THANK YOU FOR ROCKING WITH US

ROCKSTOCK CANADA 2026

RockStock Canada 2026 was one for the books!

Over three incredible days at Sunset Speedway, we came together for live music, unforgettable performances, great food, incredible energy, and, most importantly, a community that showed up to support something bigger than any one band, sponsor, volunteer, or organizer.To every artist who took the stage, every volunteer who gave their time, every vendor and crew member who helped keep things moving, and every person who bought a ticket, shared a post, brought a friend, or simply came out to enjoy the weekend: thank you. You were what made RockStock Canada 2026 possible.

We were especially grateful to our sponsors and community partners whose support helped bring the weekend to life. Your contributions, generosity, and belief in RockStock allowed us to create an event that celebrated Canadian music while giving back to causes that mattered. From the first note of the weekend to the final goodbye, RockStock Canada 2026 was filled with moments we won’t soon forget. We laughed, we sang, we rocked, and we made memories together.Most of all, we proved once again what could happen when artists, businesses, volunteers, fans, and the community came together.

Thank you for being part of RockStock Canada 2026.

We couldn’t have done it without you and we were proud to have shared it with you.

Until next time… keep supporting live music, keep supporting your community, and keep rocking. 🤘

2026 HIGHLIGHTS

The music may have stopped, but we’re not done reliving the weekend just yet. 🤘

RockStock Canada 2026 highlights are coming soon, with unforgettable moments from the performances, behind-the-scenes memories, and some of our favourite moments from across the entire event.

Stay tuned — there’s lots more RockStock to come!

LIVE MUSIC

WOW.

From the first note Friday to our final performance Sunday, the talent, energy and creativity on that stage were incredible.

Lee Aaron • Carole Pope of Rough Trade • Hell N Back • Aeroforce • BootLegged • Big Motor Gasoline • Big Shiny 90s • Stoned & Rolling • Wayward Saints • Wicked Truth • MLC • Full Throttle • Jukebox Woodstock Legends • Just Janice • Matt & Ashley Duo

And Sunday brought another incredible wave of emerging talent through the RockStock Icon Competition.

The late-night Acoustic Jam around the fire was another weekend highlight we won’t soon forget.

SPEEDWAY MOMENTS

People came from all over to share their love of Rock and Roll and Community.

To Sunset Speedway — thank you for taking a chance on RockStock Canada and giving us a place to bring this crazy idea to life.

You quite literally saved our bacon.

And this is only the beginning.

CARS, BIKES & MORE

Thank you to Bob, Vance, Beth and the entire Car Show and Bike Show team for helping make another huge part of the RockStock weekend possible.

And to Erin of Pyrography for creating those incredible custom RockStock Icon judges’ chairs…

Seriously. LIKE WHAT?!

ROCKSTOCK ICON

CONGRATULATIONS, ROCKSTOCK ICONS!

SOLO / DUO

WINNER
🏆 Shane Cloutier

RUNNER-UP
Brynnley Peterson

SPECIAL MENTION
Deth Button

BAND

WINNER
🏆 CHARM

RUNNER-UP
Harley Olivia

SPECIAL MENTION
Anna Goldsmith

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS

OUR VOLUNTEERS

Festivals don’t happen without volunteers — and ours were absolute troopers.

Long days. Constant changes. A thousand things happening at once.

You kept going.

To every volunteer who gave their time, energy and love of music to this event: THANK YOU.

OUR CORE TEAM

Wayne Nordeen • Deb Munro-Nordeen • Beth Wink • Patty Cusick • Lorraine Hall • Karry Moore • Ford Keeping

OUR BAD ASS BITCHES

Michelle Truman & Deb Munro

Two powerhouse female frontwomen who kept the energy high and the crowd moving all weekend.

And to our Bad Ass Activity Hosts:

Gary From Barrie & Troy Leo Ranville

You donated your time, your personalities and a whole lot of energy to keeping this beast moving.

YOU GUYS ROCK.

THANK YOU, PRODUCTION

PRODUCTION

A massive thank you to:

Getting The Shot • Danosound • Loft Vegas Productions

Your sound, production, creativity and commitment helped transform our first RockStock into something we are incredibly proud of.

You believed in the vision — and helped us bring it to life.

ROCKSTOCK BY THE NUMBERS

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ATTENDEES

PERFORMANCES

FULL DAYS

MEMORIES

$10,000*

DONATED TO CHARITY

*Official Count Pending

COMMUNITY IMPACT

RockStock Canada 2026 was proud to support organizations making a meaningful difference in our communities. Funds raised through the event help support POGO (Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario), My Sister’s Place, and Hope Valley Addiction and Wellness We were incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, participated, and helped us give back through RockStock Canada 2026.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND DONORS

RockStock Canada simply could not happen without businesses willing to believe in live music, community and a brand-new festival.

A huge thank you to our key sponsors:

BayTowne Hyundai • Barrie Harley-Davidson • Autoland • Men In Kilts • Select Drywall & Acoustics • Co-operators Sandra Phekoo • MC Speed N Chrome

To our Donors: Every prize, auction item and contribution helped us raise money for three incredible charities.

A very special thank you to Paul Sadlon Motors, TA2 Sound & Music, Tack Two, Immortal Engravers, Getting The Shot, Danosound, National Fireplace & Heating, ARGUS and every business and individual who donated to RockStock Canada.

Your generosity made an impact.