Live Entertainment & Performances From:
Day 1 (July 18)
Retro Festival Headliners
The Retro Festival lineup brings the biggest 80s and 90s radio hits to life with high-energy performances and crowd-favourite anthems. Plus enjoy family fun, great food, vendors, and activities all afternoon and evening as the community comes together for one unforgettable summer celebration.
9th Line
Born out of the halls of Bradford District High School & Fred C Cook, The 9th Line has become one of Bradford’s legendary local bands, known for bringing fun, nostalgia, and hometown pride to every performance. Featuring pop and rock tunes from the 80s, this band will get you dancing early while reconnecting with old friends at the Bradford High School reunion atmosphere the Retro Festival is known for.
Blending classic hits, crowd favourites, and danceable performances, The 9th Line represents the spirit of Bradford’s local music scene. Their return to the Retro Festival stage next door to the High School is more than a performance — it’s a celebration of community, memories, and hometown talent.
Larger Than Life
Get ready for the ultimate 90s pop party with Larger Than Life — the #1 boy band tribute experience flying in direct from the USA. Featuring the biggest hits from *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees, Justin Timberlake, and more, this high-energy show brings the iconic boy band era back to life with live vocals, choreography, costumes, and nonstop nostalgia.
From singalong anthems to dance-floor favourites, Larger Than Life delivers a full concert experience packed with legendary pop hits that defined a generation. Whether you were Team Backstreet or Team *NSYNC, this is one Retro Festival performance you do not want to miss as every song is a mega hit!
FEEDBACK
Closing out the Retro Festival is Bradford’s own arena rock powerhouse, Feedback — delivering the ultimate Arena Anthems experience with massive vocals, soaring guitars, and the legendary hits that filled stadiums across the 80s and 90s. Featuring songs from Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Journey, Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith, AC/DC and more, Feedback brings a full concert-style production that turns the Town Square into a summer rock festival.
Known for their high-energy performances, big sound, and hometown roots, Feedback has become a local fan favourite that gets crowds singing from the first note to the final encore. If you love classic arena rock and unforgettable live music moments, this is the show you do not want to miss.
More Talent and Fun Featuring:
Reuniting the members that want to keep the vibe alive - for a one night only social performance featuring Nicco Harper
The original Local DJ gets crowds of all ages up and moving. He specializes in family friendly, Dance, Freestyle and Pop.
From Uruguay to Bradford the tribal drumming and dancing keeps the theme of dancing and culture vibing in the square.
Day 2 (July 19)
Championship Soccer Viewing Party
We are planning to showcase the Championship Soccer Game this summer live in the Square for all to see. Witness the largest global soccer spectacle with food, drinks and fun with so many family friendly programming to make this summer day full of cheer.
Viewing Party
The Retro Festival Championship Viewing Party will bring the community together for one of the biggest sporting moments on the planet — the world championship final match. Fans from all backgrounds, cultures, and generations are invited to experience the excitement together on giant outdoor screens in the heart of Bradford as the world’s best teams compete for the ultimate international title.
More than just a game, this event is a celebration of community, culture, and the global spirit of sport. Wear your favourite team jersey, wave your flags, enjoy amazing food and entertainment, and be part of an unforgettable summer atmosphere filled with energy, pride, and celebration as Bradford comes together for the championship match.
More Family Fun Featuring:
The Original Street Party is all grown up:
From the Streets of Blue Dasher in Summerlyn - The Vision is often imitated and even tried to be duplicated. We welcome more people to continue to model after us in Bradford and uplift the community with SAFE, well planned and top notch class when it comes to events for all ages. See the staggering numbers below:
40K+
In fundraising & Giving back
6th Year
And Growing Annually
6,000+
Attendees
1-90's
We accommodate all!
Awesome Vendors:
Uruguayan Charcoal BBQ
In the Public Square
Handmade Awesomeness
Food TruckParked in-front
Fun Festival Foods
Food Truck Market In-Front
Italian Catering
Exclusively for artists, staff and VIPs
Beer Garden Drinks
Licensed Area 19+
Refreshingly Fresh
Trailor Parked in front
NICK! Our Ice Cream Man
Truck parked in front
Local and Filtered
Station located inside Square
Kids Zone & Fun Treats
Station located inside Square
Local and Filtered
Station located inside Square
Local and Filtered
Station located inside Square
FAQ's To Know
Everyone is welcome at the Retro Festival — families, friends, couples, music fans, and visitors from across Bradford and all of Canada. What started as a community street party has grown into an inclusive festival open to anyone looking to enjoy great music, food, entertainment, and positive summer vibes.
