Ontario Cottage
Country Events
and Highlights for
Peterborough

August | September | October | November | December |
2013: January | February | March | April | May | June | July |

* NOTE: Unless the date has been posted, all other dates and locations for 2013 events to be confirm. These are approximate dates based on previous year.

Open Thursdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m., To October 4, Rain or Shine
Lakefield Farmers’ Market
www.lakefieldfarmersmarket.net

After two great seasons, the Lakefield Farmers’ Market returns this spring with the same high quality fresh produce, preserves, baked goods, honey, prepared foods and handcrafted artisan items that the residents and visitors to Lakefield have come to expect. Of course, we’ll also offer the same welcoming atmosphere, and lots of interactive fun for the whole family.

This year’s market runs every Thursday, May 17(Victoria Day) to October 4 (Thanksgiving), 10am – 3pm, rain or shine. Located behind the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, the Lakefield Farmers’ Market is steps away from Isabel Morris Park, the Lakefield Marina, Millenium Trail and Queen Street, and is accessible by boat, car, or on foot.

The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is the only local farmers’ market whose agricultural vendors are all verified by MyPick®, a service of Farmers’ Markets Ontario. This means that all the produce that you buy at our market is being sold to you by the farmers who grow it, not by resellers. Even better, those farmers come from within a 100 km radius of Lakefield. As a result, you get the freshest, tastiest produce out there.dollars you spend when you buy agricultural produce at the Lakefield Farmers’ Market go directly to the farmer and stay in our local agricultural economy. The stronger our local agricultural economy is, the more secure our food system will be, both now and in our children’s future—what’s not to like about that?

To August 25 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Little Lake Musicfest
Del Crary Park Beside 250 Crescent Street, Peterborough
Presented By: Little Lake Musicfest
http://www.littlelakemusicfest.ca

One of Festival & Events Ontario's Top Events for 2010 - Free Concerts on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Del Crary Park.

To September 2, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Scottish Tea
Hutchison House Museum, 270 Brock St. Peterborough, ON
http://www.hutchisonhouse.ca

Scottish Tea, served on the terrace in the period garden, includes fresh baked scones, preserves, whipped cream, oatcakes, and tea, lemonade, or ice tea. Complimentary tours of the 1840s restored stone house are included with the teas.

August 2, 4pm to 9pm
8TH ANNUAL LADIES’ NIGHT IN MILLBROOK
King Street in Millbrook
millbrookbia.com 705-932-1600

Special sales, street vendors, free refreshments, free draws, demonstrations, free samples and more!

August 11-12
JUNIPER ISLAND ART FESTIVAL
Juniper Island Pavillion, Stony Lake

This two day exhibition and sale of original artwork and photography starting on Saturday at 4pm with an opening reception. The sale & viewing continues
on Sunday from 10:30am until 4pm.

August 15, 12pm - 4pm
PEACH TEA
Hutchison House Museum
hutchisonhouse.ca, 705-743-9710

Enjoy fresh peaches served on home-baked scones with whipped cream or ice cream and blueberries. This delightful summer treat is served on the Hutchison House lawn and terrace (inside if weather is inclement).

August 16-19
HAVELOCK COUNTRY JAMBOREE
Havelock Country Jamboree
havelockjamboree.com 800-539-3353

Canada’s Largest Live Country Music and Camping Festival - now in its 23rd Year! Featuring over 25 entertainers performing on twin stages over a 4 day period.The Havelock Jamboree is a family camping and music festival set up to create a festive, friendly, community atmosphere where music fans can enjoy their favourite performers.

August 17 - 19
BUCKHORN FINE ART FESTIVAL
Buckhorn Community Centre
buckhornfineart.com, 705-657-1918

Named as one of the top 100 Ontario Festivals, the Buckhorn Fine Art Festival promotes North American artists who collectively display a vibrant array of forms and mediums. Come and enjoy the diversity of creativity in the Kawarthas. Visit the exhibits from our Art Competition and Youth Art Display. Discover art, activities and demonstrations designed to entice people of all ages.

