# Stewart Park Festival: Full Context & Details

## About the Festival
The Stewart Park Festival is a committee of the Perth BIA. It takes place in July in downtown Perth, Ontario. The festival is by-donation, though certain evening "After Hours" events require a wristband.

## 2026 Schedule Highlights
The 2026 festival runs from July 17th to July 19th. 

### Venues
- **Main Stage (Stewart Park):** Outdoor daytime and early evening performances.
- **Crystal Palace / Perth Brewery Patio:** A licensed venue featuring workshops during the day and "After Hours" music from 8:00 PM until midnight.
- **Wendy Laut Stage:** Focused on interactive workshops and community-focused music.
- **School House (Perth Library):** Indoor ticketed evening performances.

### Festival Programming
The festival features a diverse lineup of local, national, and international artists across multiple stages. The official lineup for the upcoming season is typically announced in the spring.

- **Main Stage:** Primary outdoor stage featuring headline performances and daytime sets.
- **Crystal Palace:** A licensed venue hosting workshops during the day and ticketed "After Hours" sets in the evening.
- **Wendy Laut Stage:** Focused on interactive workshops and community-focused music.

## Festival Services
- **Shuttle Service:** Operates Friday (2 PM - Midnight), Saturday (10 AM - Midnight), and Sunday (10 AM - 5 PM) from Giant Tiger, Perth Rink, and Shandex parking lots.
- **Rideau Roundtable:** Guided eco-tours of the Tay River launch from the Crystal Palace basin on Saturday.
- **Marketplace:** An artisan market and food vendors are located on the street adjacent to the park.

## Important Information for Visitors
- **Cost:** Admission to the park is by donation. "After Hours" wristbands are $15 per night. School House tickets are $30.
- **Environment:** The festival is a "leave nothing but footprints" event.
- **Accessibility:** Shuttle buses provide easy access to the downtown core during road closures on Craig Street.

## Artist Submissions
Artists must provide:
- Band Name and contact info.
- Link to a live video performance.
- Link to an EPK (Electronic Press Kit).

## Contact Information
Address: 80 Gore St. E., Perth, ON K7H 1H9
Phone: (613) 267-3311 Ext 2240
Email: info@stewartparkfestival.com