Downtown Block Party

Davids & DeLaat Downtown Block Party

Saturday, July 26, 2025

11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

A FREE family-friendly day of music and fun in the Downtown Core!

Event Map/Schedule!

Pick up your Event Map/Schedule at the INFO BOOTH or see below:

This Event is Rain or Shine!

The rain won’t stop the fun at Block Party! So make sure to bring appropriate gear and umbrellas in case of such weather. However, in case of thunderstorms, the event will pause until it has passed and in the event of severe weather, we will provide more information.

St. Catharines Farmer’s Market

Location: Market Square

The St. Catharines Farmer’s Market will stay open late for this event and be open from 7 AM – 3 PM!

Featured at the Farmer’s Market:

• Market Discovery Table Ft. Cherries from Propiglia Farms | 9:30 AM – 12 PM
• Music in the Square with Charles J Hunk | 10 AM – 3 PM

Farmer’s Market Food Vendors Open from 10 AM – 3 PM in Market Square

• Maybees Backyard BBQ
• The Crust By Q
• Lucy’s Kitchen
• Cho’s Snack
• Niagara Samosas Factory
• Tonami
• Talent 2 Design
• Tamales Mexico
• TJ Meats
• P&E Foods
• Fiesta Empanada
• Adam’s Flora
• Banh Theory
• Black Bear Bakery
• Con Gusto Artisan Bakery
• Miss Pauline The Jamaican Patty Queen

Farmer’s Market Activities Open from 10 AM – 3 PM

• 1-on-1 Basketball
• Bean Bag Toss
• City of St. Catharines Blender Bikes

Kids Zone

Location: St. Paul Street (between James & Carlisle)

• Bouncy Castles sponsored by Pavilion Dentistry
• Soca & Hip Hop Dance Workshop | 2 PM
• Crafts, Games & Activites
• St. Catharines Public Library
• Face Painting Sponsored by OPG | 12 – 4 PM
• Stilt Walker & Ballon Twisting | 1 – 4 PM

Activities

• Ride Skate Shop
• City of St. Catharines – Touch a Truck
• Market Square
• St. Catharines Public Library
• Creativity with Dena | 1 – 4 PM
• Niagara Region Water Wagon
• Latin Dance Niagara – Dance Lessons
• Spotlight Comedy Roast Booth
• St. Catharines Fire Department – Touch a Truck
• NAC Freak Fest Day Two

Live Musical Performances

Location: James Street

Throughout the day, there will be live musical performances from a diverse range of artists. Come out and discover local & indie artists while enjoying the day!

See below for the line-up of artist on the Main Stage:

Latin Dance Niagara

Location: Latin Dance Niagara Stage: in front of the PAC

Happening during the Davids & DeLaat’s Downtown Block Party will be dance lessons offered by Latin Dance Niagara and DJ Locano on the Latin Dance Niagara Stage from 12 – 5 PM. Dust off your dance shoes, grab a partner, and dance through the streets of Downtown St. Catharines!

The festivities includes:
💃12 – 2 PM: Dance Time – Latin Vibe
🪩2 – 2:45 PM: Beginner Salsa Class with Kev
🎺3 – 3:45 PM: Brazilian Zouk Class with DJ Divina
🎶4 – 5 PM: Traditional Bachata Class with Jaguar Dance

Vendors

While you’re wandering the streets of Downtown St. Catharines check out the local vendors that will be in attendance. From coffee to art to jiu jitsu studios, there is something for EVERYONE to enjoy!

• St. Catharines Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
• Midastouch.craft
• Creatively Poured
• Milk Box Soap Company
• The Thrifty Mama
• FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
• Safe Space Niagara
• Windwick Farm Freeze Dried Experience
• Carpe Diem Love
• Arrowhead Coffee Company
• HERO Dehydrated Dog Treats Inc.
• White Galleon
• Marko Honey Bees
• Free Spirit Bazaar
• Earth & Moon
• Mimi Made It
• Stonemill Dental
• Sketchy Mimi Studios
• The Midnight Mushroom
• Julia McColl Prints

Vendor Promotional Offers

See below for promos that will be happening during Block Party from your favourite businesses.

• Wild Wings – Drink Promos: $5 bar rail, $5 tequila, $5 pints until happy hour 12 – 4 PM
• The Boot Shop – No Tax on All Purchases
• HamBRGR – Drink Promos: Extended Patio $6 Pints for All Ontario Brews
• Roly Poly Records – 20% Off Everything for Block Party
• The British Boutique – Take a picture with their soldier and tag them on Facebook to get 20% off your next in-store visit. Don’t forget to smile and share the love!
• Exclusive weekend passes giveaway to Some Kinda Festival happening August 30-31!

Vendor Pop-Ups

Make sure to check out these amazing pop-ups happening along the streets of Downtown during Block Party.

