Events in Elgin County
Find out what's happening in Elgin County this spring. On-going events and exhibitions are listed on the right, and upcoming events on the left in chronological order for easy reference and to plan your outings, daytripping and fun in our area.
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Upcoming EventsMay is Museum Month
Wed May 1st to Fri May 31st May is Museum Month is a province-wide campaign organized by the Ontario Museum Association. In honour of this event, why not visit one of Elgin's many museums: Aylmer-Malahide Museum & Archives, Aylmer, www.amtelecom.net/~aylmermuseum/ Backus-Page House Museum, Wallacetown, www.backuspagehouse.ca Edison Museum, Vienna, www.edisonmuseum.ca Elgin County Museum, St. Thomas, www.elgincounty.ca Elgin County Railway Museum, St. Thomas, www.ecrm5700.org Elgin Military Museum, St. Thomas, www.elginmilitarymuseum.ca Forge and Anvil Museum, Sparta, 519-775-2292 Gay Lea Dairy Heritage Museum, Aylmer, www.dairyheritagemuseum.ca Port Burwell Marine Museum & Historic Lighthouse, Port Burwell, www.bayham.on.ca Sparta Church Museum & Cultural Centre, 519-775-2292 Stork Club Big Band Museum & Hall of Fame, www.musicmemories.ca St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre, www.stepac.ca Website: www.museumsontario.com CASO Station Victorian Tea Tues May 21st Victorian Tea is being served in Anderson Hall, including a selection of tea, scones and desserts. Call for a reservation. Time: 2-3pm Tickets: $10/person Venue: CASO Station Address: 750 Talbot Street, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-633-2535 Website: www.narhf.org Arthur Voaden Guitar & Instrumental Concert Thurs May 23rd Featuring movie music, jazz and rock. Entry by donation. Time: 7:30pm Venue: Arthur Voaden Secondary School Auditorium Address: 41 Flora Street, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519 631-3770 Reviving the Lost Arts: From One Generation to the Next Thurs May 23rd Our grandmothers and great-grandmothers didn’t “add water and stir”, “heat and serve”, “refrigerate after opening” or “microwave on high.” They kneaded, proved, rolled, pulled, punched, let sit, canned, baked, simmered, tapped and boiled. Join us as we celebrate our Ladies of Elgin as they share some of their finest tips and techniques. You’ll love being able to say, “I made it from scratch!” Time: 6:30-8:30pm Tickets: $25 Venue: The Arts & Cookery Bank Address: 242 Graham Road, West Lorne Contact Phone: 519-768-9986 Email: info@theartsandcookerybank.com Website: www.theartsandcookerybank.com Guys' Night Out at the Bank Fri May 24th What happens in The Cookery, Stays in The Cookery! From two-fisted samplings to the thrill of the grill, you never know what we’re going to cook-up when you mix local guys with local food. Come cook up a storm and catch up on lost time with some good buddies. Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm Tickets: $75 per guy (15% discount for a group of 12) Venue: The Arts & Cookery Bank Address: 242 Graham Road, West Lorne Contact Phone: 519-768-9986 Email: info@theartsandcookerybank.com Website: www.theartsandcookerybank.com Aylmer Area Community Band Year-End Concert Fri May 24th Tickets: Free will offering Venue: Palmer Park Bandshell Address: Aylmer Rail City Kings at The Midtown Fri May 24th Time: 10pm Venue: Midtown Tavern Address: 701 Talbot Street, St. Thomas Fundraising BBQ for United Way Fri May 24th The City of St. Thomas Is hosting a fundraising BBQ For the Elgin/St Thomas United Way. Hamburgers $3, hot dogs $2, pop $1. Thanks to the very generous donations of the St. Thomas M&M Meat Shops. Time: 11:30am-1:30pm Venue: St. Thomas City Hall Address: 545 Talbot Street, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-631-1680 x4279 Website: www.city.st-thomas.on.ca St. Thomas EMS Open House Fri May 24th & Sat May 25th Everyone is welcome to come and see the history of the ambulance service provided to our County. There will be draws and information for the public as well as the students that maybe considering EMS as a profession. Time: 9am-4pm Venue: Elgin St. Thomas EMS Address: 125 Edward Street, St. Thomas ElginLicious Fri May 24th to Sun Jun 2nd Enjoy a variety of treats from Savour Elgin members across the county. Due to the high success of the fall ElginLicious campaign, Savour Elgin is pleased to present a spring version. Savour the spring flavours and take advantage of the area’s restaurants, wineries, specialty food shops and agri-tourism destinations at three great price points: $10, $15, or $25. Visit the website for participating businesses and offers. Website: www.savourelgin.ca Winemakers Dinner Sat May 25th Join winemaker Jamie Quai and chef in our barrel room as they combine their talents to bring you the ultimate in wine and food pairings in a six course dinner. You will experience numerous pairing combinations as Jamie walks you through the three hour meal, from start to finish. Each dinner is limited to 30 participants, so don't be disappointed... book early! Time: Hors D'oeuvres at 6:30pm Tickets: $85 (includes wine, tax & gratuity) Venue: Quai du Vin Estate Winery Address: 45811 Fruit Ridge Line, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-775-2216 Website: www.quaiduvin.com Songs of the Rat Pack Sat May 25th Bring Your Dancin' Shoes! The Sahara Swing Band and Port Stanley Community Choir perform songs of The Rat Pack - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr. Time: 8pm Tickets: $20 (available at Village Square Coffeehouse, 284 Bridge Street, Port Stanley) Venue: Kettle Creek Golf & Country Club Address: 320 Carlow Road, Port Stanley Kids’ Pond Ecology Workshop Sat May 25th This event is for kids only! Create your own mini pond to take home. Kids aged 5–10 will learn about pond ecology and even take a wetland tour. A limited number of spaces are available. Please register before May 18. Time: 11am-12pm Registration: $20 Venue: Moore Water Gardens Address: 4683 Sunset Road, Port Stanley Contact Phone: 519-782-4052 Email: info@moorewatergardens.com Website: www.moorewatergardens.com The Snake Lady at Moore Water Gardens Sat May 25th Always popular, “The Snake Lady,” Valerie Williams, will bring her fascinating selection of reptiles and amphibians. An educational and informative experience for both children and adults. Time: 11am-3pm Venue: Moore Water Gardens Address: 4683 Sunset Road, Port Stanley Contact Phone: 519-782-4052 Email: info@moorewatergardens.com Website: www.moorewatergardens.com 3rd Annual Sparta Community Wide Garage Sale Sat May 25th (rain or shine) Come to Sparta and enjoy the bargains, rain or shine. Time: 9am–3pm Venue: The Village of Sparta Contact Phone: 519-775-0054 or 519-775-2312 Website: www.spartacandles.com Royal Ascot Tea & Hat/Fascinator Competition Sat May 25th Time: 2:30-4:30pm Tickets: $10 Venue: Knox Presbyterian Church, Rodney Hall Address: 55 Hincks Street, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-631-3844 25th Annual Tiny Tots Trike-a-Thon Sat May 25th Fun filled morning with trike rides, games, baked goods, silent auction, kids train ride and more! Time: 9am-12pm Venue: Tiny Tots Co-Op Nursery School Address: 217 Furnival Rd, Rodney Contact Phone: 519-785-2164 Website: www.ttcns.ca Port Stanley Community Wide Sidewalk & Yard Sale Sat May 25th Once again the Port Stanley BIA is promoting a community wide yard and sidewalk sale. Telegraph House will be having a bake sale with homemade rhubarb pie, Village Square Coffeehouse will be open at 7am and will feature a coffee and muffin special to fuel your bargain hunting; Inn on The Harbour will have several members of the community with tables out in their parking lot; RubyEyes Kraftworks will have household goods and glass items from the shop out; and there will be several more participating businesses and home owners. The Grade 8 students from Port Stanley Public School are joining the community-wide yard sale a yard sale to raise funds for their trip to Camp Queen Elizabeth. Their sale will be in Memorial Park in front of the legion. Time: 8am-noon Website: www.portstanley.net Golf For Kids Sake Sat May 25th Golf For Kids Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Thomas-Elgin's 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Day includes fun, round of golf, cart, meal and prizes. Venue: Kettle Creek Golf & Country Club Address: 320 Carlow Road, Port Stanley Contact