Dropped on Drouillard takes place this weekend and we’ve got all the details you need to know!

The festival can be described as Windsor, Ontario’s only all-day urban street and culture festival in the heart of the Ford City neighbourhood.

Here is a look at everything you need to know about the 2023 Dropped on Drouillard


WHERE & WHEN DOES IT TAKE PLACE?

 

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The event takes place August 19, 2023, from 11am to 10pm and will include a street closure that will take place along the 900 and 1000 blocks of Drouillard Rd., between Trenton St. and Richmond St.

Dropped on Drouillard is all ages and takes place rain or shine.


IS IT REALLY FREE?

Yes! The event takes place in the street and is completely free for people and their families to attend.


WHAT IS THE LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE?

  • 12pm: Windsor Optimist Youth Band
  • 1pm: Eamon McGrath
  • 230pm: Josh Johnson
  • 4pm: Huttch
  • 530pm: Huron Lines
  • 7pm: South River Slim
  • 830pm: Case the Joint

Starting at 730pm, DJ Justin James will also be playing all night in the WindsorEats lot to entertain guests as they enjoy some food and drink (more on that below).


WHAT OTHER ENTERTAINMENT WILL THERE BE?

 

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  • 12-5pm: Car Show
  • 5-6 pm: Lollipop Lyra
  • 6-8pm: Acrobatic Silks and Hanging Lyra
  • 7pm: Light Projections Show
  • 8pm: Fire Show #1
  • 9pm: Fire Show #2

COME GET SOME MARGARITAS & MOJITOS!


That’s right! WindsorEats will be offering our margaritas and mojitos on site at Dropped on Drouillard. Our location will be in a lot located in the middle of all the fun! As mentioned above, in addition to margaritas and mojitos, Rico Taco will be on site serving tacos and Justin James will fill the space with music starting at 730pm.


WATCH MURALS BE PAINTED LIVE


Two murals will be in the process of being painted during the festival for guests to watch and enjoy the process.

First, Julie Hall will be working on a creation at 1028 Drouillard, the home of Bunch. Happening simultaneously, Sarah Robbins will be working on a mural a couple doors down at 1036 Drouillard