Amherstburg River Lights Winter Festival... November 16, 2013 - December 31, 2013. Something for everyone... Tree lighting ceremony, fireworks, canon firing, costumed carolers and dancers, hot chocolate, classic holiday films, carriage rides, gingerbread warming house Read More
Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade... November 23, 2013. 6:00pm. Don't miss the annual Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade. Bring the whole family for this wonderful, traditional night! Preceded by the SUPER Santa Run and finishes with jolly Olde Saint Nick! Read More
Art By The River... August 24 & 25, 2013. Join over 130 artists in Amherstburg on the last weekend in August every year. Browse their wares, from 10-5, on the beautiful grounds of Fort Malden National Historic Site. Enjoy musical entertainment, paint a picture in the children's area or take a guided historical tour. Read More
Art in the Park... May 31 - June 2, 2013. Our extremely talented Artisans bring their creations for your shopping pleasure. Our AIP KIDS ZONE is a large safe area full of children's interactive activities. Our Spirit Tent will feature a selection of upscale Windsor restaurants with delicious menu choices. We are also offering wine and beer options, so you can relax and enjoy the talented local musicians from our area. Read More
Art of Eating Food and Wine Festival... June 21 & 22, 2013. The Town of Tecumseh BIA hosts the 5th Annual Art of Eating Food & Wine Festival; two days of eclectic cuisine, award-winning wines, craft beer, get-up-and-dance entertainment. New to wine? Visit the wine tasting room to sample wines. Come join us as we celebrate food, wine, entertainment with family and friends! Read More
Balloonapalooza... August 17-18, 2013. Featuring a kaleidoscope of colour and endless excitement, Balloonapalooza will be held in downtown Windsor, August 17-18. Featuring giant inflatables; live music concerts; animated 3D projection mapping; nouveau circus; bustling sidewalk cafés; train rides; an amusement park; balloon artists, clowns, buskers and more! Balloonapalooza … it’s a blast! Read More
Belle River Tree Lighting Ceremony... November 29, 2013. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa and Mrs. Claus, held on the last Friday in November, every year. Enjoy an amazing arrangement of Christmas Lights throughout the park. Read More
Blueberry Social and Lost Arts Festival... August 11, 2013. Join us at John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area for a celebration of lost arts and local fruit. See demonstrations of 19th century craft making. Celebrate the blueberry season with crafts, blueberry pie and ice cream, live music and games for children. Read More
Bluesfest International... July 12 - 14, 2013. Bluesfest International is a community event with the mandate to produce an annual world class music festival, promoting local, regional and international artists. Read More
BookFest Windsor... November 1 - 3, 2013. BookFest Windsor is a three-day festival of books and authors held at various locations in the Downtown Windsor area. Stay posted for venue updates. November 2nd venue: Capitol Theatre, 121 University Ave West, Windsor ON; 10 am to 9 pm. Read More
Canada Day in Amherstburg... July 1, 2013. Experience Canadian heritage at Fort Malden. Celebrate Canada Day along a scenic, historic waterfront. Fun for the entire family. www.amherstburg.ca Canada D'eh 5K Run At 9am start your day with a gorgeous course and 5 K run from the Fort. Enjoy free activities and entertainment throughout the day and end it with a spectacular fireworks finale along the Detroit River! This traditional event is the best in the region and not to be missed! To register for the run visit www.runningflat.com or for Canada Day activities call 519-730-1309. Read More
Canada South Festival Network... Canada South Festival Network is the place to search the year-round festival happenings in Windsor, Essex and Pelee Island. This Region plays host to over 80 festivals and events annually. We work to promote the Region as a Festival Tourist Destination.Visit our website once and come back often! Read More
Carrousel around the City... June 14 - 16 and 21 - 22, 2013. More than 14 ethno-cultural groups open their cultural centres in celebration of their ethnicity. From cultural cuisine, world music, interactive dance and performance art to storytelling, tours, ethnic arts and crafts, the Carrousel Villages offer visitors a myriad of culture and lifestyle activities. Read More
Carrousel by the River... June 7 - 9, 2013. Delight in the tastes, sounds and traditions of an array of cultures at this iconic festival. For those visitors who want to experience everything, the opening weekend is the place for you. Experience the highlights in cuisine, music, art, and dance of dozens of different cultures all at one location! Read More
Children's Fest... September 21-22, 2013. For one spectacular weekend every September, the youth of Windsor and Essex County gather for a truly unique celebration of exciting interactive imagination stations, educational activities, cultural diversity and entertainment devised to delight, challenge and educate young minds. Read More
