YGK Craft Beer Fest - Performer Application

Apply to Perform at YGK Craft Beer Fest!

We extend a warm welcome to performers interested in showcasing their talents at our upcoming event, YGK Craft Beer Fest. We invite you to apply to participate our event and share in the vibrant atmosphere it promises. Please complete the following application form and thank you for considering Fort Henry’s YGK Craft Beer Fest - we look forward to receiving your application!

Summary of the Event:

YGK Craft Beer Fest:
- Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Time: 12 pm-8:00 pm
- Description: YGK Craft Beer Fest is a waterfront festival celebrating craft food and drink, music, and scenic views. Fort Henry’s South Hill will come alive with live entertainment performances, games, and photo ops as guests experience gourmet food, artisans, and beverage vendors serving up beer, cider, and other special offerings. Artists will perform for approximately 60-minute set times. We are accepting solo artists and group productions. Fort Henry will supply a stage most suitable for the needs of the performances. Any audio equipment required will be provided and operated by a local sound production company. Artists are responsible for bringing their own instruments and reporting to the stage at a designated call time. Backline may be available upon request.

YGK Beer Fest - Performer Application 2026 (EN)

Please ensure that your group meets the following qualifications for participation in the event. Please check all boxes to qualify to be a performer.

Artist/Group can perform a high quality, 60-minute performance.

Artist/Group has experience performing publicly.

All content is suitable for an all-ages event.

Selection Criteria:

All artists who submit via this online form will be reviewed by the Fort Henry selection committee. Artists will be selected based on the following criteria:

Are all the above qualifications met?
Does the artist/group have a local following (Kingston and area market)?
Is the artist’s/group’s performance content a good fit for the event?
Does the group align with Fort Henry’s equity, diversity, and inclusion goals?

Artist or Group Name

Genre

Contact Person's First Name

Contact Person's Last Name

Outline of show (Check all that apply)

Covers

Originals

Remixes

Others (Please specify)

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

Province

Postal Code

Phone Number

Performance fee in Canadian Dollars (Please consider that the venue is unable to provide accommodations, transportation, food, and beverage.)

Would you be interested in performing a spotlight 30-minute acoustic set on our festival grounds?

Yes

If yes, please list your 30-minute performance fee in Canadian Dollars. If no, proceed to the next question.

Live Performance Video (Link)

Spotify Link (If Available)

Please provide any relevant links to your social media pages or website.

Facebook:

Instagram:

Website Link:

Please provide a few images that we could use to help promote you/your band if selected.

Choose File

Applications are due by January 16, 2026. Only those chosen to proceed will be contacted for booking

This form is confidential in nature and will be viewed by the event manager and entertainment selection committee at Fort Henry. The St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) is bound by regulations under FIPPA (Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act).