43 Popular Events
Beamsville
- Lincoln County Fair
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September 10, 11, 12, 2010
The Lincoln County Fair, held at the Beamsville Fairgrounds, is a historical country fair featuring livestock and 4-H competitions with demonstrations, agricultural education displays, quilt and craft exhibits, antique tractor pull, Kidz Zone, community theatre, nightly entertainment, demo derby, midway, food vendors and more.
Location: Beamsville Fairgrounds
Beamsville
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Fonthill
- Fabulous Fenwick Lions Biketoberfest
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Saturday, September 18, 2010
Purchase a ticket from Clare's Cycle & Sports Ltd. or from one of the members of the Fenwick Lions Club for a chance to win a 2010 Harley-Davidson. The day of the draw will host a show & shine, vendors, live entertainment and more.
Location: Centennial Park
Fenwick
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- Agape Valley Sugar Bush Tours
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March 2010
Agape Valley offers Maple Syrup Days and Sugar Bush Tours Saturdays March 6, 13, 20, 27 & April 3, 2010 from 8:30-3:30 and every day during the March Break.View Pioneer demonstrations, take an indoor tour, watch as maple syrup is produced, or ride the FREE shuttle for a FREE, guided sugar bush tour. Purchase maple syrup, honey, apple cider, home-made baked goods and hand-made crafts. Agape Valley is a sugar bush in Niagara located in Ridgeville near Fonthill and a short drive from St. Catharines. View the map for more exact location.
Location: Agape Valley
Ridgeville
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Fort Erie
- Friendship Festival 2010
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Early July 2010
The 24th annual Friendship Festival is an international celebration of the culture and heritage shared by Canada and the USA. Events held in Fort Erie, ON and Buffalo, NY include free concerts and a spectacular fireworks display, rated one of the top 10 in Canada, on July 1st highlighting the two national holidays. Crafts, children's entertainment, Live musical entertainment, heritage and cultural displays, a midway and more. On July 4th at Riverside Park in Buffalo the fireworks showcase marking Independence Day takes place at Dusk.
Location: Mather Arch, Fort Erie & Riverside Park, Buffalo
Fort Erie
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- 2010 Waterfront Park Concert Series
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Sunday July 11th, Sunday July 25th, Sunday August 1, Sunday August 15, Sunday August 29th
A free family oriented concert series combining a great mix of music styles with concerts scheduled for 5 Sunday evenings throughout the summer. Bring your chair or blanket an enjoy an evening of entertainment in our beautiful outdoor setting at Waterfront Park at the end of Ridgeway Rd. in Crystal Beach.
Location: Waterfront Park in Crystal Beach
Crystal Beach
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- Crystal Beach Summer Festival
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Cancelled for 2009
This event is cancelled for 2009. Crystal Beach Park comes alive with the 12th annual Crystal Beach Summer Festival. Lots of crafters, antiques, live musical entertainment. The famous Crystal Beach suckers and sugar waffles. Kids entertainment, activity center, face painting and more. Adult Dance Saturday Night.
Location: Downtown Crystal Beach
Crystal Beach
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Grimsby
- Canada Day Week
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Late June 2010 - July 1, 2010
A weeklong variety of events and celebrations showcasing the hospitality and fun Niagara West has to offer. Included in the festivities is the Happening In The Park, movie in the park , Peach Bud road race, car show/cruise nite, and much more. Visit the web link for more info.
Location: Various Local Locations
Grimsby
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Jordan
- Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival
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October 8, 9, 10, 11, 2010
The Balls Falls Thanksgiving Festival celebrates it's 36th anniversary in 2010. This unsurpassed fall craft show is held every year on the Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend at Ball's Falls Conservation Area in Jordan, Ontario. More than 140 artisans and crafters will be featured, as well as daily live entertainment, children's attractions and entertainers, heritage activities and tours and of course Ball's Falls itself. Enjoy woodworking demonstrations using the tools and craftpersonship of a by gone era, Niagara Antique Power Association displays and items of interest, Birds of Prey exhibit, pony rides and more. When you want to take a break from festival shopping, tour the quaint and historic grounds of Ball's Falls and enjoy the fabulous scenery awash with fall colour. View pictures of Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival.
