August 30 & 31, 2025
Montebello park

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

SomeKinda Festival is held on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We acknowledge and respect the Indigenous peoples who live and work here today, and we remain committed to learning, truth, and reconciliation through community, creativity, and culture.

FAQ

WHEN & WHERE IS SOME KINDA FESTIVAL?

SomeKinda Festival will take place on Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Montebello Park in St. Catharines, Ontario.

Festival hours: 1:00PM – 11:00PM
Box Office opens: TBA

Location:
Montebello Park
64 Ontario Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5J5

Train:
Take GO Transit’s Lakeshore West line toward Niagara Falls → get off at St. Catharines GO Station.

Bus:
Hop on Megabus or Flixbus from Union Station to St. Catharines.

Driving + Parking:
Paid parking is available via on-street meters, off-street lots, and parking garages.
Click here for parking info.

All ages are welcome.

Kids aged 12 and under get in free with a ticketed adult.

There will be no re-entry during the festival each day.

This is a cashless event.

Debit and credit cards only. There will be no ATMs on-site.

A designated Accessible Seating Area will be available on-site.

If you have any specific accessibility needs or questions, please reach out to us at: info@somekindafestival.com

You may bring one refillable plastic water bottle (under 1L) per person.

Free water stations will be available throughout the park.

No professional cameras, detachable lenses, or video recording equipment.

Point-and-shoot cameras and phones are fine.

Interested in covering the festival?

Click here to apply for media credentials.

Applications close 5 business days before the event.

To help everyone move through quickly and safely, here’s what you can bring:

Permitted Bags:

  • Clear bags (max size: 12” x 6” x 12”)
  • Small clutches (max: 6” x 9”)
  • One-gallon clear Ziploc bags
  • Medically necessary bags & diaper bags

Not Allowed:

  • Backpacks or oversized bags
  • Any bag that isn’t compliant with the sizes above

All bags are subject to search upon entry.

Leave these at home — they’re not allowed onsite:

  • Outside alcohol or beverages
  • Drugs or paraphernalia
  • Weapons of any kind
  • Lawn chairs, coolers, or large umbrellas
  • Airhorns, fireworks, or megaphones
  • Drones, scooters, bikes, skateboards
  • Glass containers or aerosol cans
  • Flyers, stickers, posters, or unauthorized promo
  • Professional camera equipment
  • Laser pointers, noise makers, or projectiles
  • Gang-affiliated or hate-symbol clothing
  • Animals (except service animals)

Bring the vibes — and the essentials:

  • Clear or small bags (see bag policy)
  • Point-and-shoot cameras
  • Small collapsible umbrellas
  • Service animals
  • Blankets
  • Sunscreen (non-aerosol)
  • Factory-sealed snacks (granola bars, etc.)
  • Prescription meds (with ID and original container)
  • Refillable plastic water bottles

HAVE A QUESTION?

Still wondering about something?

Hit us up at info@somekindafestival.com — we got you.

FAN CODE OF CONDUCT

SomeKinda Festival is a space for joy, music, and mutual respect.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and safe experience for all guests, artists, and staff.

We do not tolerate:

  • Harassment, hate, or discrimination
  • Threatening, aggressive, or abusive behavior
  • Impairment that endangers others
  • Trespassing into restricted areas
  • Use of prohibited substances or weapons
  • Any conduct that puts people or the vibe at risk

If you see something, say something.

We’re here to protect the vibe — and each other.