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EVENTS GUIDE 2018e x p e r i e n c e . s i m c o e . c a
EXPERIENCESimcoe County
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Welcome to Simcoe County! We are your historic, cultural and outdoor recreation destination!Come celebrate with us at one of the many exciting festivals and special events found in every corner of the county. From music festivals, art exhibits, food fairs, and much, much more! You are guaranteed to have an unforgettable experience.Make sure to visit our website for the most up-to-date listing of festivals and events www.experience.simcoe.ca and follow Tourism Simcoe County on Facebook and Twitter. Have a fantastic stay!
Another Reason to Visit Simcoe County
“Nothing ever becomes real until it is experienced.” – John Keats
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WinterfestFebruary 3-4
Barrie
Tap Into Maple
March 1-May 31Ontario’s
Lake Country
March Break at the Simcoe
County MuseumMarch 10-18
Minesing
Winterama Carnival
February 16-19Penetanguishene
Snowman Mania
February 16-19Wasaga Beach
Family Day - Simcoe County
MuseumFebruary 19
Minesing
Collingwood Family JamFebruary 19Collingwood
Family Day - Wye MarshFebruary 19
Tay
Calendar of EventsCalendar of EventsFEBRUARY
MARCH
EXPERIENCE.SIMCOE.CA
Spring Tonic Maple Syrup
FestivalApril 7-8Utopia
Elmvale Maple Syrup
FestivalApril 28Elmvale
Barrie Spring Art Tour
April 28-29Barrie
Orillia Perch FestivalApril 21-May 12
Orillia
APRIL
Easter Eggstravaganza
March 31Wasaga Beach
Calendar of EventsCalendar of Events
Drysdale’s Easter Egg Hunt
March 30-April 1Egbert
Sweetwater Harvest
March 17 &18Tay
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PortaramaMay 19-20
Tay
Collingwood Live & Original Music Festival
May 3-5Collingwood
Collingwood Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday May 19-October 6
Collingwood
Beeton Honey & Garden
Festival May 26Beeton
Creemore Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday May 19-October 6
Creemore
Barrie Waterfront
FestivalMay 25-27
Barrie
Bayside Market
June-SeptemberPenetanguishene
Wing DingJune 2
Cookstown
New Lowell Farmers’ MarketEvery Wednesday June 6-August 29
New Lowell
MAY
JUNE
Innisfil Farmers’ Market
June-DecemberInnisfil
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Tottenham Bluegrass Festival
June 15-17Tottenham
Waterfront Fest
June 16-17Wasaga Beach
Innisfil Ribfest
June 15-17Innisfil
Calendar of EventsCalendar of Events
Spring Boat, Cottage &
Outdoor ShowJune 8-10
Orillia
Ontario’s Best Butter Tart
FestivalJune 9Midland
Party on the Dock
June 16Midland
Burl’s Creek Automotive Flea Market
June 7-10Oro-Medonte
Wheels & Tracks at the
Simcoe County Museum June 9-10Minesing
Stayner Music, Market
& Park It!Every Thursday
June 7-August 30Stayner
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National Indigenous
Peoples DayJune 21
Tay
Main Street MarketJune 29 -
September 2Wasaga Beach
Local Live Lunch
June 27-August 29Collingwood
Canada Day at Wasaga Beach
July 1Wasaga Beach
Christmas In JuneJune 23Orillia
Collingwood Festival
for CanadaJune 30-July 1Collingwood
Promenade DaysJune 30-July 2
Barrie
Canada Day Celebrations
July 1Adjala-Tosorontio
Barrie Boat ShowJune 16-17
Barrie
Coldwater Studio Tour
June 23-24Coldwater
Midland Rib FestJune 29-July 1
Midland
JULY
Summer Sundays at the
Simcoe County Museum
July 1-August 26Minesing
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Calendar of EventsCalendar of Events
Ghost Tours at Discovery
HarbourJuly 4-August 29
(Evenings)Penetangushiene
Mariposa Folk
FestivalJuly 6-8Orillia
Orillia Scottish Festival July 20-22
Orillia
Jazz in the Park
July 3-August 28Wasaga Beach
Downtown Barrie’s
Craft Beer & BBQ Festival
July 6-8Barrie
Feast Fest
July 20-22Midland
Museum After Hours
(Tuesday Evenings)
July 3-August 28Minesing
Candlelight Tours at
Sainte-MarieJuly 5-August 30
(Evenings)Tay
Festival Du LoupJuly 12-15Lafontaine
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Collingwood Elvis Festival
July 27-29 Collingwood
