Peterborough Musicfest
Organization Summary
Peterborough Musicfest is Canada’s longest running free music festival. This 8 week festival operates in Del Crary park in downtown Peterborough and sees a mix of world renowned musicians as well as local talent on stage. Concerts are free admission and attract thousands of spectators each show. We rely on sponsorships, donations and volunteers to bring this festival to the light.
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Peterborough Musicfest’s Mission / Vision
Overseen by general manager Tracey Randall and staff, and a board of directors, Peterborough Musicfest’s stated mission is to “provide diverse, affordable live music to enrich cultural and economic prosperity in our community.
About Us
Peterborough Musicfest is funded by corporate sponsorships – most of those being locally owned businesses – multiple levels of government support, fundraising initiatives and private donations and, as a result, has been, and steadfastly remains, a uniquely free admission event. Dallas Green, Our Lady Peace, Serena Ryder, Gordon Lightfoot, 54-40 and Blue Rodeo are just a few of the sensational music acts that have appeared over the years.
Peterborough Musicfest was founded in 1987 by Fred Anderson, a music and community loving resident of Peterborough. We engage a volunteer board of 10 year round and have approximately 60 volunteers support us at the park for our shows.