GET INVOLVED
PERFORMER SUBMISSIONS
Bottom line: if it weren’t for our performers, there would be no Railway City Music and Arts Festival!
Main Stage applications for the 2026 Festival are now OPEN- HOWEVER, the lineup is mostly filled from last year's applicants. There are typically some cancellations though, so don't hesitate to apply so we know you are interested!
Designed with the Seasoned Performer in mind, Port Stanley Lions and Lioness Main Stage is located at the Pinafore Park Band Shell. It boasts professional sound production, lighting with dedicated technicians for FOH, Monitors, and Lighting. This venue also houses our main Beer Garden and can accommodate crowds of up to 1000 of your screaming fans.
Main Stage performances are booked according to the Festival's budget and scheduling needs.
MAIN STAGE
EMERGING ARTISTS STAGE
We are now accepting applications to perform at the 2026 Festival on the Emerging Artist Stage!
Designed to give new and emerging artists a taste of performing with professional production, our Emerging Artists Stage is located at the Pinafore Park Dance Pavilion It also boasts professional sound production, but with less extensive lighting and sound equipment. This venue also houses a Beer Garden and can accommodate crowds of up to 300 of your screaming fans / friends / relatives. Every performer has to start somewhere - this is your chance. Book a single song or a full set, or join in one of our "open-mic" jam sessions. Try out new material or develop your stage presence - anything goes (almost) on the Community Stage!
Community Stage performances are not paid a fixed fee, but donations are collected via "pass the hat." You also receive the same hospitality benefits as the Main Stage artists.
COMMUNITY STAGE
The Railway City Music and Arts Festival is all about supporting new and upcoming artists . In addition to the main stage at the Band Shell, we have a secondary "Community Stage" located at the Main "Dance Pavilion".
This stage is intended to give a variety of fledgling artists and acts an opportunity to perform publicly
Try out some new twists on the music you already play, take requests, or even improvise!
Busking is welcome throughout the festival grounds as well, so long as you’re being mindful of others!
Feel free to pass this on to any artists/groups you know that may be interested as well - all genres and skill levels are welcome!
ARTIST SUBMISSIONS
Showing your artistic side is part of the excitement and energy that we want to experience at the Railway City Music and Arts Festival!
Our visitors will get to experience your art face to face with the artist. What a memorable experience this can be!
ARTIST
We know there is an artistic component to many crafts and products. However, for the purposes of the Festival, "Artist" refers to someone engaged in the production of "Fine Arts" - i.e. painting, sculpting, drawing, etc.
I am an Artist if the products I am offering for sale are:
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not produced commercially
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created by me entirely from a picture that exists solely in my own mind
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each individually created and can not ever be reproduced in exactly the same way
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created for the sole purpose of its aesthetic value and judged only for its beauty and meaningfulness or the emotions it elicits
To submit your application or to get more information email: Vendors.RCMAF@gmail.com
ARTISAN / EXHIBITOR
The products I am offering for sale are:
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Produced commercially and sold by me
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Produced by me according to a specific pattern or set of steps resulting in products that are materially the same each time I make them. (examples: pottery, wooden crafts, laser-cut metal, macrame, knitting, crocheting, etc.)
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Utilitarian in nature - created for a purpose beyond their aesthitics
To submit your application or to get more information email: Vendors.RCMAF@gmail.com
FOOD VENDOR SUBMISSIONS
A festival wouldn't be a festival without a variety of food vendors! We are looking for local food trucks to participate and feed the crowd!
The festival is proud to offer festival-goers a variety of fabulous local food to enjoy at Pinafore Park.
To submit your application or to get more information email:
VOLUNTEER WITH US
We are looking for individuals that would like to have a positive impact on their community. If you are 14 years old or older, we have a position for you.
