Sunsplash Festival

Bigger and better than ever! Cope Amusements Carnival will be set up this year!

Come out and enjoy:

Fabulous food with a picnic area beside the vendors, washrooms and splash pad
Daily entertainment
Shows throughout the day
Children’s Fishing Derby Sunday morning from 7:00am to 10:00am at Lakeview Park Marina area
Friday night Classic Cruise Car Show Uptown Belle River from 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday morning Sunsplash Parade starting at 10:00am

The Sunsplash Festival takes place on:

Thurs, July 13: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
Fri, July 14: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Sat, July 15: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Sun, July 16: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Thanks to our Community Partners: Royal Canadian Legion and #399 K of C

Cope Amusement Carnival

The carnival is coming!

Thursday, July 13: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Friday, July 14: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, July 15: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday, July 15: 11:00am – 6:00pm

We’re thrilled to be celebrating Belle River’s best weekend with a variety of awesome rides for all ages to enjoy all weekend long, and yes, you can’t have a carnival without cotton candy!

There will be lots of games, food, and fun for everyone.

Sunsplash Parade

We are honoured to host the Belle River – On the Lake BIA Sunsplash Parade in loving memory of Ethan “Bubba”.

Ethan’s family and friends hope that this event offers an opportunity for the community to stay present, in the moment, and to enjoy the company of loved ones every day and in times of special celebrations.

Registration is due by Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 4:00pm.

Please note that the Parade Route and other Information will be sent to registrants by Thursday, July 13th, 2023.

As always, the parade will begin promptly at 10:00am, and will flow down Notre Dame Street. This year, the parade will start and end at Belle River Public School at 370 St Peter Street, Belle River, ON.

Parade participants may begin arriving at 8:30am and are asked to arrive no later than 9:30am to give time for staging. However, please keep an eye on an inbox for detailed instructions for the morning of, and confirming receipt of your registration.

Should you have any questions, please email Kelsey Santarossa, Parade Marshall, at kelssant93@gmail.com or call at 519-995-3223.

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Sunsplash Idol Talent Show

Thursday, July 13 from 7:00pm – 8:00pm at the Amphitheatre

Contestants under 18 years must have a legal guardians’ permission to participate. Unfortunately persons who are paid entertainers or belong to any professional organization connected with the entertainment industry are not eligible to participate.

Each contestant shall be judged by the following categories:

Singing ability (vocal quality)
Voice control
Appearance
Stage presence
Knowledge of song
Judges’ overall impression

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Classic Car Cruise Show

The most fun anyone can have on a Friday afternoon in Belle River!

Friday, July 14, 2023 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm.

Make plans to come to beautiful Belle River-On the Lake Sunsplash Classic Cruise Car Show. Invite ALL your friends and family!

*Notre Dame Street closes at 3:00pm.

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Sunsplash Kids Fishing Derby

Children Ages 2 to 14 years welcome!

Registration check in is from 7:30am – 8:30am only. Please check in under the big tent in the Lakeview Park when you arrive. We will have fresh worms for you, but remember to bring your rod and a bucket for your fish. *You must register to win.

Catch & Release: As soon as you catch your biggest fish hurry to one of the three Fish Measuring Stations to get it measured by one of our volunteers. No fish are measured before 8:00am. The Derby ends at 10:00am, so you must have your biggest fish measured by 10:00am.

Gobies – Do not put back in the water – bring it to a Volunteer to take care of. Please do not leave the gobies on the ground.
No fishing on the rocks by the lighthouse, in a boat, or anywhere inside the marina basin.
All participants of the fishing derby must be accompanied by an adult as Belle River – On the Lake BIA and volunteers CANNOT be responsible for children.

Biggest Fish Prizes: Biggest Fish Prizes will be awarded as soon as possible after 10:00am.

Prizes: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded for each age category 2-6, 7-10 and 11-14.

A big thank you to all of our volunteers and sponsors: Belle River Legion, K of C and IN Insurance

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Sunsplash Vendor Variety Market

Everyone loves a festival with an assortment of local vendors to indulge in!

Bring your family and friends out to enjoy our amazing selection of shops.

Interested in being a vendor at our Sunsplash Festival? Sign up today!

Zoo2You

The zoo is coming to you at Sunsplash!

Come on out for a fun and interactive experience with up to 30 wild and exotic animals to see and learn about. Each show will last about 40 minutes to an hour in length. Viewers may have the opportunity to hold and take photos with some of the animals.

Bring your cameras!

RBC Chalk Art Competition

Belle River’s youngest artists are invited to show off their art skills in the annual RBC Chalk contest.

Kids will have fun competing with each other and there will be awesome prizes to be won!

Beach Bash Volleyball Tournament

Last year’s games were a huge hit, so we’re serving up the Sunsplash Volleyball Tournament again!

Come join the Tournament happening July 15 from 9:00am-4:00pm and July 16 from 9:00am-4:00pm.

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Goldline Entertainment

This year EC Computers will be sponsoring some exciting entertainment!

Join us Thursday, July 13th from 4:00pm – 11:00pm at Lakeview Park and enjoy one of the best Toronto DJs, Goldline Entertainment!

The Hospice Rubber Duck Race

Saturday, July 15 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm.

Help us make a splash for Hospice!

At this fun-filled event, 4,000 rubber ducks will splash into the water at Lakeview Park in Belle River, competing to be the first duck to float across the finish line.