City of Windsor's Birthday Celebrations... May 20, 2013. Dieppe Gardens, Windsor. Mayor Eddie Francis invites you to join us in celebrating the City of Windsor's Birthday. All activities are free to the community. Join the Annual Mayor's Riverfront Walk. The Walk departs Assumption Park at 10:30am and proceeds along the riverfront to Dieppe Gardens. Bigg Wiggle will be featured on the main stage hosted by AM 800 CKLW with Arms Bumanlag. Free parking available at various locations all day long. Read More
COASTAL TRAILS - SAILS TO SEE TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL... From August 31-September 2, 2013. 5 Communities. 1 Region. Windsor-Essex- Pelee Island proudly host the can’t-miss event of 2013! Travel “Route 1812” and board numerous majestic tall ships as they drop anchor in our region. Art, culture and history come alive as you explore these vessels up close and firsthand. Read More
Comber Fair... August 9 - 11, 2013. Welcome to the 154th annual Comber Fair! Join us for this fun-filled tradition that takes place just a short drive between Chatham and Windsor, Ontario along the 401 route, in the beautiful Town of Lakeshore. Read More
Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon... October 20, 2013. 2012 was a great year with a record turn out of more than 20,000 participants. With international appeal you’ll run through both downtown Detroit and downtown Windsor, the historic neighborhoods of Detroit and through the only underwater mile. Come run the 36th Detroit Free Press / Talmer Bank Marathon on October 20, 2013. YOU CAN DO THIS! Read More
Doors Open Amherstburg... September 28, 2013. Make Amherstburg one of your Doors Open Ontario destinations as we commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie (1813-2013). Bring your camera for pictures of two new legacy monuments that honour a period when the destiny of Canada was determined by military actions. 2013 is a year not to be missed! Read More
Downtown Windsor Winterfest... December 14, 2013. The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (DWBIA) presents the 2nd annual Winter Fest celebration. Highlighting the beauty and excitement of the holidays, Winterfest is the family event of the season. Featuring a Holiday Parade, ice sculptures, horse drawn carriages, carollers and many more attractions, Winter Fest will once again transform downtown Windsor into a winter wonderland. Read More
Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show... August 9-11, 2013. Welcome to our 29th annual Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Show! You are in for a treat! This year’s theme features Allis-Chalmers Tractors and Machinery. New this year is a tractor balancing competition on Saturday and Sunday. Come and enjoy our family friendly and jam-packed festival - steam and gas engines, flea market, crafts, bake sale, bean pot, souvenirs, threshing, antique tractor pull, stage shows, saw mill, kite flying demonstrations, Show and Shine Antique Cars and much more. Read More
Essex Fun Fest... July 12 - 14, 2013. A three-day family-friendly fun packed event! Midway parade, youth talent show, pageants, live entertainment, a Bavarian garden, carnival rides, food, art & craft booths, sports tournaments and Sunday night fireworks. Read More
Essex Santa Claus Parade... December 14, 2013 at 6:30 pm. Don't miss the annual Town of Essex Santa Claus Parade. Read More
Essex Train Show... February 23 - 24, 2013. The Essex Train Show is the largest 2 day train show in Southwestern Ontario. This will be the 18th annual event. Two days of exhibits and vendors, interactive fun for the kids. Read More
Explore the Shore... July 27 - 28, 2013. Relive the afternoon drive you have experienced in the past and take a journey along Lake Erie, stopping at your favourite spots! Read More
Festival of Birds... May 3 - 20, 2013. Become part of the spring migration at Point Pelee National Park, the special place where birds and birders meet. Everyone will have something new to discover at Point Pelee National Park! Read More
Festival of Hawks... September 14 - 15 & 21 - 22, 2013. Visit our world renowned Festival of Hawks at Holiday Beach Conservation Area to witness the migration celebration as thousands of hawks, vultures, eagles, falcons and other birds of prey concentrate in the area before heading across the Detroit River towards warmer, more southerly destinations for the winter. Read More
Festival of Ice... Feb 9-10. 2013. Follow the Wine Route to find ice sculptures, skating, bonfires, mulled wine, tours, food and best of all delicious Canadian Icewine made in your backyard. Admission is a canned food donation to our local food banks. Read More
HandiCapable Fishing Derby... June 2, 2013 at 9 am. Come and join the fun in Amherstburg for a great FAMILY EVENT!!! FREE Entertainment, Jet Sky Show. To participate in the Fishing Derby contact 519.977.8900. Read More
Harrow Fair... August 29 - September 1, 2013. Harrow has organized and hosted an annual agricultural fair every Labour Day weekend for over 159 years, many people from Essex County and other parts of Ontario attend. Highlights of the fair include a mom calling contest, a pie auction, "bossy" bingo and a tractor pull. Read More
