Hometown Festival 2023

The Strathroy Hometown Festival has been a staple in the Strathroy Community for over 40 years. We pride ourselves on community involvement, participation, partnerships and a ton of fun. We would like to welcome all of you back to our 2023 Strathroy Hometown Festival from June 16-18, 2023.

We are so happy to bring back the 3-day festival to our community and remember, planning is currently underway so that means our website will continue to change. Keep an eye on our website and social media pages for news and updates for our Festival this June.

We appreciate all the support and patience shown by the community and our supporters and we look forward to yet another wonderful weekend in June at Strathroy's Alexandra Park.

SAVE THE DATE – 2023 Strathroy Hometown Festival June 16-18

Thank you and stay safe,
Strathroy Hometown Festival Committee
Shari Terwilligar - Chairperson
Chris Soares - Past Chair
Colleen Wiendels
Dave Brock
Rhonda Booth
Kimberly Lenting
Kait Topham

42

Years Running!

25

Karaoke Idol Competitors

300+

Classic Cars

20

Rides to Experience

Festival Highlights

More Special Events & Highlights

Downtown Show 'n Shine Car Show

The festival kicks off in a big way with hundreds of different vintage automobiles all through downtown Strathroy from 4-9pm June 16th. A perfect night for the car enthusiast. This year's show will be bigger and better as it extends all the way down Front Street to the Shops on Sydenham. Opening Ceremonies for the festival happens at 6pm in downtown Strathroy.


Karaoke Idol Contest Rules:

1) Entrants must be 18 years or older to compete in the Senior Idol Competition. THERE WILL BE A CUT IN SINGLES COMPETITION AFTER THE FIRST SONG DURING THE SUNDAY FINALS.
2) Singles category allowed ONLY
3) NO BURNT CD’S ARE ALLOWED - you must select a song from provided library
4) If the chosen song skips, the host will try again, only once. If it continues to skip, entrants will have the option of choosing a different song to sing.
5) Entrants will be judged on singing ability, stage presence and crowd appreciation
6) Entrants must remain until the judges have announced their decisions. If entrant is not present, the entrant placing directly below them in points will qualify instead. Absent entrants may re-enter at next available qualifying show.
7) At the discretion of the judges, a number of contestants will be selected from each qualifying night to go on to the Semi-Finals at the Strathroy Hometown Festival starting at 1 pm on the Saturday of the festival on the main stage.
8) If you do not qualify the first time, you may re-enter at any of the other available qualifying shows until you do qualify.
9) there are NO instruments allowed
10) JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL. Remember, although this is a competition it is designed to be a fun event with no entry fee. The judges have volunteered their time to participate.
11) Contestants are encouraged to bring as many family, friends, and fan to the qualifying rounds as well as the finals’. Crowd appreciation is part of the scoring.
12) This is a family friendly contest – no foul language or questionable lyrics. Deductions in scoring will occur if such things happen.
13) This contest is for individuals only. No groups.
14) Costuming is strongly recommended
15) HAVE FUN

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