Phone: 519-633-3830 Website: www.bbbselgin.org Great Grandma's Rose Garden Sat May 25th Discover the Heritage Roses of Southwestern Ontario with guest speaker Harry McGee. Time: 2pm Tickets: $5 in advance, $6 at the door (if available) Venue: Backus-Page House Museum Address: 29424 Lakeview Line, Wallacetown Contact Phone: 519-762-3072 Email: info@backuspagehouse.ca Website: www.backuspagehouse.ca Something for Everyone Show & Sale Sat May 25th With a wide variety of vendors and services, this is one show that lives up to its name. Time: 10am-3pm Venue: Knights of Columbus Hall Address: 265 Wellington Street, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-852-2161 Website: www.facebook.com/events/466206200120054/permalink/467272590013415/ 22nd Annual Strawberry Fields Kite Festival Sat May 25th & Sun May 26th The Strawberry Fields Kite Festival is now in its twenty-second year. Kite fliers and kite watchers alike come to enjoy the activities on and above the largest (and best) kite flying field in Southwestern Ontario. The skies above St. Thomas will be filled with an amazing display of colourful kites and wind toys, as flyers from Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, Niagara, Windsor and Detroit join local kite people in celebrating the joys of summer. Fun for everyone: face painting, kite making, balloons, craft vendors, refreshments, bubbles and more! Admission is free. Time: 1-4pm both days, Sunday 4pm closing ceremonies Venue: South Lawn, Regional Mental Health Care Address: Corner of Sunset and John Wise Line, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-775-2527 Email: eric@gothicdesign.ca Website: www.gothicdesign.ca Artist Talk: Eric Atkinson - Painting from Objective to Subjective Sun May 26th Eric Atkinson is a painter and educator born in Hartlepool Co Durham in 1928. He was Head of Fine Art at Leeds College of Art UK before emigrating to Canada in 1969, where he became the founding Dean of Applied Arts Faculty at Fanshawe College in London. He has exhibited widely in Britain, Canada and the US and is represented in many public and private collections. Join the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre as Eric shares images and insights from his recent exhibitions. Free admission and refreshments. Everyone welcome. Time: 1-3pm Venue: St. Thomas-Elgin Puclib Art Centre Address: 301 Talbot Street, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-631-4040 Email: info@stepac.ca Website: www.stepac.ca Dutton/Dunwich Chamber of Commerce Spring Classic Sun May 26th Bring your best 4 person team and you could win a car with a hole-in-one! Entries must be submitted by 5pm on Friday May 14th. Participants are responsible for reserving and paying for carts. Time: 9am registration, 10am shotgun start Tickets: $300/hole sponsor and 4 player team, $125/hole sponsor, $200/4 player team Venue: Dutton Meadows Golf Course Address: 28411 Thomson Line, Dutton Contact Phone: Brian, 519-762-3435 or Marg, 519-762-6060 or Heather, 519-762-5289 Website: www.ddchamber.ca Purina Walk for Dog Guides Sun May 26th The fact is that any of us, now or in the future, could find ourselves seeking a Dog Guide; but would there be one available when we needed it? It takes many resources to raise, train, and place a highly skilled Dog Guide. Lions Foundation of Canada believes no one should be denied their independence. That is why all dogs are provided at no cost to recipients, and that is why we raise funds through the Purina® Walk for Dog Guides. Goodie bags and treats for dogs / hot dogs and drinks for humans at 11:30. Register morning of event or on-line at website below. Time: 9:30am registration, 10:30am walk Venue: Pinafore Park Address: 89 Elm Street, St. Thomas Contact Phone: Jack McBride, 519-207-1779 Website: www.purinawalkfordogguides.com Port Stanley Festival Theatre Presents Back in ‘59 May 28th to Jun 8th Back by popular demand! Join the PSFT for a rollicking non-stop journey through the top hits of the 50s and 60s. Incredible harmonies, wonderful melodies, and heart-stopping choreography as four friends relive the time of their lives. A play by Thom Currie. Venue: Port Stanley Festival Theatre Address: 302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley Contact Phone: 519-782-4353 Website: www.portstanleytheatre.ca Ikebana: Basic and Beyond' Floral Design Workshop Wed May 29th Presented by the St.Thomas & District Horticultural Society. Floral material supplied. Time: 7pm Cost: $20 Venue: Monsignor Morrison Catholic School Address: 10 South Edgeware Road, St.Thomas Contact Phone: Shelley MacKenzie, 519-769-2529 or MaryLou Purcell, 519-782-3291 ESTPH Info Drop-In Session Thurs May 30th Come share in the excitement and learh how, when and why the building came to be. The community is welcome to attend these drop-in sessions to learn more about the new Elgin-St. Thomas Public Health headquarters. Public health staff and board members will be available to answer questions about the new building and move to 1230 Talbot Street, scheduled for the end of this year. No RSVP required. Snacks and refreshments will be available. Time: 7-9pm Venue: Rodney Community Centre Address: 135 Queen Street, Rodney Contact Phone: David Warden, Board of Health Chair, 519-631-9900 x1203 Email: warden_dave@hotmail.com. Website: www.elginhealth.on.ca AVSS and The Off Broadway Singers: What We Are, What We Do, What We Sing, TONIGHT Thurs May 30th & Fri May 31st Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, show time 7pm Tickets: $10/adult, $5/student/senior Venue: Arthur Voaden Secondary School Address: 41 Flora Street, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519 631-3770 3rd Annual Motorcycle Ride for United Way Fri May 31st (rain date Fri Jun 7th) The Charity Motorcycle Ride is organized by the Elgin County United Way Special Events Committee (ECUWSEC) and all proceeds will go to the Elgin-St. Thomas United Way. A great opportunity to cruise the County, have some fun, and contribute to a meaningful cause. Receipts will be given for donations over $20. Preregister by May 15th and receive a registration gift. Time: Registration & lunch at 11:30am, ride starts at 1pm Tickets: $40/rider, $10/passenger (or $50 in 3rd party donations) Venue: County of Elgin Building Address: 450 Sunset Dr, St.Thomas Contact Phone: 519-631-1460 x164 Website: www.elgincounty.ca Hawksley Workman at Princess Ave Playhouse Sat Jun 1st The Elgin Theatre Guild presents Juno Award Winning Hawksley Workman in concert. Tickets are available at Bell's Book Bin (552 Talbot Street, St. Thomas) or by calling the number below. Time: 8pm (doors open at 7pm) Tickets: $35 Venue: Princess Avenue Playhouse Address: 40 Princess Avenue, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-878-4452 Email: info@elgintheatreguild.ca Website: www.elgintheatreguild.ca Silverthorn Landscaping Seminars Sat Jun 1st & Sat Jun 15th Build a Pond Seminar - 10am Build a Water Feature Seminar - 1pm Create an Inukshuk Seminar - 1pm Venue: Silverthorn Landscape Supplies Address: 46400 Talbot Line, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-765-2379 Website: www.silverthornlandscape.com 4th Annual Port Stanley Lions Marr Family Golf Tournament & Fish Fry Sat Jun 1st - SOLD OUT The Port Stanley Lions Club is hoping to raise another $10,000 toward bringing a new surgical program to the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. Sponsored by the Shoppers Drug Marts of Elgin County. Reserve your foursome using the form linked below. The tournament is sold out, but call if you would like to be put on a waiting list in case of cancellation, or if you would like to be contacted for next year's tournament. Time: Registration opens at 10am, noon start Tickets: $110/player Venue: Kettle Creek Golf & Country Club Address: 320 Carlow Road, Port Stanley Contact Phone: Rick Nemett, 519-661-6825 Email: pslionsclub@gmail.com Registration form: www.e-clubhouse.org/userfiles/2136/file/0213131238452013_Golfer_Brochure.pdf Brodericks Ice Cream 29th Birthday Sat Jun 1st Help Broderick's Ice Cream celebrate their 29th year in business, and enjoy a free piece of birthday cake, while supplies last. Venue: Broderick’s Ice Cream Address: 290 Bridge St, Port Stanley Website: www.brodericksicecreamparlour.com Russell House Apparel & The Storehouse Anniversary Celebration Sat Jun 1st In store specials, exciting draws, refreshments and live