H.H. Knoll Park expanded to increase capacity
Canal Days has its soundtrack.
The annual August long-weekend marine festival, known for drawing thousands to Port Colborne every year, has named Sloan (Friday), Big Sugar (Friday), Finger Eleven (Saturday), The Trews (Saturday), and Main Street Music (Sunday) as headliners.
This year, the capacity at H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park has been expanded to welcome up to 15,000 guests each night. However, these free shows are very popular and festivalgoers are encouraged to arrive early. Gates open at 6:00pm.
The City has made several security upgrades to ensure a safe, family-friendly experience, including working with a festival security expert and adjusting the concert layout and entrances to improve crowd flow. This comes after an incident last summer during a Billy Talent set, where fences were knocked over after the park reached capacity. A new security team, in coordination with emergency management partners, will oversee all safety measures on-site.
In addition to live music, Canal Days will feature local vendors and tallship cruises, in addition to a number of other festivities for residents and visitors alike to enjoy.
This year's Canal Days will be held August 1st to 4th.
(Written by: Matt Latour)