Location: Balls Falls Conservation Area
Jordan
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Niagara Falls
- Winter Festival of Lights
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November 6, 2010 to January 3, 2011
Visit Niagara Falls for the 28th Annual Winter Festival of Lights with millions of colourful lights and hundreds of festive motion displays. Along with lights you can witness spectacular fireworks shows every Friday along with nightly illumination of both the American and Canadian Falls. Activities and entertainment for the whole family including fireworks shows and musical productions. Two fireworks shows on New Years Eve at 9:00 pm and midnight. Click for pictures from previous years Winter Festival of Lights pictures. Fireworks are Weather permitting. All shows begin at 9:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Schedule subject to change.
Location: Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls
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- Niagara Falls New Year's Eve Bash
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Welcome in the New Year 2011 in Niagara Falls by celebrating New Year's Eve with a televised Outdoor Concert Extravaganza in Queen Victoria Park Niagara Falls.Enjoy the outdoor licensed area along with food and beverage vendors. Last years Party in the Park line-up of musical talent included legendary rockers STYX and the iconic Canadian band Glass Tiger will take the stage. Other entertainers include the 3 member Female band MOERAES FATE, formerly known as DAME, and the sultry voice of Robyn Dell’Unto from Toronto. New Year's Eve fireworks in Niagara Falls are scheduled for 9:00 pm and midnight. Fireworks are weather permitting. Live television coverage runs from 11pm to 12:30am. Two fireworks dispalys on New Years Eve.
Location: Queen Victoria Park
Niagara Falls
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- Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise Ribfest & BBQ
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June 18, 19, 20, 2010
NIAGARA FALLS RIBFEST
Teams of "Ribbers" from the United States and Canada will set up their booths, BBQ and serve up a load of some of the best award winning ribs found on either side of the border. The competition is fierce, these great tasting BBQ Ribs are competing to win trophies and top honours.
Truly a family event, there is something for everyone - Great barbequed ribs with all the fixings, with some Ribbers cooking up succulent chicken. Music, fun and entertainment and for the kids - a playground with inflated bouncers, Jurassic Adventure playground and giant 24 foot slide.
What goes better with ribs than beer? Our large tent, sponsored by Molson's fine brews will be open Friday, from noon to 11:00 pm Saturday from Noon to 11:00 pm, and Sunday from noon to 7:00 pm. You can sit inside or out, relax and enjoy the entertainment on the nearby stage. Award winning RIBS RIBS RIBS Father's Day Weekend!
Location: Optimist Park
Niagara Falls
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- Opening Ceremonies for the 28th Annual Winter Festival of Lights
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November 6, 2010
In celebration of our 28th Anniversary, the Winter Festival of Lights presents an exciting showcase of theatrical presentations including performances by Disney® characters and the Festival of Lights Holiday Choir.
Then we flip the switch to illuminate the Park with nearly three million sparkling lights and watch the sky ignite over the falls with the highly anticipated fireworks extravaganza.
This free event is a general public, standing-only affair, and will occur rain or shine (fireworks are weather-permitting). At 7:30 PM, a second stage performance will occur along with another fireworks extravaganza!
Location: Queen Victoria Park
Niagara Falls
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Niagara on the Lake
- Winterglow
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December through February
Winterglow is a spectacular event held from December through February.
Many events are planned to warm up your winter months from winery tours to historical visits. Please visit their website for more information.
Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake
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- A Peach Of A Celebration
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Saturday August 2010
The 20th annual Peach Celebration takes place the 3rd Saturday every August on Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Fife and Drum Parade, classic cars, entertainment and lots of peaches. Also, don't miss the 21st annual St. Vincent de Paul Peach Festival on Sunday August 16th from noon to 5:00pm. The church is located at 73 Picton St. in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Queen St. turns into Picton near Simcoe Park.
