Summer Chill Series

Discover all the ways to “Chill” in Pelham every Thursday in Peace Park in downtown Fonthill. June 11 to September 10, 2026

Farmers market, supper market and live entertainment!  Discover all that Pelham has to offer! 

Fonthill Bandshell Concerts begin June 18th through to September 10th, 2026.

Summer Chill Market

The Summer Chill Series highlights a wide variety of Niagara's culinary establishments, hosted in Peace Park Thursdays from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

2026 Vendor applications are now closed! Approved vendors will be notified by April 1st, 2026.

2026 Vendors:

Live music will be available from 5:30PM - 6:45PM from June 11 - September 10 2026 in the Supper Market area. Live music in the bandshell starts on June 18th from 7:00PM - 9:00PM.

The Bandshell Concert Series will take place each Thursday from 7:00PM - 9:00PM starting June 18th.

The "red-shirt brigade" a dedicated group of volunteers from the Fonthill Bandshell accept donations from concert goers to help support the live entertainment. Learn more about how donations can be made at www.fonthillbandshell.com 

2026 Entertainment

Date Opening Act (5:30 - 6:45PM) Bandshell Performer (7-9pm)
June 11 One More Round  
June 18 Keith Silver The Usual Suspects
June 25  Guy the Guitar Guy Shout!
July 2  Max Ingrao Mudmen
July 9 Mason & Priyanka Blackburn Brothers
July 16  Craig McNair The Traveling Milburys
July 23  Jennifer Perez The Everly Brothers Experience
July 30  Greg Upshaw Duende
August 6  Older than We Look The Weber Brothers
August 13 Pelham Street Combo Boomerang
August 20  Clara Lux Jim Witter
August 27  Copper & Iron Unforgettable starring Rudy Mayes
September 3 Caitlin Miller Strange Magic
September 10  Strings Attached Mark Lalama

 

Visit the Pelham Farmers Market on Thursdays 4PM - Dusk 

To check out the vendor listing visit www.pelham.ca/farmers-market 

The Town of Pelham is accepting applications for the Indigenous Vendor Market at Pelham's Summer
Chill Series! This event will feature local Indigenous artists, artisans, and businesses. The Pelham community will have the opportunity to shop and support local, as well as connect with Indigenous art and culture!

This event takes place at Peace Park in Fonthill, ON from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Applications to become a vendor in the Indigenous Vendor Market are OPEN!
Applications continue to be accepted.

Accessible Parking is available at:

  • The municipal lot at Pelham Town Hall: 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill. 

Free Event Parking is available at: 

  • Fonthill United Church 
  • Holy Trinity Church
  • St. Alexander School & Church
  • Meridian Community Centre

Bike to Peace Park:

5 minute bike ride from Hurricane Road
5 minute bike ride from Spruceside Crescent
10 minute bike ride from Haist Street
15 minute bike ride from downtown Ridgeville

Walk to Peace Park: 

5 minute walk from Glynn A. Green School (1353 Pelham Street)
5 minute walk from Marlene Stewart Streit Park (55 Park Lane)
10 minute walk from Fonthill United Church (42 Church Hill)
15 minute walk from Fonthill Legion/Briggsy’s/Star Tile
20 minute walk along the Steve Bauer Trail from Line Avenue

The event shuttles are free and accessible.

The Shuttles will complete continuous loops, approximately 30 min for each loop, beginning from the Meridian Community Centre and will continue to the following locations.

First shuttle pick up begins at 4:00 pm 

  • Meridian Community Centre - Rear Entrance by the flag pole
  • St. Alexander Catholic School
  • 20 Pelham Town Square (The corner of Pelham Town Square, across from the Post Office)
  • Holy Trinity Church
  • Lookout Ridge Retirement Home - Independent Living Entrance 
  • Fonthill United Church 
  • 20 Pelham Town Square (The corner of Pelham Town Square, across from the Post Office)
  • Meridian Community Centre - Rear Entrance by the flag pole

The final shuttle will leave Pelham Town Square at approximately 9:30 p.m.
There is a temporary break in this service between 7:30pm-8pm. The 30 minute loop resumes at 8pm. 


There has been an additional shuttle added. The additional shuttle starts at 6:30pm.

  • Meridian Community Centre - Rear Entrance by the flag pole
  • 20 Pelham Town Square (The corner of Pelham Town Square, across from the Post Office)

The final shuttle will leave Pelham Town Square at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Additional shuttles are available through NRT OnDemand. Fee Applies.

Visit the Green Zone at the Pelham Summer Chill Series – a recycling initiative! With convenient recycling stations and eco tips, we're helping keep Pelham clean and green.
Sponsored by the Terry Fox Foundation

Bike to the Summerchill Series! 

The Bike Valet encourages active transportation among residents who plan on attending the event. Residents who arrive via their bicycle will have the opportunity to leave their bike with the Bike Valet for safe-keeping during the event.

Bikes will be stored in an orderly fashion and marked with an identification number to ensure they are returned to their owner.

There will be an on-site Town of Pelham coordinator to help set-up and oversee the Bike Valet. 

Thank you to the local businesses who provide sponsorship for this service.

The Town of Pelham is seeking local businesses to sponsor or operate this year's Bike Valet during the event. The Bike Valet is an excellent opportunity for local businesses to give back to the community while being able to promote to residents.

Interested businesses can contribute by providing volunteers for the event. Businesses can sponsor a minimum of one Bike Valet per month (up to a maximum of four times) during the course of the summer.

The Bike Valet will start on Thursday, June 11 and will run every Thursday night until September 10th. Hours of operation for the Bike Valet are 5:00-9:30 pm.

Bike Valet sponsorships are available on a first come, first served basis. Approved sponsors will have the opportunity to display a sign and hand out brochures or business cards on their designated night(s).

Responsibilities of the Sponsor

• Provide 1-2 volunteers to operate the Bike Valet from 5:00PM– 9:30PM

• Tag bikes with identification numbers

• Ensure bikes are stored safely to avoid causing damage to bikes/ property

• Ensure adequate supervision of the Bike Valet station to prevent theft of bike(s)

• Abide by all Town of Pelham policies and by-laws while on the premises

• Honour and abide by the sponsorship contract

Responsibilities of the Town of Pelham

• Provide tables, tent, and identification numbers to the sponsor

• Provide an A-frame stand for sponsor signage

• Promote your business through social media and the Town of Pelham website

• Provide an on-site coordinator to support volunteers

• Honour and abide by the sponsorship contract

Please contact Karen Blake at 905-732-7888 for more information and to arrange for your business to sponsor.  

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