Children’s FestivalAugust 4Creemore
Boots & Hearts Music
FestivalAugust 9-12Oro-Medonte
MidwayJuly 27-August 5Wasaga Beach
Keys to Collingwood Street Piano
Festival August 4-
early SeptemberCollingwood
Gathering of the
Classics August 11Edenvale
All Things Canadian FestivalJuly 27-28
Penetangushiene
Pirates of the Bay
August 4Penetanguishene
KempenfestAugust 3-6
Barrie
Wasaga Beach Motorcycle
RallyJuly 20-22
Wasaga Beach
AUGUST
Coldwater Steampunk
Festival August 11Coldwater
Alliston Potato
FestivalAugust 10-12
Alliston
EXPERIENCE.SIMCOE.CA
Calendar of EventsCalendar of Events
Sidelaunch Days -
Collingwood Harbour Festival
August 11-12Collingwood
Wasaga Under Siege
August TBAWasaga Beach
Barrie Dragon Boat
FestivalAugust 25
Barrie
Orillia Waterfront
FestivalAugust 10-12
Orillia
Inflate-A-FestAugust 31 -
September 2Wasaga Beach
Tugboat Festival
August 17-18Midland
Cookstown Fair
August TBAEssa
Carrot Fest
August 17-1 8Bradford
West Gwillimbury
Barrie Fair
August 23-27Essa
Copper Kettle Festival August 25Creemore
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SEPTEMBER
Bradford West Gwillimbury
Studio TourSeptember 15-16
Bradford West Gwillimbury
Georgian Bay Native
Friendship Centre
POW WOWSeptember 8-9
Tay
Memories of Summer
Fireworks September 2
Wasaga Beach
Great Northern Exhibition
September 21-23Clearview
Oro World’s
FairSeptember 14-15
Oro-Medonte
Orillia Fair
September 7-9Orillia
Essa Salmon Derby September 15-16
Angus
Beeton Fair
September TBDBeeton
Simcoe County Quilt, Rug &
Craft FairSeptember 14-16
Minesing
Barrie Automotive Flea Market September 6-9Oro-Medonte
Coldwater Fair
September 28-30Coldwater
Small Halls Festival
September 27-30Clearview
EXPERIENCE.SIMCOE.CA
Calendar of EventsCalendar of EventsOCTOBER
The Festival at Fort Willow
September 29Springwater
The Bay Studio Tour
September 29-30Penetanguishene
and Tiny
Images Studio TourOctober 5-8
Ontario’s Lake Country
Thanksgiving Harvest Festival at Sainte Marie
among the Hurons October 6-7
Tay
Elmvale Fall Fair
October 4-6Elmvale
Drysdale’s Halloween Family Fun Festivities October 6-28
Egbert
Black Harvest
October 27Collingwood
PumpkinfernoOctober 4-30 (Evenings)
Tay
Last Blast
October 13Minesing
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DECEMBER
NOVEMBER
Frozen in Time Ice Festival
December 27-30Collingwood
An Evening of Halloween
October TBAMinesing
Collingwood Santa Claus
ParadeNovember 17Collingwood
First Light November 22- December 8 (Evenings)
Tay
Tree LightingCelebration & Santa Claus
ParadeNovember 17
Barrie
Santa Claus Parade &
Tree LightingNovember 24
Wasaga Beach
FunderlandNovember 25
Wasaga Beach
Christmas Past and PresentDecember TBA
Minesing
Innisfil Studio TourNovember 3-4
Innisfil
Drysdale’s Christmas
Holiday VillageNovember 17-23
Egbert
Midhurst Arts and Crafts
Home TourNovember 24-25
Midhurst
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Clearview Township is a rural community located nearby the neighbouring towns of Wasaga Beach and Collingwood. Spectacular views from the heights of the Niagara Escarpment to the vast Minesing Wetland, our rolling landscape is a four-season paradise for hikers, cyclists, skiers and outdoor enthusiasts.Clearview Township hosts a number of amazing festivals, including the Small Halls Festival in October. The Festival celebrates its nine Community Halls with arts, cultural, live concerts, dance, comedy, culinary delights and Agricultural events. Take a stroll down the main street, through Stayner’s historic commercial district, where you can enjoy a hot coffee, a fresh cinnamon bun, and the friendly atmosphere. Stayner is known for its many parks and waterways, and its well-preserved Edwardian architecture.A charming “off the beaten path” experience, Creemore offers early Ontario charm, a shopping district full of unique treasures and of course, its famous brewery. Visit our Saturday morning farmers’ market or stop for a bite at one of the restaurants and cafés along Mill Street, and don’t miss the many festivals and events that mark Creemore’s calendar.
