Pink Slips Cruisin' Night

Proceeds to Childrens Wish Foundation

The Pink Slips Car Club and Friends Cruisin' Night At The Best Western
Location: Best Western Midland, Hwy 12 and King Street
Dates: Wednesday May 19th, 2010 Season Opener for Pink Slips Cruisin' Night!
Time: 6pm until Dusk

UPCOMING Cruisin' Nights:
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 6pm to Dusk
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 6pm to Dusk
Wednesday, Aug 11th, 2010 6pm to Dusk
Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2010 6pm to Dusk

Bring A Friend! Web Site Click Here

Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery

Huntsville
January 1 – December 31, 2010
Explore Group of Seven replications in an outdoor gallery under open skies. Enjoy the Outdoor Gallery year round. Over 30 Tom Thomson & Group of Seven murals to see in downtown Huntsville.
Web Site Click Here

MACLAREN ART CENTER

At The Barrie Area Galleries
Sue A. Miller exhibiting at Ridge West Gallery, Guthrie Ontario.
April 9th - July 3rd, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday April 9, 6pm - 9pm
Local artist Sue A. Miller will be exhibiting in a spring group art exhibit at the Ridge West Gallery in Guthrie, north of Barrie.
Her work is a chronicle of the communities to which she is connected, seen through the filter of her personal spiritual journey. Sue’s work is chosen by clients not on the basis of how much they may like the scene depicted, but because the piece resonates with an interior longing. Miller's work has been sold throughout Canada.
www.ridgewest.ca
Web Site URL:
www.maclarenart.com

Festival of the Arts 2010

Alliston
Apirl 9 – July 5, 2010
Join us throughout May, June & Canada Day! Participate and enjoy the creative talent, the musical delights from youth to senior and the discovery of unique and wonderful art throughout South Simcoe.
Web Site Click Here

Art in the County

Old Town Hall
Picton, Ontario

June 16 to July 4th, 2010
Prince Edward County Art's Council\'s annual art show and sale featuring the talented artists of Prince Edward County in one of the largest shows in Eastern Ontario. This juried art show is celebrating its 17th year with a broad range of work including watercolour, acrylic, oil, glass, fibre, ceramics, photography, sculpture, jewelry and much more. Free Admission Dates June 18 - July 4 10am - 5pm daily Hours extended on June 24 and July 1st to 7pm with the addition of Live Entertainment, Gallery Walk & Share the Canvas. Web Site Click Here

King's Wharf Theatre

97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene
Tel: 705-549-5555 or Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463
Website: www.draytonentertainment.com
Free parking with courtesy cart to front entrance, wheelchair accessible, free infrared hearing assistance,
air-conditioned, licensed lounge

June 30 – July 17
On Golden Pond
An Ageless Comedy
Regular Performance $42.00; Previews $35.50; 18 & Under $21.50; Groups (20+) $35.50

July 21 – August 7
See How They Run
A Marathon of Laughs
Regular Performance $42.00; Previews $35.50; 18 & Under $21.50; Groups (20+) $35.50

9th Annual Purple Turtle Art Festival

July 17th - 18th, 2010

The Briars Resort/Red Barn Theatre
Jackwon''s Point, Town of Georgina

9th Annual Purple Turtle Art Festival
Outdoor juried Art Show and Sale featuring artists representing a variety of mediums. Painters, Potters, Jewellers, Native Art, Photography, Woodcraft and More
Refreshments Available Wheel Chair Accessible
Web Site Click Here

Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery

Huntsville
January 1 – December 31, 2010
Explore Group of Seven replications in an outdoor gallery under open skies. Enjoy the Outdoor Gallery year round. Over 30 Tom Thomson & Group of Seven murals to see in downtown Huntsville.
Web Site Click Here

MACLAREN ART CENTRE BARRIE
A new series of necklaces by Donald Stuart,
inspired by outstanding Canadian women.
June 17, 2010 - September 5, 2010
Curator: Susan Benson
Location: The Carnegie Room
Donald Stuart: Homage

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David Merritt: shimmy

MacLaren Art Centre
Barrie, ON

June 12 to August 29th, 2010

Shimmy features recent works by David Merritt that explore aural experience and the performative aspects of language. In this drawing-based project, Merritt focuses on titles from popular songs, mined from databases and music industry charts. Crisscrossing musical categories and genres, his linguistic mapping traces trends across time and space.
http://maclarenart.com/exhibitions/david-merritt-shimmy

Algonquin Park--Loggers Day

July 24, 2010 Join The Friends of Algonquin Park and the Algonquin Forestry Authority, in cooperation with Ontario Parks, for Loggers Day. More tourist information on Algonquin Ontario Area

Tour De Forest

Enjoy the 4th Annual Tour de Forest
July 31 and August 1, 2010
10am – 5pm
We’ve expanded to 10 studios and feature 27 Ontario artists. Pottery, glass, jewellery, pain, wood and fibre and just some of the mediums used by our featured artists.
Join us on the Civic Holiday Long weekend.
Enter our guest draw at each studio for a $200 gift certificate. W-e look forward to your visit! For info and brochures call Tom 705-286-3628 Email tourdeforest1@gmail.com              
Or visit www.haliburtontourdeforest.com

Canada Day Celebrations

July 1st, 2010

The Village at Blue Mountain
Blue Mountains, ON

Celebrate in The Village with free activities all day ~ street performers, live music, guided family hikes with a free scenic gondola ride down the mountain, splash fountain, scavenger hunts and Movies Under The Stars. Plus.. Plunge! Aquatic Centre, Dockside Pond Activities, Shopping and 12 amazing mountainside Patios to choose from. Web Site Click Here

Cardinal Canada Day Festivities
Cardinal
June 30 – July 1, 2010
Wed. June 30 - Kick off dance - Cardinal Legion, live entertainment (tba). Thurs. July 1 - childrens races, boat parade, silent auction, air bounce, face painting, volleyball tournament & fireworks.
Web: www.edwardsburghcardinal.ca

34th Annual Barrie Promenade Days
Barrie
July 1-4, 2010
Fun, excitement, entertainment and celebration is what Promenade Days is all about! Barrie's largest Street Festival, with fireworks on July 1st.
Web: www.downtownbarrie.ca

Temiskaming Shores Summerfest
New LiskeardJuly 2 –4 , 2010
Local Canada Day celebrations that coincide with the New Liskeard Bikers ReunionWeb: www.tritownchamber.ca

Ontario's Near North: Celebrate Canada Day in North Bay, West Nipising, Sturgeon Falls, Temagami, Magnetawan, Burks's Falls.

