ESQUIMALT LATERN FESTIVAL 2024

Bring a lantern (LED only), wear a costume (theme is creatures of the unknown) and join the Township Community Arts Council's Esquimalt Lantern Festival on Friday, September 13 at Esquimalt Gorge Park & Pavilion to experience a unique, magical evening unlike anything else in the township!

6-8 PM - PRE-SUNSET GATHERING
Live music! Roaming puppets! food vendors! Larger-than-your-head bubbles!
Face painting! Lantern-making!

8-10 PM AFTER DARK EXPLORING
Use your lantern to guide you through the Enchanted Forest and magical garden where you will find yourself transported into a different world. The trees will be lit with handmade lanterns and lights, there will be giant glowing puppets, and live acoustic music by Victoria's best musicians. Come experience the magic!

PARKING IS LIMITED
Bike from downtown (15 min ride on protected bike lanes)
Buses #14, #11, and #26 all bring you within a 5 min walk of the park
Park at Fairway Market (272 Gorge Rd) a 10 min walk from the park


The mission of the Township Community Arts Council (TCAC) is to engage our community and promote Esquimalt as a healthy arts and cultural centre recognized for its natural beauty and artistic excellence.

The 2024 Bracebridge Fall Fair & Horse Show is from Friday, September 13th to Sunday, September 15th at the Agricultural Fair Grounds in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada.

Great family fun at the Bracebridge Fall Fair & Horse Show with Midway Rides, Pancake Breakfast, Live Entertainment, Exhibits, Vendors, Food & More!
Schedule of Events:
Friday, September 13th:
​​5 pm - Grounds open
5 - 11 pm - Midway Rides
​5 pm - The beer garden opens in the Exhibit Hall
6:30 pm - Griffin Pub Band
8pm - Wheelhouse - Dan Brooks
9:30 pm - Hopheads - Rock and Roll at its best!

Saturday, September 14th:
7 am - Grounds open
7 - 10 am - Pancake breakfast
9 am - Exhibit halls open
​9 am - Rabbit & Cavy Show - Livestock Centre
10 am - 11 pm - Midway Rides
10 am - 2 pm - Scales Nature Park
10:30am - Jam Sandwich
​​​11 am - Light & Heavy Draft Horse Pull - Pioneer Power Pull Track
11:30am - Muskoka Dance Connection
1 pm – 5 pm - Wagon Rides, by Twin Maples Farm
12:30 pm - Bracebridge Fall Fair Parade
​1 pm - Official Opening Ceremony
​1 pm - Sheep Show, & sheep shearing demonstration
1 - 3 pm - Junior Firefighter Challenge
1 – 4 pm - Farm Olympics
1:30pm - Alison Boyer
2 pm - Uke Club - Hiccups
3:30 pm - Johnson Family Show
4 pm - Beer garden opens in the Exhibit Hall
4:30pm - Cara Chisholm
5 pm - Harvest Dinner - Ticked Event
​5:30 pm - Mitch Bube & Jason Crawford - Jazz Duet
6:30 pm - Fiddles & Squares
8:30 pm - Muskoka River Band
9 pm - Outer Exhibit halls close

Sunday, September 15th:
7 am - Grounds open
7 - 10 am - Pancake breakfast
9 am - Exhibit halls open
​9 am - Ontario Xtreme Cowboy Competition
10 am - Olde Tyme Gospel Band
10 am - 5 pm - Midway Rides
10 am – 2 pm - Wagon Rides, by Twin Maples Farm
10 am - 4 pm - Amanda's Exotic Pets - Livestock Centre
10 am - Home Depot Kids Workshop
10 am - Goat Show & Display
​10 am - Poultry & Waterfowl Show
10:30 am - Farmer/ Cowboy Stilt Walker
11 am - Mabel Moon - Children's Entertainment
​11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm - The Super Dogs
​11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm - Muskoka Birds of Prey​
Noon -Johnson Family Show
1 pm - Northern Lights Steel Orchestra
1 pm - Cattle Show
​1 pm - Lawn/Garden Tractor Pull
2:30 pm - Mabel Moon
3 pm - The Sunday School Band
4 pm - Rotary Club of Bracebridge raffle
​4 - 5 pm - Removal of exhibits
​5 pm - Fair Closes

Midway Bracelets are $35.00 and a single ticket is $1.75

The 2024 Oro World's Fair is on Friday, September 13th, and Saturday, September 14th at the Oro-Medonte Fairgrounds in Oro Station, Ontario, Canada.

The 170th Oro World’s Fair is the community event of the year the whole family will enjoy!
The Oro Worlds Fair opens early, at 8 a.m., on Saturday, with the singles horseshoe pitching tournament starting at 9 a.m.
Buildings open at 10 a.m.
*Livestock shows *Live Entertainment *Antique displays
*Fun Fair Food.
Don't miss the Tractor Pull on Friday night, followed by the Demolition Derby on Saturday at 3 pm.
Admission to the fair is $10 for adults.
Elementary School children and preschoolers are free
FREE Parking

The 2024 Bowden Sun Maze opens on August 1st to mid-September at Eagle Creek Farms Bowden Sun Maze, Bowden, Alberta, Canada.

The Sunflower Fields are almost ready and the Bowden Sun Maze is a wonderful photo-taking opportunity and fun for the whole family.
Plans are to open the mazes on August 1st with a discounted admission as the first planting will only be beginning its Bloom.

Waiting until mid to late August to see the Sunflower Farm at its prime is recommended.

3 acres of U-Pick flowers and vegetables. No time for a U-Pick?
Check out the farm store full of organic veggies and preserves from many local farms

Sunflower Farm Hours
Starting August 1st we will be open 7 days a week

Weekdays 11-5
Weekends 10-5

Starting August 16th the farm will be open late Fridays and Saturdays to enjoy the sunset.

Admission
$15 Adults
$7.50 Children
4 & Under Free
All Tickets Sold at the Farm

Manning is a small town found in northern Alberta about 70km north of Peace River.

A fantastic community farmers market is put on at the Royal Canadian Legion, 124 4 Ave Sw, Manning, Alberta. Every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting June 7 to October 11.

Offering a variety of vendors each week with amazing homemade items, baked goods, plenty of fruits and veggies, plus more! A wonderful place to shop local and show your support for this northern community.

Explore this beautiful area of the province, in the municipal district of the County of the Northern Lights. Mix a camping road trip with a fresh market shopping experience! Fresh camp food is the best. Sounds like a great summer adventure just waiting!