Mermaids & Mariners Coming To The Shores Of The St. Clair

A new, nautical themed event featuring and celebrating Mermaids, Mariners and more is coming to the shore of the St. Clair River this summer. 

Tourism Sarnia Lambton is pleased to announce a new nautical event that is coming to the shores of the scenic St. Clair River. On Saturday, August 20^th, Deeply Creative will be hosting Kern Water’s Mermaids & Mariners on the St. Clair presented by Landshark Lager Canada. The event will take place on the shores of Brander Park in Port Lambton, Ontario! (4555 St. Clair Parkway)

“It has been a pleasure to work with Sherri from Deeply Creative. She has a vision and she has worked tirelessly to create this unique nautical event,” said Vicky Praill Special Events and Sports Marketing Co-ordinator for Tourism Sarnia Lambton. “We are excited to be part of this event and look forward to welcoming visitors to Port Lambton on August 20^th!”

Kern Water’s Mermaids & Mariners on the St. Clair, presented by Landshark Lager Canada, is an all-ages, adult, and family-friendly event celebrating all things nautical, proudly supporting the St. Clair River Trail. Visitors will be able to meet the Mermaids, mingle with Mariners, find some treasures and have a splashing good time!

Schedule of Events:

10am-6pm – 50+ Vendors, Artisans & Makers / “Grub Grotto” (Food Trucks – Brit Boys Fish ‘n’ Chips, Dog Days Southern BBQ, Delizioso Italiano, Dips Soft Serve Ice Cream Truck, Ohana Ice – Hawaiian Shave-Ice & Treats) / Boat Display (St. Clair Boat Sales) / Collaborative Community Painting with Cyn Fay Studio

10am-12pm – Happy Jack’s Galley “Breakfast with Mermaids” feat. Starbucks Coffee with entertainment and speSHELL guest appearance by “The Little Mermaid’s” Ariel (Ticketed Event – Purchase tickets here!)

12pm-6pm – Landshark Lager “Watering Hole” Grassy Patio (Licensed Beverage Area with bartending services provided by Memorie Lane)

1pm-5pm – Meet the Mermaids (Park/Pavilion Photo Opps) – 20+ mermaids will be swimming in from Toronto to Pennsylvania, and our local waters in between!

1pm-5pm – Southwind Buoys LIVE Musical Entertainment

1pm-6pm — Pavilion “Paint Splash!” – Paint Your Own Nautical Pottery with Crock a Doodle Sarnia (Walk-in or pre-purchase your pottery choices here!)

…and MORE!

Mermaids & Mariners received a grant from Lambton County’s Creative County program, and is also working closely with Tourism Sarnia-Lambton to promote this event.

“This project exemplifies what the Creative County Grant Program aims to achieve,” commented Lambton County Warden, Kevin Marriott. “By supporting new, unique, and innovative events that strengthen the creative community and define the County’s unique identity, and ultimately enrich the quality of life for all residents. I am proud that the Creative County Grant Program has been able to play a small role in making this event possible and look forward to attending on August 20^th “

There will be over 50 vendors, live entertainment, food trucks and a licensed “Watering Hole” (19+). All attendees, children and adults, are encouraged to get into the nautical spirit by dressing up as their own mermaids, sailors or pirates!

“We are blown out of the water by the interest and support shown by our local community volunteers and businesses in helping to launch this ship! We are over the waves to come together as a community to #SHELLebratetheshoreline that we call HOME here in beautiful St. Clair Township! Come out and enjoy the park, splash pad, vendors, food, entertainment and, of course, the view! There truly is something for everyone!”, invites event founder and organizer, Sherri DeWolf.

For more information, please visit: https://www.mermaidsandmariners.ca/ or Sail with them on Facebook & Instagram!