Canada Day Celebrations Canada Day Parade & Street Dance & Fireworks in Barrie
More info: visit Barrie July Events, or Barrie Travel Tourism News Enjoy a Canada Day shopping entertainment weekend in Barrie with Promenade Days Canada Day Weekend
More information on Barrie

Canada Day Celebrations in Beardmore
More info: Call (807) 875-2877

Canada Day Celebrations in Beaverton
Beaverton Community Canada Day Celebration, Beaver River Museum
Strawberry Shortcake Festival

Canada Day Beach Bash in Blind River
More info call Pukaskwa National Park at (807) 229-0801.

Canada Day Family Celebration Chelmsford
The Royal Canadian Legion is celebrating with a Canada Day Family Day Celebration, assorted games, draws, BBQ'd food available. rcl_branch553@persona.ca

Canada Day Celebration in Chapleau
More info: Call toll free 1-877-774-7727 or visit www.township.chapleau.on.ca More information on Chapleau

Canada Day Celebrations in the Municipality of Trent Hills Campbellford
More info: Call toll free 1-888-653-1556

Canada Day Celebrations in Collingwood
More Info: Phone: 705-445-9463 More information on Collingwood

Canada Day Celebration in Bruce Mines
More info: Call (705) 785-3201 More information on Bruce Mines

Canada Day Celebrations in Dryden
More info: Call toll free 1-800-667-0935

Canada Day Celebrations in Geraldton
More info: Call (807) 854-0839

Canada Day in Gravenhurst
More info: Call (705) 687-4432
Web: http://www.gravenhurstchamber.com/ More information on Gravenhurst

Canada Day Festivites in Hastings
More info: Call toll free 1-800-268-4561

Canada Day Celebrations in Jellicoe
More info: Call (807) 879-9990

Canada Day Celebrations in Midland
Little Lake Park. Call 705-526-9395 for more information More information on Midland

Canada Day Celebration in Minden
More info: Email: lcunliffe@county.haliburton.on.ca More information on Minden

Canada Day Celebration at Walker's Point Marina in Muskoka
More info: Call (705) 687-7793 More information on Muskoka

Canada Day Celebrations in Nakina
More info: Call (807) 329-5361

Canada Day Celebrations in Orillia
More Info: Call 705-329-2333 or visit www.orilliacanadaday.ca More information on Orillia

Lake Simcoe Canada Day
Lake Simcoe Conservation Association at Orillia Canada Day Festival
Celebrate the environment all in one spot this year! Come to Couchiching Beach Park to have fun and learn more. The LSRCA will be at this event with activities for the kids and information about our organization. Stop by the "Planet Earth" area and check us out! For more information about this festival visit www.orilliacanadaday.ca More about Lake Simcoe Travel & Tourist Destination

Canada Day in Ottawa
Canada Day in Ottawa--Canada's Capital Celebrate Canada Day on Parliament Hill with Canada's Prime Minister. A great lifetime exprience...not to be missed.
Canadian Sunset Ceremony RCMP Stables, Rockcliffe
Canada Day Weekend on the Farm Canada Agriculture
More information on Ottawa

Canada Day Penetang-Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives 12 to 6 p.m. Call 705-549-2150 for more information. More information on Penetanguishene

Canada Day Celebrations in Port Hope
More info: Call toll free 1-888-767-8467

Canada Day Celebrations and Summer Blast Off in Port Sydney
More info: visit http://www.huntsville.ca More information on Port Sydney (Huntsville)

Canada Day Celebrations in Red Rock
More info: Call (807) 886-2284 or visit www.redrocktownship.com

Canada Day Picnic and Fireworks in Richards Landing
More info: Call (705) 246-2025

Canada Day Festivities in Rockport
More info: Call toll free 1-800-563-8687 or visit www.rockportcruises.com

Canada Day Tractor Parade in St. Joseph Island
More info: Call (705) 246-262

Canada Day Celebration in Sault Ste Marie
Come celebrate Canada’s 142nd Birthday at Roberta Bondar Park & Pavilion.  Enjoy family entertainment and children’s activities.  Opening ceremony begins at 2 p.m. Fireworks at dusk.  www.cityssm.on.ca or 705-759-5310
More information on Sault Ste. Marie

Canada Day Sudbury

Canada Day Celebrations at Science North in Sudbury
More info: Call (705) 523-3701 or visit sciencenorth.on.ca More information on Sudbury

2010 Canada Day EZ Rock Idol auditions Tuesday‎
Sudbury, Ontario. All you need to do is to get your hands on the 2010 Canada Day EZ Rock Idol Gold Ticket! Science North and 105.3 EZ Rock have up to 10 Canada Day EZ Rock ...More Travel Information on Sudbury Ontario

Canada Day in Thunder Bay
More info: Call (807) 625-2351 or visit www.thunderbay.ca

Canada Day Multicultural Festival in Thunder Bay
More info: Call (807) 473-2344 or visit http://fwhp.ca/index.php More information on Thunder Bay

Canada Day Event in Washago Starts at 8 am with a a Pancake Breakfast - 8 - 11 am
Talent Shows Live Bands at a Street Dance Karaoke Show

Canada Day Celebrations
Nancy Island Historic Site Wasaga Beach, ONWebsite: www.wasagabeach.com Lots of activities for the whole famly. All Day Event.

