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Hibernate Festival 2026. Graphic of a bear, wearing a scarf, drinking a hot beverage out of a mug.

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Join us for the Hibernate Festival 2026, a heartwarming celebration during the Family Day Weekend from February 13 to 16 in downtown Port Hope, Ontario. Experience live music performances featuring diverse Canadian artists in unique venues. Engage in artistic programming throughout downtown, including activities like printmaking, candle making, and interactive music sessions, all designed to celebrate community and creativity. Come immerse yourself in a vibrant cultural experience that fosters unity, acceptance, and the power of shared experiences in the beautiful, historic downtown Port Hope.

Ticket link for events are here!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Hootenanny: Arts, Crafts & Community

^{10:00 – 11:00 AM — Family-Friendly Yoga with Ryanne McGee, Feel Good Company}
^{12:00 – 1:00 PM — Old-Time Guitar Off: Mike T. Kerr & Nicholas Campbell, On Second Thought Upcycling}
^{12:00 – 4:00 PM — Clothespin People with Green Wood Coalition, Feel Good Company}
^{12:00 – 3:00 PM — All Ages Printmaking Studio, Schmidt Law}
^{12:00 – 3:00 PM — Music Studio Portrait Pop-Up, Gooseberry Studios (By Donation)}
^{12:00 – 4:00 PM — RESONANCE, Ganaraska Art and Framing}

^{12:00 – 4:00 PM — Screen Printing, Mad World}

^{2:30 PM — Vintage Film Festival Matinee: The Incredibles,}^🎟^{Tickets here,}^{Port Hope Library}

^{1:15 – 2:00 PM — Irish Millie}^🎟^{Tickets here}^{, Dwellissimo}
^{1:30 – 2:30 PM — I Grew Up Here - Songwriters Circle with Matt Bazinet, Alyson McNamara and Harry Hannah, On Second Thought Upcycling}

^{2:00 – 2:45 PM — Cale Crowe}^🎟^{Tickets here}^{, Ganaraska Brewing Company}
^{2:45 – 3:30 PM — Harry Hannah}^🎟^{Tickets here}^{, Dwellissimo}
^{3:30 – 4:15 PM — lilydipper}^🎟^{Tickets here}^{, Ganaraska Brewing Company}
^{4:15 – 5:00 PM — Piner}^🎟^{Tickets here}^{, Dwellissimo}
^{5:00 – 5:45 PM — Alyson McNamara}^🎟^{Tickets here}^{, Ganaraska Brewing Company}

^{8:00 – 10:00 PM — A Bluegrass Valentine’s}^🎟^{Tickets here,}^{Ganaraska Brewing Company}

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Hootenanny: Arts, Crafts & Community

_{12:00 – 12:45 PM — I Grew Up Here: A Songwriter’s Circle with Shannon Linton, Rayleigh and Cale Crowe, On Second Thought Upcycling}
_{12:00 – 1:00 PM — Micro Heritage Tours with the A.C.O, Meet on the Walton Street Bridge}
_{12:00 – 3:00 PM — All Ages Printmaking Studio, Schmidt Law}
_{1:00 – 4:00 PM — Beeswax Luminary with Dancing Bee, Feel Good Company}
_{1:30 – 4:00 PM — Cultivate Kids Podcast, On Second Thought}

_{1:15 – 2:00 PM — Rayleigh}_🎟_{Tickets here.}_Dwellissimo
_{2:00 – 2:45 PM — Pete Moss, Furby House Books}
_{2:00 – 2:45 PM — Clan Hannigan’s Kitchen Party, Ganaraska Brewing Company}
_{2:45 – 3:30 PM — Darren Roy Clarke}_🎟_{Tickets here,}_Dwellissimo
_{3:00 PM — Downtown Nature Walk with Pete Moss, leaving from Furby House Books (approx. 30 minutes)}
_{3:30 – 4:15 PM — Clan Hannigan’s Kitchen Party, Ganaraska Brewing Company}
_{4:15 – 5:00 PM — Mike T Kerr}_🎟_{Tickets here}_Dwellissimo
_{5:00 – 5:45 PM — Clan Hannigan’s Kitchen Party, Ganaraska Brewing Company}

_{8:00 – 10:00 PM — Evan Redsky and Nickola Magnolia}_🎟_{Tickets here}_{, Ganaraska Brewing Company}

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Family Day Fun Time 🎟 Tickets here
Port Hope Lion’s Centre

_{All day — Smashed Patties}
_{All day — Latte Da Mobile Café}
_{All day — Family Printmaking Studio}
_{All day — Art Hive with Morgana La Faye}
_{All day — Sledding & S’mores}

_{12:00 – 12:45 PM — Kids Dance Party with DJ Jasper}
_{1:00 – 1:45 PM — Pop-Up Choir with S.O.N.G}
_{2:00 – 2:45 PM — Family Day Fun Time Folk Dance}
_{3:00 – 4:00 PM — West End Riverboat Band}