2024 Fairgrounds Festival Lineup Announced

~ June 14 & 15, 2024 ~

Simcoe, ON –  Norfolk County Fairgrounds Festival, presented by Edward Jones is set to ROCK Simcoe once again June 14 & 15, 2024. The Norfolk County Agricultural Society is pleased to finally reveal the lineup for the upcoming and highly anticipated 2024 concert event.

Sam Roberts Band and 54•40 will headline Friday June 14, showcasing legendary Canadian performers with infectious live energy. Sam Roberts Band and 54•40 both have decades of rich history of entertaining worldwide, and bring an outstanding reputation for captivating live shows.

Theory of a Deadman will rock the Norfolk County Fairgrounds stage on Saturday night, June 15 in Simcoe with their undeniable hard rock force, major multi-platinum hits and countless sold out shows in each of the past two decades. Saint Asonia will first take the main stage with the union of two hard rock luminaries. Respectively, Adam and Mike had each reached stratospheric heights in Three Days Grace and Staind, toppling charts, packing venues, and selling millions of records. As such, their union captivated audiences worldwide. New Noise Magazine declared, “Any fan of hard rock (whether they’ve listened in recently or not) should give Saint Asonia a spin”.

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural Fairgrounds Festival, this stellar rock lineup marks the biggest concert event in Norfolk County in over a decade! The ‘Norfolk County Fairgrounds Festival’ began in 2023, supported by the municipal ‘Amplify Norfolk’ initiative and looks to build on the momentum created to once again deliver an incredible live music experience, showcasing Norfolk County as a significant live music and tourism destination. The Norfolk County Agricultural Society is thrilled to once again partner with Edward Jones, Women in Wealth, representing local offices, as the presenting sponsor of the two-day festival.

The Fairgrounds will open in the afternoon on June 14th and 15th, and feature a pre-concert party including interactive games and exhibits, numerous fabulous food trucks, and local craft beer, wine, spirits and cider. Patrons are encouraged to come early and enjoy a lineup of live local music and socialize before the concert gates open.

Tickets will be available online at fairgroundsfestival.ca starting this Friday, April 19, at 10am. 2-Day Festival passes for both Friday and Saturday are available first and encompass 2 nights of admission to the entire Norfolk County Fairgrounds Festival and free onsite parking. Single Day tickets will be available May 1.

TICKET TYPES: 

• 2-Day VIP Festival Pass – available in very limited quantities.  ($250 for Friday AND Saturday)

VIP section is a spacious, elevated viewing area  providing VIPs exclusive access to a private cash bar with varied drink selection including spirits, snacks and a VIP host, dedicated washroom facilities, a VIP wristband and access to all areas of the concert venue including the “Party on the Track”, to get right in front of the stage to see the performers if desired. Limited to 19+ attendees.

• 2-Day  “Party on the Track” Festival Pass ($150 for Friday AND Saturday)

General Admission to the concert area for those who want to stroll, visit, drink, dance and have fun! This is a licensed area with a number of stand-up tables and only available to track patrons. Party starts at 6:30pm. Limited to 19+ attendees.

• 2-Day  Reserved Grandstand Seating Festival Pass ($60 for Friday AND Saturday)

Section A/B of the grandstand are alcohol free and open to all ages. Section C/D/E of the grandstand will be licensed and limited to attendees 19 years of age or older.

Sam Roberts Band – With over 125 million + career streams to date, award-winning rock act Sam Roberts Band maintains their tradition of delivering chart-topping singles, consistently surpassing expectations with their music. Born in Montreal, double platinum-selling artist Sam Roberts launched a career of radio hits with The Inhuman Condition, which included “Brother Down” and the #1 hit “Don’t Walk Away Eileen”. His eight subsequent albums have garnered multiple awards and include life-moment defining favourites “Hard Road”, “Where Have All the Good People Gone?”, “Them Kids”, “We’re All In This Together”, and “All Of Us”. The band’s latest single “Afterlife”, has been added to the repertoire of Canadian staples, reaching a new generation. Sam Roberts Band is currently on tour supporting their latest album, The Adventures of Ben Blank.

