Presented by GIO Rail, the festival offers attractions and activities for the whole family. Join us this Civic Holiday long weekend for a four-day celebration of history and heritage along the Welland Canal! 

The Festival of Friends is an outdoor music, art, and crafts festival in Hamilton, ON. It has been produced annually since 1976. Admission to the Festival has always been – and will always remain – free to everyone. Featuring The Village People, War, The Washboard Union, Crash Test Dummies, and more.