CORNWALL, Ontario – Lamoureux Park was a hive of activity this weekend, as Road 2 Musicfest kicked off their inaugural event with some pre-Canada Day festivities.
The four-day free admission festival was created as a way to promote Musicfest while providing something for folks of all ages.
“Musicfest is a 19+ event, and we wanted to cater to the youth in our community,” said organizer, Jason Mitchell. “So we decided to have an event that would get the entire community involved.”
Getting the party started on Thursday evening was Eagles Tribute Band, One of These Nights – back by popular demand after opening at last year’s Musicfest. Mitchell says that he tries to mix the tried-and-true with newer musical acts.
On Saturday night, the Road 2 Musicfest held Cornwall’s first ever EDM Dance Party. With a DJ, light show and more fog than you can imagine, the first EDM event was a tremendous success.
“We had a lot of teens come out for that,” said Bedard, who is also an organizer for Musicfest. “And it was the good crowd – they were having a blast out there.”
Due to weather warnings, however, the event was cut short on Sunday.
“We struggled with weather, and that’s the thing about doing outdoor festivals – we can’t control the weather,” said Bedard.
With a date already chosen for next year, Mitchell and Bedard say they’re eager to see the event continue to grow.
“We like to think outside the box when it comes to promoting,” said Mitchell. “We enjoy bringing some elements of the big city to our little city.”