54•40 – Over the course of 40+ years of performing and recording, 54•40 has not only made their mark on the Canadian music industry, but the entire cultural landscape. Led by chief songwriter Neil Osborne, 54•40 has carved out a legacy of gold and platinum albums and an outstanding reputation for their live performances that carries through to this day. With decades of hit songs and more in the making, the secret to 54•40’s longevity is their ability to redefine and reinvent themselves.

A 54•40 concert experience gives an understanding of how their songs have touched, inspired, and changed people’s lives. For those who have followed the band from their humble beginnings in East Vancouver to younger fans that are just discovering the band’s originality, 54•40 shows are extraordinary affairs that bridge gaps between generations through a shared love of music.

The band has released their  2023 album West Coast Band which was recorded remotely during the thick of COVID-19 lockdowns. Having come through the hardship with a sense of unity, the album celebrates the common history they share as band members.

Theory of a Deadman – With sky-high hooks, riffs as thick as a 2×4, rumbling grooves, and a razor-sharp sense of humour, Theory Of A Deadman have quietly persisted as an unapologetic, unbreakable, and undeniable hard rock force with major multi-platinum hits and countless sold out shows in each of the past two decades. Jamming together in basements throughout high school, the band burst out of their small hometown of North Delta, British Columbia with the self-titled, Theory of a Deadman, during 2002. In addition to the double-platinum breakthrough album Scars & Souvenirs [2008] and gold-certified The Truth Is… [2011], they have notched a procession of hits, including the gold-certified “All Or Nothing,” “Bitch Came Back,” and “Lowlife,” platinum-certified “Angel,” “Hate My Life,” and “Not Meant To Be,” double-platinum “Bad Girlfriend,” and triple-platinum “RX (Medicate).”

As the biggest smash of their career this far, the latter marked their third #1 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart and garnered a nomination for “Rock Song of the Year” at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. They have logged two Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top 200. In 2020, Say Nothing landed at #2 on the Billboard Alternative Albums Chart and #3 on the Rock Albums Chart. Plus, it earned praise from American Songwriter, Billboard, and Classic Rock Magazine who awarded it “4-out-of-5 stars.” Now, the award-winning quartet—Tyler Connolly [lead vocals, guitar], Dave Brenner [guitar, backing vocals], Dean Back [bass], and Joey Dandeneau [drums, backing vocals]—once again deliver a barrage of anthems, beginning with the single “Dinosaur” and more to come.

Saint Asonia – By turning inward, Saint Asonia amplify every element of their signature sound. Skyscraping hooks soar higher, while arena-ready rhythms rattle harder. The guitars cut deeper, and the lyrics resound louder than ever. The quartet—Adam Gontier [vocals, guitar], Mike Mushok [lead guitar], Cale Gontier [bass], and Cody Watkins [drums]—find power and strength on their aptly titled 2022 EP, Introvert [Spinefarm Records].

Saint Asonia initially united two hard rock luminaries under a new banner. Respectively, Adam and Mike had each reached stratospheric heights in Three Days Grace and Staind, toppling charts, packing venues, and selling millions of records. As such, their union captivated audiences worldwide. In the wake of their 2015 self-titled debut Saint Asonia, Loudwire christened the band its “Best New Artist” at the Loudwire Music Awards. The 2019 follow-up, Flawed Design, yielded the blockbuster single “The Hunted” [feat. Sully Erna of Godsmack], generating over 15 million Spotify streams. In a “4.5-out-of-5-star” review, New Noise Magazine declared, “Any fan of hard rock (whether they’ve listened in recently or not) should give Saint Asonia a spin.” Plus, Loudwire applauded it as one of the “The 50 Best Rock Albums of the Year.” Not to mention, they toured with everyone from Disturbed, Breaking Benjamin, and Seether to Alter Bridge and Mötley Crüe.