Bring home your friends and family
to celebrate
North Bay's
100th Anniversary!
As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the
City of North Bay, we acknowledge that the sacred land on which we gather, live, work and play is the
traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg People, specifically Nipissing First Nation, and is protected by the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850.
We are grateful to share in calling this land and
the City of North Bay home.
Thank you to Festival partners,
sponsors, and supporters!
Dean Decaire & Janet Stockton
North Bay Soccer Club
It was the Celebration of the Century!
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the North Bay Homecoming Festival, and celebrated North Bay's centennial Aug 1 -3!. Our community came together August 1 – 3, 2025 to honour the rich history, vibrant culture and inspiring stories that have shaped our city over the past 100 years.
Event Highlights
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Historical exhibits & hands-on exploring
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Artisan market
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Family-friendly activities, games and demonstrations
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Inter-faith service
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Homecoming corn roast
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Live music & performances from local musicians
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And much, much more – stay tuned for updates!
Whether you’re a lifelong local, a newcomer, a visitor with roots in the Bay, or an Indigenous person whose ancestors called this land home, this Festival gave you a chance to reconnect, remember, and celebrate!
Festival Activities
Opening Celebration!
Friday, August 1st - 5:30 pm
Help kick off a weekend of family fun and festivities with North Bay's Town Crier, North Bay Pipes and Drums (celebrating their 100th year!) and more!
Artisan Village
Welcome to Saturday's artisan village, hosted by Artisan's Way. Explore the creativity and discover hand crafted treasures!
Algonquin Ave/ Brian Chute
Cruiser Car Show Village
Marvel at stunning vintage cars, connect with fellow car lovers, and enjoy a day filled with nostalgia and timeless cars with the North Bay Cruiser Car Club!
Downtown Village
Self-guided scavenger hunt and walking tour of downtown’s business' heritage window displays by downtown businesses.
Museum Village (Quints & NB Museum)
Step into the past with free admission to the Dionne Quintuplets Museum and the North Bay Museum’s 100 Years of North Bay exhibit. (See schedule for hours. Free admission during Festival.)
Homecoming Corn Roast
Sunday, August 3rd - 5 pm
Nothing says community like a fresh free corn roast! (Followed by the City of North Bay outdoor movie night.)
Explorer's Village
Hands-on explorations of fun yesterday and today with demonstrations Saturday!! (Watch the schedule for details) near Museums.
Multi-faith Service & Celebration
Join the celebration Sunday afternoon with a unique multi-faith celebration of community, faith and peace on the waterfront.
Heritage Railway & Carousel
Experience the magic of the lovingly restored Heritage Carousel or take a nostalgic tour on the Heritage railway mini train! $1 rides Sat. Aug 2.
Heritage Village
Step into the past and immerse yourself in activities that spotlight what makes our community special!
And more!!! UPDATED JULY 31st
Stand by for ongoing updates to the schedule! Confirm times and locations of activities. Check before you head out on the weekend!
Please refrain from smoking or vaping on Festival grounds for the enjoyment of all Festival goers. Thank you!
Seemore Graphics
Trans Canada Pipelines
Vaughan Paper Products
Alan & Michelle's No Frills
Eggert & Eggert Law
Eric Pearson Tree Services
North Bay Police Association
North Bay Fur Harvesters
North Star Guardians
P & G Auto Wreckers
Seemore Graphics
NORTH BAY HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
In partnership with City of North Bay
Here’s what you need to know about parking:
Big crowds + beautiful weather = limited parking!
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Respect all parking rules.
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Don’t block driveways or use accessible spots without a permit.
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Memorial Dr. parking is LIMITED. Try Courthouse, Main W. or side streets.
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Free parking downtown and Oak street all weekend!
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Be ready to walk a bit – especially around Lee Park.
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Keep roads clear for emergency vehicles.
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Don't leave your pets in parked vehicles.
Don’t let a parking ticket - or worse, a towed vehicle - spoil your weekend. Let’s all do our part to keep the celebration safe, respectful, and enjoyable for everyone!