With the pandemic, this is all about the summer of the drive-thru and Drive-in.
A Summer Concert Series has been announced for Orangeville that will launch next Friday (August 21).
Orangeville Council has given the green light for the series, which will be held in a drive-in format in the parking lot at Rotary Park – with limited capacity.
Performances are set for August 21-23 and 26-28 through advance online ticket sales. E. Hofman Plastics is the presenting partner of the six-concert series.
Theatre Orangeville is providing the performance management and Community Living Dufferin is providing a snack concession, while the Town will provide parking martialling and public washroom cleaning. Music 21 is providing the stage, video screen and FM transmission to cars.
The entertainment line-up:
Fri., August 21 – 8-10 p.m. Campfire Poets
Sat., August 22 – 8-10 p.m. Leisa Way is The Rhinestone Cowgirl (The Music of Dolly Parton) Sun., August 23 – 2-4 p.m. Ty Baynton
Wed., August 26 – 8-10 p.m. Rock the Night Away with Leisa Way & The Wayward Wind Band Thurs., August 27 – 8-10 p.m. The Itchy & Scratchy Show /Erin Bolton (opening act)
Fri., August 28 – 8-10 p.m. Campfire Poets
Tickets can only be purchased in advance and are $25 per car, available online starting today, (Thursday August 13th 8 am) at www.orangeville.ca/parks-and-recreation.
Extra details:
Ticket holders may print their receipts or show the receipt on their phones at the gate to gain admission. To reduce the spread of COVID-19, patrons must remain in their vehicle except to purchase food or beverages, to access the washroom, or for health and safety purposes.
Masks will be required when patrons enter the washrooms. Each vehicle will also be required to be positioned at least two metres (six feet) apart from each other. Police/security personnel will be on site. The public washrooms at the Rotary Park will be open for use. Frequent cleaning and disinfection for all areas, will be maintained by Parks staff. For more information on the concert series, email recreation@orangeville.ca or call 519-940- 9092.