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Priorpalooza has been rescheduled to Sunday, June 7, due to forecasted weather.
Welcome to Priorpalooza, presented by Ontario Power Generation.
An annual music festival in Arnprior that showcases local talents from across Eastern Ontario. This family-friendly event provides something for all ages throughout the day. This free event is made possible by local sponsors and community support.
While the event is typically hosted at Robert Simpson Park, this year will be held at McLean Park (153 McLean Avenue), as Robert Simpson Park undergoes a renovation project.
See the many activities happening on June 7.
Live Music
As Priorpalooza grows over the years, there will always be live music. See the stage schedule below and more information on each performer.
| Time | Performer |
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| 11:00-11:45am |
Jacob River Milnes |
| 12:00-12:45pm |
The Timber Line |
| 1:00-2:15pm |
Jessica Sevier |
| 2:30-3:15pm |
Valley Mountain |
| 3:30-4:15pm |
Sam Stone |
| 4:30-5:15pm |
Swamp Dawgs |
| 5:30-6:15pm |
Taming Vegas |
| Jacob River Milnes |
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Bio: Jacob River Milnes is a Montreal based Americana singer/songwriter and guitarist originally from Val-Des-Monts, Quebec. Being on the rise in recent years, he has studied under the mentorship of esteemed Canadian songwriters such as Ariane Moffatt and Ada Lea. Jacob also had the honor of opening for Fred Eaglesmith in 2024 and being nominated for the Concordia University Oscar Peterson Award in 2026. He is known for his remarkable talent on guitar, and powerful songwriting.
Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobrivermilnes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579242238149# YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMjl0YMtsUpeOaEa055QtoA |
| Taming Vegas |
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Social Media
https://youtube.com/@tamingvegas?si=peRtmLgR6jDQt3Qs https://youtu.be/tKgQgThJq-I?si=Ufb0mPDs3P-bngWf
https://www.facebook.com/TamingVegas
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| Swamp Dawgs |
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Their combined musical history includes years of playing on the road and in the studio with a who's-who of the Canadian blues scene, Including Jack de Keyzer, Trevor Findlay, The Nationals, Harrison Kennedy, Tom Wilson & Junkhouse, and Paul James. Individually, Swamp Dawgs are .. Marc Rochon – Vocals, harmonica, guitar Barry Buse – Vocals, guitar Dave Colter – Drums Bill Green – Bass Guitar and vocals |
| The Timber Line |
 Hard hitting country rock group from The Ottawa Valley, this band has established themselves in Eastern Ontario as a fan favourite. One of the regulars at the famous “The Crazy Horse” in Kanata, they are also one of the groups chosen by The Ottawa Senators to entertain the crowd during game intermissions. Booked on to numerous fairs and festivals, The Timber Line has been chosen as direct support for acts such as Jade Eagleson, Tebey, The Road Hammers, Jason Blaine, and Jackson Dean |
| Sam Stone |
 Sam Stone is an independent Canadian solo artist known for her powerhouse vocals, commanding stage presence, and soulful sound. A 2023 Ottawa Awards Jazz/Blues Musician of the Year nominee and 2025 Capital Music Awards Songwriter of the Year nominee, she has toured across Canada, the US, and Europe, and performs with Jessica Pearson and the East Wind. In 2025, she was invited to perform emerging artist showcases at both Ottawa Bluesfest and CityFolk, just months apart, while continuing to grow her solo audience with new releases, including her 2024 single Miss featuring Tony D of Monkey Junk.
