Amplify Norfolk

The Amplify Norfolk initiative seeks to attract tourists to Norfolk County through live entertainment events and generate spillover effects for Norfolk businesses, establishing Norfolk County as a premiere destination for live entertainment in Ontario. |
In 2023, Norfolk County Tourism is sponsoring two large-scale events:
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Langton RocksJune 3, 2023 |
Amplify Norfolk is sponsoring live music and fireworks display in Langton to kick off Norfolk Community Days.
The day starts off with a Langton Fire Hall Tour, then head over to the Langton Community Centre for the Langton Lions Free Community BBQ, Meet & Greet Councilor Vandendriessche, free glow-in-the-dark face painting and treats by the Langton Figure Skating Club and Youth Action Committee Kids Zone from 2-4 p.m.
Followed by Live Music & Langton Lions Refreshments.
The live music will feature
- Back to the 50’s from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
- Lady Evil from 6 - 9:15 p.m.
Then, Fireworks Display Finale by the Langton Fire Fighters Association at 9:30 p.m.
Let’s start off Norfolk Community Days with a bang!
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Fairgrounds FestivalJune 9-10, 2023 |
An extension of the successful 2022 Norfolk Night Market highlighting live local musical acts, artisan vendors, food trucks, local beer and wine gardens, interactive games, and this year the event, now called Fairgrounds Festival, will add two evenings of Party on the Track Concerts featuring Headline Artists in an immersive festival setting, as part of Amplify Norfolk initiative.
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Waterford PumpkinfestOctober 14, 2023More info coming. |
‘Find Your Folk’ Tourism Zones
At both festivals, Norfolk County will facilitate Tourism Zones that showcase the wonderful local tourism businesses in our areas including wineries and breweries, tour operators, accommodations, restaurants and more. If you would like to set up an immersive experience or promotional booth, please fill out an application form.
Find Your Folk Zone —Amplify Norfolk 2023
Opportunities for Norfolk County Community Groups & Tourism Operators Submission Form Deadline April 30, 2023
Music Showcase at Amplify Norfolk 2023
The Music Showcase applications are open to:
- All music genres
- Artists who are Canadian citizens or residents (legally allowed to perform in Canada)
- Signed and unsigned artists
Important Details
- Showcases will take place in 2023.
- One official Amplify Norfolk showcase performance is guaranteed per invited act.
- Showcase slots are a minimum of 40 minutes unless otherwise specified.
- The organizer covers basic artist backline.
Amplify Norfolk supports numerous live events in Norfolk. If invited to the showcase, each performing member will receive a non-transferable Festival Pass granting access to official showcases and event programming (unless otherwise specified).
Please note:
The person listed as Primary Contact in the application should be authorized to respond on behalf of the applying artist and who frequently checks their email. Notifications from Amplify Norfolk are sent to the Primary Contact email address and require timely responses.
Please provide the information below to apply for an Amplify Norfolk 2023 Showcase. Your application will be reviewed by County Staff, festival partners, and/or the official Amplify Norfolk Advisory Committee (ANAC), and you will be notified of your invitation status on or before May 1, 2023.

Amplify Norfolk 2023 —Music Showcase
Please provide the information below to apply for an Amplify Norfolk 2023 Showcase. Your application will be reviewed by County Staff, festival partners, and/or the official Amplify Norfolk Advisory Committee (ANAC), and you will be notified of your invitation status on or before May 1, 2023.