The Retro Festival is built around respect, community, and fun for all ages. We ask all attendees to come with a positive attitude, be respectful to others, and help keep the event safe and family-friendly. No drugs, aggressive behaviour, or excessive intoxication will be tolerated.
Who Can Attend?
1
Bring your friends, family, lawn chairs if you’d like, and your Retro Festival spirit! We’ll have plenty of seating, amazing food vendors, cold drinks, live entertainment, and the largest beer garden in Bradford all on site. Many guests come during the day with their families, while others book a babysitter and turn the evening into a fun summer date night in the square.
Outside food and drinks are not permitted, but we highly recommend bringing a refillable water bottle for each guest, as free filtered water stations will be available throughout the festival grounds.
What Shuld I Bring?
2
The Retro Festival Beer Garden is a licensed 19+ area designed for adults to relax, socialize, and enjoy the live entertainment responsibly. A dedicated entrance and security gate will be in place for all beer garden guests.
Children and minors are not permitted inside the beer garden area, and all alcoholic beverages must remain within the licensed fenced space at all times in accordance with AGCO regulations and festival policies.
Beer Garden Details
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Dress retro and have fun with it! Break out your favourite 80s and 90s outfits, band tees, neon colours, denim jackets, vintage gear, or anything that brings the Retro Festival spirit to life.
For the Championship Viewing Party, we encourage everyone to proudly wear their favourite soccer team jersey, national colours, or local sports club apparel as we come together to celebrate the beautiful game and an unforgettable weekend in Bradford.
Should I Dress Up?
4
Family Fun + Music Festival
Anyone can buy tickets - Come Experience the BWG Public Square!!
Get your tickets today!
This event can hold a capacity of 2000 people. Please order your wristband tickets (come-and-go) to attend the event and secure your spot. The best part - all tickets sales goes directly to Raising money our Bradford Legion (to help pay for a new stove to feed the Vets/Guests) and to Our High Schools in Bradford Music Programs!
Kids Zone and Family Fun!
Join us for the Biggest Town Square Event for 2026
Fun for all ages
Bradford's New Town Square
Location
425 Holland Street West
Bradford West Gwillimbury Ontario
Hours
July 19 2026 | 4pm -11:30pm
July 20 2026 | 12pm -5pm
July 18th Agenda
July 18
4:00
Kids Zone w/Splash Pad, Food Truck Fest & DJ Klever
July 18
4:40
9th Line (Bradford Legendary 80's Pop Rock Band)
July 18
6:00
Larger Than Live (#1 USA Tribute 90's/2000's Pop Act)
July 18
8:00
Feedback (Arena Rock Anthems)
July 18
10:15
DJ Zucca (Famous Radio & Club DJ)
July 19th Agenda *Pending Approval
July 19
12:00
Kids Zone w/Splash Pad, Food Truck Fest & DJ Klever
July 19
3:00
Championship Soccer Game Viewing Starts
July 19
3:50
DJ Zinga (Famous Radio & Club DJ)
July 19
5:00
After Party / Clean Up - DJ Klever
Continuing the Success from last year
With the creation of the new Town Square, we’re excited to take the Retro Block Party to the next level. Thanks to the generous support of the new owners of Chuck’s Roadhouse and a proud partnership with a Canadian company we all know well - Molson Coors, this space will feature a dedicated refreshment area designed to responsibly enhance the event experience. It’s all about creating a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere for our community to enjoy—together.
Quick Information
Vendors
• Charcoal BBQ from local Decano Meats with various menu items all hand made and cooked fresh
• Ice Cream Truck from everyones favourite Nick!,
• Cotton Candy, Popcorn and more from Magical Events
• 2 Stage Water Filtered Station from EHS Water
• Amazing refreshments from The Wild Lemon Co.
• Families can bring outside food (not drinks) if speciality dietary requirements are needed. All bags will be inspected.