music. Time: 10am-5pm (Russell House open until 7pm) Venue: Russell House Apparel & The Storehouse Address: 211 Main Street, Port Stanley Contact Phone: 519-782-7781 Email: info@russellhouseapparel.com Website: www.russellhouseapparel.com Vienna EdisonFest Sat Jun 1st Vienna’s Memorial Park is host of Edison Fest, featuring a riverside musician’s jam, crafters, make your own ice cream, kid’s games, food and fun. Skateboarding fun and free kids draws for bikes and skateboards. Don't miss a visit to the Edison Museum at 14 Snow Street. Time: 9am–6pm Venue: Vienna Memorial Park Address: 6226 Plank Road, Vienna Contact Phone: 519-866-5521 Email: lmillard@bayham.on.ca Website: www.bayham.on.ca Redtail Cocktail Party & Silent Auction Sat Jun 1st Every year, the St. Thomas Elgin Public Art Centre relies on the support of it's members, donors, and community members to continue to realize their mission of promoting the appreciation of the visual arts through countless exhibitions of historical and contemporary artwork, bringing art education and access to thousands of children and adults in St. Thomas and Elgin County and through maintaining a quality permanent collection. Redtail Golf Course is the exclusive venue for the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre's Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser. Enjoy Redtail at its finest, support the programming at the Art Centre and take home something truly unique. Time: 4-7:30pm Tickets: $100 ($65 charitable tax receipt) Venue: Redtail Golf Club Address: 7020 Mill Rd, RR#2 Port Stanley Contact Phone: 519-631-4040 Email: info@stepac.ca Website: www.stepac.ca Planes, Trains and Automobiles Sat Jun 1st & Sun Jun 2nd Visit and explore the Elgin County Museum’s collection of locomotives, cabooses, jiggers and other rolling stock on outdoor display. Enjoy classic cars, model aircraft, historical demonstrations, music and activities for the whole family. Time: 10am-4pm Venue: Elgin County Railway Museum Address: 225 Wellington Street, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-637-6284 Website: www.ecrm5700.org Music in the Park: Concert Series Sundays throughout June, July & August Free musical entertainment every Sunday evening. Showcasing amazing local talent. Enjoy folk, country, easy listening. For people of all ages. Weather permitting, please bring lawn chairs. Time: 6–8pm Venue: Pinafore Park, Morris F Jones Bandshell Address: 93 Elm Street, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-633-7112 Website: www.city.st-thomas.on.ca Six Sundays: Culinary Hands-on Experiences Sun Jun 2nd These sessions are interactive — everyone cooks and enjoys a full meal. Bring a group of your friends, family or co-workers for an evening of fun and delectable eats. Venue: The Arts & Cookery Bank Address: 242 Graham Road, West Lorne Contact Phone: 519-768-9986 Email: info@theartsandcookerybank.com Website: www.theartsandcookerybank.com Exhibition: Short Routes and Easy Grades - The Railway Heritage of Elgin/St. Thomas Mon Jun 3rd to Fri Aug 30th The 100th anniversary of the building of the Michigan Central’s locomotive shops, now home to the Elgin County Railway Museum, is the starting point for a tour of the visual history of the many rail lines that once ran through the county. Venue: Elgin County Museum Address: 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas (Elgin County Administration Building, 4th Floor) Contact Phone: 519-631-1460 x160 Website: www.elgincounty.ca St. Anne’s Community Festival Wed Jun 5th to Sat Jun 8th A local family fun tradition since 1972! Midway, crafters, entertainment, face painting, bingo, food and fun. Free admission. Time: Wednesday & Thursday 4pm–close, Friday noon–close, Saturday 11am–close Venue: St. Anne's Community Centre Address: 20 Morrison Drive, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-631-3640 Website: www.stannesfestival.com 2nd Annual diSTRICTLY Business Thurs Jun 6th This regional expo of enterprise is a joint project of the Chambers of Commerce in St. Thomas, London, Strathroy, Tillsonburg & Ingersoll. Time: 2-7pm Venue: Progress Building, Western Fair District Address: 316 Rectory Street, London Website: www.stthomaschamber.on.ca Pink Plants for a Cure Thurs Jun 6th to Tues Jun 11th Get into the pink & help find a cure! Donations to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation for every pink labeled plant sold. Venue: Canadale Nurseries Address: 269 Sunset Dr, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-631-7264 Website: www.canadale.com City of St. Thomas PA Day Camp Fri Jun 7th A fun filled day with ice skating, art attack, floor hockey and much more for kids aged 5-12. Limited to 40 children. Time: 8:30am–4pm (extended care available at small extra cost) Cost: $30 for the entire day and includes a free pizza lunch Venue: Timken Community Centre Address: 2 Third Avenue, St. Thomas Contact Phone: Parks and Recreation Department, 519-633-7112 Website: www.city.st-thomas.on.ca Relay For Life Fri Jun 7th to Sat Jun 8th The 13th annual Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life involves teams of around ten people who participate in an overnight non-competitive relay. Participants take turns walking, running or strolling around the track at St. Joseph’s High School. Time: 7pm–7am Venue: St. Joseph’s High School Address: 100 Bill Martyn Parkway, St.Thomas Contact Phone: 519-432-1137 Port Stanley Artists’ Guild 23rd Annual Show & Sale Fri Jun 7th to Sun Jun 9th The talented artists of the Port Stanley Artists’ Guild are once again pulling out the stops for their annual gala, show and sale. Admission and parking are free. Time: Friday 7–10pm; Saturday 12–8pm, Sunday 12–5pm Venue: Royal Canadian Legion, Port Stanley Branch Address: 310 George Street West, Port Stanley Website: www.portstanleyartguild.com 21st Annual Rosy Rhubarb Festival Fri Jun 7th to Sun Jun 9th The 21st Annual Rosy Rhubarb Festival celebrates rhubarb, fun and community spirit. The community welcomes visitors, tourists and vendors from near and far. Come browse the yard sales or participate in the rhubarb pie auction. Venue: Shedden Keystone Complex and surrounding community Contact Phone: 519-764-2600 Website: www.rosyrhubarbfestival.com Fest-A-Month Cultural Dinner: Portugal Sat Jun 8th Celebrate the culinary traditions from around the world and around the corner at the Arts & Cookery Bank. A guest Chef brings the aromas and flavours of traditional foods to the spectacular studio kitchen and you're served the meal in the elegant Heritage Hall. Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm Tickets: $30 Venue: The Arts & Cookery Bank Address: 242 Graham Road, West Lorne Contact Phone: 519-768-9986 Email: info@theartsandcookerybank.com Website: www.theartsandcookerybank.com Hammer Time Beach Volleyball Tournament Sat Jun 8th Presented by Habitat for Humanity - $35 from each team registration will go directly to Habitat for Humanity building projects in our community! GT's lunch of your choosing and prizes included. Fantastic prizes from tournament sponsor Black Fly Beverage Company. All skill levels and experience welcome! All teams must be co-ed and court 6 players; 3 games guaranteed for all teams. GT's gift certificates are included for players to choose the lunch of their choice. Time: 8am-4:30pm Tickets: $235/team, $35/individual Venue: GT's Beach Bar & Grill Address: 350 Edith Cavell Blvd, Port Stanley Contact Phone: 519-782-4555 Website: www.gtsportstanley.ca, www.fcssc.ca Koi Sale Sat Jun 8th A Koi fancier’s dream. Large premium-quality Koi, supplied by The Water’s Edge, a biosecure facility, will be available for sale. A numbering system will be used to ensure that you will be served on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Time: 12-3pm Venue: Moore Water Gardens Address: 4683 Sunset Road, Port Stanley Contact Phone: 519-782-4052 Email: info@moorewatergardens.com Website: www.moorewatergardens.com Van Fest Sat Jun 8th Come see Canada’s Premiere Truck Show, including custom vans, pick–ups, and 4x4s. Tickets are available at the gate. Time: 10am-5pm Venue: Springwater Conservation Area Address: 8079 Springwater Road Contact Phone: 519-773-9037 Email: springwater@catfishcreek.ca Website: www.catfishcreek.ca 14th Annual East Elgin Sportsmen's Association Open House Sat Jun 8th & Sun Jun 9th Give it a shot! The 14th annual East Elgin Sportmen’s Association