FAQs and Information

DRIVING/PARKING/BUS:

  • The Kitchener Public Library Central Location has underground parking, and accessible parking across the street on Ahrens St.

  • The Kitchener Public Library does not validate parking passes for attendees; parking is at the attendees' expense.

  • (If Parking on Ahrens St. Lot 19B) lot will be closed for a free concert on Sunday, June 16.

  • PLEASE DON’T LEAVE VEHICLE OVERNIGHT – SAT. JUNE 15 -AT PARKING LOT 19B ONLY. VEHICLE WILL BE TOWED SUN. JUNE 16TH AM AT OWNER’S EXPENSE. *

  • CLICK ON MAP BELOW

FOOD/VENDORS:

BLACK ARTISAN AND FOOD VENDOR MARKET:

  • The black artisan and food market is open Friday, June 14 – Saturday, June 15, at the KPL courtyard (outside). Entrance access through KPL Central main doors. Look for signs! You will find food vendors and artisan vendors. Open 11 AM – 5 PM to the public! (FREE ENTRY)

  • MARK’S Caribbean Kitchen is selling food/alcohol also outside of KPL THEATRE (lower level)

FOOD ALCOHOL:

  • ALCOHOL—Located outside the KPL Theatre (lower level), outside the conference doors, from 11 AM to 4 PM. (Must show photo I.D) Alcohol must be consumed in the designated area.

  • All food $ at attendee expense.

  • Attendees can purchase food outside of KPL Central and re-enter with purchased food.

  • Attendees are welcome to bring food from home. Food must be cooked in a secure container with a lid.

ARRIVAL AT KPL CENTRAL/ REGISTRATION:

CHECK-IN:

  • Arriving Friday, June 14, or Saturday, June 15, registration begins at 9 AM - 3:30 PM (lower level). Please bring a digital/physical copy of your ticket along with a photo ID

  • To get to the lower level, you must enter the KPL from the main entrance, 85 Queen St. N

  • The conference is in the KPL THEATRE at the lower level.

  • IF YOU REQUIRE ACCESSIBILITY CONTACT: nathanstretch@kpl.org

KPL LIBRARY INTERMISSION (CLOSED)
5 – 7 PM FRIDAY, JUNE 14
& SATURDAY, JUNE 15 FOR PRODUCTION
– REOPENS 7 PM FOR CONCERTS:

  • *The KPL closes to the public and conference attendees at 5 PM on Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15, and reopens at 7 PM for concerts.

  • GRBMFC activations are happening in DTK from 5 PM to 7 PM at Walper Hotel and DTK, approximately a block away.

  • The Walper Hotel, our official hotel, offers LoKal Lounge (upper) and TWH Social Bistro (lower).  There is a coupon in your delegate bag for eating and staying at a discount.

  • CLICK ON MAP BELOW

AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS

  • Friday, June 14, Walper Hotel (TWH SOCIAL) Patio. Join ZOCHI Canada’s Queen Of Afrobeats and BLK ORCHID RNB Legend for a meet and greet and autograph session.

  • We provide you with the posters too!

  • FOOD AND DRINKS $

DELEGATE BAG AND LANYARDS:

  • You will receive (1) delegate bag per ticket holder for an entire stay, which includes a reusable water bottle. The Kitchener Public Library has accessible water refill stations throughout.

  • If you lose your delegate bag, you can purchase an additional for  $30.00 CAD. (we are not responsible for lost or misplaced bags or objects)

  • Lost lanyards can also be replaced for $10.00

  • Additional/ replacement reusable water bottles $15.00

CONCERTS KPL CENTRAL:

  • KPL Central reopens at 7 PM to ticketgoers for our feature concerts on Friday, June 14 – Saturday, June 15.

  • Friday, June 14- Erroll Star/Reharm.

  • Saturday, June 15 – Jully Black/ Zochi

  • Licensed area alcohol/ food by Marks Caribbean Kitchen. (Fri- Sat)

  • Sunday, June 16, KPL Toronto Mass Choir 11 AM – 12:30 PM.

  • Café Pyrus open at KPL Central during the performance

  • CIVIC CENTRE PARK  

  • Sunday, June 16, 1 PM – 5 PM FREE outdoor concert

  • Licensed beer garden (Counterpoint Brewing)

    *In case of Rain on Sunday, June 16th, the outdoor concert will be moved inside the KPL. Only the main KPL stage area is open to the public. General use of the KPL is closed at all extended entries beyond the concert area.

AFTERPARTIES SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 10 PM – 12 AM

  • The Kitchener Downtown BIA, in partnership with GRBMFC 5 bars 10 PM – 12 AM

CLICK ON MAP BELOW

REFUNDS AND DISCOUNTS

  • TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE.

GROUP RATE DISCOUNTS :

CONTACT NATHAN STRETCH:
KITCHENER PUBLIC LIBRARY
NATHAN.STRETCH@KPL.ORG

WALPER HOTEL DISCOUNT  

Book online at https://www.walper.com/ with code 62063, or reach out to our front desk team (519-745-4321) to request a reservation be made.

Once on our website, guests can follow these instructions:

  • Select the dates (___-___ ) or whichever their desired range of stay)

  • Under “Special Rates” select (Corporate or Group code)

  • Enter the above code

  • Update search