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Festivals, Events & Shows
On virtually every weekend all year long, there is an event or show in Ontario. You can be a chili tester at a chili fest, compare Elvis look-alikes, admire pristine antique cars, or enjoy a music festival. Entertainment, food and fun abound at the many events all across the province.
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A Day Out With Thomas
519-637-6284
Wilson Avenue at Elm Street
St. Thomas, Ontario, N5R 3R2

Thomas the Tank Engine chugs into the St. Thomas-Elgin Memorial Centre on Wilson Avenue with A Day Out With Thomas July 15,16, & 17 and 22, 23, & 24. Tickets at www.ticketweb.ca or call 888-222-6608. Take the kids for a 25 minute ride behind Thomas.
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Blue Mountain Village - Festivals & Events
705-445-0231
Jozo Weider Blvd
Blue Mountains, Ontario

The Blue Mountain Village has 5 hotels, 38 retailers & 20 cafes, located in the Town of the Blue Mountains, nestled between the charming communities of Collingwood and Thornbury. Family fun water park, putting Course, Gondola rides, hiking & more!
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Blyth Festival
519-523-9300
877-862-5984
423 Queen Street
Blyth, Ontario, N0M 1H0

Visit Blyth's Summer Festival of Canadian Plays. In 2012, see 3 world premieres, a fringe presentation & an exciting creation by the Young Company. The Festival presents Canadian plays expressing the personality of rural Ontario in comedy, drama & music. June 19-Sept 1.
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Burl's Creek Family Event Park
705-487-3663
Hwy. 11 North, between Barrie & Orillia
Oro Station, Ontario, L0L 2X0

Home of the Barrie Automotive Flea Market - a car lover's dream! June 7-10 and Sept. 6-9. Collectibles, classic cars & hard to find parts. Plus over 1,000 campsites in our 350 acre park. A great weekend getaway with the whole family!
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Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)
416-263-3800
Exhibition Place
Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3C3

One of the largest fairs in North America. Wide variety of entertainment & events, concerts & celebrity chef demonstrations, midway rides & games, a working farm, parades & sports, international food & shopping, Kids' World, and a 3-day Air Show. 1.3 million visitors each year. Aug 17 - Sept 3, 2012
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Carassauga: Mississauga's Festival of Cultures
905-615-3010
Hershey Centre, 5600 Rose Cherry Place, 2nd Fl.
Mississauga, Ontario, L4Z 4B6

Experience the tastes & sounds of more than 64 countries at the largest multicultural Festival in Ontario. Visit 26 exciting Pavilions across Mississauga. Enjoy KidZone, Guided Excursions, Music, Food, Art, Fashion Shows, Dance, Story-telling, & much more. May 25-27, 2012
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Cornwall Lift-Off, Hot Air Balloon Festival
Lamoureux Park, 11 Water Street West
Cornwall, Ontario

The "Can't Miss" event for Cornwall and region! Live entertainment, Fireworks, Games, Competitions, Music, Midway, KidsZone and over 25 Hot Air Balloon Teams! Fun for the whole family. July 12 - 15, 2012
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Country Heritage Park
888-307-3276
905-878-8151
8560 Tremaine Rd, S. of the 401
Milton, Ontario, L9T 2Y3

30 exhibit bldgs & 20,000 artifacts. 80 acre park with attractions, costumed staff, antiques & rural life artifacts, National Quilt Exhibit, farm livestock, heritage plants & more! Experience our rich rural legacy during fun filled weekend events.
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Doo Doo the Clown & Farco

905-761-0010
Family shows & events featuring Doo Doo the International Clown! Over 20 years of amazing children & adults everywhere including: Australia, Thailand, Detroit, Vancouver & Toronto. Visit us online for upcoming show dates. Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Snow-Cones, Face-painters, Balloon Clowns, Magicians & more.
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Dunnville Mudcat Festival
905-774-3183
231 Chestnut St
Dunnville, Ontario, N1A 2H2

June 4 - Movie Under the Stars/Car Show; June 8-12 - Mudcat Festival Salutes Our Troops. Street Dance-Midway; June 11-Mudcat Parade, Car Show, Children`s Entertainment, Bavarian Gardens, Live Entertainment, Fireworks & more; June 18- Golf Tournament; Aug. 13 & 14 - Thunder on The Grand/Boat Races; Dec. 3- Santa Claus Parade & Light-up.
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Harbourfront Centre
416-973-4000
235 Queens Quay W, York Quay Centre
Ontario

World-renowned 10-acre site on the shores of beautiful Lake Ontario. Enjoy year-round arts programming, unparalleled cultural festivals celebrating an array of cuisines, world-class performances, music, dance & more! Try the free HarbourKIDS programs or stroll by the water's edge, canoe, shop or dine.
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Help We've Got Kids
416-444-7678
1-888-445-7678
Toronto Hamilton Kitchener-Waterloo Ottawa
Ontario