Open House is a unique opportunity for people of all ages to try the safe, exciting world of target shooting. Their facilities will be opened to the public to experience a wide variety of shooting sports. They'll have over 100 firearms, including shotguns, hunting rifles, military-style rifles, handguns and archery equipment for you to experience. Individual instruction and safety gear are provided. No previous experience is necessary. Some restrictions do apply. Food will also be available all day on site. Some restrictions do apply. All firearms, ammunition, archery equipment, and safety gear is provided by EESA. All firearms and archery use is directly supervised by trained and licensed volunteers. Time: 9am-5pm (admission gates close at 4pm) Tickets: $10/person or $30/family; ammunition tickets $1 each Venue: East Elgin Sportsmen’s Association Address: 9586 Springfield Road (between Gloncolin Line and Talbot Line/Hwy #3), Aylmer Contact Phone: 519-615-6377 Website: www.eesa.ca Elgin Theatre Guild Presents Wingfield's Folly Sun Jun 9th A play by Dan Needles, performed by Rod Beattie. Tickets now available at Bell's Book Bin, 552 Talbot St. Time: 2pm Tickets: $40 Venue: Princess Avenue Playhouse Address: 40 Princess Avenue, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 633-8530 Email: info@elgintheatreguild.ca Website: www.elgintheatreguild.ca Grape Escape Vineyard Run Sun Jun 9th Run features 2.5, 5 & 10 km races as well as a kids race. Fun for the whole family. Includes lunch, entertainment and prizes. Early registration discounts available. To register, go to www.runningroom.com or call 519-631-8085 (early registration discounts available). Venue: Quai du Vin Estate Winery Address: 45811 Fruit Ridge Line, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-775-2216 Website: www.quaiduvin.com Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Day Sun Jun 9th Bob Izsumi has organized a fantastic fishing derby with the help of the Ontario Police Association and Canadian Tire. It is a great family outing. You won’t want to miss this fun day! Venue: Port Bruce Website: www.kidsandcops.ca Celebration of Lights Tues Jun 11th You are invited to join the West Elgin Dramatics Society in a dazzling Celebration of Lights. New computerized LED lighting has replaced their antiquated system, thanks to the generosity of three benefactors - Ontario Trillium Foundation, Green Lane Foundation & Wallacetown Optimist Club - and their long time local sponsors. Come and celebrate the new upgrades and acknowledge their many loyal community sponsors. Time: 6pm reception, 6:30 presentations Venue: West Elgin Performing Arts Centre Address: 199 Currie Road, Dutton (upper level) Contact Phone: Jenny Phillips, 519-762-2862 Port Stanley Festival Theatre Presents Henry & Alice: Into the Wild Jun 12th to Jul 6th The much awaited sequel to last season's "Sexy Laundry", "Henry & Alic:Into the Wild" follows Henry and Alice into the woods as they explore the many delights of camping, army rations, motorcycle rides, and skinny dipping...they try it all. From mid-life crisis to early retirement, why not come along for the ride? Contains adult language and content. A play by Michele Riml. Time: Matinees at 2pm, evenings at 8pm Venue: Port Stanley Festival Theatre Address: 302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley Contact Phone: 519-782-4353 Website: www.portstanleytheatre.ca Cedarhurst Summer Open House Thurs Jun 13th Door prizes, demo's, refreshments and music. Bring a friend or two. Lots of surprises! Time: 1-7pm Venue: Cedarhurst Salon and Spa Address: 76 Talbot St, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-631-7629 Website: www.cedarhurstsalonandspa.com Elgin-St. Thomas Bike Summit Fri Jun 14th Featuring speakers from the United States and Canada sharing inspiring active transportation stories. They will highlight the successes they have had and some of the key steps they took to get there. There will also be an opportunity for people to hear about some exciting local projects that are underway. Advance registration is required. Time: 8:30am-3:30pm Tickets: $30 Venue: Timken Centre Address: 2 Third Avenue, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-631-9900 x1247 Email: tsmith@elginhealth.on.ca Website: www.activeelgin.ca Shedden Tractor Pull Fri Jun 14th It’s fun, it’s loud and it’s exciting. Come watch the competition! Venue: Shedden Keystone Complex Address: 35921 Talbot Line (Hwy #3), Shedden Website: www.sheddentruckandtractorpull.com Strawberry Season! Mid-June–Mid-July Extreme Elgin Sat Jun 15th Are you tough enough? You will need to run, climb, crawl, and swim through mud and water on a 10km course with challenges and obstacles for the fearless athlete. Extreme Elgin is a fundraiser for the Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation. Preregistration is required; register for 4 or more at the same time and receive a 10% discount. Venue: Springwater Conservation Area Address: 8079 Springwater Road, Aylmer Contact Phone: Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation, 519-637-8230 Website: www.escf.ca Family Bike Festival Sat Jun 15th The Family Bike Festival is an opportunity for riders of all ages and abilities to come out and receive some bicycle training and free bike maintenance check-up. There will be a free light lunch plus the first 100 at each session will receive a new bell and reflective tape. Bring your bike and helmet and come for a fun morning. There is no registration required, just come on out to one of the two sessions offered, rain or shine. This event is put on by the Healthy Communities Partnership. Time: 9am-11am and 11am-1pm Venue: Timken Centre Address: 2 Third Avenue, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-631-9900 x1247 Website: www.activeelgin.ca Dancing in the DOC Sat Jun 15th A Country Western barn dance featuring the 4 piece band Hey Loretta. Wine and beer served; midnight lunch. Dress is causal Western. Tickets available at the Village Square Coffee House or the Lake Erie Beacon Office. Fundraiser for the Port Stanley Village Association. Time: 8pm-12am Tickets: $30 advance, $35 at the door Venue: Dominion of Canada (former Omstead) building, Harbourside Port Stanley Contact Phone: 519-782-4563 Sarah & Jeff as Johnny Cash & June Carter Sat Jun 15th Sarah and Jeff return to St. Thomas for an encore presentation of their critically acclaimed tribute to Johnny Cash and June Carter. Playing all of your favourite classic hits including "Jackson", "Ring of Fire", "I Walk the Line" and many many more. Time: Matinee erformance 3pm, evening performance 7:30pm Venue: St. Thomas–Elgin Public Art Centre Address: 301 Talbot Street, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-631-4040 Email: info@stepac.ca Website: www.stepac.ca 5th Annual Summerfest Sat Jun 15th Summerfest is presented by Knights of Columbus as an organization and community fundraiser. Tickets are limited and have sold out in the past, so you are encouraged to purchase in advance. Call the number below for tickets. Venue: Knights of Columbus Hall Address: 265 Wellington St, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-631-2166 Springfield Family Fun Day Sat Jun 15th Springfield Family Fun Day is a day of fun activities for the entire family at little or no cost to the participants. Some activities planned are children’s games, face painting, inflatable bounce games, library book sale, bike decorating contest for all ages, watermelon eating contest and a teddy bear birthday. The South Dorchester Optimist Club will hold their ever popular Fun Day Breakfast. Fun Day is sponsored in part by the Township of Malahide. Venue: Malahide Community Place Address: 12105 Whittaker Road, Springfield Contact Phone: Kelly Pearson, 519-765-4021 or Mary Robinson, 519-765-4306 Email: kcp@amtelecom.net Website: www.fun-day.ca 5th Annual Sparta Girls' Day Out Sat Jun 15th Come and enjoy a day of fun in the lovely historic village of Sparta. Day includes a light breakfast, hot lunch, gift bag, and gifts/discounts from participating merchants. This event has been sold out each year and only a limited number of tickets are available, with sales ending May 25th. Time: Starting at 10am Tickets: $30/person Venue: Village of Sparta; Registration & breakfast at Sparta Community Hall Address: 46272 Sparta Line, Sparta Contact Phone: Sheila, 519-775-2642 Email: sheilabolhuis@hotmail.com