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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Capture of Detroit... On August 25th, 2012 The City of Windsor and its community partners present this all day family festival that begins with a symbolic march from Sandwich to Downtown Windsor's Festival Plaza, and ends with an outdoor concert by Windsor Symphony Orchestra. Games, theatre, dance, crafts, exhibits and more! 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 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
Wine Trail Ride... August 18, 2012. Enjoy a scenic ride on your bike to Lake Erie North Shore wineries for tastings and enjoy a meal at the final stop. Read More
WOOFA-ROO PET FEST... August 10-11, 2013. Welcome to Amherstburg's first festival for "Pets & Their People"! Events include, Dock Diving, Dog Agility, Shows, Trainers, Police K9's, Pet First Aid, Charity Contests, Prizes, Vendors & more! Have your picture taken with the World's Tallest Dog, ZEUS - his first and only visit to Canada! Read More
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