Rideau Ferry is Rocking the Docks

View of stage on a floating barge, Rock The Dock 2018, Rideau Ferry, Ontario, Canada PHOTO BY theWedge.LIVE

By MAGGIE M, Wedgee-in-Chief, Editor, theWedge.LIVE ⛱ TO SHARE just click icons at story’s end

The docks in Rideau Ferry rocked with music today, but also with the wakes of boats arriving for this eve of Canada Day celebration. Mid-afternoon, Rock The Dock visitors had swelled in numbers–on the water, on CC’s grounds, on the docks and under the bridge.

Five bands performed including The Doherty Brothers, Basic White, Totally Hip, The Continentals and The Ramblers (shown here.)

The Ramblers perform at 2018 Rock The Dock, Rideau Ferry, Ontario PHOTO BY theWedge.LIVE

Despite some of the hottest weather on record–‘feels like 44 degrees,’ the weather channel reports–Rock the Dock rocked. One local reported it was hotter here than in Jamaica!

Everyone seemed to have a cold drink in hand. And when the rain came, we welcomed its cooling effect. Even the roads sizzled and ‘smoked!’

Some were wise and treaded water in the Rideau.

One of many Rock The Dock visitors enjoying the show “in” the Rideau during record heat, Rock The Dock, Rideau Ferry, Ontario PHOTO BY theWedge.LIVE

Everyone appeared elated. There wasn’t a smile missing on anyone’s face. This is the Rideau Ferry effect. It is such a popular and charming hamlet on the Rideau.

It was also a perfect summer day with friends.

Read about Rideau Ferry and its people in our widely read story here.

The festivities included:

5 bands, starting at noon
a beer tent
food vendors and CC’s on the Rideau
kids’ crafts
petting zoo, face painting, free popcorn and snocones
and dancing!

RIDEAU FERRY STILL HOPPING AT CC’s ON THE RIDEAU

CC’s on the Rideau’s Canada Day Weekend Hours :
Friday June 29 – 12pm-9pm
Saturday June 30 – 12pm-9pm
Sunday July 1 – 12pm-7pm
Monday July 2 – 12pm-7pm

Rideau Ferry Rock The Dock is an annual event celebrating Canada’s birthday–produced by the Drummond/North Elmsley Township. This region is situated between Smiths Falls and Perth–a remarkable area for summer vacationing.

Enjoy this gallery of social scenes at Rock The Dock :