Dive into the fun and purchase your very own duck for a chance to win over $1,500 in cash prizes. Bring your friends and family to witness the action on Saturday, July 15th, 2023 during the Belle River Sunsplash Weekend.

All proceeds from this event will directly support care for Hospice patients and families across Windsor-Essex. Help us make a splash for Hospice!

To purchase your duck today, please call (226) 348-0768.

Click to View Windsor-Essex Hospice Rubber Duck Race Poster

Cornhole Tournament

Friday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Held at Lakeview Park

It’s not summer without a Cornhole Tournament!

Gather your friends and team up for our second Sunsplash Cornhole Tournament!

Friday, July 14th

Noon
Sit and Go Courts open. (These events will start on the hour)

– Sign up is $10 per person
– As soon as 16 people register then event will start
– Double elimination Bracket
– Approx 2 hrs per event

12:30pm – U10 Singles Event
This event is for Players 10 yrs old or younger.

– Sign up is $10 per person
– 16 participants
– Double elimination bracket
– Approx 2 hrs

Click here to register for the U10 Singles

2:00pm – U17 Singles
This event is for Players 17 yrs old or younger.

– Sign up is $10 per person
– 16 participants
– Double elimination bracket
– Approx 2 hrs

Click here to register for the U17 Singles

4:00pm – Big Swap
This is an all ages event. Participants will play 4 games, with a randomly chosen partner each game. After 4 games the player pool will be split into 2 groups based on their points. In each group, partners will be chosen based on your record, and then you will play in a 2 game knockout bracket.

– Sign up $20 per person
– 64 participants
– 4 games of round robin
– Double elimination bracket
– Approx 5 hrs

Click here to register for the Big Swap

Saturday, July 15th

11:00am – Bring your own Partner Doubles
This is an all ages doubles event. You and your partner will compete in 4 games. After the 4 games, the pool will be split into an A pool and a B pool. Each pool will participate in a 2 game knockout bracket.

– Sign up $60 per team
– 32 teams
– 4 games of round robin
– Double elimination bracket
– Approx 5 hrs

Click here to register for the Bring your own Partner Doubles

Noon
Sit and Go Courts open. (these events will start on the hour)

– Sign up is $10 per person
– As soon as 16 people register the event will start
– Double elimination Bracket
– Approx 2 hrs per event

4:00pm – Mixed Doubles
This is an all ages doubles event. You and your partner will compete in 4 games. After the 4, games the pool will be split into an A pool and a B pool. Each pool will participate in a single game knockout bracket.

– Sign up $40 per team
– 32 teams
– 4 Games of Round Robin
– Single Elimination
– Approx 3.5 hrs

Click here to register for the Mixed Doubles

Sunday, July 16th

10:00am – Singles
This is an all ages singles event. Participants will test their skill as an individual against other individuals in 4 games of round robin play. After the 4th game, the player pool will be split into an A pool and a B pool were they will complete in a double elimination bracket.

– Sign up $20
– 32 participants
– 4 games of round robin
– Double elimination
– Approx 4 hrs

Click here to register for Singles

Noon
Sit and Go Courts open. (These events will start on the hour)

– Sign up is $10 per person
– As soon as 16 people register then event will start
– Double elimination Bracket
– Approx 2 hrs per event

Wait list
Registrations are limited, if you didn’t get registered for an event you can add you name to the wait list. If there is a cancelation we will fill the event from those on the wait list.
Click here to add your name to the wait list

If you still do not get into the event you want, don’t worry, we will be running Sit-and-Go’s all weekend long. A Sit-and-Go is a quick double knockout event. They are $10 and you can play in as many as you’d like. We will be running Sit-and-Go’s on the hour, or as soon as 16 people register.

To stay up to date with event details you can follow us @windsorcornhole on Facebook and Instagram.

Jangles

Sunday, July 16 from 10:00am – 2:00pm at BIA Tent

Kobbler Jay

Sunday, July 16 from 12:00pm – 6:00pm at Lakeview Park Amphitheatre

Having perfected the classic variety-style circle show, Kobbler Jay uses his seasoned arsenal of juggling tricks, fire manipulation, and fresh wit to captivate, delight, and charm audiences of any age.

Children are spellbound by his stunts, teenagers get a kick out of his saucy wit, and adults can recognize the full worth of his humour. His comedy can be described as “off the wall” yet appropriate to the audience.

British Beat 66

Join us Friday July 14th from 8pm – 11pm with one of the best British Rock bands around!

British Beat 66 is thrilled to be performing in Belle River. Would love for you to join us for a little Mop Top Madness. Cheers.

British Beat 66

BRITISH SIXTIES PARTY BAND

If you love the music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Dave
Clark Five, Rod Stewart, Herman’s Hermits, The Kinks, The
Moody Blues, Tom Jones, Yardbirds, Hollies, Searchers, Bee
Gees, Zombies, Eric Burdon & The Animals, The Who & many
other great British Bands then you’ll love British Beat 66!

Complete with a sixties look, musical equipment and especially
all those great songs. Be entertained by Sir Michael, Johnny Bo,
Ricky Domino, Larry C & Brian Bee. British Beat 66 is a fun-
filled musical tribute of the British Invasion Music of the
Sixties.

British Beat 66 does not emulate any particular artist opting to
add our own unique twist to this Great Music.