Canada Day in Wellington
Celebrate at the museum with an artisan's court, heritage games for children and wagon rides
Web: www.pecounty.on.ca/museums.html

Canada Day in Bancroft
Wonderful events, vendors, children's activities, and music throughout the day. Fireworks at dusk in the park. A great Family fun day!! Web: www.bancroftdistrict.com More information on Bancroft

Canada Day in Mallorytown Landing
Come and celebrate Canada Day at St. Lawrence Islands National Park. Enjoy cake, games, facepainting and films showcasing Ontario's national parks.
E-mail: malina.dockendorff@pc.gc.ca

Canada Day in Terrace Bay
Join us for the annual Canada Day Celebration events at the Terrace Bay Arena, and head down to the beach for our Family Beach Party/Fireworks Celebration!
Web: www.terracebay.ca

Canada Day in Bradford
Canada Day festivities held at the Bradford Community Centre; live entertainment, children's activities and a spectacular fireworks show at 10pm!
Web: Web Site Click Here

Canada Day in Bonnecher
Celebrate Canada's birthday at Bonnechere Provincial Park. Fun for the whole family at morning and evening programs
Web: http://www.bonnecherepark.on.ca/

Canada Day in Keswick
Celebrate Canada's birthday nineteenth-century style! Come and enjoy the sites and sounds of Georgina's heritage.
Web: http://www.georginapioneervillage.ca/

Canada Day in Huntsville
An annual pioneer village social with fresh strawberries.
Web: muskokaheritageplace.org More information on Huntsville

Canada Day in Owen Sound
Owen Sound celebrates Canada Day with a $10,000 fireworks display over the harbour and tons of family entertainment, games and attractions.
Web: http://www.owensound.ca/canadaday/ More information on Owen Sound

Canada Day in Parry Sound
Celebrate Canada's 142nd Birthday
Web: www.parrysoundchamber.ca More information on Parry Sound

Canada Day in Warkworth
Live entertainment, games and birthday cake.
Web: www.warkworth.ca

Wasaga Beach Canada Day Celebrations.
The Town of Wasaga Beach in partnership with Stonebridge Town Centre is pleased to bring to the community Canada Day Celebration 2010! Our exciting lineup of activities includes:
Opening Ceremonies 9:00am Canada Day at Wasaga Beach More information on Wasaga Beach

Canada Day Peterborough
Hastings Ontario expands Canada Day festivities‎
Northumberland News - Just east of Peterborough, HASTINGS -- Residents have a little more to look forward to this Canada Day in Hastings. A water sport demonstration has been added to village's popular ... Book Peterborough Hotels On-Line

Community Day Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay
certain dates in May, June, July & August
Discounted admission day for you and your family. Canoe and wagon rides, tours and entertainment. The Cantine serves up authentic foods and beverages. On site Trading Post gift shop.
Web: fwhp.ca

Annual Moosefest Celebration
Dryden
June 26 – July 3, 2010
Ten days of summer each year Dryden is buzzing with exciting events put on during out annual Moosefest celebrations. Cheer for your favourite team in the dragon boat races & enjoy music in the park.
Web: www.moosefest.ca

Newmarket's Summer Festivals
Newmarket
June 26 – September 2, 2010
Festivals include: Aboriginal Celebration, Car Show, July 1st, Kids Around Town, Music in the Park, Around the World Multicultural Tour, Garlic is Great, Moonlight Movies.
Web: www.newmarket.ca

Cardinal Canada Day Festivities
Cardinal
June 30 – July 1, 2010
Wed. June 30 - Kick off dance - Cardinal Legion, live entertainment (tba). Thurs. July 1 - childrens races, boat parade, silent auction, air bounce, face painting, volleyball tournament & fireworks.
Web: www.edwardsburghcardinal.ca

The Blue Mountains Chili Cookoff

The Village at Blue Mountain
Blue Mountains, ON

July 3th 2010
You be the judge of some serious provincial championship chili cooking! Live music, over 30 chili teams, beer tasting, kids activities, hiking, all in the beautiful pedestrian Village at Blue Mountain.
Web Site Click Here

Village Beach Party

The Village at Blue Mountain
Blue Mountains, ON

July 30th to August 2nd, 2010

The Summer’s Hottest Party for all ages ~ Reggae & Calypso music, Fire Dancers, Professional Beach Volleyball, Movies Under The Stars, hiking, scavenger hunts and Fire Dancing. Web Site Click Here

Blueberry Festival Sioux Lookout
(near Dryden Ontario)

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1000 Islands Family Ribfest
Gananoque
July 1-4, 2010
Come and enjoy a great day or stay for the weekend in the heart of the 1000 Islands.
Web: www.gananoquerotaryclub.com/RibFest-96084.html

34th Annual Barrie Promenade Days
Barrie
July 1-4, 2010
Fun, excitement, entertainment and celebration is what Promenade Days is all about! Barrie's largest Street Festival, with fireworks on July 1st.
Web: www.downtownbarrie ca

Deseronto Waterfront Festival
Deseronto
July 2-3, 2010
Carnival games, rides, attractions & contests; entertainment featuring bands, performers and public displays; Boating tours & displays
Web: www.deseronto.ca

Mindemoya Homecoming Weekend
Mindemoya
July 2-3, 2010
Hosted by the Lions club the fun filled weekend will feature a car show, live music, and much more. For those looking for a physical challenge there will also be a triathlon.
Web: www.manitoulintourism.com

Timmins Rotary Ribfest 2010
Schumacher
July 1-3, 2010
Live music, ribbers, vendors & exhibitors, beer garden, children's activities
Web: www.ribfest.ca

