Captain Kidd Days
Captain Kidd Days is a volunteer-run festival organization in Sarnia-Lambton that produces an annual summer weekend of tournaments, live entertainment, a parade, vendor markets, a Kid Zone, and family activities. A year-round committee coordinates volunteers, youth programming, community pop-ups, and partner collaborations to run events like ball hockey and boxing tournaments, maker markets, and wellness initiatives. The group works with local businesses and sponsors to expand programming and recruit volunteers, with proceeds supporting local charities and community programs.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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Saturday August 1 live music event
Captain Kidd Days is hosting a lively concert on August 1, 2026 featuring SongMachine Band and Highway 21, partnered with Nicole Smith RE/MAX Sarnia Realty Inc. The event is billed as a big party with sing alongs under the festival hashtag #CKD2026, check Captain Kidd Days channels for times and ticket details.
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Announcement: New Community Partners
Captain Kidd Days welcomed Progressive Auto Sales and Paul Davis Sarnia-Lambton as new Community Partners in a July 15 announcement. The post thanks both partners and signals growing local support for #CKD2026, which may translate to expanded programming and community resources.
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The Battle Before the Bell kickoff party
The Battle Before the Bell kickoff party is happening Saturday, July 18 at Two Water Brewing Co, featuring the official weigh in ahead of the Boxing Matches on Sunday, August 2, plus live music from Just for Fun starting at 2 PM. Hosted by Captain Kidd Days in collaboration with Bluewater Boxing Club, this afternoon event brings fighters, fans, and music together under the festival banner #CKD2026.
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Friday July 31 Entertainment Lineup
Captain Kidd Days is hosting a Friday night lineup on July 31, 2026 in Corunna featuring Painkiller Jane and 89 NEXT, presented by ANJ Industrial Fabrication. Plan to be in Corunna for the festival weekend and follow #CKD2026 for updates about the schedule and on site details.
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Community thank-you post
Captain Kidd Days posted a community thank you on 2026-07-13, naming UA Local 663 and Boilermakers Local 128 as partners and using #CKD2026. The short message highlights local support and invites followers to connect with ongoing community activities.
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Riverview Family Dental mouthguard clinic during Captain Kidd Days summer events
Riverview Family Dental is running a mouthguard clinic for youth athletes as part of Captain Kidd Days in Corunna, available all summer long. The clinic is promoted as a festival partner outreach for hockey and sports families, using the hashtag #CKD2026 for event updates.
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Shell Captain Kidd Days 2026
Shell Captain Kidd Days returns to Corunna for a weekend celebration with an expanded Kid Zone presented by Corunna Esso Gas, plus a larger Toddler Zone from Kendel Homes that includes an Imagineit Global Lego Zone. The organizers describe this as a bigger and better edition, running across Saturday and Sunday; follow #CKD2026 for updates.
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Captain Kidd Days schedule announcement
Captain Kidd Days announced on July 7 that the full festival schedule and new surprises will be released tomorrow, July 8. The teaser references nostalgic traditions like midnight madness at Knechtels and asks fans to check back for the complete lineup and programming details.
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Community partner thank-you announcement
Captain Kidd Days thanks returning partners Foodland - Corunna and Motus Health, noting Foodland will supply midnight snacks and Dr White will be on hand Monday morning. The short announcement celebrates community investment and uses the hashtag #CKD2026 to encourage social sharing.
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Thank-you to long-term community partner Antonio's Pizza
Captain Kidd Days thanks Antonio's Pizza in Corunna for long term community support, including feeding ball hockey teams, buying tickets, hosting meat raffles, and welcoming family celebrations. The post names Frank and his team and shares the community hashtag #CKD2026 as a note of appreciation.
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Hill Street (beer)
Captain Kidd Days thanks Two Water Brewing Co and notes that locals love to enjoy a Hill Street on the Corunna brewery patio. The brief post celebrates a continuing partnership and hints at upcoming collaborative plans tied to #CKD2026.
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Partner Acknowledgment: ELC Solutions
Captain Kidd Days publicly thanked ELC Solutions on June 30, 2026, for joining and supporting this year s event, sharing the message with the hashtag #CKD2026. This post is a partner acknowledgment from the event organizers, and it points to more sponsor spotlights and updates through their social channels.