• Fiesta Empanada – Pop Up Food Stand
• Seoul Korean Cuisine – Pop Up Food Stand
• Wandering Spirits – Coffee Trailer
• Fire Wings – Serving cold drinks like mango lassi & pop
• Trust Beer Bar – Open from 12 PM – 2 AM
• RAiN – Whimsical Garden at RAiN’. RAiN invites visitors to the Downtown Block Party to help grow their garden of whimsical flowers created from recyclable plastic bottles. Participants of all ages can create their own flowers from plastic pop and water bottles and add them to their garden or take them home. 
• Pretty Copper Penny – Charm Bar & DIY Jewelry
• The British Boutique – Fun Activity
• Ann Nissi Beauty Salon – Offering mini services like express braiding, quick lineups, & nail painting for kids with music
• K+T Mart – Sidewalk Sale
• FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre – Cooling Station
• Fiddler’s Pour House – Pop Up Taco Stand
• Mountain Grill – Pop Up Stand
• Adam’s Flora – Boho Photo Booth
• White Galleon Gallery – Art Show Extended for Block Party

Community Booths

Throughout the streets of downtown, there will be community booths set up by various organizations for you to explore! Support and learn about the local organizations while enjoying the day’s events!

• Ride Skate Shop
• Future Black Female
• Growing with Brock
• Niagara GeoPark
• St. Catharines Heritage Committee
• Young & Gifted
• CUPE 150
• GiantFM
• FirstOntario PAC
• Some Kinda Festival
• Niagara Region Waste Management
• City of St. Catharines Climate Change Action
• City of St. Catharines – Environmental Services

Free Bike Valet

Location: Info Booth (Corner of James + St. Paul Street)

Valet hours: 11 AM – 8 PM

Ride your bike to the Downtown Block Party and leave it with the CAA Niagara FREE Bike Valet while you enjoy the day!

Downtown St. Catharines is proud to be a certified Ontario By Bike business area.
As a cultural hub of activity connected to over 90km of trail networks, including Merritt & Twelve Mile Creek Trail, that runs along Twelve Mile Creek, Downtown St. Catharines is the perfect destination for cycling enthusiasts.

Thank You To Our Partners & Sponsors

Thank you to our Downtown Businesses, Sponsors & Community Partners!
And a special shoutout to Davids & DeLaat’s Real Estate Agents for being our presenting sponsor!

The Davids & DeLaat Downtown Block Party is possible thanks to the 500+ incredible Businesses in the Downtown Core, sponsors & the many Community Partners who come together to make it happen. Thank you!

Vendor Opportunity!

We will have vendor booths available for Saturday, July 26th. This form is for businesses to apply to set up a vendor booth. If your vendor application is approved, the location of your space will be allocated by festival organizers. We can also offer limited rental of tents and tables for an additional cost, please indicate below if you need a tent or table(s). Please note that we are unable to provide running water or electrical service.

Sponsorship Opportunity!

Sponsorship opportunities are open with a variety of different ways to be involved.

Sponsorship opportunities include:

• Logo on event material
• Signage installed adjacent to activity indicating your sponsorship
• Free Vendor Booth to promote your business to attendees
• Personalized thank you post after event

Presenting Sponsor – Awarded to Davids & DeLaat

Our presenting sponsorship for the Downtown Block Party has been claimed by Davids & DeLaat Real Estate! We are excited to work with them for a third year in a row as our presenting sponsor.

Additional benefits associated with the Presenting Partner package are as follows:

• Business name precedes event “[Your Business] Downtown Block Party”
• Your Logo on all event material
• Specific social media posts as part of the Introduction of the Event
• Invited to open event and to bring volunteers on the day of
• Invited to share on all three stages for 5 minutes about business
• Free Vendor Booth to promote your business to attendees

Stage Sponsor – $2500

As a Stage Sponsor, you help us fund the talented musicians we book on your stage, and your business logo is featured prominently on the stage banner. We have three stage sponsorships available.

Additional benefits associated with the Stage Partner package are as follows:

• Signage installed on stage indicating your sponsorship
• Invited to share on your stage for 5 minutes about business
• 3 stages available

Activity Sponsor – $500 – $1500

Activity Sponsors help us to provide family friendly games and activities to bring excitement to our streets. These sponsorships are flexible, depending on your budget and the costs of the activity.

Sponsor activities such as:

• Firepits
• Corn Hole
• Bouncy Castle
• Craft Stations
• Costumed characters
• Face painting
• Aerialist Performance
• Hockey Zone
• Photo Booth
• Plus many more!

Community Sponsors – $100

A simple way for community members and small business owners to support our event at a low cost. Your name would be included in a printed list of sponsors as well on our event webpage.

Contact Jennifer Blackledge; Events Director, for more information.

Email: events@mydowntown.ca

Phone: 905-685-8424

Volunteer Opportunity!

Looking for volunteer opportunities for hours or to engage in your community?

Our events wouldn’t be possible without the help of our dedicated volunteers.

Whether you want to be more involved in the local community or need to fulfill high school requirements, all are welcome.