HARVEST AND HORSES FESTIVAL... October 6, 2013. Join us as we celebrate the fall harvest season on the pioneer farm. A visit to the John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area will take you back in time to the 1850s. The house and farm buildings of John and Amelia Park are restored to bring the nineteenth century to life. Explore the Parks’ magnificent Classical Revival home, built in 1842, taste baking from the kitchen fireplace or play with a wooden toy in the children’s bedrooms. See the workings of an 1885 steam engine-powered sawmill and stop by the blacksmith shop to witness the making of small hardware and repairing of farm tools at the coal-fired forge. Don’t miss the working smoke house, ice house and barn. For a breath of fresh air, take a scenic walk on the lakeshore boardwalk. Be sure to check out the gift shop and exhibit area. You can also take in the theatre where an audio-visual presentation will transport you back in time to John Park’s day. Read More
Harvest Moon... November 9, 2013 An unforgettable autumn evening family program. Get hands-on in the harvest as you make your own traditional craft, help to press the fresh apple cider, listen to a scary story by candlelight in the 1842 farm house, and more! Also, get star gazing tips to you spotshooting stars in the night sky! Read More
Hocktoberfest: International Female Hockey Festival... Welcome to a hockey tournament so unique, it is referred to as a FESTIVAL! Celebrating its sixth year, Hocktoberfest Female Hockey Festival presents a competitive and unique experience for the athletes, an enjoyable weekend for the coaches that put in all of their time, and entertaining weekend for the families that travel, from near and far, to watch their hockey players! Enjoy the many perks like our vendor section,entertainment areas, tours, contests and free food for the athletes. It's HOCKtoberfest 6, International Female Hockey Festival. October 18 - 20, 2013. Read More
International Dragon Boat Festival... July 11 - 14, 2013. We celebrate our 11th anniversary in 2013. This international dragon boat festival offers three days of events, races and more, all in support of the fight against breast cancer. Read More
Kingsville Fantasy of Lights... November 16, 2013 - January 8, 2014. Lakeside Park in Kingsville is magically transformed in to a sea of colourful displays for “Fantasy of Lights.” Read More
Kingsville Migration Festival... October 18 - 20, 2013. The annual event, honouring Jack Miner, is a celebration of heritage and bird migration. Read More
Kingsville Santa Claus Parade... November 16, 2013. Join us at 6:30 pm on Main Street for this outstanding community event featuring over 40 entries. At the conclusion of the parade visits with Santa at the Lakeside Pavilion, where the lights, sights and sounds of the season continue to thrill. Read More
LaSalle Strawberry Festival... June 6-9, 2013. First full weekend in June consists of a beauty pageant on Thursday, official opening on Friday with lots of Craft and Food vendors and Carnival rides. Fireworks on the water Friday at 10pm. Read More
Leamington Tomato Festival... August 16 - 18, 2013. Free-family-festival featuring local tomato and agricultural industry. Parade; continuous live entertainment; custom car show; "the" Tomato Stomp; children's village; food/crafts vendors; local wine-food pairings; pancake breakfast, Fireman's water barrel competition, 5k walk-run; golf tournament; talent-beauty pageant. Read More
Living in 1812: Life on the Sandwich Frontier... Exhibit on display through October 2013. The new exhibit "paints a picture of ordinary life during the early 19th century," according to a news release. Visitors will learn how the War of 1812 affected various area inhabitants, including French, British and aboriginal people. Read More
Maple First Taste of Spring... March 3, 2013 John R. Park Homestead Conservation area helps you discover the first taste of spring with history lessons on maple syrup making, from trees tapping and the sap boiling to blacksmithing demonstrations and snow maple taffy making. Read More
Maple Moon... March 12, 2013. Join us for a special evening under the Maple Moon! Attend this pioneer sugaring-off party by moonlight and enjoy pure maple sweets of the seaons. Participants can help collect maple sap and boil it down by moonlight. Make taffy on the snow, join in the barn dance, and take part in other pioneer winter delights! Read More
Media City Film Festival... May 21-25, 2013. Media City is an annual international festival of film and video art presented in Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan since 1994. Each year the festival attracts filmmakers and audience members from around the globe to participate in five days of screenings, live performances, exhibitions and artist’s discussions. Over the years the festival has achieved critical acclaim and international recognition for its “sheer excellence in programming” ... Read More