Licensed Area
• Ages 21+ can enter the licensed area
• This area is supplied with various Molson Coors Products including Beer, Coolers and other cans.
• Chuck's Roadhouse will be the official servers
• Debit / Credit and Cash sales
• No outside drinks are permitted on site
What you can Bring
• If the kids want to bring a bathing suit for the water feature and splash area - they are welcomed too,
• You can bring a small bag, purse or beach bag with speciality foods (not drinks) if required. Please note all bags are to be inspected.
• Please DO NOT bring coolers as they will not be permitted.
• No outside drinks, Alcohol or drugs are tolerated.
• No Smoking or vaping inside the town square
Bring a positive vibe and Dress Retro!
Good Old fashioned Fun
• South Simcoe Police and Auxiliary Police officers to participate in the community building on site
• St John's Ambulance On Site
• Bradford's Fire Department and Community Outreach on site.
• Private security - to search all bags from all entry and re-entry
Order on this page - Pick up the Bracelets
• You must be a resident of Bradford West Gwillimbury or be attending with a resident of BWG.
• Once you purchase your tickets - you need to pick up your bracelet tickets on August 9th at the Farmers Market at the BWG Library Parking Lot or at Carrot Fest at "Close with Rose" booth
• See rules for additional info on the tickets
• Each bracelet has a matching raffle ticket that will be used for raffle prizes. The Draws will posted at 8pm
Change Rooms, Washrooms and in & outs
• With your bracelet tickets you and your family can come in and out to access the Ice Cream Truck, Library and BWG Leisure Centre washrooms and change rooms as well as porta-potty on site.
• You will have to clear security each time (like Canada's Wonderland)
Pay what you can to help reach our goals
• This event has significant expenses over $30k paid for by our amazing sponsors and donated time.
• All Tickets sales go directly to purchasing food from the Local No Frill's at wholesale prices and delivered to Bradford's Helping Hands Food Bank.
• There is an option to donate through us on the ticket page (without buying a ticket as well).
• We will also collect cheques from small business and families at the event to be part of the fundraising effort and contribution.
Together we work to deliver the best!
• Every year we have many youth volunteers sign up to help the stations, clean up and provide extra helping hands during our events.
• We also need adults that are trustworthy and committed to help make this a success.
Email: streetpartycollective@gmail.com to request an interview for volunteering.
Thank you to our
Amazing Sponsors
Close with Rose: Rose Sorbera Real Estate Team.
A special thank you to Rose Sorbera and the Close with Rose team for being a longtime Partner Sponsor of the Retro Festival and for continuously believing in the power of community. Year after year, their support, generosity, and dedication have helped make this event possible and have played a major role in growing the Retro Festival into one of Bradford’s most celebrated community traditions.
Known for their client-focused approach and strong community involvement, Rose and her team provide trusted real estate services across Bradford, Simcoe County, and the GTA — helping families buy, sell, invest, and stage homes with confidence. With decades of customer service and marketing experience, the team has built a reputation for professionalism, transparency, and giving back to the community they proudly serve.
Community Builder:
Ambria Homes
A special thank you to Amria Homes for supporting the Retro Festival and believing in the importance of building strong, connected communities. Amria’s vision goes beyond building homes — focusing on thoughtfully integrated neighbourhoods with parks, recreation, and community spaces that create places where people truly want to live. Their support of community events like the Retro Festival shows that building a true community is a partnership, and without their support, events like this would not be possible.
Beer Garden's Sponsor:
Chuck's Roadhouse Bradford
A big thank you to Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill for once again stepping up as a Platinum Beer Garden Sponsor for the Retro Festival. Since the new ownership took over, Chuck’s has refreshed and elevated the restaurant into a true local destination where sports teams, families, friends, and community members come together to enjoy great food, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Last year, Chuck’s helped us transform the Town Square into Bradford’s largest beer garden by providing affordable drink service and an incredible community experience. They’re back again this year with their amazing local staff ready to keep the festival flowing with cold drinks, great service, and the high-energy atmosphere that helps make the Retro Festival one of Bradford’s biggest summer celebrations.