Website: www.villageofsparta.com Downtown St. Thomas Street Art Sat June 15th, Sat July 6th & Sat Aug 17th Featuring artisans, crafters, live music, kids crafts, and more. Presented by the St. Thomas Downtown Development Board in partnership with the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre and St. Thomas Public Library. Time: 1-6pm Venue: Mondamin Street (next to City Hall), St. Thomas Contact Phone: Katherine Medlyn, 519-633-3773 Email: kat.medlynstainedglass@hotmail.com Website: www.downtownstthomas.com Family Horse Camp Sat Jun 15th to Sun Jun 16th Come and bring the family to enjoy some “Horsing Around” fun on the ranch. Provide your own tent or camp out in one of our cabins which are available on a first registration basis. Enjoy some trail riding, swimming, a hayride, some outdoor fun and games, a campfire and/or movie in the barn. Meals are included: barbecue dinner of hotdogs and hamburgers on the Saturday night and a pancake breakfast on the Sunday morning. Includes some horse instruction followed by a 1 hour trail ride (or hand-led pony ride for those under the age of 6; for an additional trail ride, add $30/person). To reserve your family vacation on the ranch, please complete the registration form on the website. Time: 1pm on Saturday to 11am on Sunday Tickets: $80/person Venue: Horseshoe J Dude Ranch Address: 32553 Erin Line, Fingal Contact Phone: 519-762-5402 Website: www.duderanchontario.com 16th Lions Club Fathers Day Car Show Sun Jun 16th Food, music, 50/50 draw, displays, People's Choice Awards, door prizes and more. Time: 8am–4pm Tickets: $10/car registration Venue: Pinafore Park Address: 89 Elm Street, St. Thomas Contact Phone: Wayne Cudney, 519-631-2148 WWE Live in HD at Cineplex Jun 16th, Jul 14th, Aug 18th, Sept 15th, Oct 6th, Oct 27th, Nov 24th, Dec 15th See all the WWE action on the big screen live in High Definition. Check out the next WWE event on the website. Time: 8pm Venue: Galaxy Cinema St. Thomas Address: 417 Wellington Street, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-631-2261 Website: www.cineplex.com/Events/WWE.aspx St.Thomas & District Horticultural Society Annual Rose and Flower Show Sat Jun 22nd Time: 2-6pm Venue: Monsignor Morrison Catholic School Address: 10 South Edgeware Road, St.Thomas Contact Phone: Shelley MacKenzie, 519-769-2529 Belmont Summer Fun Day Sat Jun 22nd Summer Fun Day is the brainchild of the committed and tireless HUB Kids Committee. The group’s vision is to create an event that brings families together and attracts visitors to Elgin County by way of Belmont. This town is a gateway to the larger County and the event is a unique way to exhibit our community spirit and promote local business and attractions. The first year (2008) was a success and every year since, the event has grown to include more local and County businesses, organizations, service clubs and participants of all ages. Venue: Union Street Park and the Belmont HUB Address: 14090 Belmont Road, Belmont Contact Phone: Dani, 519-644-1075 Email: belmont_hub@hotmail.com Website: www.belmonthub.ca Pinecroft's 65th Anniversary Celebration Sat Jun 22nd & Sun Jun 23rd Ron Meyers Workshop - $150, Sat Jun 22nd & Sun Jun 23rd, 9am-4pm Ron Meyers is one of the most influential artists and educators living in America today. He's helped revitalize the American studio pottery, has brought about new sculptural approaches and has singularly influenced several generations of young artists. Working with red earthenware, Ron's functional pots are made in a casual and spontaneous manner reflecting the juiciness of the material as well as the pleasure of the process. His narrative, colored slip paintings of rats, fish, bats, rabbits, chickens, etc. that float on the surface in a gestural expressionistic style can be both provocative and confrontational. Workshop price includes coffee, snacks and lunch both days. Lake Erie Perch Fry - $25, Sat Jun 22nd, 6pm Includes beverage and dessert. Valdy Concert - $20 advancce/$25 at door, Sat Jun 22nd, 8pm Entire Weekend (Workshop, Perch Fry and Concert) - $176.99 All prices are subject to HST. Purchase your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Weekend events will be rain or shine. Theatre seating in a large tent. Please no pets, alcohol or coolers. Accommodations available in Aylmer at The Countryside Inn or in St. Thomas at the Comfort Inn (details on website). Venue: Pinecroft Address: 8048 Rogers Rd S., (2nd Pinecroft entrance) Contact Phone: 519-773-3435 Email: pinecroft@amtelecom.net Website: www.pinecroft.ca Nine & Dine: Play by the Lake Sat Jun 22nd & Sat Jul 27th Nine holes of golf, prizes, fun and a buffet dinner. A hole-in-one will win you $1000 cash, compliments of Foodland. Register online or call the box office. All proceeds support the Port Stanley Festival Theatre. Tickets: $65/person for one day, $100/person for both days (carts not included) Venue: The Bluffs Golf Club Address: 35593 Lake Line, Port Stanley Contact Phone: 519-782-4353 Website: www.portstanleytheatre.ca Spikes Beach Volleyball Tournaments at GTs Sat Jun 22nd & Sat Aug 17th If you like beach volleyball, sign up for a Spikes Beach Volleyball tournament! An all day event, Spikes organizes fantastic tournaments and lunch is included. Venue: GT's Beach Bar & Grill Address: 350 Edith Cavell Blvd, Port Stanley Contact Phone: 519-782-4555 Website: www.gtsportstanley.ca, www.spikes.on.ca Steed & Co Lavender Bloom Celebration Sat Jun 22nd to Mon Jul 1st Venue: Steed & Co Lavender Address: 47589 Sparta Line, Sparta Contact: 519-494-5525 Website: www.steedandcompany.com Victorian Tea Sun Jun 23rd & Sun Aug 11th Enjoy tea, sandwiches and desserts served by costumed volunteers in the charming atmosphere of the Backus-Page House Museum grounds. Tickets: $10 Venue: Backus-Page House Museum Address: 29424 Lakeview Line, Wallacetown Contact Phone: 519-762-3072 Email: info@backuspagehouse.ca Website: www.backuspagehouse.ca 5th Annual Warden's Charity Golf Tournament Thurs Jun 27th This annual tournament will provide an opportunity to have some fun, socialize with others while at the same time realizing the benefits the tournament will provide to the Elgin-St. Thomas United Way. Buffet dinner to include carved slow roasted beef and BBQ chicken. Time: Registration at 9am, shotgun start at 10:30am, dinner at 5:30pm Registration: $125; Early Bird Discount $115, before May 1st Venue: St. Thomas Golf & Country Club Address: 42325 Sparta Line, Union Contact Phone: Elgin County United Way Special Events Committee, 519-631-1460 x456 Great Lakes International Airshow Fri Jun 28th to Sun Jun 30th The Great Lakes International Airshow is the third largest air show in Canada, with a proud history of providing an exciting, action-filled flying display combined with an interesting selection of static aircraft and exhibits. Show patrons can get up close to see aircraft on standing display, talk to visiting aircrew, take pictures and collect autographs all weekend long. The highlight of the show promises to be the spectacular flying display of the internationally acclaimed Royal Canadian Air Forces' Snowbirds. Other confirmed aircraft performances include a CF-188 Hornet, CC-130 Hercules, CH-146 Griffon helicopter, Great War Flying Museum, Red Bull air race pilot Pete McLeod, sailplain performer Manfred Radius, North American P-51C Mustang, acrobatic performer Sean D. Tucker and the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association Formation Team. Proceeds benefit five charities including the St.Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Foundation. Off-site parking is available for $5/vehicle for the entire day, with free shuttle bus service to the front gate. Time: Arrival Day & Hour of Power (Friday) 4-8:30pm; Official Airshow Days (Saturday & Sunday) 10am-6pm, Flying Display 1-4pm Venue: St. Thomas Municipal Airport Address: Talbot Line/Highway 3, St. Thomas Website: www.greatlakesinternationalairshow.ca Canfest 2013 Fri Jun 28th to Mon Jul 1st A Canada Day celebration featuring live music, boat parade, fireworks, Port perch plate, veterans parade and cake cutting celebration and much more! This year Port Stanley Canfest will be a joint venture of the Port Stanley Volunteer Firefighters Association and the Port Stanley Lions/Lioness. Fireworks will be launched Sunday in front of GTs - please bring some cash to donate to the Port Stanley Volunteer Firefighters Association. Special events will be happening throughout the village and at several businesses. For a complete listing, please visit the Canfest website. Venue: Village of Port Stanley Email: info@portstanleycanfest.ca Website: www.portstanleycanfest.ca Sparta's 200th: BBQ and Dance Sat Jun 29th Quai du Vin is hosting this celebratory dinner and dance for the whole family. Time: Opens at 5pm, dinner at 6pm Tickets: $15/adult, $7/child 6-12, children 5 and under free Venue: Quai du Vin Estate Winery Address: 45811 Fruit Ridge Line, St. Thomas (just north of Sparta) Contact Phone: Heather Dirks at 226-653-0058 or Francie Johnston at 519-775-2731. Website: www.villageofsparta.com Sparta's 200th: Lunch & Photo Display Sat Jun 29th Hot dogs, hamburgers and sausages, pie for dessert and beverages will be available in front of the Community Hall. Inside there will be a display of old photos of the community and people. Bring more photos with you if you want to share them with others. Time: lunch 12-1:30pm, photo display 9am-4pm Venue: Sparta Community Hall Address: 46272 Sparta Line, Sparta Contact Phone: Gail Fluelling, 519-775-2280 or Cindy Webb, 519-775-0199 Website: www.villageofsparta.com Rail City Kings at The Midtown Sat Jun 29th Time: 10pm Venue: Midtown Tavern Address: 701 Talbot Street, St. Thomas Sparta's 200th: Parade Sat Jun 29th The parade will commence at Quaker Road and North Street, proceed south to the 4 corners, then west on Sparta Line to the Sparta Public School. Sparta was know for its great Santa Claus parades in the 1950s and 60s. Some of the old floats from that time will be in the parade again. Time: 11am-12:30pm Venue: Quaker Road and Sparta Line in the village of Sparta Contact Phone: Shane Mills, 519-775-2607 Website: www.villageofsparta.com West Lorne Optimist Club Show & Shine in the Shade Sun Jun 30th Cash prizes and a great prize table. Time: Car show from 8:30am–noon, breakfast 8:30–11am Venue: Miller Park Address: 134 Chestnut St, West Lorne Contact Phone: 519-768-2972 Sparta's 200th: Garden Party Display Sun Jun 30th Come on out for some refreshments and a chance to share stories about Sparta and vicinity. Visit the 200th anniversary display in the museum any time over the weekend to learn all about the settlement of the village from 1813 to the present day. Time: 2-5pm Venue: Sparta Church Museum Address: 6073 Quaker Road, Sparta Website: www.villageofsparta.com Half-Price Herb Sale Mon Jul 1st Celebrate Canada Day with ½ off all 4" potted herbs. Time: 11am-3:30pm Venue: Heritage Line Herbs Address: 53443 Heritage Line, Aylmer Contact Phone: 519-866-5577 Website: www.heritagelineherbs.com Dutton Canada Day Celebrations Mon Jul 1st Enjoy fun activities throughout the day, starting at noon! Free swim, volunteer awards, opening ceremonies, musical entertainment, kids activities, fireworks at dusk. Venue: Sons of Scotland Park Address: Dutton Website: www.duttondunwich.on.ca Fingal Canada Day Celebrations Mon Jul 1st Venue: Fingal Ball Park West Lorne Canada Day Celebrations Mon Jul 1st 1pm Kids Country Carnival & other activities; 5pm fish fry; 7pm opening ceremonies, baseball games, Snake Lady show; 9:30 fireworks. Venue: Miller Park Address: West Lorne Website: www.westelgin.net Belmont Canada Day Celebrations Mon Jul 1st The day starts at 9am and includes a bike rodeo, parade, kids games, face painting, musical entertianment and fireworks at dusk. Venue: Village of Belmont St. Thomas Canada Day Celebrations Mon Jul 1st The City of St. Thomas is hosting a spectacular fireworks display at 10pm. Food, fun and family entertainment. Venue: Pinafore Park, St. Thomas Address: 95 Elm Street, St. Thomas Website: www.city.st-thomas.on.ca Malahide & Aylmer Canada Day Celebrations Mon Jul 1st Something for everyone—inflatables, carnival games, mini golf, photo booth, crafts & activities, BBQ and entertainment. All ages are guaranteed a great time. Free public skating. Fireworks at dusk. Time: 5–9pm. Venue: East Elgin Community Complex Address: 531 Talbot Street West, Aylmer Website: www.eastelgincommunitycomplex.ca Canada Day Celebrations in Port Burwell Mon July 1st If you are a fan of festivals, Port Burwell’s Canada Day Celebrations feature a parade starting at 11:30 at the Legion travelling to Fred Bodsworth Public Library, a flag raising and cake cutting ceremony, children’s games and music. Don't forget to visit the Marine Museum & Historic Lighthouse. Website: www.bayham.on.ca Summer Days with the Beekeeper Every day in July & August (except during Bee Beard event, July 27th) Spend some time with the beekeeper and see a beehive opened up for you personally. Just show up for your opportunity to meet the Queen of the hive, see new bees hatching, try pumping the bellows of the bee smoker, or perhaps if you dare you can hold a stingless drone bee. Ask all the bee questions that you can think of. Time: 11am-2pm; Adventure farm open 9am-5:30pm Tickets: $11/person, $50/group of 5 Venue: Clovermead Bees & Honey Adventure Farm Address: 11302 Imperial Rd, Aylmer Contact Phone: 519-773-5503 Website: www.clovermead.com Scenic Train Rides on the PSTR Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in July & August, plus Mon Jul 1st & Mon Aug 5th Enjoy a scenic ride on the Port Stanley Terminal Railway. Reservations are not required, but please arrive at the station 30 minutes in advance for easy access. Regular rides are one hour in duration and run rain or shine. Saturday 11am departures are Complete Line Tours Enjoy this extended ride over the entire PSTR line from Port Stanley to St. Thomas. There will be entertainment on board and the train will stop at Whytes Park on the return trip for photos. Regular train line fare in effect; reservations not required. Time: Trains depart at 11am, 1pm & 2:30pm Tickets: Adults $13.50, Children (2-12) $9 Venue: Port Stanley Terminal Rail Address: 309 Bridge Street, Port Stanley Contact Phone: 519-782-3730 Website: www.pstr.on.ca City of St. Thomas Summer Day Camps Tues Jul 2nd to Fri Aug 30th Venue: Pinafore and Waterworks Parks, St.Thomas Contact Phone: 519-633-7112 Website: www.city.st-thomas.on.ca Canadale Customer Appreciation Sale Thurs Jul 4th to Tues Jul 16th Canadale thanks their loyal customers with their biggest sale of the year, with everything in stock 30-70% off! Great Kids Club activities each weekend. Venue: Canadale Nurseries Address: 269 Sunset Dr, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-631-7264 Website: www.canadale.com Balls Bike Rally Fri Jul 5th to Sun Jul 7th Ride with a thousand for charity. Ride, eat and enjoy the entertainment. Camping is available. Purchase tickets at the gate. Venue: Springwater Conservation Area Address: 8079 Springwater Road Contact Phone: 519-773-9037 Email: springwater@catfishcreek.ca Website: www.catfishcreek.ca Ontario License Free Family Fishing Week Sat July 6th to Sun July 14th St.Thomas & District Horticultural Society Garden Tour Sun Jul 7th An annual tour of St. Thomas area gardens. Time: 11am-5pm Tickets: $10/person, available from members and at Canadale Nurseries (269 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas) Venue: Gardens in St.Thomas and Elgin County Contact Phone: Shelley MacKenzie, 519-769-2529 Website: www.gardenontario.org/site.php/thomas Summer Sounds Delicious: Ultimate Tributes Sun Jul 7th Five hours of live entertainment featuring some of the best tribute artists in the area. Event in support of Easter Seals. Time: 2–7pm Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the gate Venue: Quai du Vin Estate Winery Address: 45811 Fruit Ridge Line, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-775-2216 Website: www.quaiduvin.com Port Glasgow Yacht Club Annual Steak BBQ Sun Jul 7th Over 300 dinners served; all are welcome. Tickets: $15 Venue: Port Glasgow Marina Contact Phone: 519-785-1765 Rodney Kiwanis Club Kids Fishing Derby Sun Jul 7th Free hotdog and pop. Must have parent/guardian present. Prizes for biggest fish in age groups but all children are well rewarded! Time: Registration open at 9:30am, fishing 10-2pm Venue: Port Glasgow Marina Contact Phone: 519-785-0163 Elgin Glee Summer Camp Mon Jul 8th to Fri Jul 12th A week long camp for kids looking to sing and dance. Qualified instructors will look to grow on the success of the Elgin Glee program which is designed to develop talent, perform, while having lots of fun. Studio Arts Academy & Rock School offers a fun and exciting week filled with WOW! Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Cost: $200 Venue: Studio Arts Academy & Rock School Address: 156 Edward Street, St. Thomas Contact Phone: Brian May, 519-633-7222 Email: brian@studioartsrock.com Website: www.studioartsrock.com/Summer-Programs.html Port Stanley Festival Theatre Presents Not In My Backyard Wed Jul 10th to Sat Jul 27th A world premier musical comedy by Brett McCaig, Racheal McCaig and Anthony Bastianon. Join the PSFT for this sparkling new musical comedy. Political satire, love among the vegtables, and some hard lines drawn in the dirt. Organizers of a local community garden get more than they bargain for when an organic food dream turns into a practical nightmare! Well drawn characters, soaring melodies, and snappy one-liners abound in this musical tour-de-force. Venue: Port Stanley Festival Theatre Address: 302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley Contact Phone: 519-782-4353 Website: www.portstanleytheatre.ca Kids, Cops and Canadian Tire Fishing Day Fri Jul 12th Bob Izsumi has organized a fantastic fishing derby with the help of the Ontario Police Association and Canadian Tire. It is a great family outing. You won’t want to miss this fun day! Venue: Pinafore Park Address: 89 Elm Street, St. Thomas Website: www.kidsandcops.ca Daylily Ensemble Gardens—Open Garden Fri Jul 12th to Sun Jul 14th Address: 25 Mandeville Rd, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-631-8927 Tutwiler Blues Train at The Midtown Sat Jul 13th Time: 9:30pm Venue: Midtown Tavern Address: 701 Talbot Street, St. Thomas Afternoon Music in the Lavender Sat Jul 13th & Sun Jul 14th, Sat Jul 27th & Sun Jul 28th Venue: Steed & Co Lavender Address: 47589 Sparta Line, Sparta Contact: 519-494-5525 Website: www.steedandcompany.com Golf Fore a Cure at the Bluffs Sun Jul 14th Golf Fore Cure in aid of breast cancer. Open to all. Registration required before Wed July 10th. Email or see web page for more information. $55 per golfer includes green fee, lunch and donation. Time: 2pm Contact Phone: 519-782-7447 Venue: The Bluffs Golf Club Address: 35593 Lake Line, Port Stanley Email: info@thebluffsgolfclub.com Website: www.thebluffsgolfclub.com Summer Sales Days Thurs Jul 18th to Sun Jul 21st Come and join us for the biggest and best sale of the year. Fantastic sales and savings throughout the store and nursery. Time: 11am-12pm Registration: $20 Venue: Moore Water Gardens Address: 4683 Sunset Road, Port Stanley Contact Phone: 519-782-4052 Email: info@moorewatergardens.com Website: www.moorewatergardens.com The All NEW FreshFest Fri July 19th to Sun Jul 21st Foods from local producers presented in partnership with talented area chefs, wineries and brewery create the ultimate taste experience on Friday evening. A Horton Market Breakfast and local food barbecue with entertainment on Saturday, and a Savour Elgin tour Friday to Sunday round out this all-local weekend. Venue: CASO Station Address: 750 Talbot Street, St. Thomas Website: www.freshfest.ca Port Stanley Pride Weekend Fri Jul 19th to Sun Jul 21st The Port Stanley Pride Festical is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate the diversity and uniqueness that makes us all who we are. Events throughout the village of Port Stanley include a midway, boat parade, vendors, and entertainment from Drake Jensen, Sarah Smith and many more. Come to Pridefest for the fantastic food, sand, sun and Port Stanley's many unique shops and restaurants! Website: www.portstanley.net Day Out With Thomas: Go Go Thomas Tour 2013 Fri Jul 19th to Sun Jul 21st, Fri Jul 26th to Sun Jul 28th All aboard for a day out with Thomas! Thomas is charged up and ready to GO GO for the 2013 Day Out With Thomas tour! Presented by HIT Entertainment, sponsored by MEGA Brands and hosted by the Elgin County Railway Museum, Day Out With Thomas provides an opportunity for kids to take a 25 minute ride with their favourite full size tank engine, meet the railway controller Sir Topham Hatt, have fun in Imagination Station, and much more. Ready, Set... Go, Go Thomas! Time: 8am–6pm Tickets: $20 plus tax for ages two and older, available by calling 1-888-222-6608 or at www.ticketweb.ca/dowt Venue: St. Thomas Elgin Memorial Centre Address: 80 Wilson Avenue, St. Thomas Contact Phone: Dawn, 519-637-6284 Website: www.thomasandfriends.com/dowt, www.ticketweb.ca/dowt Dutton Lions Sportsfest Sat Jul 20th Come out for some fast hitting ball during this weekend hosted by the Dutton Lions. Venue: Sons of Scotland Park Address: Dutton Annual Street Dance Sat Jul 20th Annual street dance featuring Radio. Proceeds to Dutton Dunwich Parks and Recreation and Minor Sports. Age of majority in effect. Time: 9pm–1am Venue: Co-Trac Ford Parking Lot Address: Main Street, Dutton Contact Phone: 519-762-3209 Website: www.duttondunwich.on.ca Four Seasons Long Lunches at the Bank Sat Jul 20th, Sat Sept 28th & Sat Nov 30th Join the Bank for a family–oriented event—for local folks to gather and celebrate our local food—grown right here in our local community! Get inspired and get involved in hands-on cooking experiences while seeing our guest chefs in action. Time: 11am-1pm Venue: The Arts & Cookery Bank Address: 242 Graham Road, West Lorne Contact Phone: 519-768-9986 Email: info@theartsandcookerybank.com Website: www.theartsandcookerybank.com Cactus, Cattle & Cowboys Western Festival Sat Jul 20th & Sun Jul 21st The 8th Annual Cactus, Cattle and Cowboys Western Festival is dedicated to offering a free local event, including breed demonstrations and displays, a petting zoo, vendors galore, children's activities, beer tent, and Battle of the Bands. This year, they aim to make a new Guiness Record for the largest horse parade. The parade will start at high noon Saturday. New this year is the Extreme Cowboy event on Sunday. So mark your summer calendar form fun right in your own backyard! Horse Camp & Trail Rides - Sat Jul 20th & Sun Jul 21st Trail rides on Trans Canada Trails and private trails to Lake Erie, camp fire and jamboree. Overnight horse stalls available (28660 Talbot Ln, Wallacetown), advance booking required. Time: Saturday 7am West Lorne Fire Dept breakfast; 9am vendors, family events, farmers market Venue: Miller Park Address: West Lorne Contact Phone: 1-866-401-2965 Website: www.cactuscattleandcowboys.ca Port Stanley Harbourfest & Tall Ship Festival Fri Jul 26th to Sun Jul 28th Nautical celebration of the War of 1812, tall ships, battle re-enactments, midway, vendors, entertainment, merchants’ specials. Time: Friday noon–Sunday 5pm Venue: Port Stanley Harbour Contact Phone: 519-782-3673 Website: www.portstanley.net Clovermead's 9th Annual Bee Beard Competition & Pioneer Games Sat Jul 27th (rain date Sat Aug 10th) Four teams of beekeepers compete for the title of Bee Beard Champion. Using live honeybees with real stingers, they adorn their faces with crawling bees and strut down the catwalk to perform in front of the judges and the crowd. Admission includes access to the Adventure Farm, including wagon rides, bee barrel train rides, huge jumping pillow, pedal go carts, music, animals and bushels of fresh family fun! Plus, come out and try the Pioneer Games with your friends... nail pounding, two person cross cut sawing, potato sack races, seed spitting, potato on a spoon race, and human buggy races. Time: 9am-5:30pm; Pioneer Games 12:30-2:30pm; Bee Beard Competition at 2:30pm Tickets: $11/person, $50/group of 5 Venue: Clovermead Bees & Honey Adventure Farm Address: 11302 Imperial Rd, Aylmer Contact Phone: 519-773-5503 Website: www.clovermead.com Summer Sounds Delicious: Motown Memories Sun Jul 28th Five hours of live entertainment featuring some of the best Motown tribute artists in the area. Time: 2–7pm Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the gate Venue: Quai du Vin Estate Winery Address: 45811 Fruit Ridge Line, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-775-2216 Website: www.quaiduvin.com Port Stanley Festival Theatre Presents Mini Putt Wed Jul 31st to Sat Aug 17th Meet Frank, a man with vision...and a lot of fixing up to do! Taking a last gasp at success a down and out bachelor buys a derelict mini putt in a small resort town and attempts to give it new life. Along the way he falls in love, adopts a local vagrant, discovers a fear of heights, and realizes he's not "handy" at all! Will success elude him or will he magically beat the odds? A play by Simon Joynes. Venue: Port Stanley Festival Theatre Address: 302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley Contact Phone: 519-782-4353 Website: www.portstanleytheatre.ca Elgin Historical Society Presentation: Susan Butlin – Alma College Artists Wed Sep 25th Historian and author Susan Butlin will speak to the society on her Museum show. Time: 7:30-9:30m Venue: Elgin County Museum Address: 450 Sunset Dr, St. Thomas Website: www.elginhistoricalsociety.ca |