Military Heritage Days... August 3 - 4, 2013. Take charge! Discover history as it comes to life at Fort Malden National Historic Site. Experience tactical demonstrations, military encampments and unique children’s activities! Bring the whole family to an astounding weekend of fire power and fun! Visit www.pc.gc.ca/malden or call 519 736 5416 for more details. Read More
Olde Sandwich Towne Festival... September 6 - 8, 2013. Located along the Canadian border of the Detroit River, and was established in 1797. It is considered one of the oldest, most historically significant settlements in Ontario and has been the site of several historically significant events in Ontario's history. Many historic buildings remain in Old Sandwich Town and the area hosts an annual festival Read More
Pelee Island’s Annual Women’s Total Recall Retreat... June 7-9, 2013. Various workshops will be offered such as: Belly Dancing, Yoga on the Beach, Zumba, Some of our many offerings are Gourmet Cooking workshops, Meditation workshops, art workshops, such as stained glass making and expressive art therapy. Read More
Phantoms of River Canard... April thru October 2013. The River Canard Canoe Company hosts this enjoyable and entertaining historical interactive play that includes walk-abouts in historical cemetaries and a canoe trip on River Canard. The tour outlines the sequence of events from Hulls invasion at Sandwich, the advancement to River Canard bridge involving the 41st regiment (Hancock and Dean). Learn about the meeting of Tecumseh and Brock, and their seige of Detroit, the local Canadian militia soldiers, First Nation settlements and their war of 1812 involvement, the first hanging in Canada occurring at Sandwich, Petite Cote, British Ship Queen Charlotte and much more! History has never been so fun! Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7pm. 2 hour tour, $20. Reservations required. Read More
River Lights Winter Festival... November 16 to December 31, 2013. Rated one of the top 100 festivals in 2012 by Festivals and Events Ontario, the delightful tradition continues. The Amherstburg Riverfront Lights are a spectacular display of holiday cheer that is appealing to people of all ages! Stroll the parks and then warm up at one of Amherstburg’s cozy restaurants for a cup of hot chocolate or a hot meal! Read More
ROCK N' HORSE FEST... June 28, 29 & 30, 2013. Welcome to the Largest Horse Show in Southwestern Ontario! The ROCK N' HORSE FEST features events and activities that will thrill and wow the young and old alike - a great family friendly event! Read More
Ruthven Apple Festival... September 28 -29, 2013. Come celebrate the 34th Annual Ruthven Apple Festival on Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. This is a great community event for the entire family, filled with fun, food, crafts, entertainment and a classic car show on Sunday. Selected as one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario in 2009, 2010 and 2011 by Festival and Events Ontario. Read More
Shores of Erie International Wine Festival... September 5 - 8, 2013: The Shores of Erie International Wine Festival beckons wine lovers everywhere to Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada in Amherstburg ON, for a spectacular weekend of "A Toast to the Tastes!!" Tickets are sold out months before the event date. Read More
Spring Shore & Songbird Celebration... May 11-12, 2013. Join expert naturalists to celebrate shore and songbird as they migrate through the internationally renowned shorebird habitat. See songbirds and shorebirds close up and personal as they are banded by experts. Read More
Summerfest... June 13 - July 1, 2013. Summerfest takes place along the scenic riverfront in Windsor Ontario. This festival is a perennial favourite for the entire family, offering something for all ages, and stages. Over the years more than 500,000 people have come out annually to enjoy the many activities, and attractions which run in conjunction with Summerfest. Read More
Sunsplash Festival... July 18 - 21, 2013. Experience the Classic Car Cruise Show and Road Tour. Vendors, wild rides and entertainment! Beach volleyball, watercross races, music, food, fun, drinks, a parade, a 5K Run, Fishing Derby, Firefighters Waterbarrel Competition and SOLTRA Lawnmower Races! Lots of free excitement in town, so come and plan on getting in on the action. Read More
Target Fireworks over the Detroit River... June 24, 2013. Raindate June 25, 2013. For over half a century Detroit, MI and Windsor ON have been lit up by the Target Fireworks in June. Launching from the Detroit River, the firework display is one of the largest in the world with over 10,000 separate explosives lighting up the night sky. Read More
Tecumseh Corn Festival... August 22 - 25, 2013. The Tecumseh Corn Fesival has once again been named one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario. It is an annual tradition that has been a vital part of the summer in Tecumseh since its beginnings in the 70's. The festival includes a parade, a pageant, contests, and lots of live entertainment and local produce. Read More
