Priorpalooza Music Festival
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June 1, 2024 | 11:00am-8:30pm
Robert Simpson Park, Arnprior
Join us for a day of great music, delicious food and family entertainment at Robert Simpson Park as we celebrate our awesome community. Priorpalooza showcases the musical talents from our community and across the Ottawa Valley. This day long music festival is complimented by food trucks, bouncy castles, face painting, family and children's games and more! The best part? The whole day is free thanks you our generous community sponsors.
| Time | Performer |
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| 11:00am | Valley Concert Band |
| 12:30pm | Jessica Sevier |
| 1:30pm | Riverside Revival |
| 2:30pm | The Gladsome Gentlemen |
| 3:30pm | SILAS |
| 6:00pm | Valley Mountain |
| 7:00pm | The Riley New Band |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11:00am - 4:30pm | Inflatables (Bouncy Castle) |
| 12:00 - 4:00pm | Face Painting |
Day Time
The day portion of the event (11:00am - 4:30pm) is family focused with family entertainment, games throughout the day, and music for all to enjoy. Robert Simpson Park also features a splash pad and play structure ensuring that there is plenty of fun to be had.
Evening Entertainment
As part of a pilot project for Priorpalooza 2024, the event will feature a licensed area called the Cold Bear Brewing Beer Garden for the evening portion of the event. Operating from 5:30pm - 9:00pm, enjoy a beverage from Cold Bear Brewing Co., Dunrobin Distilleries, or Farmgate Cider as Valley Mountain and The Riley New Band close out the festivities.
More About the Cold Bear Brewing Beer Garden
New this year, a licensed area will be available from 5:30-9:00pm to listen to Valley Mountain and The Riley New Band. Here's what you need to know:
- You must be 19+ to enter
- Open 5:30-9:00pm, serving from 5:30-8:15pm.
- Capacity of 125 persons.
- No bags, chairs or umbrellas permitted.
- Smoking and vaping is not permitted.
- Only Cold Bear Brewing Co., Dunrobin Distilleries, and Farmgate Cider products will be sold.
- Outside alcohol not permitted in the beer garden or anywhere in the park.
Please drink responsibly.
Meet your MC
| David Brennan |
David Brennan is thrilled to return as host of Priorpalooza! In the past couple of years he has recorded an album with Just For Laughs and toured with the Crack Up Comedy Festival and Arctic Comedy Festival. Past hosting gigs include City of Hamilton Canada Day 150, TD Supercrawl and the Ottawa Adventure Film Festival. His horror-comedy David Brennan Exhumed won Best in Fest BYOV at the Hamilton Fringe Festival. For 12 years he was a member of the beloved sketch comedy troupe The Imponderables (Just For Laughs Montreal Gala CBC, JFL Chicago, MTV Los Angeles, Acme Theatre New York, Second City MainStage Toronto, Bill & Sons Towing web series, 5-time Canadian Comedy Award winners) He can’t wait to see all your smiling faces and do some dancing! |
Performer Profiles
| Valley Concert Band |
The Valley Concert Band is based in Arnprior, Ontario. Originally formed in 1987, the Valley Concert Band has been under the baton of Keith Estabrooks since 1995. Instrumentalists from throughout the Ottawa valley attend weekly Thursday evening rehearsals in the hall of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 174, on Daniel Street. Band members’ diverse careers reflect all aspects of community life. They arebrought together by their shared love of music and their enjoyment of performing concert band music. The Director of Music and all of the musicians are volunteers. The band is always accepting new members! The Valley Concert Band performs regularly entertaining audiences of all ages and its repertoire has grown to include classical band overtures and suites, marches, show tunes, movie and TV themes, ballads, polkas, waltzes, Dixieland, pop, and rock ‘n roll. More info can be found on the website www.valleyconcertband.ca or visit us on Facebook! |
| Jessica Sevier |
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Jessica Sevier Toronto, ON Country
Jessica Sevier is a country music artist, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist making waves with her latest single, a nostalgic country-rock tune, “Legends of the Summer”. Since her debut single "Ghost of Tom" in 2019, Sevier’s music has been collectively streamed over 1 million times. Performing live has been a key part of growing her audience, and Sevier has shared the stage with artists including Jason McCoy and Tim and the Glory Boys, and has performed at music festivals and renowned venues including Whisky Jam in Nashville and the legendary Lee’s Palace in Toronto. Sevier has also showcased at Canadian Music Week each year since 2021 https://www.facebook.com/jessicaseviermusic/ |
| Riverside Revival |
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Riverside Revival White Lake, ON (originally from Newfoundland) Irish Folk/ Country
Riverside Revival, originating from Newfoundland, is a dynamic group that seamlessly fuses the rustic sounds of country and Irish music. With infectious rhythms and spirited performances, they bring a fresh take on traditional melodies. From Sea Shanties to heartfelt ballads, Riverside Revival embodies the vibrant spirit of their coastal roots while embracing a modern music sensibility.
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| The Gladsome Gentlemen |
The Gladsome Gentlemen  Ottawa, ON Progressive Bluegrass
The Gladsome Gentlemen is a progressive bluegrass band formed by four of Ottawa’s most seasoned pickers. Joe McDonald (guitar, vocals) Trevor Lubin (mandolin, vocals) Dylan Watts (guitar) and Duncan Reitbeock (Bass) play a mixture of original and traditional tunes with a modern gladsome twist. They are considered Ottawa’s happiest bluegrass band and when paired with their thoughtful songwriting, intricate instrumentals and virtuosic picking they are a delight to catch live.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Gladsome-Gentlemen-100087586856755/?locale=is_IS |
| SILAS |
SILAS Arnprior, ON Classic Rock (mostly) and Country
We are three seasoned musicians having all played in many bands over the years. Our goal is to play well recognized songs that get people dancing and singing along. Brent Swaine - drums, percussion and vocals, Kevin Richard - acoustic guitar, harmonica and vocals, Mike Asselin - acoustic and electric guitar.
Link to Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077472641753&mibextid=ZbWKwL |
| Valley Mountain |
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Valley Mountain Limoges, ON Country
Fronted by married duo Julia & Rory Mayhew, Valley Mountain is a high energy, boot stompin' country band that will get the party rockin'!
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| The Riley New Band |
The Riley New Band Ottawa Valley, ON (Arnprior band member) Country, Classic Rock
The Riley New Band is a hard hitting country/Classic Rock act from Renfrew, Ont. Utilizing decades of shared experience on the stage, The RNB will keep you moving all night with fiddle driven classics, epic sing-alongs and 4 part harmonies. An Ottawa valley staple for the 10+ years, The Riley New Band works hard to make sure your first show is never your last
Socials - The Riley New Band (FB/Instagram/Youtube) |
Food & Drink Vendors
Arnprior Lions Club
Rump Roasters Rotisserie and BBQ
JayDog
Rivers and Valley Coffee
SNO'Briens
Sugar Daddy's Cotton Candy
Event Day Info
- Parking is restricted at Robert Simpson Park to those with an accessible permit
- General Free Parking in the Hospital Parking Lot
- Golf cart shuttle running all day to general parking
- No smoking/vaping. No alcohol consumption outside of licensed area.
- Pets must be on leash
- Only propane fueled BBQs are permitted, no charcoal.
Thank you to our sponsors...
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Thank you to all who celebrated Priorpalooza with us in 2023.
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