Four Winds Music Fest Returns For Fourth Year With Blackie + The Rodeo Kings, The Bros. Landreth, Tim Baker, And Debut Of New Heritage And Cultural Stage
Three-day camping passes and single-day tickets are now available at www.fourwindsmusicfest.com
Four Winds Music Fest announces its return to the Riverstone Campus for a fourth year of music, community, and connection along the banks of the Saugeen River. Taking place July 10-12, 2026, the festival welcomes an exceptional lineup led by Blackie + The Rodeo Kings, The Bros. Landreth, and Tim Baker, alongside the introduction of a Heritage and Cultural Stage dedicated to storytelling, tradition, and deeper connection through music and lived experience.
“As we celebrate our fourth year, Four Winds continues to grow in ways that feel true to our roots,” says Ariana Dalie, Executive Director. “Alongside an incredible, largely Canadian lineup, we’re proud to introduce our new Heritage and Cultural Stage; a space dedicated to storytelling, tradition, and deeper connection through music and lived experience. Set against the beauty of Riverstone, this year’s festival will be magical.”
The festival’s 2026 lineup represents a compelling cross-section of Canadian roots, folk, and independent music. Reuben & The Dark will perform with The Bullhorn Singers, while celebrated songwriter Tom Wilson brings his distinctive artistry to the festival grounds. The bill also features Begonia, Union Duke, Amanda Rheaume, ONTARIANS, Mountain Head, Georgia Harmer, and Benjamin Dakota Rogers, among others. Adding international dimension to the Canadian-rooted experience, Sammy Tweety joins the weekend celebration.
“From the very first year, Four Winds has been about connection—between artists, fans, and the land that hosts us,” notes Craig Smith, Executive Creative Director. “This year, we are thrilled to add a special international flavour with the appearance of Sammy Tweety, bringing a unique spark to our Canadian-rooted experience.”
The new Heritage and Cultural Stage mark an evolution for Four Winds, creating dedicated space for Indigenous artists and traditional music forms, emphasizing the festival’s commitment to honouring the land and the communities connected to it. This programming expansion reflects the festival’s partnership with Elephant Thoughts, a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing poverty, promoting equality, and creating opportunities for children and youth facing obstacles through educational outreach.
Situated just five minutes from Durham, Ontario, the Elephant Thoughts – Riverstone Campus spans 136 acres of historic farmstead featuring diverse forests, hiking trails, agricultural lands, and the majestic Saugeen River. The property offers a natural retreat designed to accommodate festivalgoers seeking respite from urban environments, with accessible facilities, camping options, and outdoor gathering spaces that showcase the region’s natural beauty. The venue’s commitment to accessibility includes accommodations for persons using walking aids or wheelchairs, and facilities designed for those with allergies or respiratory sensitivities.
Four Winds Music Fest Inc. is an incorporated not-for-profit organization and brought to audiences by The Happiness Mafia in partnership with Elephant Thoughts. The Happiness Mafia, a premier live music event and production company, brings expertise in creating immersive musical experiences that extend beyond performance into community-building. The festival’s positioning as a destination event draws audiences seeking authentic musical experiences in natural settings, and this year’s edition aims to attract fans from the recently closed Riverfest, as well as music lovers from the Toronto market.
Three-day camping passes and single-day tickets are now available at www.fourwindsmusicfest.com. The festival takes place rain or shine.
FESTIVAL DETAILS:
What: Four Winds Music Fest 2026
When: July 10-12, 2026
Where: Riverstone Campus, 233639 Concession 2 WGR, Durham, ON N0G 1R0
Tickets: www.fourwindsmusicfest.com