Help We've Got Kids is the most comprehensive directory for anything you need for your children. Classes, programs, services, childcare, camps, birthday party ideas and more! If your child needs it you can find it here.
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Herbfest
613-256-0228
3840 Old Almonte Road
Ottawa, Ontario, K0A 1A0

Herbfest has been an Ottawa Valley tradition for sixteen years, and is a must-attend event for those interested in herbs, gardening, cooking and living a healthy lifestyle. Come join us Sunday, July 29, 2012 Live music & dance, local food vendors & beer garden. There's something for every member of the family.
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Huntsville Festival of the Arts
705-788-2787
1-800-663-2787
37 Main St E
Huntsville, Ontario, P1H 2K8

The Huntsville Festival is an eclectic mix of year round performing arts presentations featuring local, national and international calibre artists, celebrating 20 seasons in 2012. The core summer season in July also features outdoor events and activities for all ages throughout the community.
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IlluminAqua
905-735-1700 ext 2777
Merritt Park Amphitheatre, 115 King St.
Welland, Ontario, L3B3X4

A Top 100 Festival. A unique blend of music, fire & fountains set on the waters of the Old Welland Canal. Live performances by award-winning artists on a floating stage surrounded by floating fire pods. Concert-goers gather round a waterside stone-stepped amphitheatre to take in the sights and sounds of Fire - Music - Water.
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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
416-260-1170
888-935-6878
Exhibition Place
Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3C3

Inside the stone walls of an 11th century castle, Medieval Spain comes to life as 6 knights, clash in a jousting tournament. Experience the excitement! Witness spectacular horsemanship, fierce swordplay and majestic falconry while feasting on a 4 course feast.
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Municipality of Bayham
519-866-5521
9344 Plank Road
Straffordville, Ontario, N0J 1Y0

Discover Bayham - fun filled family events, unique festivals (Edison Fest, Tub Daze, Watermelon Fest), beautiful beaches, camping, cottages, B&B, birdwatching, fishing, boating, golfing,cycling/hiking trails. Visit fascinating museums,historic lighthouse, beautiful parks & wind interpretive centre.
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New Liskeard Bikers Reunion
705-647-8338
58 Whitewood Ave. E
New Liskeard , Ontario, P0J1P0

June 29-July 1, 2012. 6000+ bikers & thousands more non-bikers attend this family oriented event from all over North America, Europe & beyond to celebrate the sport of riding motorcycles & to fundraise for Temiskaming Hospital Community Cancer Care Unit. Fun, Games, Food & More!
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Norfolk Country Fair and Horse Show
519-426-7280
Norfolk County Fairgrounds, 172 South Dr
Simcoe, Ontario, N3Y 1G6

Visit the oldest agricultural fair in Ontario with over 120,000 visitors each year. This year's fair features agricultural displays, crafts, food vendors, art demonstrations, talent competitions, midway rides, celebrity chefs, amazing concerts, plus many other special events. Oct 2-8, 2012
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Northern Lights Festival Boreal
705-674-5512
900 Paris Street
Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 3B5

July 6-8, 2012. Canada's longest-running outdoor festival! 3 days of blue-sky entertainment in English & French on the shores of Ramsey Lake at the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre. A musical smorgasbord for all tastes - roots, traditional, indie, world, Americana.
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Peak to Shore Music Festival
705-445-023
877-445-0231
Blue Mountain Village
Thornbury, Ontario, L9Y 0N8

A FREE Music Extravaganza! Multiple stages, over a dozen of Canada's finest performers including a Friday night pub crawl, headliner outdoor concert, afternoon waterfront concert and more! July 13 -15, 2012
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Port Elgin Pumpkinfest
800-387-3456
780 Gustavus Street
Port Elgin, Ontario, N0H 2C4

Experience one of Ontario's most unique events! Featuring 2 giant vegetable weigh offs, huge 2-day Classic Car Show, Artists Village & Craft Show, baking contest, camel rides, live entertainment, pumpkin carving, scarecrow making, Kiddie Karnival & much more! Join us Sept 29th & 30th, 2012.
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Puppets Up! International Puppet Festival

83 Bridge Street
Almonte, Ontario, K0A 1A0

Aug 11 & 12, 2012. An international puppet festival for families! This annual two-day international festival features amazing entertainment for all ages includes 10 puppet troupes & over 60 puppet shows, street entertainers, huge parade, crafts, food vendors & a puppet paraphernalia. Join the fun!
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Science North/Dynamic Earth Sudbury
800-461-4898
100 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 5S9

4 levels of attractions plus IMAX theatre, digital Planetarium, special exhibitions & object theatres. Watch explosions, see tropical butterflies, live animals & special events. Work & play with mining technologies at Dynamic Earth - Home of the Big Nickel, an Earth sciences & mining attraction.
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Tourism Burlington Visitor Centre
1-877-499-9989
905-634-5594
414 Locust St.
Burlington, Ontario, L7S 1T7

