Dresden Kinsmen Club

06/26/2026

🏡🎸 MAIN STAGE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🎸🏡

A big thank you to Krista Mall, Main Stage Sponsor of Rock the Lot!

We’re grateful for Krista’s support in helping bring this exciting community event to Dresden. Sponsors like Krista make it possible for us to provide a free evening of live music, great food, and fun for everyone to enjoy.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or looking for your next home, Krista is dedicated to serving the community and helping clients every step of the way.

🎸 Rock the Lot
📍 Dresden Kinsmen Park
📅 Saturday, August 15th 2026
🕔 Gates Open at 5:00 PM
🎟️ Free Admission

Thank you, Krista, for helping us rock the lot! 🤘

06/23/2026

🎸 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: BRADLEY HALE 🎸

From the backroads of Ontario to festival stages across the country, Bradley Hale is bringing his signature blend of heartfelt country storytelling and country-rock energy to Rock The Lot!

Raised in and around Elmira, Ontario, Bradley’s roots run deep in farming, family, and country music. Influenced by artists like Eric Church, Zach Bryan, Riley Green, and John Mayer, he’s crafted a sound that’s both familiar and uniquely his own. With a rich baritone voice and songs inspired by hometown life, Bradley delivers everything from emotional ballads to crowd-moving anthems.

Fresh off appearances at Boots and Hearts’ Emerging Artist Showcase, direct support for Cooper Alan at The Kee to Bala, and sharing stages with Brett Young, The Reklaws, James Barker Band, Owen Riegling, and more, Bradley is quickly becoming one of Canada’s rising country stars. His music has earned placements on major Spotify and Apple Music editorial playlists while surpassing 600,000 streams across platforms.

📍 Dresden Kinsmen Park
📅 Saturday, August 15th 2026
⏰ Gates Open at 5:00 PM
🎟 FREE ADMISSION

Don’t miss your chance to catch Bradley Hale live at Rock The Lot! 🤘🔥

06/17/2026

🔥 FOOD TRUCK FEATURE: Hawg Wagon 🔥

Nothing pairs better with live music than great barbecue! Be sure to stop by Hawg Wagon at Rock the Lot and dig into all your BBQ favorites. From smoky meats to delicious sides, they’ve got everything you need to fuel up for an unforgettable night of music. 🍖🎸

Join us on Saturday, August 15th at Dresden Kinsmen Park for an evening of live music, great food, and community fun.

🎸 Rock the Lot
📍 Dresden Kinsmen Park
📅 Saturday, August 15th 2026
🕔 Gates Open at 5:00 PM
🎟️ Free Admission

Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and get ready to rock the lot!

06/13/2026

☀️ Today is the day! The sun is shining, the costumes are ready, and we can’t wait to see you at the Dresden Kinsmen Club’s Annual Pet & Hobby Parade! 🦸‍♀️🦹‍♂️

This year’s Superheroes & Villains theme is sure to bring out some incredible entries, so grab your pets, bikes, wagons, and hobbies and join us for a super-powered afternoon of family fun!

📍 Marshalling begins at 11:30 AM at Markham Grove
🎉 Parade starts at 12:00 PM

After the parade, keep the fun going! Stop by Foodland for free hot dogs and pony rides, then head over to Jackson Park for inflatables and more family fun.

There’s still time to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFz91Z3htoPmt0PXOv2e6n7WYAUBKR2whjwqErvFLu0xN9AA/viewform

We can’t wait to see all of your amazing superhero and villain-themed creations. See you soon! 💥

06/12/2026

🦸‍♀️🦹‍♂️ Don’t forget! The Dresden Kinsmen Club’s Annual Pet & Hobby Parade is happening this Saturday, June 13th!

This year’s theme is Superheroes & Villains, so get your costumes, pets, bikes, wagons, and hobbies ready for a super-powered afternoon of fun!

📍 Marshalling: 11:30 AM at Markham Grove
🎉 Parade Starts: 12:00 PM

After the parade, head over to Jackson Park for inflatables and more family fun!

We’ve teamed up with our friends at Dresden Foodland and Make Children Better Now, who will be offering:
🐴 Pony rides
🌭 Free hot dogs at Foodland

Skip the line and register in advance here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFz91Z3htoPmt0PXOv2e6n7WYAUBKR2whjwqErvFLu0xN9AA/viewform

We can’t wait to see all of your amazing superhero and villain-themed entries! 💥

🦸‍♀️🦹‍♂️ Calling all superheroes, villains, pet lovers, and hobby enthusiasts!

