A series of photos, including: a boy on his decorated bike; a woman standing on one hand doing the splits upside down; gymnasts waving ribbons in the air; a boat decorated for Christmas filled with people in Christmas hats; 3 people dressed in military uniforms by a cannon; and people sitting at tables outside, drinking and talking.
A boat in a parade, filled with people wearing Christmas apparel and decorated with Christmas decorations

CALIPSO Festival

Aug 2 - 4

Come and Live in Port Stanley this summer — CALIPSO is your invitation to experience the best of local food, shopping, and fun!

Captain Thom Bedlam’s Magic Show

  • Saturday, August 2 – 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM at Glover Park

  • Sunday, August 3 – 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM at Little Beach

  • Monday, August 4 – 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM at Glover Park

Calipso Mermaids

  • Saturday, August 2 – 10 AM–12 PM, 3 PM–8 PM at Little Beach

  • Sunday, August 3 – 10 AM–8 PM at Little Beach

  • Monday, August 4 – 10 AM–3 PM at Little Beach

Captain Finn and the Salty Sea Dogs (Live Show)

  • Saturday, August 2 – 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM at Glover Park

  • Sunday, August 3 – 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM at Glover Park

Mermaid Princess Storytime

  • Saturday, August 2 – 2:30 PM at Little Beach

  • Sunday, August 3 – 2:30 PM at Little Beach

Pirate Carnival Ride

  • Saturday, August 2 – 10 AM–5 PM at West Harbour

  • Sunday, August 3 – 10 AM–5 PM at West Harbour

Calipso Boat Rides

  • Saturday, August 2 – 11 AM–7 PM at West Harbour Launch

  • Sunday, August 3 – 11 AM–7 PM at West Harbour Launch

  • Monday, August 4 – 11 AM–5 PM at West Harbour Launch

Port Stanley Terminal Rail Rides (PSTR)

  • Sunday, August 3 – 11 AM–7 PM at PSTR Station

  • Monday, August 4 – 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM at PSTR Station

Food Trucks

  • Saturday, August 2 – 11 AM–9 PM at Berm / West Harbour

  • Sunday, August 3 – 11 AM–9 PM at Berm / West Harbour

  • Monday, August 4 – 12 PM–6 PM at Berm / West Harbour

Calipso Marketplace

  • Saturday, August 2 – 11 AM–9 PM at Berm

  • Sunday, August 3 – 10 AM–4 PM at Berm

Fire Services and OPP Displays

  • Saturday, August 2 – 10 AM–4 PM at Berm

  • Sunday, August 3 – 10 AM–4 PM at Berm

Kids Games and Prizes

  • Saturday, August 2 – 10 AM–4 PM at West Harbour

  • Sunday, August 3 – 10 AM–4 PM at West Harbour

Dotsy the Clown

  • Saturday, August 2 – 10 AM–6 PM at West Harbour

  • Sunday, August 3 – 10 AM–6 PM at West Harbour

Kids Sandcastle Contest

  • Saturday, August 2 – 10 AM–5 PM at Main Beach Pavilion

Decorated Bike Rodeo

  • Sunday, August 3 – 10 AM at Main Beach Pavilion

Calipso Antique Car Show

  • Monday, August 4 – 10 AM–3 PM at Berm

Canadian Bombshell Beauties (Vintage Meet & Greet)

  • Monday, August 4 – 10 AM–3 PM at Berm

Fireworks

  • Saturday, August 2 – 10 PM at Berm

  • Sunday, August 3 – 10 PM at Berm

Calipso Sales and Specials will be available at local stores and eateries, as well as live entertainment at local patios.

Stay updated as more info is announced on the Calipso Festival Facebook Page!

Come for the music, the food, the fun — stay for the Port Stanley charm.

Contact Us

Village of Port Stanley

CALIPSO event poster with yellow text boxes shaped as banners that list the events with Lake Erie and the Port Stanley pier in the background. Mermaids sitting on inflatable shells, a pirate drinking rum, and a minion themed boat surrounding the text boxes.
A pirate performing at the 2024 CALIPSO festival
CALIPSO attendees wearing sailor hats and t-shirts while driving in a car.
CALIPSO mermaids on the beach with children and their parents in the background.
Child participating in the bike decorating contest, with pool floaties on his bike.