August 18-19 from 10 am to 4 pm
HERITAGE CELEBRATION WEEKEND- 45th ANNIVERSARY & WAR OF 1812 EVENT
Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Road, Keene ON
http://www.langpioneervillage.ca

Come celebrate Lang's 45th Anniversary and the bi-centennial of the War of 1812 at Lang Pioneer Village. Enjoy free wagon rides, kid's activities, live music, a war re-enactment and more!

August 18-19
Summer Art Show
Whetung Ojibwa Centre, Curve Lake Indian Reserve, Ontario, 705-657-3661
http://www.whetung.com

Summer and 'art in the Kawarthas' have become a synonym for those who have discovered the wealth of art galleries, exhibits and artists' retreats that abound in this area. From the world-famous Buckhorn Art Festival to Sir Sandford Fleming College's School of Fine Arts in Haliburton, this is the place to be in the summer if art is your thing. Especially if native, nature, or wildlife art is your thing! Start your tour right here at Whetung Gallery!

August 24-26
THE PETERBOROUGH FOLK FESTIVAL
Nicholls Oval Park & Downtown Peterborough
ptbofolkfest.com, 705-930-1007

One last sweet summer weekend of great live music, local food and crafts, all in the heart of beautiful Peterborough.

August 24-26
5TH ANNUAL CANADIAN WAKEBOARD OPEN
Beavermead Park
kawarthafest.ca, 705-874-6960

Wakeboarding competition, Ultimate Frisbee Tournament, Co-ed Beach Volleyball Tournament, vendors and great live music with local and national talent.

August 31 - September 2
KINMOUNT FAIR
Kinmount Fairgrounds
kinmountfair.net, 705-454-1459

“The Fair with the Forward Look”. Presented by the Kinmount Agricultural Society with livestock displays and competitions, live entertainment and lots of fun.

September 2 from 10 am to 4 pm
PIONEER CORN ROAST
Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Road, Keene ON
http://www.langpioneervillage.ca

Tempt your taste buds with fresh corn on the cob smothered in butter. Hop on board for a free horse-drawn wagon ride through the historic village as pioneers demonstrate their trades and daily activities. Enjoy live music, games on the green, a corn craft for kids and more!

September 7 - 9
QUILTING AT THE LAKES
Buckhorn Community Centre
buckhornquilters.ca, 705-657-8833

This three-day show is put on by the Buckhorn Area Quilter’s Guild. World class displays, demonstrations and sales.

Friday evenings from September 7 - 28, 7pm
EERIE ASHBURNHAM GHOST WALKS
East City Peterborough
trentvalleyarchives.com, 705-745-4404

Begins at the corner of Hunter Street/Driscoll Terrace, Peterborough. Explore with your costumed guide, the ghostly past of the eerie village of Ashburnham by lantern-light from Quaker Oats to the Lift Lock. No reservations
necessary.

September 8 - 23
RICE LAKE XIII
Rice Lake Gallery
zimart.ca, 705-939-6144

The Rice Lake Gallery hosts the 13th annual public outdoor exhibition of hand-carved stone sculpture from Zimbabwe. This event attracts thousands of art lovers of all ages who describe the exhibition as “magical” and “inspirational”. Over 300 sculptures will be on display in this gorgeous Kawartha landscape.

September 15-16
Apsley Autumn Studio Tour
Throughout the Village of Apsley
Presented By: Apsley & District Autumn Studio Tour Group
apsleystudiotour.com, 705-656-2243

The Apsley Autumn Studio Tour is renowned for the quality of the artists working in a variety of disciplines. Located in the North Kawarthas, many of the studios are tucked away in beautiful, scenic locations where our local artists and guests present new and exciting works created specifically for this annual event. From the molten heat of the glass furnaces to the cool, smooth feel of carved stone and all points in between, our self-guided tour is a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists in person. This years tour features: Painting, photography, wood turning, pottery, jewellery, stained glass, sculpture, blown glass, stone carving, and fabric art. Printable map and brochure available @ www.apsleystudiotour.com

September 15 - 16
CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION POW WOW
Curve Lake First Nation
curvelakeculturalcentre.ca, 705-243-1646

A celebration of First Nations Heritage with drums, songs and crafts.