Location: Queen Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake
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- Hallowe'en Ghost Tours
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October 2010
Beware the Ghosts of Battles past. Restless spirits are condemned to wander the grounds and buildings of Fort George for eternity. Tickets go fast, get yours today. Halloween tour dates 6 tours a night - Fridays and Saturdays, 3 tours on Sundays.
Location: Fort George
Niagara-on-the-Lake
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Port Colborne
- Port Colborne Canal Days
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Friday July 30 to Monday August 2, 2010
Celebrating Port Colborne's marine Heritage, Canal Days has something for everyone including tall ships, races, runs, arts and crafts, and more. The children's area at Seaway Park delights and entertains kids of all ages. The Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum showcases Port Colborne's history and importance relating to the Welland Canal, along with more.Enjoy live concerts in the Market Square over the course of the festival. Canal Days hosts an excellent Kite Festival and Car Show at HH Knoll Lakeview Park with a Motorcycle Show and Shine along Princess Street. Later in the evening a spectacular fireworks display will light up the skies around 10pm.
Visit the Port Colborne Canal Days Festival web site for full schedules. See photos from this event
Location: Downtown Port Colborne / HH Knoll Park / Lock 8 Park
Port Colborne
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Region Wide Events
- 11th annual SCRAPE by the LAKE
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mid July 2010
SCRAPE by the LAKE returns to Niagara for it's 11th year in mid July 2010! Live Entertainment and DJs all day long. Check out hydraulic and air-asssisted low-riders shoot for the moon in the wildest Hop-off on Planet Earth. Custom Cars, Motorcycles and Trucks. Custom Low-Rider Bicycles, Motor Cross demonstrations, a Bikini Contest and more, makes this one of the largest car shows along the shores of Lake Ontario.
Location: Prudhommes Landing
Vineland
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- Winona Peach Festival
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August 27, 28, 29, 2010
Join us August 27, 28, 29, 2010 at the Winona Peach Festival. The Peach Festival includes Arts and Crafts, Commercial Exhibits, Amusement rides, free Main Stage and Children's Entertainment, Peach of a Car Show and many fabulous food booths. Prize Draws, car draw on Sunday, August 29 - 5:00 PM. Free admission! Shuttle Bus available!
Location: Winona Park,
Winona/Stoney Creek/Hamilton
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- 2010 Virgil Stampede
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Saturday, May 22 and Monday, May 24, 2010
Visit the community of Virgil May 22nd and 24th for their annual Virgil Stampede. (Closed Sunday May 23rd) There is plenty of fun and excitement for the whole family. Enjoy the large carnival and midway, pig races, Mechanical bull riding, nickel sale, mud bogging ATV's and Trucks along with much more. On Saturday between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm pay one price and ride during those hours for only $23.00. Monday, enjoy a fabulous Victoria Day fireworks show at 9:30 pm.
Location: Virgil Sports Park Grounds
Virgil
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- SCENE Music Festival
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
The S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival is a wildly popular music festival that is celebarting it's 15th year in 2010. Featuring 180 bands on 19 stages, at various venues covering all types of music genres and scenes, all night long. Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30 at the Market Square doors. Visit the web site to purchase tickets, listen to music, check out vids and band line-ups, and view more info on the music festival. More information on the festival will be posted when it becomes available.
Location: Downtown St. Catharines - Various Venues
St. Catharines
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- Warner Ranch and Pumpkin Farm Haunted Hayride
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October 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, 2010
Every Friday and Saturday beginning October 8, 2010 and including Halloween Night, join us on a haunted Hayride through acres of backlit and staged forest. Hayrides run from 7 pm to 11 pm and disembark every half-hour. For the 2010 Halloween season, additional haunted Hayrides have be added to our schedule. Visit our web site for information on birthday parties or any general party, group event, or booking.
