Captain Kidd Days
Captain Kidd Days is a volunteer-run festival organization in Sarnia-Lambton that produces an annual multi-day summer festival featuring family-focused programming such as a large kid zone, live music nights, parades, sports tournaments, community markets, and a fireworks finale. A year-round volunteer committee coordinates events, youth programming, pop-ups, and volunteer operations while working with local sponsors and partners to keep activities affordable and accessible. The organization emphasizes community participation, volunteer recognition, and flexible onsite planning to adapt to weather and logistics.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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Thank-you to community partners
Captain Kidd Days publicly thanks local community partners, calling partnership "kinda chic" and noting that partners help strengthen the community event the organization has built over the years. The note was published on 2026-08-25 and includes the hashtag #CKD2026 for social sharing.
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Community Partner Appreciation
Captain Kidd Days posted a public thank you on 2026-08-22 to the businesses and partners who support its weekend programming, noting that vital parts of the weekend rely on their help. The short appreciation message uses the hashtag #CKD2026 and spotlights the festival s gratitude for local support.
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Thank-you to local business partners
Captain Kidd Days posted a public thank you to local business partners on 2026-08-20, sharing appreciation and the hashtag #CKD2026. The short message signals community partnership and provides a simple social acknowledgement for participating local businesses.
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Committee thanks community partners for restoring event
Captain Kidd Days posted a heartfelt thank you on 2026-08-18 recognizing community partners who helped restore the event for the kids and the neighborhood. The committee emphasized a decade of effort and included the hashtag #CKD2026 for follow up and updates.
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Thank-you to First Mate partners and 2027 partnership invitation
Captain Kidd Days thanks this year s First Mate partners including Vidal Street Industrial Park, ELC Solutions, Bluewater Power, Borouge Industrial, and Two Water Brewing Co. The organization is inviting prospective partners to start planning budgets and reach out about 2027 sponsorship opportunities. The post is dated 2026-08-17 and uses the hashtag #CKD2026.
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Scooter and Bike Safety Partnership Announcement
Captain Kidd Days is partnering with the Kiwanis Club of Corunna St. Clair Ontario to promote scooter and bike safety, blending community awareness with fun. The announcement invites locals to get involved in upcoming outreach or volunteer opportunities organized by the two groups.
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Entertainment partners thank-you announcement
Captain Kidd Days publicly thanks entertainment partners ANJ and Nicole Smith-RE/MAX Sarnia Realty Inc. for years of support that help bring live music nights to the park. The post highlights partner contributions and points followers to updates under the hashtag #CKD2026.
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Partner appreciation post
Captain Kidd Days posted a heartfelt partner appreciation message on 2026-08-10 thanking longtime supporters and singling out Robert E. Dale Ltd, Consulting Engineers as a special partner. The short post emphasizes gratitude and uses the community hashtag #CKD2026.
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Announcement: Toddler Zone partnerships and success
Captain Kidd Days shared that new partners helped expand the Toddler Zone, with Kendel Homes supporting the dedicated area and Imagineit Global LEGO running popular activities. The announcement thanks community generosity and uses #CKD2026 to tag event coverage.
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Captain Kidd Days fireworks thank-you and photo call
Captain Kidd Days thanks Riverview Family Dental and St Clair Family Dental for helping deliver a standout fireworks show in Corunna on August 8, 2026. The organizers are asking attendees to share their best fireworks photos below and to use the hashtag #CKD2026 to join the community album.
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Kid zone attendance and sponsor acknowledgement
Captain Kidd Days reports record youth attendance and an expanded slate of activities in the kid zone, and publicly thanks Oscar and Corunna Esso Station for their continued sponsorship. The announcement was published with the hashtag #CKD2026 on 2026-08-07, emphasizing community support that helped keep the day affordable for kids.
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Earl Doan Memorial Two Pitch Tourney
Captain Kidd Days completed the Earl Doan Memorial Two Pitch Tourney after a rain delay, finishing semifinals and finals at Courtright. GRANDKIDS took the Patty Devereaux Trophy, Bjkini Bottom Krushers were runners up, and Joey Stock and Maggie Mullen earned MVP honors.
