Cultivate Festival 2024

Live Music

Immerse yourself in a diverse cultural programming experience celebrating Canada’s deep pool of artistic excellence. Feel-good, family friendly programming over two stages, never overlapping so you don’t have to miss a thing.

Live music

Friday Sept. 20th

Sunset Stage

sloan
8 - 9 p.m.

Maple Leaf Champions jug band
6:15 - 7 p.m.

Hosted by David Newland

Cobourg-based David Newland is a musician, writer, and scholar, currently working on a Phd in Canadian Studies at Trent University. David's 2019 album NORTHBOUND was based on his travels in the Northwest Passage with Adventure Canada. His latest project, In Search of Lost Trees, has been featured by CBC Radio's "Fresh Air" and Roots Music Canada. In 2022, he was awarded a Cobourg Civic Award for Distinguished Arts and Culture. David is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

Alpaca Stage

M'Grasker
7 - 8 p.m.

Irish Millie
5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

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saturday Sept. 21st

sunset Stage

Lemon Bucket Orkestra
8 - 9 p.m.

Tia Wood
4:15 - 5 p.m.

Tanika Charles
6 - 7 p.m.

Hosted by David Newland

Alpaca Stage

Union Duke
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Cultivate Festival
All Stars
all day

Cale Crowe
album release party
5:00 - 5:45

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Sunday Sept. 22nd

sunset Stage

Natalie macmaster &
donnell leahy &
their children
4 - 5 p.m.

kobo town
2 - 3 p.m.

Hosted by David Newland

Alpaca Stage

The Barrel Boys
3 - 4 p.m.

trash panda brass
1 - 1:45 p.m.

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Locally Grown Showcase
& special guest appearances

cultivate academy

Jordan Mowat
1 - 1:30 p.m.

Alyson McNamara
1:45 - 2:15 p.m.

Shannon and Jakeb
2:30 - 3 p.m.

Alpaca Stage

Holly Akimow
Saturday

Mattie Leon
Saturday

Shannon and Jakeb
Saturday

Graven
Saturday

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Workshops
and good times

friday

Cultivate Kick-Off!

Join us in the Art Hive for a kick off party featuring Flower Crowns and music by Steafan and Saskia! Let's get this party started quickly, right!?

If you need more reason to get here early, the first 200 adult weekend pass holders get a free commerative 20oz insulated mug!

Square dance

Martha Cooper and Sam Allison have been playing and calling square dances for almost twenty years. Cooper is a second generation caller who learned from her father, Eldon Cooper.

Allison is an old time musician who performs locally and around the world. Celebrate Cultivate Festival with the Kawartha Heel Kickers for an old time family square dance! Dances will be taught in a friendly and inclusive manner and all are welcome.

saturday

I can tell that we are gonna be friends - how to collaborate

What happens when 7 musicians play together for 10 + years in various projects? Tours, 6 albums, prime opening slots and more. Join M’Grasker + Union Duke as they jam and talk love, friendship, and the importance of collaboration

Be The Backup Singer

Join us for an interactive workshop where you'll learn the art of being a backup singer for acclaimed Canadian R&B artist Tanika Charles. This session, facilitated by Lucas Marchand from SONG, is designed to give you hands-on experience and insider tips on supporting a leading vocalist. Whether you're a seasoned singer or just starting, this workshop welcomes all skill levels. Don't miss this unique opportunity to enhance your vocal skills and sing with a Canadian R&B Legend.

African Drumming with Dr. Isaac Akrong

Join Isaac Nii Akrong for this introduction to African drums such as djembe, kpanlogo, and gome. Learn proper technique, learn several parts to a song, and join in an ensemble that will shake the house! Along with playing, learn a bit about the history of the drums, how they are made, and the cultural significance of the music we will play.

sunday

Musical Pot Luck

What can you bring to the table? Grab your instrument and song of choice and join in on the feast. Host and Port Hope alumni, Derek Downham, with guests Drew Gonzalves (Kobo Town) and Mary Frances and Michael MacMaster Leahy as they play some of their own songs and jump in with you on yours! First come, first served!

up close and personal

Get up close and personal with some of your favourite festival performers at the Cultivate Songwriters Circle hosted by local singer-songwriter Shannon Linton. Shannon and Jakeb and their guests Mattie Leon, Tia Wood and Kyler Tapscott will play stripped down versions of their songs and share the stories behind their music. Take a deep dive into the music you love and discover new favourites along the way.

Apple of my Eye

How does good food play a role in good music? Join host Saskia Tomkins, Cale Crowe and Drew Gonzalves as they make musical jam, talking food as inspiration for songwriting.

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Kids 18 and under are free with a ticket holding adult.
Young adults are around half price.

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weekend
pass

$99

3 day pass to Cultivate Festival

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day
passes

From $59

Day passes to Friday, Saturday or Sunday

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young adult
passes

From $19

Day passes to Friday, Saturday or Sunday for young adults between 19 - 25.

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kids
passes

Free

Kids 18 and under are free thanks to the generousity of our sponsor, Jacqueline Pennington

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