Lake Joe Live returns!

Silhouetted black and yellow pine trees with the words "Maritime charm, Muskoka style" overlaid in white


Alan Doyle to headline CNIB Lake Joe's signature summer fundraiser in Muskoka 


Musician Alan Doyle stands on stage in front of a microphone holding a guitar This summer, a little East Coast magic is coming to Muskoka.

On Saturday, August 15, guests from across Ontario will gather on the shores of Lake Joseph for Lake Joe Live: Muskoka Kitchen Party – an unforgettable evening of live music, incredible food, and lakeside celebration in support of CNIB Lake Joe.

Featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter Alan Doyle, culinary experiences from Ted Reader, and inspiring stories of impact, Lake Joe Live brings together everything people love about summer in Muskoka with a cause worth celebrating.

Presented by IG Wealth Management Throssell Group, Lake Joe Live: Muskoka Kitchen Party is expected to welcome more than 300 guests and raise $400,000, helping 160 children attend a life-changing week at CNIB Lake Joe next summer.

Big voices, bold flavours, and shared stories


Headlining the evening is Alan Doyle, one of Canada's most beloved live performers. Known for getting audiences on their feet, Doyle brings the spirit of an East Coast kitchen party to Lake Joe with a night of music, storytelling, and crowd favourites.

Guests will also hear from Molly Burke – bestselling author, content creator, and disability advocate – whose story offers a powerful reminder of why accessibility, inclusion, and community matter.

The kitchen party spirit continues throughout this breathtaking stretch of iconic shoreline. Guests can savour a culinary experience rooted in local ingredients and familiar summer comfort, anchored by BBQ favourites from chef, author, and grill master Ted Reader.

Changing lives since 1961


!960s photo of Lake Joe campers in a boat beside modern photo of Lake Joe campers in a boatSince 1961, CNIB Lake Joe has been Canada's only fully accessible lakefront camp for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. It’s a place where confidence is built one experience at a time, through sailing, canoeing, campfires, and the kind of independence that grows when possibility is made real.

This year also marks a special milestone as CNIB Lake Joe celebrates 65 years of creating life-changing camp experiences. For generations of participants and families, Lake Joe has been a place where friendships are formed, confidence grows, and barriers give way to possibility.

Lake Joe Live is more than a party. It's an opportunity to help ensure that legacy continues for future generations. 

Be part of the celebration


Whether you're looking for an unforgettable summer evening, an opportunity to support a life-changing cause, or a meaningful way to connect with the Lake Joe community, we'd love to welcome you on August 15.

To purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or learn more about Lake Joe Live: Muskoka Kitchen Party, visit cnib.ca/lakejoelive.

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