Description
Date: July 18, 2026
Start time: 04:00 p.m. EDT
End time: 11:00 p.m. EDT
Venue: Paris Fairgrounds– 139 Silver Street, Paris, Ontario
Hoist the sails and ready the crew! Your captain is calling… the tide is turning, and we’re charting a course straight up the Grand River to the Paris Night Market & Summer Fest!
Legend has it… a band of tropical pirates will be docking in Paris, burying their treasure, and turning the night into a glowing island escape. Will ye join the adventure?
Join us as we celebrate 11 years of the Paris Night Market!
Here’s What Awaits When You Dock:
A tropical pirate island takeover & photo ops
Hidden Treasure Hunt (19+) – search the grounds for buried loot… one lucky pirate will uncover a chest filled with booze to take home!
Fire performances & roaming performers
Artisans under growing vendor tents to shop with
“Lanterns & Live Music” under the night sky
Outdoor movie experience Saturday only – Bring your lawn chairs & blankets to watch Pirates of the Caribbean under the star
Fortune tellers, axe throwing, and pirate themed games
Food trucks & a lively beer patio
We’ll close Saturday night with sparklers around the Night Market sign
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Theme: Tropical Pirate
Dress code: Your best pirate or tropical island attire


