delights and tasty treats from several food vendors.
| Time | Vendor(s) |
| 1:30 to 6 pm | New Hamburg Optimist BBQ |
| 1 to 8 pm | Dessert food trucks |
| 5 to 10 pm | Food vendors |
6:30 to 9:30 pm | Pre-fireworks activities
Enjoy balloon twisters and shop the Jr. Optimist Club's novelty merchandise sale before the fireworks begin.
The celebration will close with a dazzling fireworks display at dusk, weather permitting.
Volunteers
Volunteers are an integral part of the Wilmot Canada Day event. Make new connections, contribute to your community and have fun!
Volunteer 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.
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.
Please check back in the Fall for 2027 sponsorship opportunities.
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. »
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