September 22-23
Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
Throughout the City & County of Peterborough
Presented By: Art Gallery Of Peterborough
agp.on.ca/studiotour, 705-743-9179

Take in the beautiful fall scenery and stunning art work with this self-drive tour, with over 30 local artists and craftspeople in their own studios.

September 30 from 10 am to 4 pm
APPLEFEST
Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Road, Keene ON
http://www.langpioneervillage.ca

Tempt your taste buds with the most delicious event of the year. Come out to Lang for a colourful fall celebration of apples and the harvest season. Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, freshly-baked apple treats and cider, as well as lots of family fun including apple crafts, kid's games, a petting zoo, live music and more!

October 6 & 7, 1pm - 4pm
Thanksgiving Open House
Whetung Ojibwa Centre, Curve Lake Indian Reserve, Ontario, 705-657-3661
http://www.whetung.com

Meet our artists and see them in action at this interesting event suitable for the whole family. Get out of the house this long weekend and enjoy the beautiful fall colours on your way to Whetung Gallery.

October 6-8
Norwood Fall Fair
Norwood Fairgrounds
Presented By: Norwood Agricultural Society
norwoodfair.com, 705-639-5283

A fun-filled Thanksgiving tradition in the “Friendly Town” of Norwood. Bring the family out for the Antique Car Show and Tractor Pull, Livestock Competitions, Midway, Parade, Daily Live Music, and more!

October 7 – January 13, 2013
FAKES, FRAUDS AND FORGERIES
Peterborough Museum & Archives
peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca, 705-743-5180

See this fascinating exhibition on loan from the Royal Ontario Museum.

Weekends from October 13 - 28
BUCKHORN PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
McLean Berry Farm
mcleanberryfarm.com, 705-657-2134

Weekends. Pick out the perfect pumpkin. Get lost and found in a corn maze. Scare up some courage to visit the Haunted Barn and graveyard. Enjoy live entertainment, hayrides, food, face painting, and more!

October 18-20, 10am - 4pm.
MILLBROOK’S SCARECROW FESTIVAL
King Street, Millbrook
Presented By: Millbrook BIA
millbrookscarecrowfest.com, 705-932-1212

Scarecrow Festival in Millbrook to celebrate the Fall Season, the Merchants in Millbrook are busily decorating downtown. Flower baskets in front of the stores are beginning to sprout fall colours and soon, Scarecrows will "Parade" along the streets – secured to streetlight standards. They may start parading anytime after Thanksgiving, but they will be out in full force from October 18th until the 20th. Extra scarecrows will be watching the parade from the shop windows and from in front of the stores.

October 19 - 21
HAND OF MAN CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW
Morrow Building
thehandofman.ca, 705-748-6820

37th Annual Christmas Craft Sale. Presented by the Peterborough Guild of Arts & Crafts this show is the largest show in the Kawarthas. There is a wide variety of stone, wood turning, stained glass, paintings, pottery, jewelry, quilts, knitting & decor.

October 19, 20, 26, 27 from 6 pm to 9 pm each night
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN
Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Road, Keene ON
http://www.langpioneervillage.ca

The Village transforms itself into a haunted haven for ghosts and ghouls! Witches and vampires, bats and spiders, they're all coming out to give you a frightfully good time! Dress in costume if you like and be prepared to enjoy ghastly treats, Halloween games and contests, crafts, wagon rides, a magic show, face painting and palm reading. This has become one of the most popular Halloween events in the region for families with young children. Lots of fun for monsters of all ages!

October 25-30, 7pm - 8:30pm
DOWNTOWN GHOST WALK
Downtown Peterborough
trentvalleyarchives.com, 705-745-4404

Explore the spooky past of Peterborough’s city centre. Ghosts and ghouls, history and horrors - join your guide for a lantern light tour in the heart of downtown Peterborough.