Burlington is located along the shores of Lake Ontario near major highways & within 45 minutes of 2 major airports. Burlington prides itself on its beautiful waterfront but also has parks, sports & recreation facilities, festivals, shopping, dining & culture. Fun for the entire family! Check out Burlington Hotel Deals!
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Verona Cattail Festival
613-374-3807
4504 Verona Sand Rd
Verona, Ontario, K0H 2W0

Bring the family and join the fun at the 16th Annual Verona Cattail Festival. Music - Family Fun - Games - Great Food - Marketplace. For longtime neighbours, newcomers, and visitors alike. Something for Everyone. Your $10 ($5 single day) admission brings you a weekend of fun. August 10, 11, 12, 2012.
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Verona Lions Club Festivals
613-374-2821
4504 Verona Sand Rd
Verona, K0H 2W0

Tons of fun for the whole family! Annual Lions Club Festivals. Jamboree: Games of Chance, Bingo, Mini Golf, Midway Rides & the famous Jamboree Burger & Fries - JULY 5, 6, 7, 2012. Garlic Festival on SEPT 1st: Local garlic, Fantastic food, Mini golf, Train Rides & more! Visit us online for details.
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Elgin County Railway Museum
519-637-6284
80 Wilson Avenue at Elm Street
St. Thomas, Ontario, N5R 2S6

Ride behind Thomas the Tank Engine as it chugs down the track at the St. Thomas-Elgin Memorial Centre. July 17,18,19 and 24, 25, 26, 8:00 am-6:00 pm, presented by The Elgin County Railway Museum. For tickets call Ticketweb at 1- 888-222-6608, or visit www.ticketweb.ca/dowt. Great fun for boys and girls.
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Kingsway BIA
416-239-8243
3029 Bloor St. West
Etobicoke, Ontario, M8X 1C5

The 13th annual Fall Festival held along Bloor Street W. (from Prince Edward Drive to Montgomery Rd) is a food & entertainment extravaganza for the whole family. Beer gardens, 2 grand stages with non-stop entertainment, Midway Rides, Fashion Show, the biggest Dog Show in Etobicoke, Artisan & crafter pavilions, clowns, face painters, auto show, and so much more!
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Odessa 2011 38th Annual Car Show and Flea Market & Crafts
613-386-3786
Odessa Fairgrounds, County Road 6 (Hwy 401, exit 599)
Odessa, Ontario, K0H 2H0

Sat & Sun June 11-12, 8am - 5pm. More than 200 Antique & Modified vehicles on display. Vendors selling car parts, tools, crafts and baked goods. Presented by the Upper Canada Region of the Antique and Classic Car Club of Canada. Odessa Fairgrounds, 10 min. W of Kingston. Admission $2.00. Children under 12 free. Proceeds to University Hospital Kingston Foundation Pediatric Division.
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Rogers Bayfest
14th annual Rogers Sarnia Bayfest 2012, Rock weekend is Thursday July 12-Saturday July 14 & the Country weekend is Friday July 20-Sunday July 22. Food & beverage and merchandise vendors on site. A festival destination not to be missed
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Stratford Shakespeare Festival
1-800-567-1600
NA's Leading Classical Theatre! 2011 playbill opens doors to vistas both familiar and exotic, from Shakespeare's Illyria to the American Dust Bowl, from contemporary Canada to the legendary realm of Camelot. Reserve a live theatre experience you'll never forget at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival.
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Strongman Challenge Dubreuilville
705-884-2340 x 25
1-877-637-8010
Recreation Centre in Dubreuilville
Dubreuilville, Ontario, P0S 1B0

Join us for the 10th anniversary of the Dubreuilville Strongman Challenge, sponsored by Northstar Drilling. You will be amazed! Athletes from across Canada and the United States compete. A weekend of events not to be missed! Sept 9-11th, 2011.
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Taste of the Kingsway Festival
416-239-8243  
1000 Islands Poker Run
888-855-4555  
10th Annual Muskoka Antique Glass Show and Sale
416-294-3005  
154th Russell Fair
613-445-2155  
157th Annual Mitchell Fall Fair
519-229-6210  
157th Lindsay Exhibition
705-324-5551  
2 Nation Celebration
905-371-0919  
23rd Annual Waterfront Program
519-332-0330 x202  
31st Annual Scottish Festival
705-325-8442  
3rd Annual Canadian Carv-a-Palooza
519-678-3155  
5th Annual Welland Dragon Boat Festival
905-732-7515  
8th Annual Caressant Care Woodstock-Rotary Dragon Boat Festival
519-421-4219  
All-Canadian Jazz Festival
905-885-1938  
Alliston Potato Festival
705-435-9708  
Almonte Celtfest
613-256-6753  
ALS Society of Ontario Halton Walk for ALS
877-898-3717  
Ancaster Agricultural Society
905 648-6198  
 
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