Location: Warner Ranch and Pumpkin Farm
Niagara Falls
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St Catharines
- 58th Niagara Wine Festival
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September 17 - 26, 2010
Autumn and harvest time also means the Niagara Wine Festival, a 58 year-old tradition that celebrates Niagara's internationally acclaimed wine industry.
This event is moving forward and has been named one of North America's Top 100 Events along with becoming internationally renowned for the celebration of Niagara's upper world class wines. Over 100 events from gala wine tastings, winery and vineyard tours, and activities for the whole family. The Niagara Wine Festival Parade will be held on Saturday, September 25th and is expected to draw over 150,000 visitors to downtown St. Catharines. The Niagara Wine Festival Weekend runs in Montebello Park.
Location: Montebello Park - St. Catharines - Niagara Wine Country
St. Catharines
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- Annual Rotary Ribfest
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Civic Holiday Weekend 2010
Visit Montebello Park (Lake & Ontario St.) in St. Catharines as the the Annual Rotary Ribfest celebrates it's 10th year in 2010 on the Civic Holiday Weekend! Enjoy delicious ribs and chicken prepared by competing chefs from all over North America. Entertainment includes live music, activities for the young and young at heart, plus more.2009 Ribbers Billy Bones BBQ; Silver Bullet BBQ; Bibb's BBQ; Bone Daddy BBQ; Camp 31 BBQ; Uncle Sam's BBQ; Boss Hogs BBQ Bands in 2009 performed a variety of music and included The Caverners, DownChild Blues Band, 905 Band, among others. Ribbers Awards take place on the Civic Holiday, first Monday in August.
Location: Montebello Park
St. Catharines
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- Niagara Wine Festival Grande Parade
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
The Niagara Wine Festival Parade is one of North America's largest street parades and caps off the Niagara Wine Festival activities on Saturday September 25, 2010. The parade celebrates our grape and wine industry and has been a Niagara tradition for over half a century! Tens of thousands will be drawn to the downtown core so heed the road closure signs and arrive early. Parade begins at 11:00 am in downtown St Catharines. Following the parade stop by Montebello Park for Family Oriented activities.
Location: Downtown St Catharines
St Catharines
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- Historical Ghost Walking Tours
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October 15 to 30, 2009
Enjoy a guided tour through historical and haunted buildings in downtown St Catharines. Get in the 'spirit' this Halloween season by experiencing the fright and delight of past and present hauntings. Tickets are reasonably priced and must be reserved in advance.
Location: Various Historical Bulidings
St Catharines
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- Niagara Greek Festival
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September 10, 11, 12, 2010
The 5th annual Niagara Greek Festival returns to St. Catharines September 10th through 12th, 2010. The festival is a celebration of Greek culture, food and entertainment. Children's play area, live entertainment, varied menu of traditional Greek food, pastries and drinks.
Location: Greek Community Center
St. Catharines
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- White Meadows Farms Sugar Bush Adventure
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January 9 - April 11, 2010
Pancake weekends at White Meadows Farms begin on weekends starting January 9th - April 11th, 2010 and everyday during the March Break from March 15th to 19th. Come check our our Maple Menu including pancakes, waffles, eggs, sausage, Maple Baked Beans, Maple Cheesecake, Maple Apple Crisp and much more. All day breakfast is served from 8:30am - 3:30pm with the doors closing at 4:00pm.
Our Sugar Bush Adventure runs every weekend from February 13th - April 3rd, 2010 and every day during the March break from the 15th - 19th. Sugar Bush tours are scheduled daily with the first wagon departing at 9:30 a.m. and last wagon leaving at 3:30 p.m.
Visit www.whitemeadowsfarms.com to find more fun and exciting activities happening as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of our Maple Lodge.
Location: White Meadows Farms
St. Catharines
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Thorold
Vineland
- Vineland Thanksgiving Artfest
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October 9, 10, 11, 2010
The Annual Vineland Thanksgiving Artfest is a fundraiser for Vineland Public School. Held outdoors on the school grounds and throughout the surronding area, this popular juried show has up to 130 exhibitors proudly presenting fine arts, quality crafts and other unique wares.