October 26-27, 8pm - 10pm
LITTLE LAKE CEMETERY PAGEANT
Little Lake Cemetery
trentvalleyarchives.com, 705-745-4404

Introduce yourself to some of Peterborough’s most famous celebrities and hear them tell their fascinating stories at their own grave sites! One-hour guided tours led by lantern light depart every 15 minutes.

October 27, 1pm - 3pm
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN
Hutchison House Museum
hutchisonhouse.ca, 705-743-9710

Don’t miss all the excitement at our annual ˜haunting”. It promises to be a real scare! Family friendly for kids of all ages.

October 28 - November 15, 1pm - 4pm
OUTDOOR PAINTERS SHOW AND SALE
Kawartha Artists Gallery & Studio
kawarthaartists.org, 705-741-2817

An annual event that includes artwork from our local areas captured on location and worked on in our studio. It includes a variety of styles and media.

November TBA
Kawartha Miniature Village Christmas Display
Portage Place, 1154 Chemong Road, Peterborough

Kawartha Miniature Village presents their annual Christmas Display, featuring our local churches as well as other models in their collection complimented by decorations to celebrate the Christmas Season.

Donations are appreciated to support the Kawartha Miniature Village. The village is a volunteer-based community project that reflects the architectural heritage of Peterborough & the Kawarthas.

November TBA, 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Peterborough Farmers Market
Morrow Building at George and Lansdowne St
www.peterboroughfarmersmarket.com

Local Peterborough Farmers market. Come see local farmers for produce, meat, eggs, cheese, fruits, vegetables, music, coffee, deli meats, home baking, ethnic foods and much more. Free parking, free admission, open year round.

December 6, 5pm - 9pm
CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
King Street in Millbrook
millbrookbia.com, 705-932-1600

Kick the Christmas season off with style! The picturesque Village will be decorated and strolling carollers will set the tone of the evening. Special sales, tree lighting and more!

December 8-9 from 5 pm to 9 pm each night
CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT
Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Road, Keene ON
http://www.langpioneervillage.ca

Get into the spirit of the season with a traditional Pioneer Christmas featuring horse and wagon rides, carolers, demonstrations, festive foods and a visit from Father Christmas.

December TBA
2012 Christmas Pottery Show & Sale
Peterborough Lions Community Centre, 347 Burnham St.
Presented By: Kawartha Potters Guild
www.kawarthapottersguild.com

The Kawartha Potters Guild was founded in 1993 and formed to promote the art and craft of ceramics in the community and to provide a forum for local potters to share their experiences and knowledge of clay. This year's sale is going to be held on November. Held at the The Lions Community Centre, 347 Burnham St. Peterborough.

Our annual spring plant sale features perennials, seedlings, shrubs, herbs, and house plants. Pick up some new gardening tools and pots too!

Contact: Gale Fewings
Phone: 705-743-9710
Email: info@hutchisonhouse.ca
Web: http://www.hutchisonhouse.ca

Open Thursdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m., May TBA, Rain or Shine
Lakefield Farmers’ Market
www.lakefieldfarmersmarket.net

After two great seasons, the Lakefield Farmers’ Market returns this spring with the same high quality fresh produce, preserves, baked goods, honey, prepared foods and handcrafted artisan items that the residents and visitors to Lakefield have come to expect. Of course, we’ll also offer the same welcoming atmosphere, and lots of interactive fun for the whole family.

Located behind the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, the Lakefield Farmers’ Market is steps away from Isabel Morris Park, the Lakefield Marina, Millenium Trail and Queen Street, and is accessible by boat, car, or on foot.