Blind River White Pines Cultural Festival
Blind River
July 8-11, 2010
This festival is a celebration of the local community and its rich history. Multiple outdoor events take place such as the horse pulls, lumberjack competition, midway, and more!
Web: www.blindriver.com/site/festivals

Kingston Buskers Rendezvous
Kingston
July 8-11, 2010
Downtown Kingston truly comes alive as street performers with amazing and unique talents perform for crowds of thousands!
Web: www.kingstonbuskers.com

Doors Open
Orangeville
July 10, 2010
The Hills of Headwaters has chosen sites that will provide visitors with a unique look at the history of the region. From the heritage homes of our founding fathers, to the places of worship that were central in the small towns, to natural heritage sites, the Hills of Headwaters
Web: thehillsofheadwaters.com

Great Canadian Rendez-vous
Thunder Bay
July 9-18, 2010
10 days & nights celebrating Northern Ontario's cultural diversity, historical re-enactments, mock battle, Pow-wow, music, food, summer games.
Web: fwhp.ca

Waterfront & Ethnic Festival
Belleville
July 8-11, 2010
A 4 day free family event including children's attractions, fabulous Ethnic Food, wonderful live entertainment, fireworks, vendor exposition & midway.
Web: www. bellevillewaterfront festival.com

Italian Festival
Sudbury
July 9 –11,2010
Annual Italian Festival featuring regional food fair, beauty pageant and entertainment!
Web: www.carusoclub.ca

Mariposa looks back at 50 years
of folk fest
‎... Folk Foundation)Music lovers and organizers of Ontario's Mariposa Folk ... he said was that every small community should have a hook to hang tourism on. ...
Find out more on the performers at the 50th Mariposa Folk Festival.
Festival starts this weekend July 9-11 in Orillia Ontario,
Make this a stop on your summer road trip on the Highway 11 Way

Barrie's 9th Annual Ribfest & Craft Beer Show
Barrie
July 15- 18, 2010
Enjoy ribs from professional BBQ Teams from across North America and craft beers from our own backyard
Web: www.downtownbarrie.ca

ROTARYFEST, the Sault's Summer Festival!
Sault Ste. Marie
July 15- 17, 2010
Free entertainment on the Stage and Second Stage, frolic in our PlayZone where you get hands-on and creative, laugh at the antics of Cirque du ROTARYFEST
Web: www.rotaryfest.com

33rd Annual Orillia Scottish Festival
Orillia
July 16-18, 2010
Join the celebrations! Ceilidh Friday & Sunday at Legion. Parade Downtown, Scottish festivities, entertainment
Web: www.orillia.com

Pirate Invasion
Brighton
July 17, 2010
Pirate Invasion is a street fair and activities for the kids.
E-mail: info@brightonchamber.ca

Manitowaning Summerfest
Manitowaning
July 16- 18, 2010
The event features a demolition derby, parade, barbeque, and dance as well as several other family friendly events
Web: www.manitoulintourism.com

Summerfest
Longlac
July 16- 18, 2010
Longlac's annual Summerfest is a weekend celebration that caters to people
Web: www.greenstone.ca

Blueberry Festival
Sudbury Ontario
July 18-25, 2010
Events and blueberry food offerings throughout Sudbury during the blueberry festival! Kids will love to meet the friendly giants Sud-Berry, and Sud-Brina
during the week long event. More Ontario Travel Tourism information on Sudbury, Book Sudburry Hotels on-line

Collingwood Elvis Festival
July 22-25 ,2010
Collingwood
The Collingwood Elvis Festival is a 4 day celebration of the life and times of the King of Rock'in Roll
Web: www.collingwoodelvisfestival. com

Mattawa Voyageur Days
Mattawa
July 22 –25, 2010
World class music performances, fascinating cultural activities and exciting adventure sport events.
Web: www.voyageurdays.com

Gore Bay Summer Festival
Gore Bay
July 23- 24, 2010
Friday - Street Festival - kids games, vendors & live music. Waterfront festival featuring live band. Saturday - music festival featuring numerous musicians/bands, vendors & kids fun zone.
Web: www.gorebay.ca

Baysville Walkabout Festival
Baysville
July 24, 2010
This is the 22nd year of the festival, held rain or shine. Over 120 vendors with arts, crafts & antiques. Band and DJ, childrens activiities, food available. Great family fun
Web: www.baysvillewalkabout.com/

Greek Festival
Sudbury
July 23 –25, 2010
Celebrate Greek culture, cuisine, dance, music and tradition.
Phone: (705) 522-7871

Kagawong Summerfest
Kagawong
July 23 –25, 2010
Live entertainment, activities and more await you in beautiful Kagawong during the annual summer festival. The weekend is fun for the whole family with lots to keep you entertained!
Web: www.manitoulintourism.com

Norseman Floatplane Festival
Red Lake
July 23 –25, 2010
Community Festival this year honoring 75th Ann of Noorduyn Norseman. Celebrates floatplanes vintage aircraft, our history and northern way of life. Street festival, local culture and entertainers.
Web: www.norsemanfestival.on ca

Owen Sound Heritage Days
Owen Sound
July 23 –24, 2010
See the tugs. Ride Obie the CN Mascot train. Kids' corner and model scale railways.
Web: www.museums.owensound.ca

Morrisburg Old Home Week
Morrisburg
July 23 – August 1, 2010
Return of the famous Old Home Week. High quality family entertainment, Musical programs, Dances and Heritage displays
Web: morrisburglionsclub.ca

In Water Boat Show & Ribfest
Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst
July 23-25, 2010
Two great events join together at the Muskoka Wharf to bring some major action, entertainment and excitement to the summer season. There will be in land and water displays of local marina's vendors, live entertainment, great variet of ribs, corn on the cob and a beer garden to wash it all down. Come out and try your luck at the many prizes to be won and give-a-aways
Web www.gravenhurstchamber.com/