Our Sonsors
A huge thank you to our incredible Retro Festival sponsors for once again stepping up to help build community, create lasting memories, and keep Bradford a place where people truly want to live, gather, and celebrate together. In challenging economic times, these local businesses and partners chose to invest back into YOU — the community — through their generosity, support, and hard work to help make this festival possible for everyone.
Partner Sponsor:
Close with Rose: Rose Sorbera Real Estate Team.
A special thank you to Rose Sorbera and the Close with Rose team for being a longtime Partner Sponsor of the Retro Festival and for continuously believing in the power of community. Year after year, their support, generosity, and dedication have helped make this event possible and have played a major role in growing the Retro Festival into one of Bradford’s most celebrated community traditions.
Known for their client-focused approach and strong community involvement, Rose and her team provide trusted real estate services across Bradford, Simcoe County, and the GTA — helping families buy, sell, invest, and stage homes with confidence. With decades of customer service and marketing experience, the team has built a reputation for professionalism, transparency, and giving back to the community they proudly serve.
Community Builder Platinum Sponsor
Ambria.ca
A special thank you to Amria Homes for supporting the Retro Festival and believing in the importance of building strong, connected communities. Amria’s vision goes beyond building homes — focusing on thoughtfully integrated neighbourhoods with parks, recreation, and community spaces that create places where people truly want to live. Their support of community events like the Retro Festival shows that building a true community is a partnership, and without their support, events like this would not be possible.
Platinum Beer Garden Partner
Chuck's Roadhouse Bradford
A big thank you to Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill for once again stepping up as a Platinum Beer Garden Sponsor for the Retro Festival. Since the new ownership took over, Chuck’s has refreshed and elevated the restaurant into a true local destination where sports teams, families, friends, and community members come together to enjoy great food, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Last year, Chuck’s helped us transform the Town Square into Bradford’s largest beer garden by providing affordable drink service and an incredible community experience. They’re back again this year with their amazing local staff ready to keep the festival flowing with cold drinks, great service, and the high-energy atmosphere that helps make the Retro Festival one of Bradford’s biggest summer celebrations.
Great Gulf
Gold Sponsor
DG Group
Gold Sponsor
Direct Interiors
Gold Sponsor
BradfordToday.ca
Media Sponsor
Performance Sponsor
Wristband
Sponsor
Retailer Sponsor
Soccer Sponsor
Gates, Access and Fencing
Community Sponsors:
About this event!
What began as a grassroots street party hosted by local residents and families that has now evolved into BWG’s biggest community-building event of the year—The RETRO Festival. With the opening of the new Town Square, a $3.3 million community space funded through developer charges and supported by Council, the event now has a permanent home where residents from across the town can come together to celebrate in true retro style.
Who can buy tickets
Now open to all Bradford West Gwillimbury residents and people who want to visit Bradford, the RETRO BLOCK PARTY continues to grow in impact and reach.
How much are tickets?
100% of ticket sales this year go directly to Bradford's Legion and to both Bradford High Schools to fund their music programs. Over the past four years, the event has raised more than $40,000 over the years to support local families in need. All we ask is "Pay what you can".
Community and Team Work!
This event has grown significantly because of our team of amazing vendors, sponsors and volunteers. So many people and businesses have asked to join this event and we have jammed packed this event from start to finish.
Pay what you can for Tickets - For a Good Cause:
For 2026, the Retro Festival is proud to support two important local community initiatives. We are helping fund a new stove for the Bradford Legion to support the veterans, members, and guests they serve, while also partnering with The 9th Line to donate to both Bradford high school music programs to help keep music alive through quality instrument investments for future generations of students.
Get Tickts Early - they sell out fast!
The Countdown Has Begun
Love for Where We Live
Since moving to Bradford, my family and I have embraced the small-town charm, warmth, and neighbourly spirit that remind me of where I grew up in the early ’80s. Whether it’s a wave on the street or a smile in the grocery store, Bradford is our home.
Even before I was on council, I worked to bring our community together—and that mission hasn’t changed. As your neighbour I'm always committed to celebrating the love we share for our neighbours, town, friends, and families. I’m especially proud to host this 4th annual event in our new Town Square—a project I’ve championed with town staff since day one.
It’s a joy to now share this event with the entire community and bring us all together.
Experience the fun of Community Building!