The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is the only local farmers’ market whose agricultural vendors are all verified by MyPick®, a service of Farmers’ Markets Ontario. This means that all the produce that you buy at our market is being sold to you by the farmers who grow it, not by resellers. Even better, those farmers come from within a 100 km radius of Lakefield. As a result, you get the freshest, tastiest produce out there.dollars you spend when you buy agricultural produce at the Lakefield Farmers’ Market go directly to the farmer and stay in our local agricultural economy. The stronger our local agricultural economy is, the more secure our food system will be, both now and in our children’s future—what’s not to like about that?

Every Tuesday starting May TBA from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Buckhorn Farmers & Craft Market
Buckhorn Community Centre, 1801 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
galwaycavendishharvey.ca

The Buckhorn Farmers and Craft Market will be off to an early start this year at both its indoor and outdoor venue of the Buckhorn Community Centre. The Market returns and will be held every Tuesday (8:30am – 1:30pm) all summer long until mid-September. The market has grown and this year new vendors will feature pork, lamb, chicken, beef, and different types of cheeses. A gluten-free breadmaker will also be on hand as will a mushroom vendor from Selwyn who will feature several varieties of mushrooms.

May TBA from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Perennial Workshop Fundraiser for Relay for Life
136 County Rd 4, Peterborough ON

1ST OF SERIES – ‘Our Top Low Maintenance Perennials and Why’ Come learn how to garden with ease using perennials that allow you to enjoy your gardens not just work in them!

May TBA from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Buckhorn Cruise Night
Buckhorn Community Centre, 1801 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
www.galwaycavendishharvey.ca

The antique car show returns to the Buckhorn Community Centre parking lot on May 24. The show takes place every Thursday night (from May 24 to August 30) at the Buckhorn Community Centre parking lot and runs from 5pm to dusk. The show features a 50/50 draw, a barbecue and this year – new music. Bring your vintage car or come to admire someone else’s. Watch for the poker run coming this fall.

June TBA, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Heroes and Rails Bike Tour
Meet at the Silver Bean Cafe in Millennium Park, downtown Peterborough
http://www.trentvalleyarchives.com

Join your guide, as we bike Peterborough’s historic rail trails to discover some fascinating places and people who have made our City great. Tour is two and a half to three hours in length at a leisurely pace. Private tours available and school tours encouraged (program can be adjusted to a walking tour to accommodate students). Tickets can be purchased online at www.trentvalleyarchives.com, at the Silver Bean Cafe, or at Titles Bookstore, 379 George St., N., Peterborough. Adults $20, Children $10

June TBA from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival
Del Crary Park, Beside 250 Crescent Street, Peterborough
http://www:survivorsabreast.com

Community fundraiser to raise awareness of breast cancer and money for improved cancer care at the PRHC. Up to 104 teams paddle on Little Lake to raise pledges. Goal this year to reach $2 million mark since 2001! Highlight of the day is breast cancer race and flower ceremony.

June TBA, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Bobcaygeon’s 20th Annual House Tour
Operator: The Women Of Christ Church and Trinity United

An Exciting Selection of Traditional and Contemporary Homes. Includes Tea and Sweets, Entertainment and Art Show.

June TBA, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Hosta Fest
136 County Road 4, Donwood
Presented By: Gardens Plus
http://www.gardensplus.ca

See a collection of 500+ varieties. Awarded as one of the Top 40 Boutique Nurseries in Canada. Hosta for sale all season but this event brings even more selection for the avid collector! Make us one of your 2012 Garden Destinations! Gardens and Greenhouses open from May 11 to July 31st. See website for all information including mail order options.

June TBA from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Little Lake Musicfest
Del Crary Park Beside 250 Crescent Street, Peterborough
Presented By: Little Lake Musicfest
http://www.littlelakemusicfest.ca

One of Festival & Events Ontario's Top Events for 2010 - Free Concerts on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Del Crary Park.

July 1, 10 am to 4 pm
HISTORIC DOMINION DAY
Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Road, Keene ON
http://www.langpioneervillage.ca

Celebrate Canada's 145th birthday with fun and games for the whole family. Step back in time and learn how the threat of invasion by the "Fenian Brotherhood" spurred the creation of our country with a Fenian Reenactment. Tour the Village by free horse-drawn wagon ride. Enjoy kid's games, live music, birthday cake and more!