Campbellford Waterfront Festival
Campbellford
July 31, 2010
Tube races, belly flop contest, ice-cream eating contest, beach volleyball and the cardboard boat races. Beer tent and food vendors.
Web: www.visittrenthills.ca

Glengarry Highland Games
Maxville
July 30 -31, 2010
One of the largest Highland Games in the world for an outstanding display of Scottish music, dance, sports and traditions. Over 65 massed pipe bands
Web: www.glengarryhighlandgames.com

Midnight Madness
Bobcaygeon
July 31, 2010
Mid-summer activities and celebration.
Web: www.bobcaygeon.org

The Boot Hill "Country" Jamboree

Bothwell, ON
July 29th - August 2nd, 2010

2nd Annual Boot Hill "Country" Jamboree includes 5 days of camping, 3 days and nights of music. Feature artists include Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers, George Canyon, Little Texas, Deric Ruttan, Jamie Warren, Jessie Ferrell and more. Tickets are $148 + HST for camping and entertainment all in one location. Karaoke contests, redneck games, beach volleyball and contests throughout the weekend. Food and retail vendors. Beer tent proceeds go to the Royal Canadian Legion and a portion of sales is donated to the United Way of Chatham Kent. Tickets can be purchased on line, by phone or at Ticket Pro. A family event to be enjoyed by all!!
www.boothilljamboree.com

40th Annual Kempenfest
Barrie
July 30 – August 2, 2010
One of North America's largest outdoor arts and crafts festivals including antique show, food and fantastic entertainment.
Web www.kempenfest.com

Capreol Days
Capreol
July30 – August 2, 2010
An annual community festival that brings people together to celebrate their heritage.
Web: www.angelfire.com/band2/battle03

Haweater Weekend
Little Current
July 30 – August 2, 2010
A Much Music Teen dance, a liscensed Hawfest dance for adults, antique car show, waterslide, barbeques, sports tournaments and a parade
Web: www.manitoulintourism.com

Dryden 2010 Centennial Homecoming Week
Dryden
July 31 –August 8, 2010
Come to Dryden and celebrate our Centennial year in 2010!
Web: www.dryden2010.com

Finn Grand Fest 2010
Sault Ste. Marie
July 28 – Augsut 1, 2010
a celebration of all things Finnish, including Finnish culture, language, music and theatre, sporting events and history.
Web: www.finngrandfest2010.com

Rideau Canal Festival
Ottawa
July 30 – Augsut 2, 2010
An Aim-for-Zero-Footprint Celebration of Ottawa's UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rideau Canal. The event features heritage, environmental and outdoor activities and celebrations for the whole family!
Web: www.rideaucanalfestival.ca

Summer in the Park
North Bay
July 30 – August 1, 2010
Free Family Event includes, petting zoo, inflatable land, midway, live entertainment, product & food vendors, art exhibiton, exotic pet shows, theatre groups, heritage displays, clowns
Web: www.northbaysummerinthepark.ca

Village Beach Party
Collingwood
July 30 – August 2, 2010
The Summer's Hottest Party for all ages ~ Reggae & Calypso music, Fire Dancers, Professional Beach Volleyball, Movies Under the Stars, fire dancing, hiking, scavenger hunts
Web: www.villageatblue.com

Blueberry Festival Sioux Lookout
(near Dryden Ontario)

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9th Annual Purple Turtle Art Festival

July 17th - 18th, 2010

The Briars Resort/Red Barn Theatre
Jackwon''s Point, Town of Georgina

9th Annual Purple Turtle Art Festival
Outdoor juried Art Show and Sale featuring artists representing a variety of mediums. Painters, Potters, Jewellers, Native Art, Photography, Woodcraft and More
Refreshments Available Wheel Chair Accessible
Web Site Click Here

8th Annual Stanhope Heritage Day

Stanhope Museum Carnarvon Carnarvon,Ontario

July 17 2010
A wonderful little festival featuring a wide range of activities and displays. The day highlights historic arts and trades, so come and see local folks demonstrate things like blacksmithing, pottery, rush weaving, chair caning, looming, basketry, tatting, bobbin lace making, bookbinding, carving, tinsmithing, spinning, weaving and rug hooking. You can even try some yourself! There's always something new and cool that didn't make the publication deadline! Enjoy the bake sale, BBQ lunch, and the museum's famous Citron Marmalade. Enjoy music all day and don't miss the Muskoka Wildlife Centre LIVE! at 11am. There are terrific displays including Quilts, the "Mystery Antique Thing" and Joe Smith's incredible antique cameras. $2 Admission. 9 am to 2 pm. 100% volunteer and proud of it!
Web Site Click Here

Highlands Summer Festival Presents the comedy Sylvia

Haliburton Highlands Secondary School Haliburton, Ontario

Greg returns to his Upper West Side apartment in the late afternoon accompanied by Sylvia, a beautiful, frisky young blonde he has just picked up in the park. He worries about how Kate, his wife, is going to respond to Sylvia, a dog he found—or perhaps she has found him. Dramatic literature is stuffed with memorable love scenes, but none is as immediately delicious and dizzy as the one that begins the redeeming affair in A.R. Gurney’s comedy, Sylvia. Sylvia offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until, after a series of priceless and touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise, and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives. This hilarious romantic triangle is for anyone who has ever owned a dog, loved a dog, and even those who don’t believe that a dog is man’s best friend. (Some language may not be suitabl!
e for younger audience members.) Opens July 19 for eight performances including 20, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30
Web Site Click Here

Minden Ghost Walk

Rendezvous at the River Cone Minden Minden, Ontario

July 27th - August 19th, 2010
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 pm during July and August. Costumed narrators will tell carefully researched and crafted stories about local history and mythology of a spooky nature in walks along Main Street and the River Walk in Minden. They tell the tale of our intriguing past, pointing out ghost sites at the Dominion, the Rockcliffe, Clergy House, and other historic locations. Rendezvous at the River Cone at 7:00 for a scary and fun hour of tall tales. $10 Adults’ $5 Children 6-12. Tickets available at DAM on Main Street in Minden or at Rendezvous
fay.martin@fayandassociates.com