clearview.ca
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Welcome to South Georgian Bay, encompassing Collingwood, The Blue Mountains, Meaford, Clearview and Wasaga Beach. Explore caves and caverns along the Niagara Escarpment, relax on the longest freshwater beach in the world, discover unending hiking trails, or revel in stellar music, art, theatre and dining experiences. It’s no secret. South Georgian Bay has some fabulous outdoor places to visit. The blue waters of Georgian Bay, the dozens of rivers and creeks that feed through the region, the vistas from The Blue Mountains and the Niagara Escarpment, the Scenic Caves; the possibilities of enjoying the great outdoors here are endless. Explore the stunning shores of South Georgian Bay on foot, or cycle the 650km of mapped routes along the trails. Visit a vineyard or tour one of many local breweries. Taste the local bounty. Visit historic downtown Collingwood and the picturesque villages of Meaford, Creemore, Stayner and Thornbury. For every season, here is where you come and escape the ordinary for the extraordinary.
VisitSouthGeorgianBay.ca
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World famous for its clear water, rich forests, and abundant snowfall, the Georgian Bay area is a four-seasons playground offering swimming and skiing, fishing and hunting, boating and snowmobiling.Just 90 minutes north of Toronto, a peninsula creates a unique coastline of sandy beaches and protected bays where societies have thrived for centuries. We call it the Heart of Georgian Bay.Here you’ll find historical attractions, like Titanic’s older sister, 1000-year old artifacts, a re-creation of the first European settlement in Ontario, and a British Naval & Military Base from the war of 1812.There’s remarkable architecture in a shrine to martyred Jesuit priests, demonstrations of the rich and varied local ecosystem, live music and theater, and boat tours of beautiful Severn Sound.Plus, extensive walking & cycling trails, spectacular golf courses, first-class marinas, stylish boutiques, local artisans, farmers’ markets, a range of dining experiences, and accommodation for every budget.
gbay.ca
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Located along the western shore of Lake Simcoe, Innisfil is an all-season destination offering year-round entertainment and activities for the whole family. Innisfil has kilometres of shoreline and outdoor activity areas where you can relax and enjoy fun in the sun at one of our many area beaches, marinas or parks. Or why not tee off on one of our many golf courses set in natural beauty with lake views and rolling hills? You can freefall more than 12,000 feet from an airplane, scuba dive in Lake Simcoe, view wheel-to-wheel stock car racing, experience the thrill of harness racing, or try your luck at the OLG Slots.Whether you are looking for an adrenaline pumping adventure, a relaxing getaway or something in between, Innisfil is the perfect destination. Home to numerous marinas, golf courses, beaches, parks, shopping venues and eateries, Innisfil has something for everyone.
innisfil.ca
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Ontario’s Lake Country (OLC), Orillia and area’s four-season playground, is located just one hour north of the GTA. We boast a variety of activities to satisfy your vacation needs and we are conveniently located to maximize your vacation time. Surrounded by fresh water lakes connecting with the Trent Severn Waterway allowing easy access to water activities. Challenge yourself at our golf courses, rejuvenate at our luxurious resorts, spend a day exploring the local cycling or walking trails, or simply enjoy our quaint shops and delectable restaurants. Make sure to include a visit to Casino Rama for big time excitement, creating the perfect entertainment experience. OLC offers live theatre, world renowned local artisans and diverse cultural experiences packaged with award winning accommodations. Regardless of what your interests are you can enjoy incredible stay and play packages and escape from it all.Visit our website for a full list of festivals, events and packages. Come for the excitement and leave with the memories!
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Don’t just drive through.... STOP in Springwater!How often do you drive past zebras? STOP at the Elmvale Jungle Zoo to admire the beauty of over 300 rare and exotic birds and wildlife from around the world.Are you hungry for fresh local produce? STOP at the Springwater-Elmvale Farmers’ Market – held every Friday morning in Elmvale. You have to ‘make it, bake it or grow it’ to be part of the Market. Year round, you can STOP at Nicholyn Farms-your choice for locally produced, organic and traditionally raised foods.Do you need some excitement? STOP at the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival or Fall Fair to enjoy community fireworks displays, and experience the War of 1812 re-enactments! We’ve got it going on in Springwater Township!
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Wasaga Beach has been long hailed as one of Ontario’s premier tourist destinations.For over a century tourists have travelled to the welcoming shores of Nottawasaga Bay, to stroll along 14 kilometres of white sand beach, swim in warm, clean waters and enjoy the panoramic mountain views across the Bay.The Town offers an excellent variety of accommodations and restaurant choices. Special events are planned almost every weekend and evening entertainment abounds. Perhaps the best kept secret in Wasaga Beach is the endless recreation trails for hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.The trails have easy access routes to commercial centres, yet only a few feet away you are once again lost in the beauty of the sand dune system and abundantly forested landscape. Bring your camera and your sports gear. Our trail system is unforgettable.For those wanting a change from land-based activities, try casting your rod in the Nottawasaga River for some magnificent game fishing. There are also boat rentals available and great canoe routes to explore.We truly are a 4-season destination here in Wasaga Beach! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook!
