NEWS RELEASE

Epic Eagles Headlining West Lincoln Canada Day Festival

For Immediate Release: June 1, 2023

The Township is thrilled to announce that One of These Nights soon, West Lincoln will be living Life In The Fast Lane, as Epic Eagles, the Definitive Tribute to the Eagles, is set to headline the 2023 West Lincoln Canada Day Festival.

The Canada Day festival will take over the Leisureplex Township Park, at 2543 South Grimsby Road 6, in Smithville, from 3 to 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 1.

Attractions will include Farmers’ Market, Bubble Force Canada, Hoop Fun Zone, Triple C Petting Farm, 905 Game Zone Gaming Trailer, Spiniko Outdoor Game Zone, plus an adult Cornhole Tournament. Register your team of two by June 23 by emailing recreation@westlincoln.ca or calling 905-957-3346 ext. 4682. Please submit the first and last names of both participants and an appropriate team name. Space is limited and will be first come, first served.

The main stage will feature a BenTastic Magic Show, Fire and Hoop Show, headlined by Epic Eagles and capped off with a spectacular fireworks display by Garden City Display Fireworks.

Epic Eagles is comprised of five musicians who feel privileged to perform the timeless music of the Eagles & Don Henley (solo), performing for huge outdoor and arena audiences, and sharing bills with some of rock’s legends.

Epic Eagles features the voice of Dean Young covering Don Henley, performing alongside the incredible vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Mike Alonzo, covering Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Timothy B Schmit, and Randy Meisner, with the amazing Jeff Salem on drums and percussion, Dan Bohemier on bass and keys, and Frank Koren on guitar and vocals.

Parking is very limited on site, so guests are encouraged to skip the drive and take the bus. A free shuttle service will be provided, with pick-up/drop-off points at the West Lincoln Community Centre, the Greek Hall and the Village Square Plaza.

Details are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information about Canada Day in West Lincoln, visit our Canada Day event page.

For notifications and important updates, remember to follow the Township of West Lincoln on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TWPWestLincoln.

Quotes:

“Our annual Canada Day Festival is a great opportunity for West Lincoln to come together – parents, children, friends, families and neighbours – to celebrate all the things that make us Canadian. Whether you’ve been here for 100 years or one hour, you are a part of our country and our community, and we are overjoyed to gather with you for our nation’s birthday party.”

Cheryl Ganann

Mayor

“West Lincoln’s Canada Day celebration truly offers something for people of all ages. Come out and enjoy a full day of festivities or pop in and out at your leisure. It’s sure to be an incredible experience. Special thanks to our incredible Township Staff for their tremendous work putting together this event.”

Bev Hendry

Chief Administrative Officer

Media Contact:

Beth Audet

Communications Specialist

baudet@westlincoln.ca

289-244-9069