Nagy Memorial Golf Tournament -Canadian Cancer Society
July 17, 2010
Nationview Golf Course in South Mountain
Contact: Sheila Durant at (613) 989-3101

Dick Aldridge Charity Golf Classic -Princess Margaret Hospital
July 20, 2010
The Dick Aldridge Charity Golf Classic will be taking place at Emerald Hills Golf Club on July 20th. This event raises funds for Early Detection Research in Pancreatic Cancer at The Princess Margaret.
For more information please contact Laurie Ellies by phone at 416-919-9943 or by email laurieellies@yahoo.ca
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Stay at the Village Inn in Lakefield and Enjoy an outdoor summer day of Jazz, Art and Crafts in Lakefield July 3, 2010
The 12th annual Lakefield Jazz Art Craft Festival invites you, your friends and family to come to a breezy day of outdoor summer living July 3 beside Lakefield's scenic Otonabee River to enjoy a wide variety of Jazz music, colourful works for sale by artisans and crafters, plus interesting foods and ice cold beverages. Stay at the Village Inn with their special getaway package for two nights and get festival admission free.

Bala Craft & Gift Fair
Bala
July 3-4, 2010
Come enjoy unique crafters
Web: www.muskokalakeschamber.com

Lakefield Jazz, Arts & Craft Festival
Lakefield
July 3, 2010
The 12th annual Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival
Web: www.lakefieldjazzfest.com

Northern Lights Festival Boreal
Sudbury
July 9 –11, 2010
Annual 3 Day Folk Music Festival of music, arts, crafts and other creative performing arts of a bilingual and multicultural nature in northern Ontario
Web: www.nlfbsudbury.com

40th Annual Kempenfest
Barrie
July 30 – August 2, 2010
One of North America's largest outdoor arts and crafts festivals including antique show, food and fantastic entertainment.
Web: www.kempenfest.com

Thanksgiving Harvest Festival and Arts and Crafts Show and Sale

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
Midland, Ontario

October 9 and 10, 2010
Enjoy seasonal displays, pumpkin decorating, and over 40 outstanding artisans and crafters.
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9th Annual Purple Turtle Art Festival

July 17th - 18th, 2010

The Briars Resort/Red Barn Theatre
Jackwon''s Point, Town of Georgina

9th Annual Purple Turtle Art Festival
Outdoor juried Art Show and Sale featuring artists representing a variety of mediums. Painters, Potters, Jewellers, Native Art, Photography, Woodcraft and More
Refreshments Available Wheel Chair Accessible
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Community Day Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay
certain dates in May, June, July & August
Discounted admission day for you and your family. Canoe and wagon rides, tours and entertainment. The Cantine serves up authentic foods and beverages. On site Trading Post gift shop.
Web: fwhp.ca

1000 Islands Family Ribfest
Gananoque
July 1-4, 2010
Come and enjoy a great day or stay for the weekend in the heart of the 1000 Islands.
Web: www.gananoquerotaryclub.com/RibFest-96084.html

Waterfront & Ethnic Festival
Belleville
July 8-11, 2010
A 4 day free family event including children's attractions, fabulous Ethnic Food, wonderful live entertainment, fireworks, vendor exposition & midway.
Web: www. bellevillewaterfront festival.com

Manitowaning Summerfest
Manitowaning
July 16- 18, 2010
The event features a demolition derby, parade, barbeque, and dance as well as several other family friendly events
Web: www.manitoulintourism.com

Baysville Walkabout Festival
Baysville
July 24, 2010
This is the 22nd year of the festival, held rain or shine. Over 120 vendors with arts, crafts & antiques. Band and DJ, childrens activiities, food available. Great family fun
Web: www.baysvillewalkabout.com/

Summer in the Park
North Bay
July 30 – August 1, 2010
Free Family Event includes, petting zoo, inflatable land, midway, live entertainment, product & food vendors, art exhibiton, exotic pet shows, theatre groups, heritage displays, clowns
Web: www.northbaysummerinthepark.ca

Giggles, Wriggles and Rhymes

Haliburton County Library Minden Branch 174-176 Bobcaygeon Rd Minden,Ontario

July 17th, 2010

Til All The Stars Have Fallen Hey Kids, come and play with words, crafts, games and songs! Hey parents, Laura Redman, R.D. Lawrence Place Writer In-Residence, will share some of her favourite children’s rhymes, poems and stories, and use them as a launching point for a program that is so much fun your kids won’t even recognize they are learning! The program is targeted to children ages 3-7. A parent must stay on the library premises for the duration of the program. Admission is by donation. An R.D. Lawrence Place Writer In-Residence Program
rdlawrenceplace@mindenhills.ca

Barrie Farmer’s Market

Barrie City Hall, Mulcaster and Collier Streets
Saturday s All Year
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Owen Sound & District Farmer’s Market

Located at 110-8th Street East, beside City Hall
Saturdays All Year
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Cobourg Farmers' Market

May 6 to Dec 16,
Come and check out our Saturday Farmers Market! There will be home baked desserts, vegetables, crafts, sausages, flowers, plants and much more!
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Orillia Farmer’s Market

Downtown Orillia, beside Opera House
Saturdays All Year
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Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass Series
May 30 –September 26, 2010 The Series is set up to give every team a chance to fish in a Classic at the lowest price possible. With a $100.oo entrée fee per team in the qualifiers, 100% pay back, no membership costs, and a $200.oo entrée fee for the Classic which pays back at least $200.oo in cash or prizes for last place Temiskaming
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Chantry Chinook Classic Salmon Derby
Lake Huron & Georgian Bay
Saturday 24 July to Sunday 08 August, 2010
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Email: info@chantrychinook.com
1st Place Salmon Wins: $12,000.00 In Draw For $50,000.00
Up to $125,000.00 in overall prizes.