Location: Vineland Public School Grounds
Vineland
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Wainfleet
- Marshville Heritage Festival
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September 4, 5, 6, 2010
The 22nd Annual Marshville Heritage Festival celebrates the rural heritage of the Village of Wainfleet (formerly Marshville) circa 1850. There are 14 buildings restored by the volunteers of the Marshville Heritage Society Inc. located on the grounds of the Village. During the Festival visitors may tour these buildings, see many hands-on demonstrations of yesteryear, and shop at the 100+ crafter venues. Also
an antique car show on Sat & Sun. Lots of entertainment throughout the
weekend.
Location: Marshville Heritage Village
Wainfleet
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- Wainfleet Fall Fair
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September 23, 24, 25, 2010
Celebrating 44 years of agriculture and over 100 years of tradition. The Great Pumpkin Fest is coming this year to the Wainfleet Fall Fair. 3rd Annual Scarecrow contest is coming back. Create a pumpkin scarecrow and you can win.
Events start Thursday September 23rd with the parade, Antique Tractor Pull, Poultry and Cattle Show, Petting Zoo, Alpacas and a Midway.
Friday: the morning begins with our school tours, with many exciting and educational things for kids to see and do, like exotic animals, exhibits of canning, hobbies and crafts, modified tractor pull and of course our Teen Dance and much more.
Saturday is our big day that you don't want to miss. (Starting with the Pancake breakfast served by our local politicians, Farmers market.)
Our popular Baby show and the Pet show that will make you smile. Horse show with beautiful creatures to watch. Live entertainment all day, our popular Demolition Derby, Horse pull and all the awesome exhibits.
View pictures from Wainfleet
Location: Wainfleet Arena
Wainfleet
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Welland
- 49th Annual Welland Rose Festival
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June 2010
The Welland Rose Festival showcases Welland's history, diversity, culture and geography. Events in 2010 include old favourites such as the International Luncheons in mid-June, Baby Show on June 5th, Childrens Fishing Derby June 6th, Coronation Ball June 10th, Juried Art Show June 15-18th, Day in the Park June 12th, and more. The Grande Parade will be held on Sunday June 13, 2010. During the Rose Festival there are sporting events, music, entertainment, luncheons, arts & crafts, and naturally, a Rose Show June 19, 2010.
Location: Various Welland Venues
Welland
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- Welland Santa Claus Parade
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November 27, 2010
Come on down for Welland's annual Santa Claus Parade. The 2010 parade will be nitelit. Starting at the corners of East Main St. and Wellington St., the parade continues down Main St. to the Civic Square where refreshments will be offered, Santa will light the tree in the square and more activities are planned. To enter a float or to volunteer please call 905 735-1700 ext. 4001.
Location: Corner of East Main St. and Wellington St
Welland
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- Niagara Food Festival
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October 2010
Niagara's top food festival is hosted in downtown Welland and runs for three days in early October 2010. This annual culinary showcase brings together growers, producers, restaurants, chefs, wineries, and entertainers to celebrate the best the Niagara region has to offer. Sample ethnic foods, Niagara wines and beverages from the Region's top vendors. The festival offers something for all ages with kid's activities and play areas, magic shows, live musical entertainment by top name performers, buskers, and more. The Niagara Food Festival recently achieved the prestigious honour of being named as one of the Top 100 festivals in the province for 2009 by Festivals & Events Ontario.
Location: Downtown Welland
Welland
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- IlluminAqua
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June through September, 2010
IlluminAqua is a concert series performed on a stage that is situated on the Welland Canal in downtown Welland, surrounded by floating firepits. There is food and refreshments along with a beer and wine tent with activities for everyone to enjoy. IlluminAqua is scheduled to run every second Friday starting in June until the Labour Day Weekend.
Location: Downtown Welland Merritt Park
Welland
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