Ongoing EventsHorton Farmers' Market
Saturdays until November Making memories since 1878, with high quality local food producers, craftspeople and artisans. Time: 8am-12pm Address: Manitoba, just north of Talbot Website: www.hortonfarmersmarket.ca Scenic Train Rides on the PSTR Saturdays and Sundays from April to June Enjoy a scenic ride on the Port Stanley Terminal Railway. Reservations are not required, but please arrive at the station 30 minutes in advance for easy access. Regular rides are one hour in duration and run rain or shine. Time: Trains depart at 11am, 1pm & 2:30pm Tickets: Adults $15, Children (2-12) $9 Venue: Port Stanley Terminal Rail Address: 309 Bridge Street, Port Stanley Contact Phone: 519-782-3730 Website: www.pstr.on.ca Free Tours of Old St. Thomas Church Monday to Saturday to the End of August Venue: The Old St. Thomas Church Address: 55 Walnut Street, St. Thomas Website: www.oldstthomaschurch.com Cineplex Family Favourites Saturday mornings in May & June It's a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family! A portion of proceeds go towards supporting Starlight Children's Foundation. May 25 - Matilda Jun 1 - Shark Tale Jun 8 - The Cat in the Hat Jun 15 - Spirit: Stallion of Cimarron Jun 22 - My Girl Jun 29 - Surf's Up Time: 11am Tickets: $2.50 Venue: Galaxy Cinema St. Thomas Address: 417 Wellington Street, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-631-2261 Website: www.cineplex.com/Events/FamilyFavourites/Home.aspx Jammin' In The Cabin Open Jams Every Sunday All musicians welcome. Time: 1-4pm Venue: Jammin' Cabin at Pinecroft Address: 8048 Rogers Road South, Aylmer Contact Phone: 519-773-3435 Website: www.pinecroft.ca Port Stanley Music Group Open Jams Monday Evenings The Port Stanley Music Group, with over twenty musicians of all instruments, genres, and levels of ability, makes "Music For the Fun of It". If interested in playing along or listening, just come on out! Time: 6:30-9pm Venue: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 410 Address: 310 George Street, Port Stanley Website: www.facebook.com/groups/portstanleymusic/ STEPAC Sunday Paper Craft Pop In 3rd Sunday of Every Month Free children's paper craft activities for kids JK to grade 5. Must be accompanied by an adult. Time: 12:30-2:30pm Venue: St. Thomas–Elgin Public Art Centre, Main Gallery, Wimbush Gallery Address: 301 Talbot Street, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-631-4040 Email: info@stepac.ca Website: www.stepac.ca Coffee & Culture at the Perc Last Thursday of each month Instruction and hands-on demonstration of artifacts from the Aylmer-Malahide Museum & Archives, on the last Thursday of each month. Program includes a history pamphlet on the subject of the month and a free medium coffee or tea of your choice. Compliments of Campbell's Office Pro. Time: 10:30-11:00am and 11:00-11:30am Venue: The Perc Coffee Shop Address: 49 Talbot Street East, Aylmer Contact Phone: Aylmer-Malahide Museum, 519-773-9723 Website: www.amtelecom.net/~aylmermuseum/ Social Painting Nights Various Dates Enjoy a night of culture and fun, and take home a personal piece of art YOU created under the step-by-step instruction of a professional artist! Each session is 2-3 hours and priced starting at $20. Sessions for adults, children and families. Preregister at least one day prior. Venue: Art Gallery of Lambeth Address: 2454 Main Street, Lambeth (London) Contact Phone: 519-652-5556 Email: registration@artgalleryoflambeth.com Website: www.artgalleryoflambeth.com Current ExhibitionsArt Emporium Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Until Fri May 31st The Art Emporium joined the line-up of Port Stanley destinations last spring with the grand opening on May 4th of its expansive space filled with wonderful art selections. The members are joined in April by feature artists Judy Ross, Pat Brown, Kim Yuhasz, David Dale, Wilf Chappell and Karen Tscherner. May's feature Artists will be: Debra Chantler, Elizabeth Kusinski, Paul McSherry, Margo Oborne, Jackie Sutherland, Rose Klein and Marie Harold. Venue: Art Emporium Port Stanley Address: 177 Main St, Port Stanley Contact Phone: 226-658-1888 Website: www.ArtEmporium.ca STEPAC Exhibition: Picture a Tree Sat May 18th to Sat Jun 29th The Kettle Creek Conservation Authority will plant its one-millionth tree in the Kettle Creek watershed in 2013. To commemorate this the KCCA and Art Centre held a painting workshop and 16 area children created their interpretation of "Picture a Tree". These works will be on display in the Timken Gallery this spring. On Thursday May 23 between 6-8pm, the KKCA and the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre will host an opening for this exhibition. We invite everyone to join us in celebration these fine young artists and the outstanding milestone being reached by the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority. Venue: St. Thomas–Elgin Public Art Centre, Timken Foundation Gallery Address: 301 Talbot Street, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-631-4040 Email: info@stepac.ca Website: www.stepac.ca STEPAC Exhibition: Deep Rooted, Selections from the Permanent Collection Sat May 18th to Sat Jun 29th Deep Rooted reveals how the tree has been used as a symbol for all of nature and its tremendous magnificence; it is a dominant signifier of Canada’s national identity as well as the individual’s struggle against the wilderness; and currently, it even serves as a reminder of our precarious ecological position. The exhibition ponders the tree as a focus in art from the early twentieth century to the present. The various depictions of the tree are suggestive of its continuing power as an reminiscent symbol of our deep and shifting relationships with the natural environment. Works in the exhibition will include Robert Reginald Whale, John Beatty, and contemporary works by Patrick Landsley and Roly Fenwick. Venue: St. Thomas–Elgin Public Art Centre, Main Gallery, Wimbush Gallery Address: 301 Talbot Street, St. Thomas Contact Phone: 519-631-4040 Email: info@stepac.ca Website: www.stepac.ca Exhibition: March of Time - A Bicentennial Commemoration of the War of 1812-15 Until Sat Jul 6th Features reproductions of works of art related to nearly every major action of the four years of the war. It provides an engaging overview of the war and its key figures. Includes artifacts of the era. Opening on Sun Apr 14th at 2pm. Venue: Elgin County Museum Address: 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas (Elgin County Administration Building, 4th Floor) Contact Phone: 519-631-1460 x160 Website: www.elgincounty.ca Parade of Elephants Until Sat Sept 28th The Parade of Elephants is a travelling, evolving exhibition of papier mache/plaster elephants decorated by artists and artisans featured on the Elgin Arts Trail. A new elephant is added at each location and joins the existing elephants on parade. Presented by the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre and the Elgin Arts Trail. Download the Parade map (PDF) here. Website: www.elginartstrail.ca/ArtsTrail/Parade-of-Elephants Backus-Page House Exhibition: Accounts of a Hard Day's Work Wed May 1st to Mon Oct 14th Prices of everyday living in Dunwich Township 1850-1899. Features ledgers of local general stores and one family's personal account books. Venue: Backus-Page House Museum Address: 29424 Lakeview Line, Wallacetown Contact Phone: 519-762-3072 Website: www.backuspagehouse.ca Check back often for events information from communities across Elgin, including the following cities, towns, villages and their surrounding rural areas.
St. Thomas, Aylmer, Rodney, Port Glasgow, Eagle, West Lorne, Dutton, Wallacetown, Shedden, Fingal, Talbotville, Sparta, Port Stanley, Belmont, Springfield, Aylmer, Port Bruce, Straffordville, Vienna & Port Burwell. Hawksley Workman at Princess Ave Playhouse
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