Paradise Cove Summer Walleye Classic
Minaki
July 3-4, 2010
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ANNUAL NOFCC PIKE DERBY
July 3, 2010
Azilda, Ontario Whitewater Lake
More than $10,000 in prizes up for grabs, including a guaranteed first prize of $5,000. Up to 100 boats will take part in the Annual NOFCC Pike Derby. The tournament takes place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds go to the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer (NOFCC). gosselinl@hotmail.com

Family Fishing Weekend July 9-11, 2010
If you or someone you know would like to try fishing in Ontario waters for the first time (or the first time in a long time), circle the weekend of July 10-12, 2009 on your calendar. For those three days only (12:01 a.m. Friday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday), Canadian residents can enjoy the fun of fishing in Ontario without a licence during the annual Ontario Family Fishing Weekend.
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Great Ontario Salmon Derby
Lake Ontario
July 10 – August 28, 2010
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Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship
Tournament Week:
July 21-24, 2010
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Haliburton Sportsmen's Show

Head Lake Park
Haliburton Ontario

July 16th - July 18th, 2010

From fishing to Birds of Prey demonstrations, we have something for all ages to enjoy. Seminars, and presentations are happening all weekend long, so bring the family out and have some fun ! Web Site Click Here

Canadian Landscape Juried Exhibition

Agnes Jamieson Gallery 176 Bobcaygeon Road Minden

Minden,Ontario

July 27 - 30th, 2010

A call for submission was sent out in January to landscape artists in an attempt to rejuvenate this neglected genre yet essential part of Canadian culture. This exhibition takes a new approach to Canadian landscape. Divided into two categories, this exhibition revisits the aesthetic movement of traditional to the evolutionary non-traditional landscape work. This exhibition will be on display from July 27 through September 11
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Save the Date! - July 4th, 2010 Beat Beethoven Run
Beethoven did it in 40 minutes, can you?

Agnes Jamieson Gallery Minden Hills Museum R.D. Lawrence Place

The Minden Hills Cultural Centre and the Highlands Brass Academy team up for the first annual Beat Beethoven Run. This is a unique racing event that combines sport and the arts in a fun and exciting way: the runners line up, the gun goes off, and the Highlands Brass starts playing Beethoven's 5th Symphony. The goal is for the runners to complete 7 km before the symphony finishes!

Online registration and froms now available! Click here for more information.

Northern Stars Untill - October 2

Agnes Jamieson Gallery Minden Hills Museum R.D. Lawrence Place

Prepare to have your heart strings played by this powerful story of love, adventure, tremendous loss and solace. Ron Lawrence established a wildlife sanctuary in Uphill at North Star Farm and recorded humorous and touching tales from this time in The Zoo That Never Was. In this exhibition find out why he left the farm and undertook an Alaskan sea voyage. These stories leave an unforgettable imprint on the heart.

Everything Anne Day at Bala Museum
Anne of Green Gables
Saturday, July 24, 2010, 1:30pm
Our annual re-enactment of L.M. Montgomery coming to Bala in 1922 is an afternoon of "Everything Anne". Families will enjoy egg-on-a-spoon races, 3-legged races, sack races, and prizes for best costumes of characters from "Anne of Green Gables" (Anne, Diana, Matthew, Marilla, Gilbert and Josie Pye). Popcorn, cake, and freckles are free. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun at 1:30. Normal admission of $3.50 a person or $10 for family of four.
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Stay at the Village Inn in Lakefield and Enjoy an outdoor summer day of Jazz, Art and Crafts in Lakefield July 3, 2010
The 12th annual Lakefield Jazz Art Craft Festival invites you, your friends and family to come to a breezy day of outdoor summer living July 3 beside Lakefield's scenic Otonabee River to enjoy a wide variety of Jazz music, colourful works for sale by artisans and crafters, plus interesting foods and ice cold beverages. Stay at the Village Inn with their special getaway package for two nights and get festival admission free.

Peterborough Little Lake Musicfest
Peterborough
June 26 – August 28, 2010
Free outdoor concerts every Wednesday and Saturday night running from June 26th, 2010 to August 28th, 2010 at Del Crary Park in Peterborough
Web: www. littlelakemusicfest. ca

Lakefield Jazz, Arts & Craft Festival
Lakefield
July 3, 2010
The 12th annual Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival
Web: www.lakefieldjazzfest.com

Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest
Ottawa
July 8 – 18, 2010
This internationally acclaimed festival offers a spectacular explosion of Blues, Roots, R&B, Rock, and World performers on multiple stages in the heart of Canada's capital.
Web: www.ottawabluesfest.ca

Mariposa looks back at 50 years
of folk fest
‎... Folk Foundation)Music lovers and organizers of Ontario's Mariposa Folk ... he said was that every small community should have a hook to hang tourism on. ...
Find out more on the performers at the 50th Mariposa Folk Festival.
Festival starts this weekend July 9-11 in Orillia Ontario,
Make this a stop on your summer road trip on the Highway 11 Way

Playford Players to perform at Discovery Harbour on July 17
The Playford Players will perform their enchanting music at Discovery Harbour on Saturday July 17, providing traditional musical ambience to the picturesque marine heritage site. More travel information on Midland-Penetang tourist destination.

2nd Annual Frankford Island Blues Festival
Frankford
July 16-18, 2010
2nd annual festival
Web: www.loyalblues.ca

Festival of the Sound
Parry Sound
July 16 – August 8, 2010
Where the world's great musicians come to play!
Web: www.festivalofthesound.ca

The Riverside Jam
Carleton Place
July 30 – August 1, 2010
7th annual 3day outdoor music festival, including camping, a midway for the kids, concessions, a beer garden, and live music
Web: www.riversidejam.ca

Ottawa Governor General's Summer Concerts,

Everyone is invited to savour the sounds of summer at Rideau Hall, during the Governor General's Summer Concerts, in partnership with Chamberfest 2010. Visitors are welcome to come early, to bring a picnic and to enjoy these free outdoor concerts on the beautiful grounds of the governor general's official residence. Book Ottawa Hotels On line, More on Ottawa tourist Information.

