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BOOTS ON THE BEND Saturday, May 23, 2026

Trade your dress shoes for your favourite boots and head to Grand Bend — Oakwood Resort is bringing the best of country culture to the shores of Lake Huron for one unforgettable night.

Boots on the Bend is a full country experience: a smoky BBQ buffet loaded with Ontario comfort food, line dancing lessons woven through the evening, and a headline performance by Graham Bedard & Band — one of Ontario’s most celebrated country acts and a nominee for 5 CMA Ontario 2026 Festival Awards. Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, or simply an excuse to wear the hat, this is the night you’ve been waiting for all season.

The Evening at a Glance

• 🍖 6:00 PM — BBQ Buffet Opens · Terrace Deck
• 🎸 7:30 PM — Graham Bedard & Band Take the Stage
• 🤠 During Intermission — Line Dance Lessons with K Step
• 🎶 11:00 PM — Last Song of the Night

The BBQ Buffet 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Terrace Deck

The evening opens with a generous BBQ buffet served right on Oakwood’s iconic Terrace Deck. No reservations required for the buffet — it’s first come, first served, with seating at picnic tables and long communal tables that set the tone for a relaxed, sociable country night. Guests have a full 1.5 hours to load up before the music begins.

On the Menu:

Warm Crusty Breads · Beer & Cheddar Soup · Seasonal Market Greens Salad · Corn & Sweet Pepper Salad · Ontario Red Skin Mini Potato Salad · Assorted Pickles & Relish · Pretzels & Mustards · BBQ’d Vegetable Kebabs · Beef ‘n Bean Chili · Stuffed Baked Potatoes & Sour Cream · Assorted Seasonal Sliced Fruits & Berries · Dark Chocolate & Banana Bread Pudding · Homemade Carrot Cake · Coffee, Tea & Decaf

Carving & Station Highlights: 🔥 Slow Roasted Ontario Baby Back Ribs 🔥 BBQ’d Chicken 🔥 Smoked Beef Brisket Carvery

The Terrace Deck Bar will be open for the full duration of the event. Cheers to that.

Line Dance Lessons During Graham Bedard’s Intermission · K Step Line Dancing

When the band takes a breather, the floor heats up. K Step Line Dancing steps in during the intermission to teach all the classics — no experience needed, no excuses accepted. It’s the perfect way to keep the energy going between sets and get everyone on their feet. First-timers are very welcome.

The Headliner Graham Bedard & Band · 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM · Terrace Deck

Graham Bedard is not a name you’ll soon forget. Nominated for 5 CMA Ontario 2026 Festival Awards and a proven force on the Ontario country circuit, Graham and his band deliver the kind of performance that fills a room and keeps people on their feet from the first song to the last.

Rich vocals, tight arrangements, and a natural command of the stage — this is live country music at its best, performed against the backdrop of one of Ontario’s most beautiful resort settings.

Packages

🤠 The Country Getaway — Coming Soon

Our overnight package will be going on sale shortly — stay tuned. This package will include:

• BBQ buffet for two
• Show tickets for two
• Overnight accommodations at Oakwood Resort
• Access to Resort Amenities for two

Starting at $308 + HST & applicable fees 

👉 Not yet available — check back soon or follow our page for the announcement

🍖 Dinner & Show — Available Now

Join us for the full evening with:

• BBQ buffet for one
• Admission to Graham Bedard & Band live performance

$70 + HST & applicable fees 

👉 [Book Online · By Phone · In Person]

Bringing the Kids?

Children are absolutely welcome at Boots on the Bend. Kids’ pricing is as follows:

• Total: $45.00 per child

Additional Details

• Dress Code: Country casual or western attire encouraged — boots very much welcome
• Buffet Seating: No reservations required · First come, first served · Picnic & long table seating
• Bar: Terrace Deck Bar open for the full duration of the event
• Line Dancing: Included with all packages · No experience required · Taught during intermission
• Capacity: Limited tickets available — early booking strongly recommended

Secure Your Spot at Boots on the Bend

Oakwood Resort’s signature events move fast. The Dinner & Show package is available now — grab yours before they’re gone. And if an overnight stay is calling your name, keep an eye on this page — the Country Getaway package will be on sale very soon.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Oakwood Resort, Grand Bend Dinner & Show from $91.70 per person · Overnight Package Coming Soon