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The Town of New Tecumseth is a unique municipality comprised of the three vibrant centres of Alliston, Beeton and Tottenham.Balancing small town charm and a mix of urban and rural amenities, New Tecumseth is a desirable destination to explore one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants, catch a show at The Gibson Centre for Community, Arts & Culture or, for those interested in history, the Museum on the Boyne is a great place to learn about the town’s rich past. You can also visit the Banting Homestead, birthplace of Sir Frederick Banting, the co-discoverer of insulin.Climb aboard the South Simcoe Railway to enjoy the scenic views offered by the Beeton Creek Valley or plan to attend one of New Tecumseth’s many festivals including the Alliston Potato Festival, Beeton Honey and Garden Festival, and Tottenham Bluegrass Festival.Visit our website for a full list of businesses, festivals and events to plan your stay!
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South Simcoe is located on the western shores of Lake Simcoe, less than one hour from the Greater Toronto Areas.This area is known for its rich fertile farm land, and unique attractions and award winning events. Take a walk or cycle through the beautiful County forest tracts and trails, or tee it up at one of the many scenic golf courses.Attractions include an historic steam train excursion, a working honey farm, museums, galleries, artisans, and historic main streets.Agricultural and music festivals are celebrated throughout the year. South Simcoe hosts two events of Ontario’s top 100 events as voted by Festival of Events Ontario (FEO), the Alliston Potato Festival and Carrot Fest in Bradford West Gwillimbury. Entertainment for all ages!Experience where town meets country. For more information go to experience.simcoe.ca
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What are you doing this weekend? Orillia hosts amazing festivals and events all year long! Perch Festival; Streets Alive!; Festival of Banners; Spring Boat, Cottage & Outdoor Show; Blues Festival; Canada Day Celebrations; Mariposa Folk Festival; Scottish Festival; Leacock Summer Festival; Waterfront Festival; Classic Car Show and more are waiting for you!Hilarious summer theatre at the Orillia Opera House, first class shows at Casino Rama and free summer band concerts at Couchiching Beach Park add to the excitement!Exceptional dining choices, trendy shops, museums, art galleries, colourful Farmers’ Market and our Island Princess Cruise Boat top our leisure list.Waterfront parks, beaches, boardwalk, great trails, golf, fishing, snowmobiling and more are bound to quench your thirst for the outdoors!Bordering Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching on the spectacular Trent-Severn Waterway, we welcome thousands of boaters each summer to the Port of Orillia, our 220 slip transient marina, steps from downtown!All this fun is less than a 90 minute drive North of Toronto! Call or check our website to see what you could be doing this weekend!
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Escape the everyday and come to Barrie for a weekend getaway!Barrie is where your family memories and fun filled adventures start. Barrie lies on the shores of Kempenfelt Bay on Lake Simcoe, just 40 minutes North of Toronto up highway 400.Barrie sets the stage for year around festivals, celebrations, concerts and events. Come spring, Barrie starts the warm weather with Spring Festivals, Art Tours and The Barrie Waterfront Festival. The summer months bring the Jazz and Blues Festival, Paddlefest, Kid Fishing Festival along with Downtown Barrie’s Promenade Days and Craft Beer & BBQ Festival. Come to one of the largest outdoor arts, crafts and music festivals in Ontario-Kempenfest on the August long weekend. Lawnchair Luminata is every Wednesday throughout the summer in Heritage Park, along with The Barrie Thunder Classics Car Show.With the cool breeze and changing of the leaves comes more family events in the pumpkin fields and farms located on the outskirts of Barrie. Spectacular festival and events continue through the winter months starting with Barrie’s New Year’s Eve Downtown Countdown and Winterfest on the first weekend in February.Barrie’s live theatre scene is all abuzz with critically acclaimed seasonal productions, nightly performances and weekly debuts at several venues across the City year round. Come see a live performance by Talk is Free Theatre, Theatre By The Bay, or the Kempenfest Community Players. Many more cultural events take place in the Maclaren Art Centre as well.For more details on all the festival and events taking place in Barrie go to: tourismbarrie.com or see it for yourself on YouTube.com/VisitBarrie
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Age Friendly Events in Simcoe County
The County of Simcoe endeavours to identify, remove and prevent barriers to people with disabilities to ensure everyone can access events and attractions
Look for events in this guide marked with a green dot
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