Tour Production Dates for The Voice of the River

PRODUCTION DATES 

July 21, 2025 – August 23, 2025
Various dates, times and locations listed below

This is a Pay-What-You-Can (PWYC) Event – Click here to contribute
You are welcome to attend any or all dates

Most performances run from 6:00 – 9:00 PM starting with a picnic (bring your own picnic – BYOP) from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, followed by a parade and presentation

If you have questions about the performances, locations, dates or times, please contact:
Peter Muir: info@grandviewtheatrecompany.com
Peter Smith: peter@ruralcreativity.org


Abe Erb Grist Mill, Waterloo – Prologue #2 – 2022

STARTING DATE

CALEDONIA – Monday, July 21st 
Performance time: 3:30 PM
Location: Caledonia Fairgrounds for the Two Row on the Grand Paddlers
151 Caithness St E, Caledonia, ON N3W 1C2
Google Maps Link

ELORA – Sunday, July 27th 
Sunrise Water Ceremony
Led by Elder Mary Anne Caibaisosai of the Water Walkers
Performance time: 6:00 AM (sun-up) to 8:00 AM
Location: Bissell Park, 127E Mill Street, Centre Wellington
Google Maps Link

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A Grand Summer – Hillside Festival, Guelph Island, 2024

DUNDALK – Thursday, July 31st
Performance time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Picnic (bring your own picnic – BYOP), parade and presentation
Dundalk Memorial Park
Location: Address to come

GUELPH – Saturday, August 2nd 
Performance time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM 
Picnic (bring your own picnic – BYOP), parade and presentation
York Road Park
85 York Road, Guelph, ON, Canada
Google Maps Link

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The Hillside Festival, Guelph, 2024

CAMBRIDGE – Wednesday, August 6th 
Performance time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM 
Picnic (bring your own picnic – BYOP), parade and presentation
Picnic location – Main Street between Ainslie and Water Streets (street closed for the summer)
Google Maps Link for Picnic
Parade from Main Street to Mill Race Amphitheatre for the presentation
Google Maps Link for Presentation
Parade Route on Google Maps

KITCHENER WATERLOO – Friday, August 8th 
Performance time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Picnic (bring your own picnic – BYOP), parade and presentation 
Location: TBD

GLEN MORRIS – Sunday, August 10th
Performance time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM 
Picnic (bring your own picnic – BYOP), parade and presentation
Picnic location – Community Hall/Lions Annual BBQ, 17 Dunbar St, Glen Morris, ON N0B 1W0
Google Maps Link for Picnic
Parade/presentation at Eric Thomlinson Access Point on Forbes Street
Google Maps Link for Parade & Presentation

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A Grand Winter, Brantford, 2023

ROCKWOOD – Wednesday, August 13th 
Plaque unveiling & presentation: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Rockwood Conservation Area
161 Fall St S, Guelph/Eramosa, ON N0B 2K0
Google Maps Link 

PARIS – Friday, August 15th 
Performance time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Picnic (bring your own picnic – BYOP), parade and presentation
Location: Lion’s Park Amphitheatre/Bandshell
Brant, ON N3L 2H2
Google Maps Link

BRANTFORD – Saturday, August 16th 
Performance time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Picnic (bring your own picnic – BYOP), parade and presentation
Location: Bell Homestead Historical Site
94 Tutela Heights Rd, Brantford, ON N3T 1A1
Google Maps Link

BRANTFORD – Sunday, August 17th 
Performance time: 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Location: Bell Homestead Historical Site
94 Tutela Heights Rd, Brantford, ON N3T 1A1
Google Maps Link

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Ellie Joseph/Jay Bailey, co-founders of Two Row on the Grand – in prologue #1 – Voice of the River, Chiefswood Park, Six Nations

DUNNVILLE – Thursday, August 21st
Performance time: 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Picnic (bring your own picnic – BYOP), parade and presentation
Location: RCAF Museum
536 Port Maitland Rd, Dunnville, ON N1A 2W6
Google Maps Link

GRAND FINALE

OHSWEKEN – Saturday, August 23rd, 12:00 – 9:00 PM
An all day fair & market followed by a picnic, parade, and The Voice of The River Community Play
Concert on the Grand River (featuring David Maracle): 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: Chiefswood Park
1037 Brant County Hwy 54, Ohsweken, ON N3W 2G9
Google Maps Link
In case of rain, performances to be held at the Gathering Place


Are you an artist, non-profit organization or a storyteller?

A vendor’s market, The Market Exchange, will take place on the final performance date – Saturday, August 23rd – from 12:00 – 3:00 PM.

Artisans, not-for-profit organizations, storytellers welcome to set up a booth.
No vendor fee required but a contribution to Six Nations Tourism is appreciated.
If you would like to be a vendor, contact Peter Smith at peter@ruralcreativity.org.
Limited space available.