July 1, 5:30 pm 'til Dusk
Canada Day Celebrations
Kinmount Fair Grounds
Festivities sponsored by Kinmount Committee for Planning & Economic Development

• B.B.Q. Hamburgers & Hot Dogs & Refreshments
• Available at the Concession Stand Or Bring Your Own Picnic Supper
• Bring Your Lawn Chairs!

Festivities Include:

• Live Music by GORD KIDD & FRIENDS
• Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
• Checkers the Clown
• Children's Games and Races
• Royal Canadian Legion Colour Party Parade at 7:00 P.M.
  FIREWORKS DISPLAY at dusk

July
Strawberry Festival
Buckhorn Berry Farm, 3055 Berrie Road, Buckhorn
http://McLeanBerryFarm.com

Strawberry treats, Beef Bar-B-Q, hay ride, strawberry picking, and more!

July
Daylilies in Bloom
136 County Road 4, Peterborough (Donwood), ON K9L 1V6
www.gardensplus.ca

See 800+ varieties in an acre of award winning display gardens during peak bloom. Awarded as one of the Top 40 Boutique Nurseries in Canada. Greenhouses/garden open Thursdays & Fridays 10-7pm, all other days 10-4pm. Annually open Mother’s Day weekend and mail order option too.

July
Downtown Ghost Walk
Meet at Confederation Park, across from City Hall
http://www.trentvalleyarchives.com

Ghost, ghouls and historical horrors! Explore the haunted past of Peterborough’s city centre by lantern light. Tours begin a 9 pm at the Old Burying Ground (Confederation Park).

July
Millbrook Car Show
King Street Millbrook, Ontario
http://www.millbrookbia.com

8th Annual Millbrook Classic Car Show, sponsored by the Millbrook and District Lions Club. This show just keeps getting bigger every year. They have permission to close another street this year to accommodate the growing numbers.

• Vehicles 25 years and older
• Dash plaques for the first 150 Vehicles
• Registration $5
• Music by “Wild Willy”
• 40+ Door Prizes and 10 Awards

Registration closes at 11:00am
Free Spectator Admission
Mark this date on your calendar. Lots to see for the spectators. Visit the unique shops in Millbrook and check out their “Classic” Specials. If you’ve been before, you know what a great Event it is. If you haven’t been before, make this year your first!

July
16th ANNUAL ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Road, Keene ON
http://www.langpioneervillage.ca

This has become one of the largest shows in the Kawarthas with cars of every make and model from 1900 to 2012 expected to arrive. Car enthusiasts from across Ontario showcase their cars with over 50 trophies available to be won. Visitors can enjoy horse drawn wagon rides and live entertainment, a craft for kids, live entertainment and more!

July
FRIDAY THE 13TH HAUNTED PUB CRAWL
Downtown Peterborough
trentvalleyarchives.com, 705-745-4404

Feeling Brave on a superstitious night? Join in on a very special walk by eerie lantern light through ghostly pubs and haunted spots. Will include spooky quizzes and prizes.

July
Ennismore Shamrock Festival
553 Ennis Road, Ennismore
http://www.ennismoreshamrockfestival.com

The 45th Ennismore Shamrock Festival, Truck & Tractor Pulls have something for everyone. Saturday is family fun day with many children’s free activities including sundae making, face painting, Airbounce Amusements and much more. All day BBQ, Fire Truck, Library book sale, & local displays are among the attractions. The excitement continues at noon Sunday with the action packed Truck & Tractor Pulls. Truck Pull Admission is $5. under 12 are free. For sponsor and festival information please visit our website.

July
PETERBOROUGH CELTIC FESTIVAL
Morrow Park, Peterborough
peterboroughcelticfestival.com

Peterborough City and County is proud of their Irish roots. The Peterborough Celtic Festival features bagpipe bands, singers, dancers,
exhibits, magicans, children’s village, sheep dog demonstrations, and more.