Join the Dresden Kinsmen Club for our Annual Pet & Hobby Parade on Saturday, June 13th! This year’s exciting theme is Superheroes & Villains—so dust off your capes, masks, and creative costumes!

📍 Meet at Markham Grove
⏰ Marshalling begins at 11:30 AM
🎉 Parade starts at 12:00 PM

After the parade, the fun continues at Jackson Park until 2:00 PM with:
🌭 Hot dogs
🎈 Inflatables
🍿 Pop
🎪 Games, activities, and plenty of family fun!

Bring your pets, show off your hobbies, dress up as your favorite hero or villain, and make some super memories with the community. We can’t wait to see your amazing costumes and parade entries!

06/09/2026

🎉🐾 The Dresden Kinsmen Club’s Annual Pet & Hobby Parade is happening this Saturday, June 13th!

Skip the line and register in advance using the registration link below. 👇

📍 Marshalling: 11:30 a.m. at Markham’s Grove (corner of Metcalfe & Centre Street)
🚶 Parade Start: 12:00 p.m.
🎈 Kids’ activities will follow in Jackson Park until 2:00 p.m.

Please note that there will be no hot dogs served in the park this year. However, we’ve partnered with our friends at Dresden Foodland and Make Children Better Now, who will be offering hot dogs at Foodland, along with pony rides for the kids! 🌭🐴

Bring your pets, hobbies, family, and friends for a fun-filled community afternoon. We can’t wait to see you there!

🔗 Registration link below.

Event Date: Saturday, June 13th 2026 Event Time: 11:30am Marshalling @ Markham Grove (Corner of Metcalfe & Centre St.) 12pm Start time. Kids activities in Jackson Park to follow until 2pm.

06/06/2026

Our annual Pet & Hobby Parade is just one week away!!

We can’t wait to see you!

🦸‍♀️🦹‍♂️ Calling all superheroes, villains, pet lovers, and hobby enthusiasts!

Join the Dresden Kinsmen Club for our Annual Pet & Hobby Parade on Saturday, June 13th! This year’s exciting theme is Superheroes & Villains—so dust off your capes, masks, and creative costumes!

📍 Meet at Markham Grove
⏰ Marshalling begins at 11:30 AM
🎉 Parade starts at 12:00 PM

After the parade, the fun continues at Jackson Park until 2:00 PM with:
🌭 Hot dogs
🎈 Inflatables
🍿 Pop
🎪 Games, activities, and plenty of family fun!

Bring your pets, show off your hobbies, dress up as your favorite hero or villain, and make some super memories with the community. We can’t wait to see your amazing costumes and parade entries!

06/02/2026

🦸‍♀️🦹‍♂️ Calling all superheroes, villains, pet lovers, and hobby enthusiasts!

Join the Dresden Kinsmen Club for our Annual Pet & Hobby Parade on Saturday, June 13th! This year’s exciting theme is Superheroes & Villains—so dust off your capes, masks, and creative costumes!

📍 Meet at Markham Grove
⏰ Marshalling begins at 11:30 AM
🎉 Parade starts at 12:00 PM

After the parade, the fun continues at Jackson Park until 2:00 PM with:
🌭 Hot dogs
🎈 Inflatables
🍿 Pop
🎪 Games, activities, and plenty of family fun!

Bring your pets, show off your hobbies, dress up as your favorite hero or villain, and make some super memories with the community. We can’t wait to see your amazing costumes and parade entries!

05/30/2026

Tonight!

Join us at the hall for poutine, bevies and great company!

All are welcome!

📣 Our next Pub Night is just TWO weeks away!

Join us on Saturday, May 30th at the Kinsmen Hall for a delicious Poutine Bar Pub Night 🍟🧀

💲 $10 per meal
🕓 Doors open at 4 PM
🍻 Cash bar available
😁 Great company guaranteed!

Bring your friends, your appetite, and come enjoy a fun evening with us. See you then!

05/29/2026

Don’t forget, our poutine bar pub night goes down TOMORROW (Saturday, May 30th) at the hall!

Doors open at 4pm
$10/ meal
Everyone welcome!

📣 Our next Pub Night is just TWO weeks away!

Join us on Saturday, May 30th at the Kinsmen Hall for a delicious Poutine Bar Pub Night 🍟🧀

💲 $10 per meal
🕓 Doors open at 4 PM
🍻 Cash bar available
😁 Great company guaranteed!

Bring your friends, your appetite, and come enjoy a fun evening with us. See you then!