Thanks to our Sponsors
Kempenfest would not be a success without our corporate sponsors.
Their generous support allows us to offer outstanding entertainment without charging any admission fees for the event. Show these sponsors you appreciate their community-mindedness by supporting them too. 

Kempenfest is proud to say Molson is one of our major partners. Their support over the years has been critical to our success, and we are pleased they are on board with us in a long-term contract. Visit any one of our two licensed tents and enjoy a cool one from Molson. 

OLG is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of Kempenfest 2010.  Dedicated to becoming a world-leader in gaming entertainment, OLG is actively sponsoring a range of community music festivals across the province as part of our contribution to culture, tourism and economic development. Our support of this major musical event is one of the many ways that OLG creates Everyday Possibilities for the people of Ontario.

Visit olg.ca for more information.

Napoleon returns this year as major partner, and we are very pleased to have them on board. Stop by their mobile showroom now on the South Shore near the main stage. See their line-up of fireplaces and grills. Pick up some great BBQ accessories and supplies. Win some prizes from KICX-FM and THE DOCK-FM who will be broadcasting live from the Napoleon Pavilion.

Be sure to stop by the large display of hot tubs and pools at Barrie Pool and Spa's site adjacent to the Mini Putt in Centennial Park. Barrie Pool and Spas has been a long-time supporter of Kempenfest - now with a new name, but the same great people and service you came to expect from them in years past.

Culligan has been supplying water to Kempenfest for a number of years and continue this year as part of a multi-year commitment to Kempenfest. The official water of Kempenfest can be purchased at all of our food and refreshment outlets.

Rogers Wireless returns this year as one of our sponsors. Visit their display in Tiffin Launch for all the latest phones and gadgets on the market.

Kempenfest is pleased to welcome one of our newest sponsors, SkyLife. SkyLife is something the whole family can agree on, twelve months a year. It's more than a glorious resort lifestyle with four seasons of exciting activities. It's the first-ever City and Country Club; where every breath of fresh air gives you a little more perspective on life. Where the woods and hills and wind and water create lasting connections between people. You can learn more about SkyLife at their display in Tiffin Launch.

Pepsi is the official supplier of cool to Kempenfest. You can purchase carbonated and juice products from Pepsi at all of our food and refreshment centres at Kempenfest as well as through conveniently located vending machines throughout the park.

We are excited to welcome back True Health Chiropractic to our list of Kempenfest sponsors this year. Look for their booth at the Tiffin Launch and ask them about how you can find true health in your life.

The Family Channel joins Kempenfest as a new sponsor this year. Visit the Family Bright Lights Big Summer Tour in Centennial Beach near the midway for great fun and activities on Friday night and Saturday. And don't miss Family Night at the Midway on Friday night from 6pm to 11pm. Get 40 for 40 - 40 ride tickets for $40 - that's a $10 Savings. Kempenfest is for FAMILIES so be sure to bring the entire gang.

ICT North returns to Kempenfest this year on the Southshore near the main beer gardens. As an authorized Bell dealer ICT can handle all your telecommunications needs including Bell Mobile, Bell Internet, Bell Satellite TV.

Visit Neilson Dairy Oh! at the Tiffin Launch for free samples of milk. Dairy Oh! milk includes DHA - an Omega-3 fatty acid that helps support normal development of the brain. Find out why it's so important for kids to have milk as part of their daily diet.

Watch for the giant Royale display near the mini putt again this year -- and get your free sample of Royale. Whether your favourite Royale is regular 2 ply or 3 ply Ultra with an extra layer of softness you can be sure that every sheet is richly embossed, pure and white to give you comfort and strength every time. Compare our soft and thick Royale to any leading brand; we are confident that you’ll prefer Royale

We are pleased to welcome a brand new sponsor to Kempenfest this year -- Hidden Valley dressing. Their Original Ranch^® recipes are made with wholesome ingredients and the perfect blend of herbs and spices. Enjoy the farm fresh taste of Hidden Valley^® in dressings, dips and salad toppings. You can sample the dressing at their booth in Tiffin Launch.

Visit the Ontario Tire Stewardship booth in the Tiffin Launch area and learn how to prolong the life of your tires.  From monthly tire pressure checks to tread wear inspections, everyone can improve safety and help reduce the number of scrap tires. Learn how the Ontario Tire Stewardship program is working to use the 3 Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) to limit the impact used tires have on our environment.

Heritage Education Funds is a brand new sponsor to Kempenfest. Visit them on the South Shore across from the Kids Village. While the kids are playing, why not spend a few minutes learning how to prepare for their education?

Robertson Amusements is our official supplier of fun at Kempenfest. Their traveling theme park has and accident-free record in Canada, and features some of the biggest and best rides around, including the new Drop Zone. 

The Barrie Examiner is Kempenfest's Official Newspaper. Providing full coverage of the event from start to finish, the Examiner's in-depth reporting is unmatched my any other print medium. The Examiner is also distributes the Official Guide to Kempenfest, available in their Saturday July 26th edition or at the event in our information tents.

The Canada’s Stuck on BAND-AID® Jingle Tour gives you and your family the chance to record the BAND-AID® jingle known and recognized by many Canadians. The Jingle team will give Canadians the opportunity to record a video with their family and friends singing the famous jingle and have a chance to win $10,000 in family travel.