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| Valley Mountain |
 Valley Mountain is a boot stompin’, honky tonkin’, energetic country band from Ottawa, ON!Fronted by married duo Rory and Julia Mayhew, they put a modern spin on the classic country anthems audiences have been loving for decades and perform today’s hits with stunning accuracy. |
| Jessica Sevier |
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With over 2.5 million career streams to date, and four 2026 nominations at the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards, which include Single of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, and Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Jessica is back with her new single “Springsteen”. Inspired by her lifelong love of Bruce Springsteen and her own experiences with mental health and depression, the song reflects on how music can carry us through life’s toughest moments. “Springsteen” follows Sevier’s fan-favourite single “Good To Drive”, which has over 350K streams to date and landed in the top 40 at Canadian Country radio. The track also earned her key recognition as the iHeartRadio Future Star for September and October across all Pure Country radio stations, the Hot Country 103.5 Halifax’s Artist of the Month for September, as well as the face of Spotify's “Fresh Finds Canada” playlist. Jessica has been steadily growing her fanbase through live performances in her home country, sharing the stage with artists like Jack Wharff Band, Dean Brody, James Barker Band and Tenille Townes. |
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Genre: Americana/Country
Your awesome 80s ++ pop/rock party band. Big hooks, bold energy, and a setlist packed with sing-along hits. Let’s get loud. 💃🕺
Swamp Dawgs is a dynamic blues/roots group, comprised of four veteran musicians from the Ottawa area.
Toronto-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jessica Sevier merges country, roots, and Americana influences with rock energy and R&B touches, creating music as edgy and raw as her lyrics.Cold Bear Brewing Beer Garden
You can enjoy all of the live music with locally crafted beverages in the ball diamond with the Main Stage. The menu includes three local breweries and distilleries: Cold Bear Brewing Co., Dunrobin Distilleries, and Farmgate Cider.
Drink Menu
Cold Bear Brewing Co.
- Madawaska Bohemian Style Pilsner
- Ottawa Valley Premium Lager
- Two Rivers New England Pale Ale
Dunrobin Distilleries
- Raspberry Black Tea Vodka Soda
- Rye Whisky & Ginger Ale
-Arancella Spritz
Farmgate Cider
- Sugar Bush
- Bee Squared
- 3 Bros
See admission policy below.
Optimist Club Kids Zone
Priorpalooza is always family friendly which is well supported by the Arnprior Optimist Club. Diamond #2 at McLean Park will feature bouncy castles, inflatable games, face painting and more.
The Optimist Club Kid's Zone will be open from 12:00-5:00pm.
PaddleFest
Unfortunately, PaddleFest was cancelled during the reschedule to June 7. Ottawa Valley Air Paddle continues to run amazing on-water programming and have a storefront in town with great products. Check them out at ovap.ca
Volleyball Tournament
New to Priorpalooza, a grass volleyball tournament for ages 16+ with a 4v4 and 6v6 division. Both are co-ed and require a minimum of 2 females on the court at all times per team.
Team registration is $100 and each team is guaranteed 3 games. Learn more and register online here.
Food and Drink Vendors
There is no shortage of delicious food and drink vendors. We are lucky to have these great businesses with us.
- Arnprior Lions Club
- Bumpky's Bingsu
- Dominos Pizza
- The Piggy Shack
- Pitt Street BBQ
- Fun Days
- Fuzzy's Fizzies
- Mallards Milk Bar
- Sippie Hippie Loaded Teas
- Snowcone Valley
- Sugar Daddy's Cotton Candy
Train Show
The Train Show is back! After taking a year off in 2025, the Model Train Show is for the whole family. It is absolutely FREE to everyone. If you're a hobbyist or just want to know about getting into the hobby of trains, there are lots of bargains to get and plenty of clubs showcasing the running of trains.
Nick Smith Centre
June 6-7
10:00am-4:00pm
Attending the Events
| Parking and Shuttle |
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There is no public parking at McLean Park. Rather, we are supported by the Renfrew County Bus Lines as they have donated a bus and a volunteer driver for the day. The free shuttle will run constantly from the parking lot of Pacific Safety Products (124 Fourth Avenue) to McLean Park (153 McLean Avenue). Please utilize the parking lot at Pacific Safety Products or street parking as permitted on Fourth Avenue, Third Avenue, Second Avenue, First Avenue, Bridge Street, Laird Street and Riverview Drive. Alternatively, consider cycling or walking to the event. |
| Food Vendors |
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There are many delicious food vendors present including:
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| Access to Beer Garden and Live Music |
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The Beer Garden is the entirety of the Main Stage Area. Any age is able to enter the Main Stage area but you must be 19 years of age or older to purchase and consume alcohol. Anyone consuming alcohol must be wrist banded.
Beer Garden Rules
Failure to comply with the admission policies above will result in removal from the event. |
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