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Captain Kidd Days team registration
Captain Kidd Days is accepting one more team each for U9, U11, and U13, posted on 2026-06-27. Register your team through the linked form to claim the available slot and follow #CKD2026 for updates.
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Partnership welcome and invitation
Captain Kidd Days welcomed Vidal Street Industrial Park and invited more partners to join via email, highlighting community investment and connection on 2026-06-26. Email captainkiddcorunna@gmail.com to learn about partnership opportunities and how to get involved with #CKD2026.
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Partner recognition: Nicole Smith, entertainment partner
Captain Kidd Days publicly thanks Nicole Smith of RE/MAX Sarnia Realty Inc. for returning as an entertainment partner and for her ready willingness to help. The post, published on 2026-06-26 and tagged #CKD2026, highlights local collaboration that supports the festival's programming and community ties.
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Sponsor welcome announcement
Captain Kidd Days announced that ANJ has returned as an entertainment sponsor, with a public thank you for investing in the community. The June 25 announcement invites followers to watch for more partner updates and to track news under #CKD2026.
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Partnership announcement thanking sponsor for outdoor movie nights
Captain Kidd Days announced a partnership with Mainstreet Credit Union Canada to support Corunna’s outdoor movie nights, and shared excitement for the screening on July 30, 2026. The post thanks the sponsor for helping bring Corunna’s only outdoor movie night experience to life and uses #CKD2026 for updates.
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Captain Kidd Days youth event thank-you announcement
Captain Kidd Days published a thank-you note on 2026-06-21 praising volunteers and local businesses after a youth oriented event, quoting an attendee who asked for the event to return next year. The post names Sticks and Stones Indoor Golf Corunna, Rustic Scoops Ice Cream Bar Inc., Autumn Murphy, Antonio's Pizza, and Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario and uses hashtag #CKD2026 for follow up.
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Grade 9-12 open doors event
Captain Kidd Days is hosting an open doors evening for Grade 9 to 12 in Corunna on 2026-06-21, with free pool, darts, pizza, henna, and golf simulators until 10:00 PM. The event is teen focused, casual, and tied to local Captain Kidd Days activities under hashtags #CKD2026 and #YWHO.
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Youth wellness event
Captain Kidd Days and Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario hosted a youth wellness meetup at Sticks and Stones Indoor Golf Corunna on 2026-06-20, with Grades 6 to 8 attending until 6:00 PM and Grades 9 to 12 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Antonio's Pizza provided food for the event, which reported an excellent turnout and community support.
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Captain Kidd Days community event
Captain Kidd Days is hosting a community event in Corunna on 2026-06-20 with family friendly activities and an emphasis on mental health. Expect free games, simulators, henna, food, swag bags, and door prizes across sessions for children and older attendees.
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StandUp Ball Hockey Tournament
Captain Kidd Days is calling for teams and volunteers for the StandUp Ball Hockey Tournament, a community event that began nine years ago to support mental health. Sign up via the provided registration form to enter a team or offer help with registration and event logistics, and follow updates with #CKD2026.
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Support for Corunna Volunteer FireFighters Association
Captain Kidd Days is urging the community to support the Corunna Volunteer FireFighters Association on June 13, with activities where all proceeds will benefit the local fire department. Expect festival style attractions and chances to contribute through participation and purchases during the event.
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Co Ed Soccer Tournament (ages 11-13)
Captain Kidd Days and Corunna Soccer are launching a new Co Ed soccer tournament for ages 11 to 13 in Corunna, aimed at bringing World Cup energy to local youth. The announcement emphasizes limited space and uses #CKD2026 for updates, so plan to check Captain Kidd Days channels for registration details.
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Captain Kidd Days youth community event
Captain Kidd Days is hosting a free youth and teen community day in Corunna on Saturday, 2026-06-13, partnering with Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario and Sticks and Stones Indoor Golf Corunna. Expect free henna, games, golf activities, and pizza from Antonio's Pizza, with organizers inviting questions via direct message.
