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SATURDAY, AUGUST 30TH
CONCERTS & SHOWS

COMPASS MINERALS CONCERT WITH FINGER ELEVEN
The iconic, Juno award winning Canadian rock band is taking over The Square at this year’s Festival. Tickets are going fast - get yours before they’re gone! Sat. Aug. 30,
7PM - 1AM at the Salty Basin Beer Garden in Courthouse Square Park. $60+fees, online at saltedgoderich.ca. ALL AGES!

OPENING CEREMONY
Join us in opening our 3rd annual Salt & Harvest Festival!
Sat. Aug. 30, 10AM in Courthouse Square Park.

COLDWELL BANKER AFTERNOON WITH GRAHAM BEDARD
Join us in opening our 3rd annual Salt & Harvest Festival! Sat. Aug. 30, 10AM in CourtBrought to you by Coldwell Banker, local legend Graham Bedard will be rockin’ the Salty Basin Beer Garden with his guitar.
Sat. Aug. 30, 2PM - 5PM at the Salty Basin Beer Garden in Courthouse Square Park. FREE FOR ALL AGES!house Square Park.
TOURS & RIDES

HOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS TOURS
Learn about the history of salt mining in Goderich and how salt mining has evolved over the decades! Sat & Sun, 10AM - 4PM at Courthouse Square.
$10 for adults, $4 for kids under 12. Tickets can be purchased at saltedgoderich.ca or during the event at the Festival store located on South Street Plaza.

WAGON RIDES
Experience the charm of Goderich like never before through a horse-drawn wagon ride. Rides for up to 6!
Sat. & Sun., 10AM - 4PM at Courthouse Square. Sponsored by Royal LePage.

SALT HISTORY WALK AT ROTARY COVE LOOKOUT
Now even bigger! This beautiful solar-lit stroll overlooking the Rotary Cove features historical facts, photos of Goderich’s salty past, and over 300 solar lights.
Available day & night.
SALTY EXPERIENCES

SALT MINE VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE
Put on your glasses and go below! Tour the mine while above ground with the help of VR.
Sat & Sun, 10AM - 4PM at the Goderich Tourism office.

ABOVE GROUND SALT EXPERIENCE
Experience the salt mine from above ground in this fun, kid friendly experience like no other!
Sat & Sun, 10AM - 4PM in Courthouse Square Park.

SALT INDUSTRY FILM
Learn about the operation of the worlds largest salt mine. Free entry included with Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour!
Sat, 10AM - 4:30PM & Sun, 1PM - 4:30PM at the Huron County Museum.


INFLATABLES, PETTING ZOO & PHOTO BOOTH
Fun for the whole family! Make new friends - some with fur and some without.
Sat & Sun, 10AM - 4PM in Courthouse Square Park.

MINE RESCUE DEMONSTRATION
See and learn how Compass Minerals works to keep their employees safe down below!
Sat & Sun, 10AM - 4PM in Courthouse Square Park.
EATS & TREATS

SALTY BASIN BEER GARDEN
In Courthouse Square Park, this ain’t your average beer garden! Featuring crowd favourites, salted specialties & local brews.
Fri. Aug. 29: 7:30PM - 12:00AM
Sat. Aug. 30: 11:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun. Aug. 31: 11:00AM - 5:00PM

SALTED MARKET & FARMERS MARKET
Featured “salted” artisans and vendors will have the perfect memento for you to take home.
Sat & Sun, 9AM - 4PM in the Courthouse Square Park.

FOOD TRUCK VILLAGE
An area for folks to park themselves and enjoy their meal.
Sat & Sun, 11AM - 7PM in the Livery parking lot.

DIY MARGARITA BAR
Within the Salty Basin Beer Garden, build the custom margarita of your dreams with unique flavours, twists and salted rims. Non-alc. options available!
Sat 11AM - 5PM, Sun 11AM - 2PM.
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