UPCOMING EVENTS
Preston Music Festival - NEW Date: Sunday, September 13th
Get ready for an afternoon and evening of live music in Preston!
The Preston Music Festival is coming to Central Park on Sunday, September 13, presented by the Preston Towne Centre BIA.
This free, family-friendly community event will run from 12 pm to 9 pm, here is the full line-up:
12:00 PM - Event Open
12:30 PM - Echo Valley
1:00 PM - Cambridge Concert Band
1:30 PM - The Broken String Duo
2:10 PM - Janis + Steve
3:30 PM - The Jailbirds
4:30 PM - Big Dan
5:30 PM - The Advantage
6:45 PM - Initials
8:00 PM - Avalon Stone
The festival will also feature local food, a beer garden by Wave Maker Craft Brewery, and a full day of music and entertainment for the community to enjoy. The event will be hosted by Eric Bolton!
Event Details
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time: 12 pm – 9 pm
Location: Central Park, Preston
Admission: Free
Come out, enjoy the music, grab some food and drinks, and spend the day celebrating live music in Preston!
Nominations Now Open - Preston Towne Centre BIA Election
Nominations for the 2026-2030 Preston Towne Centre BIA Board of Management are now open!
Serving on the Board is an opportunity to help guide the future of our business area by providing leadership, supporting local initiatives and helping shape priorities that benefit businesses, property owners and the broader community. Board members play an important role in:
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Providing strategic direction for the BIA
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Supporting local business growth and vitality
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Enhancing the area's attractiveness and economic development
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Overseeing programs, events and initiatives
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Representing the interests of BIA members
Vacancies
There are 8 Board positions available for the 2026-2030 term.
A diverse Board helps ensure different business perspectives and experiences are reflected in decision-making.
To be eligible for nomination, a person must be:
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an assessed owner of rateable property within the BIA, or
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a tenant responsible for paying all or part of the property taxes, or
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a nominee of an eligible property owner or tenant, or
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a member of Council.
Important dates
Nominations open: August 14 at at 8:30 a.m.
Nominations close: Friday, September 4 at 4:30 p.m.
Election date: September 23, 6 - 8:30pm in the Chestnut Room at the Allan Reuter Centre
How to submit a nomination
Completed nomination forms must be submitted before the nomination deadline.
Visit cambridge.ca/biaelections for nomination forms and election information.
Get involved
The success of Preston Towne Centre depends on engaged business and property owners who are willing to contribute their time, expertise and ideas. We encourage all interested and eligible members to consider putting their name forward.
If you have questions about the nomination process, please contact:
discoverpreston@gmail.com