Calipso Festival 2025: Celebrating Port Stanley’s Premier Summer Tradition, Reviving the Spirit of the 1970s since 2019! by Marna Berry
St Thomas Self Storage, Port Stanley Cottages, Port Stanley Swans, GT’s On The Beach, Ryan Featherstone-Royal LePage, Dallas Posthumus-Re/Max. Equal appreciation to Karen Hutton-Royal LePage, IDA Pharmacy, Port Stanley Dentistry, Royal Canadian Legion, Port Stanley Festival Theatre, Hair On The Harbour, and the Stinson Family. Thanks to your community spirit for making possible the Antique Car Shows & Canadian Bombshell Beauties, exhilarating Boat Rides, the traditional Boat Parade, and to Domus Development Inc. for the breathtaking Fireworks Display. Special thanks to the Port Stanley Optimist Club for the Bike Rodeo, Sand Castle Contest and Treasure Hunt and to Port Stanley Kiwanis Club for your treasure trove of free games and prizes in the Kidz Zone. The festival’s triumph is a direct reflection of the tireless dedication and hard work of the organizing committee and all participating attractions. We extend our deepest thanks to Marna Berry, Sue Clifford, Jenna Pay, Kara Hayden, Sandra Elfsman, Geeta & Al-Tikka Tomato, Robin Stevens, Glen Minor, Maria Maklakova, Steven & Karen Smith, & Jason Froude for their commitment to crafting an unforgettable experience for all. As we look to the future, we warmly invite community members to join the committee and play a role in shaping the next Calipso Festival. Our next meeting is on the horizon, scheduled for October 14th at 7 pm at the Port Stanley Legion. This is your chance to contribute to the ongoing tradition of celebrating the unique charm and spirit of Port Stanley. Let’s come together to make the Calipso Festival 2026 an even more remarkable event in the years ahead. Your ideas, enthusiasm, and support are the foundation of this pivotal community celebration.
The Calipso Festival in Port Stanley, Ontario, has once again left its traditional mark on the summer of 2025, echoing the vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and fun that has become its hallmark. This year’s addition to the Kidz Zone, the Pirate Ship Carnival ride, ignited the imaginations of our younger festival-goers, while the thrill of the Bike Rodeo and the artistic flair of the Sand Castle competition continued to delight families and visitors of all ages. We are immensely proud to share that the Calipso Festival has been officially recognized as a Non-Profit organization, a milestone that paves the way for further growth and the enhancement of the festival experience through additional grants and support. The festival remained a canvas of creativity, with our festival favourites, from enchanting Calipso Mermaid appearances and Captain Thom Bedlam’s Pirate Magical shows to the Calipso Boat rides along Lake Erie’s coast. A special shout out to those who sported this year’s retro Calipso Festival t-shirts, a cherished keepsake commemorating the joyous occasion. Our heartfelt gratitude extends to our generous sponsors, including Domus Development Co., Elgin County, Jason Froude-Re/Max, Port Stanley Terminal Rail, Legends Of Lake Erie Boat Tours, Port Stanley Villager, Inn On The Harbour,
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