Hillside Festival

Hillside Festival An eco-friendly festival of music and community for 40+ years!
July 17-19, 2026
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06/05/2026

“Finally I get to experience it.” 💚

There’s something special about the connections made at Hillside – strangers become friends, conversations come naturally, and everyone brings their own energy to the Island.

It’s more than the music, it’s the people who make Hillside feel like home ✨

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Your Hillside experience just got an upgrade. 🌿 The Official Hillside Festival app is live on the App Store — download i...
06/05/2026

Your Hillside experience just got an upgrade. 🌿

The Official Hillside Festival app is live on the App Store — download it to stay in the loop on everything happening at this year's festival! ✨

If you're a returning Hillsider, a quick update is all you need. 📲

We can't wait to see you there. 💚

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Andrew Taylor still has the t-shirt from his first Hillside in 1993.A few years later, his son Dylan was there too, a ne...
06/04/2026

Andrew Taylor still has the t-shirt from his first Hillside in 1993.

A few years later, his son Dylan was there too, a newborn wrapped in a blanket on the grass, his dad’s feet placed around him to keep him safe. Two years after that, his daughter Maddy joined them.

Dylan grew up at Hillside, discovered music he’d never heard of, watched artists up close at 11 years old and thought: “I could do that.” That moment turned into a career in the music industry.

Hillside does something rare, it grows with you. And it gives father and son something to always share.

Read the Taylor family’s full story here: https://hillsidefestival.ca/forty-years-on-the-island-the-taylor-family-story/

✨Now it's your turn to share your Hillside Story

For a chance to win 2 weekend passes, all you need to do is:
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🎟️ Follow our account
🎟️ Tag 1 friend in the comment's below!
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06/03/2026

Some artists belong at a festival like Hillside. Cowboy Junkies are one of them. ✨💚

40 years deep, 29 albums in, and still making music that feels like it was written just for you.

Margo's voice. Michael's guitar. The whole family plus lifelong friend Alan, all on one stage!
Their career-spanning set goes from the legendary Trinity Session to the brand new Such Ferocious Beauty, and we are so ready!

This one's going to be something special, don't miss it!

🗓️ July 17–19 | Guelph Lake Conservation Area
🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hillside-festival-2026-tickets-1474307977849?aff=web

⏰ Last chance to save on your Hillside weekend!Tier 2 ticket pricing ends tomorrow night, which means this is your final...
05/30/2026

⏰ Last chance to save on your Hillside weekend!

Tier 2 ticket pricing ends tomorrow night, which means this is your final opportunity to secure a full weekend of music, community, workshops, food, art, and unforgettable memories for just $229 all-in.

After tomorrow, prices increase—so don't wait!

🎟️ Grab your tickets now and join us on Guelph Lake Island, July 17–19!!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hillside-festival-2026-tickets-1474307977849?aff=web

05/29/2026

Tiny notes. Big feelings 💚

A little glimpse into the care, kindness, and community that make Hillside what it is.

These sticky notes were written by Hillsiders throughout the festival – reminders, reflections, and small moments shared between strangers who somehow feel like family 🎶

What’s one word you’d use to describe the Hillside community?

Before there was a board seat, there was a Caribbean food booth!John Leacock’s Hillside story starts in 1994. Curry chic...
05/28/2026

Before there was a board seat, there was a Caribbean food booth!

John Leacock’s Hillside story starts in 1994. Curry chicken, mango juice, and music rooted in Trinidad and Tobago. It grew into nearly a decade on the board, helping steer a young festival through financial uncertainty and shape it into the community it is today.

His kids grew up running through the festival grounds. His son carried a Djembe drum onto a bus alone at nine years old to open the main stage. His son went on to play drums professionally.

Some places shape who you become. Hillside is one of them.

Read John Leacock's full story here: https://hillsidefestival.ca/forty-years-on-the-island-the-john-leacock-family-story/

✨Now it's your turn to share your Hillside Story

For a chance to win 2 weekend passes, all you need to do is:
1. Like this post
2. Follow our account
3. Tag 1 friend in our comments

✨From handmade jewelry and art to one-of-a-kind keepsakes, the Hillside artisan market is full of locally-crafted treasu...
05/27/2026

✨From handmade jewelry and art to one-of-a-kind keepsakes, the Hillside artisan market is full of locally-crafted treasures 💛

Take a stroll, meet the makers, and support the local craftsmanship by bringing home a little piece of Hillside magic! 🎨✨

Check out the full 2026 Hillside Craft Vendor's list and information through the link: https://hillsidefestival.ca/artisan-market/

42 years. Three generations. One festival.Murray Blackman was there on July 14, 1984. The very first Hillside, when admi...
05/25/2026

42 years. Three generations. One festival.

Murray Blackman was there on July 14, 1984. The very first Hillside, when admission was free, and the program was a single photocopied sheet. He’s returned every year since.

His daughter Brittney grew up falling asleep to drum circles on the grass. Today, she’s on the Hillside board. Her husband volunteers. Her two kids are along for the ride, the same way she once was.

This is what it looks like when a festival becomes part of a family’s story.
Read the Blackman family’s full Hillside story here: https://hillsidefestival.ca/forty-years-on-the-island-the-blackman-family/

✨ Now it’s your turn to share your Hillside story.

For a chance to win 2 weekend passes, all you need to do is:
• Like this post
• Follow our account
• And share this post with 1 person

🎶 The long-awaited official Hillside schedule is finally here!! ☀️Your festival weekend soundtrack has arrived 🌿 From cr...
05/23/2026

🎶 The long-awaited official Hillside schedule is finally here!! ☀️

Your festival weekend soundtrack has arrived 🌿 From crowd-favourite artists to new discoveries, workshop sessions, and lakeside evenings with community, this summer weekend is one you won’t want to miss ✨

Want to explore the full workshop schedule and start planning your perfect weekend? Head to our website for all the details 🌿🎶

Now comes the hardest part… figuring out how to be in two places at once 👀

Reminder: Tier 2 weekend pass prices will be increasing on June 1st!

Get your tickets now at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hillside-festival-2026-tickets-1474307977849?aff=web 🎟️

Address

7743 Conservation Road
Guelph, ON
N1H6J1

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+15197636396

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