The Perth Children’s Water Festival provides a hands-on learning environment for families from Perth County to learn about the importance of water in their lives and communities. This fun and educational event focuses on five water-based themes: water conservation, water protection, water science, water technology, and water attitude.

 

The Perth Children’s Water Festival is held in different communities throughout Perth County on an annual basis. Previous Perth Children’s Water Festivals were held in Stratford (2022), Mitchell (2023), Listowel (2024), and St. Marys (2025). More than 2500 people have attended the Festivals over the years. This year’s Perth Children’s Water Festival will be held at Lower Queen's Park in Stratford on Sunday, May 24th from 1 – 4 pm. More information coming soon!

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The Festival is a local community event, and the 2026 Organizing Committee includes representatives from the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, City of Stratford, Avon Maitland District School Board, Huron Perth Catholic District School Board, Huron Perth Public Health, Ontario Clean Water Agency, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, St. Marys Cement, and Thames River Clean Up. The Festival relies on generous volunteer and financial support from the community. The Organizing Committee appreciates any financial and/or volunteer support your organization can provide to assist in the implementation of the Festival.