LCCVI, North Lambton bow out in Lambton-Kent boys volleyball finals
New Petrolia festival draws a crowd downtown
June 7, 2026
The Independent
The streets of Petrolia were filled with people Saturday as Eats, Beats & Boutiques took over Petrolia Line.
Visitors made their way through the downtown, visiting storefronts and vendors who were set up on the street.
There were lots of things for kids to do including pint-sized cornhole, mini soccer nets and bouncy castles. Adults met up with family and friends as they browsed for deals or posed for selfies or took in a dance or music performance on the street or in Victoria Park.
And there was lots of great food from local merchants who were offering Eats, Beats and Boutiques specials.
By 9 pm, the street vendors were clearing up but the party continued at Victoria Park with Brothers Wilde closing out the night.
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