🎶 Bluewater Blues & Folk Festival 2025
Sunsets, Songs, and the Soul of Canadian Music FREE for all to enjoy!
Join us for the First Annual Bluewater Blues & Folk Festival, an unforgettable summer concert series set against the stunning backdrop of Colpoy’s Bay. As the sun sets over Wiarton, experience live music at the Bluewater Park Bandshell, showcasing a dynamic lineup of celebrated Canadian artists.
Grab your lawn chair, bring your friends and family, and enjoy four incredible evenings of blues, folk, and genre-defying sound — all while supporting live music and local culture in beautiful South Bruce Peninsula. Bluewater Park is located at 400 William Str. In Wiarton. View the map online.
🎤 Summer 2025 Schedule
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July 10 from 7 to 9pm – Midnight Blue
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July 24 from 7 to 9pm – Nadjiwan
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August 7 from 6 to 8pm – Minuscule
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August 21 from 6 to 8pm – The Bentley Collective
🎶 Featured Artists
Midnight Blue
Since 1989, Midnight Blue has been the driving sound behind Wiarton and Grey/Bruce celebrations, filling community halls, street dances, and special events with high-energy Classic Rock, Roadhouse/Outlaw Country, Blues, and a dash of Celtic flair. Their decades of experience and crowd-pleasing style have earned them a loyal following across generations.
Band Members:
- Dave Nixon – Guitar
- Steve Ritchie – Bass
- Sterling MacNay – Drums
- Rob Ritchie – Keyboards
- Brooklyn Hewton – Fiddle
Nadjiwan
Nadjiwan is the musical project of Marc Meriläinen, a Toronto-based artist and proud member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. With over three decades of experience, Nadjiwan fuses Indigenous storytelling with alternative rock, offering a sound that is both powerful and deeply personal. His albums, including The Great Sea and The Mission, highlight themes of identity, resilience, and cultural celebration. Nadjiwan’s performances are not just concerts — they’re journeys into spirit and sound. Check out the Beautiful Darkness as a sample of Marc's musical brilliance.
Minuscule
The post-modern harmonic collective Minuscule is reshaping what choral music can be. With rich vocal arrangements, sharp wit, and emotionally charged performances, they’ve captivated festival audiences across Canada. Their collaborations span multiple genres and have earned them national acclaim, including a 2021 Juno Award nomination. With their sophomore album arriving in fall 2025, this summer appearance is not to be missed. Listen to Great for a sample of Miniuscule's beautiful lyrics.
The Bentley Collective
Led by singer-songwriter Brooke Bentley, The Bentley Collective delivers an evening of original Acoustic Soul infused with blues, jazz, and soul rhythms. Brooke’s expressive vocals and smooth guitar work have earned him nominations for Male Vocalist of the Year and Guitar Player of the Year (2023). Their latest work includes a 2024 Blues Music Awards nomination (Song of the Year) in Memphis, Tennessee. Whether performing solo or with the band, Brooke brings authenticity and passion to every performance. Listen to the Bentley Collective cover of a Freddie King Classic, Going Down
Marketing of this concert series was made possible through the RT07 Partnership Program funded by the Province of Ontario.
