A colorful promotional graphic for the Welland Rose Festival featuring a large pink-orange rose, cartoon rose characters with musical instruments dressed in performance attire, and decorative green leaves, with text indicating the event's name and establishment year.
Baby Show Registration
Poster promoting a baby show event at Seaway Mall, City of Welland, on May 30th, 2026. The poster features a cartoon baby holding a rattle, a rose, and details about the event with a photo of a young girl and a woman smiling.
Order your Rose Bush
A colorful advertisement for a rose festival featuring roses in the background, with text promoting the purchase of rose bushes at $35 each, limited stock available, and organized by the City of Welland.
Vendor Registration
Poster for vendor registration from June 19th to 21st, 2026, with check-in on June 19th, featuring a mascot in a pink costume, a booth with a sign for flavored fries, and the city of Welland logo.
Parade Registration
Flyer for the 65th Grande Parade on June 21st, 2026, with check-in at 11:00 am, featuring a cartoon character playing drums and a photo of a parade with a yellow fire truck and numerous spectators along the street.
Welland Rose Ambassador
Poster advertising the Welland Rose Ambassador program, asking if viewers want to become the face of the festival, featuring a photo of two women in a garden with flowers, and a registration button.

🎉🌹 The 2026 Welland Rose Festival’s Days in the Park is almost here! 🌹🎉

Join us June 19th, 20th & 21st at Merritt Park in Welland for three incredible days packed with live music, family fun, amazing food trucks, community groups, vendors, entertainment, activities, and so much more!

Take a look at our promotional reel highlighting many of the amazing vendors, performers, and attractions confirmed as of May 10th. Since then, even more incredible vendors and groups have joined the celebration!
Special thanks to Digital Oasis Media for producing this reel and capturing footage of our wonderful festival since 2023.

All vendors, performances, and activity lists are confirmed as of May 10th, with more to come.

FRIDAY JUNE 19th
🕔 5PM–11PM
Kick off the weekend with an evening of music at the Merritt Park Amphitheater featuring:
🎸 Revolver & Friends Man Band (7PM - 8PM)
🎷 Howling Horns (8PM - 10PM )

SATURDAY JUNE 20th
🕙 10AM–11PM
A full day of family entertainment and live performances including:
🦖 Dino Boys from Party Perfect Events ( 12PM - 1PM )
☘️ De Menezes Reilly Irish Dance ( 1PM - 2PM )
❄️ Elsa & Anna from Party Perfect Events ( 2PM - 3PM )
🎶 Old School Rewind ( 2:30PM - 3:30PM )
🎸 Gravely ( 4PM - 5PM )
🤘 Damn Animals Beyond ( 5:30PM - 6:30PM )
🎤 Under the Influence ( 7PM - 8PM )
✨ British Legends with Cher ( 8:30PM - 10PM )
🎆 Followed by fireworks from Victoria Fireworks at ( 10PM ) across the canal behind the amphitheater!

SUNDAY JUNE 21st
🎣 Start the day at ( 8 AM ) with our Children’s Annual Fishing Derby at the Lincoln Docks!
Open to youth 15 & under. Bring your own rod and bucket, free worms provided!

🎉 The Grand Parade (1PM - 3PM ) travelling North on King Street featuring special guests Maple Jam!

After the parade, head back to Merritt Park for more entertainment:
🎸 Hard Rock Hooligans ( 3:30PM - 4:30PM )
🍄 Mario, Luigi & Princess Peach DJ Dance Party from Party Perfect Events ( 4PM - 5PM )
🎶 Dr. Feelgood ( 5PM - 6PM )

All Weekend Long:
🧗 Black Rock Climbers returns with their 52ft inflatable obstacle course, rock climbing wall, bouncy castle, and even more.

Volunteer!

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Join us for the annual Welland Rose Festival! We are seeking volunteers to help us make this festival a success! Your support is essential in bringing joy to our community and creating unforgetable memories.

Click the link to sign up!

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A poster advertising volunteer opportunities at a community event, featuring cartoon characters, a stage, and a rock climbing wall, with event details and a website link.

RECAP VIDEOS - (2025)

Produced by: Joshua Flavell from Digital Oasis Media Inc.

VIDEO GALLERY

The Welland Rose Festival continues to unite the community of the City of Welland.

Since its inception in 1961, The Welland Rose Festival has been instrumental in uniting our community with a festive spirit, celebrating the City of Welland Rose and our community.

Our vision is to unite the City of Welland, building a sense of community, pride, and belonging through the celebration of the city's diverse culture, history, and heritage.

In partnership with local businesses, the Welland Rose Festival’s events and activities aim to inspire community spirit, strengthening the bonds that make Welland a vibrant and thriving place to call home.

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“Inspiring community spirit, and strengthening the bonds that make Welland a vibrant and thriving place to call home.”