July 30, 2025 UPDATE:
Following a significant rainfall on July 24, a sluice gate on the Dam that controls the water level in Lake Victoria was raised and debris under the gate is preventing it from fully closing. As a result, Lake Victoria is draining at a rate of 25mm/hr.
"The draw down will continue until the water level reaches a point where staff can safely access the gate and remove the debris. The gate will then be closed again so that the reservoir can begin to refill, while maintaining downstream flows. How quickly it refills will depend on how much rain we get." Source: Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
More details on their website: https://thamesriver.on.ca/water-management/recreational-dams/r-t-orr-dam/
For July 30-Aug 1, The Razzmajazz entertainers will be performing on the shore near The Boathouse from 6.30 pm to 8 pm.
Wed July 30 Trish Harris & Townline Slim
Thu July 31 Conn Smythe
Fri August 1 Steve Adair (Yeager)
More updates to follow for the rest of the season as we await further developments.
The Razzamajazz is celebrating its 35th season on the Avon River in Stratford, Ontario in 2025!
The Razzamajazz is a 24-foot pontoon boat operated by a small group of volunteers. “The Razz”—as we affectionately call her—has a proud 35 year tradition of entertaining Stratford residents and visitors with FREE outdoor concerts on the shores of the Avon River featuring outstanding local entertainment.
This year, The Razzamajazz will operate from 6:30 – 8:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in July and August.
We gratefully acknowledge our 2025 primary sponsors: City of Stratford and C.A.S. Power Marine.
Thank you to our 2025 corporate sponsors! Your support makes this Stratford summer tradition possible.
🎵 PLATINUM: Orr Insurance
🎵 GOLD: Tillsonburg Power and Sail Squadron
🎵 SILVER: The Boathhouse Stratford
🎵 SILVER: Home and Company Real Estate
🎵 SILVER: Gotech Computer Sales and Support
🎵 SILVER: The Relic Lobby Bar
🎵 SILVER: Dordel Unique Awards