Priorpalooza Music Festival
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Welcome to Priorpalooza, presented by Ontario Power Generation on June 6, 2026!
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 6.
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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| 12:30-1:15pm | Jacob River Milnes |
| 1:30-2:15pm | Mich Mash |
| 2:30-3:15pm | Rebekah Stevens |
| 3:30-4:15pm | Swamp Dawgs |
| 4:30-5:15pm | The Timber Line |
| 5:30-6:15pm | Sam Stone |
| 6:30-7:15pm | Valley Mountain |
| 7:30-9:00pm | Jessica Sevier |
| 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 |
| Mich Mash |
 Mich Mash is one of those classic jukebox bands, playing all your favourite top 40 hits in almost every genre, but with their own “Mashed” flair! From Rock to Country; Reggae to Blues; Pop to Swing Jazz; they do it all! Based out of Pembroke Ontario and comprised of seasoned musicians Michel Smithers on drums, Dave Armstrong on bass and Jamie Oberfrank of guitar, they get any crowd dancing and singing along no matter where they go!
Genre: Top 40s Rock, Blues, Country, etc (a bit of everything) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18KKDpyMQ9/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mich_mash_music?igsh=dTkya2FieDdlNzds |
| Rebekah Stevens |
| Check in again soon for performer bios! |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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.
Stay tuned for more information.
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.
Stay tuned for timing and more information on the Optimist Club Kids Zone.
PaddleFest
You may remember PaddleFest from the previous two years as a stand alone partnered event with Ottawa Valley Air Paddle. This event returns on the back of Priorpalooza. Complimenting the packed schedule in the ball diamonds, McLean Beach will feature free watersport with Beach Yoga, guided paddles, and the ability to borrow watercrafts and try them out.
Stay tuned for more information on PaddleFest.
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.
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
Food Vendors
Access to Beer Garden and Live Music
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