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Title partner appreciation announcement
Captain Kidd Days publicly thanks Shell Sarnia Manufacturing Centre for more than a decade as title partner, noting Shell staff helped with Friday setup and that the weekend drew attendees including a family from Utah. The post celebrates sustained sponsorship and hands on support, shared under the hashtag #CKD2026.
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Photo post: Highway 21 and Song Machine Band
A photo post from Captain Kidd Days showcases Highway 21 and Song Machine Band, with image credit to James McNaule, published on 2026-08-04. It is a simple visual highlight you can share, save, or use to find more coverage of Captain Kidd Days performances.
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Post thanking volunteers and community for annual outdoor event
Captain Kidd Days posted a heartfelt thank you on August 3, 2026 to volunteers, families, and the Corunna community for supporting the annual outdoor event. The message recognizes the pivots and sacrifices volunteers made, and promises further acknowledgements in the coming days.
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All Ages Night — Upside of Maybe
Captain Kidd Days promoted an All Ages Night featuring Upside of Maybe with no cover and five dollar drinks, paired with thanks to Riverview Family Dental for an amazing fireworks show. The post uses hashtag #CKD2026 to link related festival activity and updates. Drop in with family and friends for live, all ages music and festival energy.
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Captain Kidd Days — weekend closing events
Captain Kidd Days wraps up with a family friendly stage performance by Upside of Maybe and community partners under a big tent, then a fireworks finale at 10 PM on the Colborne Street side of the park. Entry is through a single fenced entrance on Colborne Street, there is no cover, and attendees should be prepared to show ID.
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Captain Kidd Days Festival Activities Update
Captain Kidd Days posted an activities update confirming soccer and cornhole tournaments, a skateboarding demo, Zumba onstage, and the Youth Makers Expo at the Legion. A Gellyball and Foam Party runs 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and fireworks plus the evening show are confirmed as of the posting. Check #CKD2026 for live updates.
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Sarnia Lambton Rebound Youth Maker Market
The Sarnia Lambton Rebound Youth Maker Market has moved to the Legion in Corunna, with volunteers asked to arrive at 10:00 AM on August 2 2026. Expect youth vendors, a Touch a Truck in the Queen St parking lot from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and community games including cornhole and a ball tournament; follow Captain Kidd Days updates and #CKD2026 for any changes.
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Sunday morning volunteer arrival time change
Captain Kidd Days asks Sunday morning volunteers to plan to arrive at 10:00 AM while organizers actively monitor the weather. Parents should watch the event's posts here for any last minute changes or confirmations.
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Captain Kidd Days
Captain Kidd Days drew a huge crowd to its kid zone and continues tonight with Song Machine Band and Highway 21 on stage. The evening music is presented by Nicole Smith RE/MAX Sarnia Realty Inc., admission is $10 cover, and rides home are coordinated with Bad Dog Bar and Grill Corunna.
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Captain Kidd Days
Captain Kidd Days fills the day with a parade down Lyndoch onto Fane St at 11:00 AM, a staffed Kid Zone from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM with $5 per child or $10 per family admission, and local food vendors including OMG Poutine and Two Water Brewing. Parking volunteers will be on Colborne and refillable water stations will be available, the organizers ask families to write a phone number inside wrist bands for Kid Zone check in.
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Evening entertainment update
Captain Kidd Days posted an evening entertainment update naming Painkiller Jane as the closer and 89 Next as the opening act, with the night's entertainment partnered by ANJ Industrial Fabrication. The social update thanks Corunna for a great first night and uses the festival tag #CKD2026.
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Captain Kidd Days
Captain Kidd arrives at the Ferry Dock at 6:00 PM on July 31, followed by a Best Dressed Pirate moment at 6:45 and a Battle of the Bands at 7:00 PM. Enjoy free ice cream from Robert E. Dale Ltd and Rustic Scoops Ice Cream Bar Inc., and note there are no scooters, e bikes, or bikes allowed inside the fenced area.
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Captain Kidd arrival & activities
Captain Kidd arrives at the Ferry Dock on July 31 at 6:00 PM, followed by a Best Dressed Pirate contest at 6:45 PM and a Battle of the Bands at 7:00 PM during Captain Kidd Days. Expect a family friendly waterfront evening with free ice cream from local partners, and note that scooters, e bikes, and bikes are not allowed in the fenced area.