Canada event to celebrate Elvis's birthday
Collingwood Ontario July 22-25.
Fans of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley might fancy exploring Georgian Bay this summer and attend Collingwood Elvis Festival. 2010 represents the 75th anniversary of Presley's birth.Highlights of the festival will include a series of Las Vegas-style shows by some of the world's leading Elvis tribute acts, who will be competing for the title of Collingwood Elvis Festival 'grand champion'.75th birthday tributes to the iconic performer include good food, live music and family entertainment. See Elvis Breaking News or more Collingwood Ontario Information.

Huntsville Festival of the Arts:
Continues over the August Civic Holiday long weekend July 31, August 1 Music in the Park Jazz Festival. More information and accommodation in Huntsville area resorts, inns, lodges, hotels

Save the Date! - July 4th, 2010 Beat Beethoven Run
Beethoven did it in 40 minutes, can you?

Agnes Jamieson Gallery Minden Hills Museum R.D. Lawrence Place

The Minden Hills Cultural Centre and the Highlands Brass Academy team up for the first annual Beat Beethoven Run. This is a unique racing event that combines sport and the arts in a fun and exciting way: the runners line up, the gun goes off, and the Highlands Brass starts playing Beethoven's 5th Symphony. The goal is for the runners to complete 7 km before the symphony finishes!

Online registration and froms now available! Click here for more information.

Sports Bike Rally
July 9 –11, 2010
Parry Sound
Largest gatherings of sport bikes in the province
Web: www. parrysoundmotorcycle.org

Sudbury Dragon Boat Festival
Sudbury
July 16-17, 2010
The Sudbury Dragon Boat Festival is held Annually on the shores of the beautiful Ramsey Lake in Sudbury's Bell Park. Teams from Sudbury and across Ontario participate in the world class race
Web: www.sudburydragonboats.on

Lost in the Rocks and Trees Cross Country Mountain Bike Race
Mattawa
July 17, 2010
The Lost in the Rocks and Trees is an annual event that attracts riders from all over Ontario and Quebec.
Web: www.lostintherocks.com

Mattawa River Canoe Race
Mattawa
July 24, 2010
Attracting paddlers from across North America, the one-day race traces 64 kilometers of calm lakes, portages, challenging rapids and beautiful provincial parks to end at the mouth of the Mattawa and Ottawa River
Web: www.nbmca.on.ca

Glengarry Highland Games
Maxville
July 30 -31, 2010
One of the largest Highland Games in the world for an outstanding display of Scottish music, dance, sports and traditions. Over 65 massed pipe bands
Web: www.glengarryhighlandgames.com

2010 Atlantic Challenge International Contest of Seamanship
Midland
July 24 – 31, 2010
Crews from Italy, France, Belgium, Indonesia, Russia, Ireland, Denmark and others will participate in sailing, rowing and other events using replica 18th century 38' wooden longboats on Georgian Bay.
Web: www.atlanticchallenge.ca

2010 IBAF AAA 18U World Junior Baseball Championships
Thunder Bay
July 23 – August 1, 2010
Twelve countries send their National Junior Baseball Teams to compete in the event over 10 days. The event's counterparts are the World Junior Hockey Championships and the FIFA U20 Soccer Championship
Web: www.worldbaseball2010com

Haliburton Sportsmen's Show

Head Lake Park
Haliburton Ontario

July 16th - July 18th, 2010

From fishing to Birds of Prey demonstrations, we have something for all ages to enjoy. Seminars, and presentations are happening all weekend long, so bring the family out and have some fun ! Web Site Click Here

O-cup Super Downhill

Stanhope Museum Carnarvon
Carnarvon,Ontario

July 17th, 2010
A wonderful little festival featuring a wide range of activities and displays. The day highlights historic arts and trades, so come and see local folks demonstrate things like blacksmithing, pottery, rush weaving, chair caning, looming, basketry, tatting, bobbin lace making, bookbinding, carving, tinsmithing, spinning, weaving and rug hooking. You can even try some yourself! There\'s always something new and cool that didn\'t make the publication deadline! Enjoy the bake sale, BBQ lunch, and the museum\'s famous Citron Marmalade. Enjoy music all day and don\'t miss the Muskoka Wildlife Centre LIVE! at 11am. There are terrific displays including Quilts, the \"Mystery Antique Thing\" and Joe Smith\'s incredible antique cameras. $2 Admission. 9 am to 2 pm. 100% volunteer and proud of it! Web Site Click Here

Friday Night Race Series

Start Date: 07/16/10

End Date: 07/16/10

Sir Sam's Ski & Summer Resort, 1054 Liswood Road Eagle Lake

Eagle Lake, Ontario

July 16th, 2010

Friday Night Race Series is a XC mountain bike race event that is 5km to 10km depending on your age category. This race is fun for all the mountain bikers in your family. Food & Beverage available on the deck. Algonquin Outfitters are our sponsor for this event. 7:00 pm is Start time. $10 fee/race Prizes to follow on the Deck.
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O-Cup Super Downhill

Start Date: 07/17/10

End Date: 07/17/10

Sir Sam's Ski & Summer Resort 1054 Liswood Road Eagle Lake

Eagle Lake, Ontario

July 17th, 2010

Sir Sam's is back and will be the host of the Super D Championships! So expect a course that only a true provincial champ should win.
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12th Annual Terrace Bay Drag Fest
Terrace Bay
July 30 – August 1, 2010
Spend the afternoon at the drag races! This annual event attracts over 10,000 spectators for the three days of excitement
Web: www.terracebay.ca