Several bands from southwestern Ontario are scheduled to play at the Canatara Park Bandshell as part of a fundraiser for Ryan's House.
Punk Rock Picnic will be held on Saturday, June 20, from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Co-organizer Desiree Percival said it's exciting to have the event return, as it hasn't been held since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the pause, Percival said the event usually drew in a crowd of 150 to 200 people.
"You can expect six pretty cool southwestern Ontario bands. They're all over the map. We have some thrash, we have some punk... we have a cover band," Percival said. "They take your classic 50s and 60s songs and make them a little bit faster to dance to."
Local vendors will also be at the park selling food and items.
Percival said the event started as a way to gather outdoors and raise money for a good cause, and the charity of choice varies.
"Ryan's House is near and dear to us, so we're doing that one this year," Percival said.
Bluewater Health's Ryan's House is a residential withdrawal management facility, which opened in 2021 .
Tickets for the family-friendly, unlicensed event cost $15 each and can be purchased online through revelree.ca. Kids under the age of 14 can enter for free.
Additional details can be found on the event's Facebook page.
