What’s Happening in Chatham-Kent: June 20–22, 2025

From car shows and baseball to live music, and family festivals—CK is the place to be this weekend!

Looking for weekend plans? Chatham-Kent is packed with fun from Friday through Sunday. Whether you’re into barnstorming baseball, rockin’ live music, or community parades and car shows, there’s something for every age and interest this June 20–22.

⚾🎶 Friday, June 20 – Baseball, Parades & Late-Night Parties

• CK Barnstormers vs. Barrie Baycats

  📍 Fergie Jenkins Field

  🕖 7:35 PM

  
  

  Cheer on the Barnstormers as they kick off a 3-game series against the Barrie Baycats!

  
  

• Live Music: Gavin Dawson

  📍 Glasstown Brewery

  🕖 7:00 PM

  
  

  Enjoy smooth acoustic tunes with a craft beer in hand.
  

• Thamesville Threshing Festival – Parade

  📍 Downtown Thamesville

  🕡 6:30 PM

  
  

  A local favourite! Catch floats, marching bands, tractors, and community spirit in full swing.
  

• Thamesville Threshing Festival – Big Shiny Toons

  📍 Thamesville Fairgrounds

  🕘 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM

  
  

  Relive the 90s and 2000s with this high-energy tribute band covering all your nostalgic hits.
  

• The Garden After Dark: Hoedown Throw Down

  📍 The Garden on King, Chatham

  🕚 11:00 PM – 2:00 AM

  
  

  Lace up your boots for this late-night country dance party in the heart of downtown Chatham! Prizes for best dressed!

🚗🎤🎭 Saturday, June 21 – Vintage Cars, Sprint Cars & Live Shows

• Military Heritage Day

  📍 Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport

  🕙 10:00AM - 4:00PM

  
  

  Celebrate CK’s military history with aircraft, exhibits, and activities for the whole family. Admissions starting at $5.00.
  

• Sons of Kent 8-Year Anniversary Party

  📍 Sons of Kent Brewing Co.

  🕙 3:00PM - 11:00PM

  🥳 Celebration with great beer, food, music & giveaways! FREE event featuring The Dave Trinca Experience, Superfly and 40 Hours Over. New beer releases, Smash Burger Food Truck. Make sure to bring your own lawn chair! All ages welcome!
  

• Buxton Speedway: Ontario Traditional Sprints & More

  📍 Buxton Speedway

  🕡 6:30 PM

  
  

  Catch traditional sprint cars and crowd-favourite divisions including Modifieds, Thunderstocks, Mini Mods & Mini Stocks.
  

• Live Theatre: Blue Suede & Rhinestone – Dolly & Elvis Tribute

  📍 Chatham Capitol Theatre

  🕢 7:30 PM

  
  

  A musical celebration of two legends—Elvis Presley & Dolly Parton—performed with flair and fun.
  

• CK Barnstormers vs. Barrie Baycats – Game 2

  📍 Fergie Jenkins Field

  🕖 7:05 PM

  
  

  Come out for another round of exciting baseball action.

  
  

• Live Music: Josh Gyssels

  📍 Level Up Arcade & Bowling, Chatham

  🕗 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

  
  

  Live entertainment, retro arcade games, and bowling—perfect for a night out.

🏎️🎸🎶 Sunday, June 22 – Car Shows, Baseball & Sunday Sessions

• Boulevard of Dreams Car Show

  📍 Downtown Erieau

  🕛 12:00 PM

  
  

  Check out rows of classic and custom vehicles in this beautiful lakeside setting.
  

• CK Barnstormers vs. Barrie Baycats – Game 3

  📍 Fergie Jenkins Field

  🕑 2:05 PM

  
  

  Wrap up the weekend with one last game in the Barnstormers series.
  

• Live Music at Glasstown: Jules N Jeff

  📍 Glasstown Brewery

  🕓 4:00 PM

  
  

  Relax with a cold pint and live acoustic music to close out your weekend.

🎡 Happening All Weekend Long – Thamesville Threshing Festival 50th Anniversary

Step back to 1975 and celebrate five decades of Thamesville’s signature summer festival with two jam-packed days of throw-back fun, food and family entertainment:

🕺 1970s Dress-Up Competition

From Friday 4 PM → Saturday midnight, undercover judges scout the grounds for the grooviest outfits—spot you and you could score a local gift certificate.

🎢 Family Times Midway

Spin, twirl and soar all weekend: Fri 5 – 11 PM & Sat 11 AM – 11 PM. Grab discounted pre-sale passes at Thamesville Home Hardware.

🛍️ 30+ Vendor Market

Browse handmade goods, treats and festival swag Fri 5 – 11 PM and Sat 9 AM – 11 AM.

🍔 Food & Refreshments

Fair-style eats, licensed pavilion and community barbecues keep the cravings covered.

🎶 Live Pavilion Beats

Big Shiny Toons rock Friday night; Dirty Country closes out Saturday. Plus roaming sets from Kenny & Joel and more.

🐸 Family Attractions

Play Rangers kids’ zone, Tiger Paws petting zoo & pony rides, Frog-Jump contest, chainsaw carving by Mike Winia and dozens of pop-up demos.

🎖️ Classic Festival Flair

Parade, drone light show, fireworks, Farmers Olympics, pro wrestling, Canadian Cowgirls drill team and nightly sky-burst finales.

One wristband, endless memories—see you on the midway!

📅 Mark Your Calendars for a Fun-Filled Weekend in Chatham-Kent!

From exciting CK Barnstormers baseball games and local brewery celebrations to 90s tribute concerts and the iconic Thamesville Threshing Festival parade, this weekend in Chatham-Kent offers events for every interest and age group. Bring the whole family, invite your friends, and experience the best of what Chatham-Kent has to offer!