Kempenfest welcomes the Dairy Farmers of Canada to this  year's sponsor list. Visit their educational display across from the kids village on the South Shore where kids can try their hands at milking a cow - not a real cow, but Bessie the mechanical cow. Talk to dairy experts about the milk industry and discover more about how milk gets from the cow to your table.

Benjamin Moore joins Kempenfest this year as a new sponsor and brings their new Natura paints to Kempenfest for our consumers to learn more about this amazing new paint - waterborne, so it dries fast with less odour and can be re-painted in less than an hour. Plus it's environmentally friendly. Learn more at their booth in Tiffin Launch.

Riceworks is a new sponsor of Kempenfest this year. Visit their display on the South Shore near Napoleon and sample some of the great flavours these new gourmet brown rice crisps feature. You'll love them!

Easy Photos to Canvas is a new sponsor to Kempenfest this year. Stop by their display in Tiffin Launch and find out how easy and inexpensive it is to have your favourite photo printed on a canvas gallery-wrapped frame. It makes a wonderful gift for any one.

Rock 95 is one of our Official Radio Stations of Kempenfest 2010 as well as a sponsor of our Friday Night Kick-Off concert with The Stampeders - a presentation of the OLG Presents Music program. Don't miss this great show to start off Kempenfest 2010.

The Dock joins us again this year as one of our entertainment sponsors and official Radio Station of Kempenfest. They are presenting a day-long show of great rock and roll on Saturday feature Barrie's own Fred Grant Squares, Hot Rocks Rolling Stones Tribute, The Dock House Band, Alistair Christl and our headliners Lighthouse. This promises to be a great day of classic rock.

KICX-FM is one of our Official Radio Stations of Kempenfest 2010. They are also a major entertainment sponsor through their presentation of KICX DAY on Sunday at the Main Stage. Lots of fun and excitement and great music on stage all day long, culminating in a great show with Aaron Pritchett.

KOOL FM is one of our Official Radio Stations of Kempenfest 2010 and will be sponsoring the entertainment at the MacLaren Oasis. So grab some friends, join us for a cool one, and enjoy some of the best music at Kempenfest right by the water at the best oasis at Kempenfest.

The Jewel is one of our Official Radio Stations of Kempenfest 2010 and join us this year as one of our entertainment sponsors and presents our Monday line up at the main stage featuring The Martels.

Fox's Bakery and Deli have returned to Kempenfest this year not only as a sponsor, but as a supplier to most of our food and beverage operators, delivering freshly baked buns to the site each day. So you know that juicy burger or hot dog is surrounded by the best freshly baked bun we can find.

Huronia Insurance is the official insurer of Kempenfest and a supporter of the event as well. We are thankful for their support.

We're pleased to welcome Moose Winooski's back again this year. Look for their display on the Southshore. Their legendary Moose may just make a special appearance.

Nestle continues this year as our official supplier of ice cream and frozen ice products. Their line of products includes the famous Haagen-Dazs ice cream. You can purchase ice cream at all food and refreshment centres and at ice cream carts located throughout the park.

Each Kempenfest weekend, the food and beverage operations at Kempenfest go through a truck load of ice, and this year, we are pleased to welcome back Cottage Country Ice who returns to us this year as our official supplier of ice.

CubeIt returns as a support sponsor this year and provides us storage units throughout the park area to assist our service clubs and sponsors throughout the weekend.

Kempenfest welcomes Contractor Rental Supply back as a strong supporter of the event. Whether it's fencing, or power generators, or fork lifts, CRS supports the event in may ways by donating their equipment and services to help our groups pull off an otherwise challenging event. Thanks to Dean and his team for their support.

Kempenfest welcomes back our Cooler sponsor to this year's event. Black Fly Beverage Company is Ontario's first Micro-Distillery founded by husband and wife Rob Kelly and Cathy Siskind-Kelly in May 2005. Having spent the summers of his youth in Muskoka, Rob drew the name Black Fly from the reputation of the small but determined Canadian insect that like this micro-business can come in under the radar but deliver a mighty bite. The pure wild blueberry juice used in two of the vodka cooler flavours Cranberry/Wild Blueberry and Black Currant/Wild Blueberry also goes to the Black Fly name, as the black fly pollinates wild blueberries. Join the Black Fly Face Book here www.facebook.com/blackflybeverage and enjoy Black Fly Coolers at the Main Stage or in the MacLaren Oasis.

Kempenfest is proud to welcome a new sponsor to the event - Sarjeant Company - who will literally fuel our main stage this year - which is run by diesel powered generators. Sarjeants has graciously agreed to donate the fuel we need. Kempenfest has the greatest sponsors!!

Join us as a Kempenfest Sponsor

and benefit from a comprehensive multi-media campaign designed to deliver 
real impact for your business. You'll benefit from the following:

• exposure to over one million consumers through our TV, Radio, 
Newspaper, Poster, Website, and Kempenfest Guide

• exposure to over a quarter-million visitors to Kempenfest through 
banners, display space for your company, and live announcements 
on stage during the entertainment segments

For more information on becoming a Kempenfest Sponsor
email our sponsorship coordinator -- Tom Aikins