Stage 1 presented by OLG is back and better than ever at this year’s RotaryFest, The Sault’s Summer Festival, organizers of the 2023 event said this week.
With a three-day lineup of crowd-favourite local performers, Stage 1 presented by OLG promises to be a must-see event for all ages, with music that highlights some of the incredible talent the Sault has to offer, the festival said in a news release.
RotaryFest will be held on July 13, 14, and 15 at Clergue Park.
Stage 1’s non-stop tunes will be kicking off Thursday and "rocking all festival long".
This year’s lineup includes familiar favourites, including Mustang Heart, ABBA Soo, and Bed of Roses – The World’s Best Bon Jovi Tribute.
From rock ’n’ roll to jazz, there will be something for everyone to enjoy at this year’s event, according to the release.
“This is an exciting time for RotaryFest - the 100th year. We have all been working hard behind the scenes,” said Valerie Pluss, Stage 1 manager and director.
“I had 48-plus bands apply and I only had 17 spots to fill. It was a hard decision but with careful thought by the committee, we fulfilled what we hope will be an exciting year.
"The talent in this city is not only amazing but a great group of people to work with.”
Here's the full lineup with show times:
Thursday, July 13
6 p.m. - Mike Haggith
7 p.m. - Northern Jazz Ensemble
8 p.m. - Hustle Brothers
9:30 p.m. - ABBA SOO
Friday, July 14
5 p.m. - Sidekicks
6 p.m. - The Way Backs
7 p.m. - RPM
8 p.m. - Double Down
9 p.m. - Book Club
10:20 p.m. - Renegade – The Ultimate Tribute to Styx
Saturday, July 15
12 p.m. - Encore
1:15 p.m. - Ladies Sing the Blues
2:15 p.m. - Lands & Forest
3:15 p.m. – Dorain Grey
4:15 p.m. – Brendan Hodgson
5:15 p.m. - Wyld Stallyns
6:15 p.m. - Generations
7:15 p.m. - Mustang Heart
8:30 p.m. - Bed of Roses – The World’s Best Bon Jovi Tribute
10:30 p.m. - That’s Chester
Stage 1 is presented by OLG and sponsored in part by Canadian Heritage.