Railway City Music and Arts Festival runs Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday August 13-16th: 11:00 am 11:00 pm
Volunteer shifts begin Thursday August 13th at 8:00 a.m. for orientation and ends at about 12:00am on Sunday evening / Monday morning after park clean up and tear down. Each volunteer is assigned according to their availability and hopefully preferred areas of assignment. You will receive a copy of your schedule by email. Schedules will not change without your permission but we may have to alter your assignment as a result of other changes such as cancellations or “no shows”.
All volunteers receive a t-shirt and complimentary refreshments.
For more information email info@rcmaf.ca
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
SITE TEAM
PERFORMER SERVICES
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
PRODUCTION
CRAFT & FOOD VENDOR SUPPORT
FESTIVAL AMBASSADOR
DONATIONS
BEER GARDEN
Set Up and Tear Down
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Volunteers prepare the park for the Festival and take it all down after.
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You may be cleaning/setting up/taking down equipment, assisting vendors, cleaning the park etc.
Groundskeeping
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Volunteers oversee the park, assist with the transport and set up of equipment and keep the park clean.
Parking Monitor
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Volunteers manage the entrance of the park providing access only for drop off/pick up and very short-term parking to unload equipment.
Eco Stations
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Volunteers will assist the public with sorting their waste into the appropriate streams (recycling, compost, garbage, cardboard) at the 9 eco-stations. Training & supplies provided.
Waste Bins
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Volunteers will monitor the waste collection bins used for garbage, recycling, and cardboard to ensure vendors and site crew are disposing of items correctly. Protective gloves are provided in case you have to handle any waste. The parks department staff will take away waste and put it into the garbage bin for us.
Registration/Hospitality
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Volunteers will assist with performer sign-in and the hospitality area where performers and their guests are looked after.
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Coordinate with performers and/or manager to introduce them at the beginning of their sets.
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Entertain the audience between performers.
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Recognize sponsors, volunteers, etc. as per schedule.
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Thank performers after their set.
Stage Manager Assistants
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Volunteers will assist with setting up the bandshell area, meet performers and direct vehicles to the appropriate parking area and to the registration/hospitality area, and set up stage equipment for different artists throughout the day. No production experience is necessary but this is a physical position and you must be able to lift up to 30lbs.
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Volunteers will assist artists as needed.
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Volunteers are assigned to work with the Food and Craft Vendor Coordinators to support the vendors.
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Information/Volunteer/Merchandise Tent
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Volunteers provide assistance to patrons with questions, distribute programs, and accept donations.
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Check in volunteers for their shifts and show them where they need to go.
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Sell RCMAF merchandise and merchandise dropped off by our musicians.
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Volunteers are assigned to solicit and accept cash donations at the Community stage and Main Stage during the performances.
Servers
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Must have a valid smart serve certificate submitted prior to shift and on their person during their shift
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Provide excellent customer service to customers, performers, and those involved with the festival.
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Set-Up of draught trailer at beginning of shift, closing of trailer at end of shift.
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Prepare beer garden for patrons. Cleaning of beer garden and tent area at beginning, during, and end of shift.
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Replenish empty kegs and coolers as needed. This may require lifting up to 50lbs.
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Pouring draft beer
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May be assigned to selling beer tickets
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May be assigned to VIP area
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Daily inventory count at beginning and end of each shift
Ticket Sellers
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Must have a valid smart serve certificate submitted prior to shift and on their person during their shift.
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Provide excellent customer service to customers, performers, and those involved with the festival.
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Responsible for shift cash-out
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Collect payments via cash, debit, credit card. Make change as necessary
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Assist main gate as requested.
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Assist with serving and/or pouring
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Assist with replenishing of stock
Gate / Floor Monitors
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Must have a valid smart serve certificate submitted prior to shift and on their person during their shift.
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Provide excellent customer service to customers, performers, and those involved with the festival.
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Monitor attendees and those entering the licensed area to ensure they are not intoxicated or becoming intoxicated.
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Assist security with checking ID and putting wrist bands on those over 19.