The Great Canadian Beaverfest... Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, 2013. Against the scenic Windsor waterfront and Detroit skyline, the stage of the Riverfront Festival Plaza is set once again for Beaverfest 2013! One of southwestern Ontario’s newest and most anticipated music festivals, Beaverfest has hosted national and international recording artists such as The Cult, Puddle of Mudd, Three Days Grace, and Danko Jones, just to name a few. Following last year’s hugely successful event, which drew over 7,500 attendees, Beaverfest is gearing up to rock 2013 with an incredible lineup of major acts. This year’s two-day event promises to be our best yet, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Kick off the summer festival season on a high note by being a part of this incredible party. Read More
The Leamington Fair... June 14-16, 2013. Live Harness Racing, exciting Midway, Vendor Alley, School, Homecraft and Culinary Arts Exhibits and many live animal shows as well as many scheduled events on our calendar. Read More
Tour Di Via Italia... September 1, 2013. Annual tour features amateur and professional cyclists racing through the streets of Windsor's own "Little Italy." Read More
UNIQUELY AMHERSTBURG... February 17- March 29, 2013 - Display of recent donations to the Community Collection The opening reception is on Febuary 16, 2013 from 1pm-5pm. Read More
Walkerville Art, Walk & Rock... July 19 - 21, 2013. Take a stroll through the shops, small businesses and restaurants along Wyandotte, Devonshire, Chilver, Windermere, Lincoln, Gladstone and others. You’ll meet local artists and musicians and enjoy a mini food festival. This pedestrian-friendly setting is fun for children and adults alike, as hundreds take to the streets to visit shops, boutiques and restaurants. Read More
Walkerville Holiday Walk... November 15 - 16, 2013. Enjoy Walkerville in Holiday Style Read More
Windsor Santa Claus Parade... December 7th, 2013 at 6 pm. Don't miss the 45th annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade. Read More
Windsor Emancipation Day Celebration... August 2 - 5, 2013. Enjoy live music, shows, delicious food, pageant, conference and a parade made up of vibrant costumes and colourful masqueraders. Read More
Windsor International Film Festival... November 6 - 10, 2013. The Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) is a cultural, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to recognize and celebrate the art of cinema by showcasing Canadian and international films and filmmakers. Read More
WINDSOR KING FEST... June 21 - 23, 2013. The contest this year will be a preliminary for King Of The World to be held in Memphis during Elvis week in August 2013. Read More
Windsor Ribfest... August 22-25, 2013. This second annual Windsor Ribfest will feature 10 ribbers battling for awards, 100 exhibitors throughout the park and feature music on the new Bandshell. 75% of the event will be licensed with Beer, Wine and Coolers. The non licensed area will feature our children"s stage and amusement rides. Admission is free. Read More
Windsor-Essex Pride Fest... August 8-11, 2013. The Windsor-Essex Pride Fest is a fun filled weekend of events that include theatre, music, art, food, vendors, entertainment, parade and a great dance party on Windsor's beautiful waterfront. Organized by Windsor and Essex County's LGBT community, everyone is invited to take part in a celebration of equality and diversity. Read More
Windsor’s Canada Day Celebration & Parade... July 1, 2013. Of course Canada Day is the hallmark of the festival. The Canada Day Parade, pancake breakfast, Children's Entertainment, and the Giant 5000 piece Birthday Cake make this a Birthday to remember. This year's parade takes place at our all new location on Wyandotte Street East between Devonshire and Glengarry Avenue. Read More
Wine Trail Ride... Welcome to Essex Pelee Island Coast (EPIC) Wineries and our Wine Trail Ride! . Come out and see for yourself why we were named the Ontario’s best culinary tourism experience and the Canadian tourism industry’s ‘Innovator of the Year’. Our tour dates for 2013 are May 18, June 22, July 20, August 17, September 14 and October 19, 2013 Read More
Winter Owl Prowl... February 7, 2013. The Friends of Cedar, Mill, and Wigle Creeks host their annual public Owl Prowl. Come out & learn all about owls and shake off that cabin fever with a night hike in the deep woods as we look & listen for owls! Read More
WOOFA-ROO PET FEST... August 10 & 11, 2013; 10 am - 6 pm. Woofa~Roo is a fun filled festival for pets and their people featuring live acts including, Dock Diving, Howling Contests, Musical Entertainment, Charity Events and much more! You'll even have an opportunity to have your photo taken with Zeus, the World's Tallest Dog! We are thrilled to be located at the fabulous UCCU Complex in beautiful Amherstburg, Ontario. With access to the indoor air conditioned facility and the sprawling outdoor grounds, you will have plenty of room to romp, visit and play! Read More
World Alzheimer’s Run For Heroes Marathon... September 21 - 22, 2013. We're doing the 5k, 10k, 21k, 32k or 42k runs! Heroes live amongst us, raise the bar, and make us all better people. 1812 Medals and shirts! This run allows you to say, "I am running for the person who has made a difference in my life." We celebrate the Caregivers of Alzheimer Patients. Read More
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