Festivals in
St. Catharines, Ontario
  

The following festivals are presented at various location in St. Catharines and surrounding area.

May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
2012: January | February | March | April |

*Please note all dates and locations for 2012 St. Catharines events remain to be confirmed;
unless otherwise stated. These are approximate dates based on previous year.

For more information, oldest heritage festivals, this year promises to be a broader representation of the cultures that make up our community and the world. Refocusing our mission of presenting and preserving our heritage, please join us as we celebrate our diversity with our all new, sampling of World Food, larger International Craft Bazaar, interactive arts and world class entertainment.

Celebrate “World Culture” through music, food and dance, at the 43rd Annual Niagara Folk Arts Festival. Canada’s Oldest “Continually Running” Heritage Festival will come alive from May 13th to May 29th, 2011. Days in the Park at Montebello Park – May 28th & 29th, Cultural Open Houses throughout the Niagara Region, Ambassadors’ Ball (Location: TBD) and Opening Ceremony at City Hall, Downtown St. Catharines.

It's that time of year again! Time to take part in the time-honoured ritual of being among the first to taste Niagara's new vintage. Dozens of Niagara's most celebrated winemakers will be on hand, along with a host of chefs who will entice you with fabulous dishes, painstakingly selected to compliment the wine. With tours, tastings and culinary extravaganzas to entice your inner gourmand, it promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Ontario's newest wines.

For more information, www.strawberryfest.ca.

One of Canada's largest, one day, all ages independent music festivals. Featuring local and National artists. The S.C.E.N.E. Music Festival is a wildly popular music festival that is celebarting it's 16th year in 2011. Featuring 180 bands on 19 stages, at various venues covering all types of music genres and scenes, all night long.

More Info: 905 347-3118

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 on July 1st highlighting the two national holidays. Crafts, children's entertainment, heritage and cultural displays and an excellent midway.

More Info: 1 888-333-1987 or 905 871-6454

• Admission is FREE of charge
• Live entertainment daily
• Food and Wine will be priced accordingly to each vendor
• NO outside foods or drinks will be permitted
• Pets are not permitted in the venue. Service animals, such as guide dogs are permitted.

Time: Friday 6pm - 10pm Saturday and Sunday 11am - 10pm
More Info: 1.888.PORT.FUN or 1.888.7678.386

3 days, 2 stages, 1 island…Incredible! Enjoy original music performed by local musicians and international artists during this 3 day, family friendly festival on the picturesque Henley Island.

Event Phone: 905-646-0808
Event Website: www.cicadafest.com
Event Website: www.onefortyfive.com

Contact: 905 468-5566, concerts@niagaramusicfest.com

MUSIC NIAGARA showcases amazing music in Ontario in matchless settings. We bring together great art, great artists, and great audiences in venues rich with culture and history. The exceptional musicianship which is our hallmark is expressed in a wonderfully diverse Ontario concert program, ranging from classical to jazz, from choral to cabaret. These musical gems sparkle even more brightly in the unique Niagara-on-the-Lake settings which complement each one – jazz under the stars, Vivaldi in the vineyards, chamber music works in historic church concerts, and more. We are proud that these concerts are not only unimaginably good, but unexpectedly affordable. Quality, charm, and accessibility allow MUSIC NIAGARA to offer culture with ease.

EVERYTHING TO DO WITH DOGS! The 6th Annual Niagara DogFest takes place on Saturday, July 24th, 2010 from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Over 70 Vendors and Exhibitors from all over Southern Ontario. Free Goodie Bags (to the first 300 paid admissions), Free Door Prize Draws, Parade of Breeds Show, Charity BBQ and much more. We welcome you to bring along your well behaved dog (ON LEASH PLEASE) to join in the days festivities. Please, NO Extenda Leashes!

Admission: $3

Port Colborne's signature event kicks summer into high gear with the transformation of downtown into festival grounds. With ship cruises, Boat Parade of Lights, Fireworks display over the canal, car shows, concert series and kite festival, Canal Days® caters to your quest for summer adventure. Take Highway 406 South to Highway 140 South to Highway 3. For more information call 1-888-PORT FUN.

2011 will mark the 129th annual Royal Canadian Henley Regatta. Come and join in the celebrations, be a part of Henley tradition.

Since the "Henley" settled in St. Catharines in 1903, it has grown to become the largest of its kind in North America. In 2008, over 2,800 men and women from over 150 rowing clubs competed for Henley Gold.

Come visit the Niagara Greek Festival for authentic Greek food, pastries, drinks, dancing, entertainment and music. See our entertainment schedule for more details. Visit the Children's area for plenty of family fun.

There truly is no better time to explore the Niagara region than during the 56h Niagara Wine Festival, celebrating our internationally acclaimed grape and wine industry each September. More than 30 participating wineries open their doors to the world along Niagara’s famous wine route. Or, have the best of Niagara gather for you at the Wine, Cheese & Food Experience in Montebello Park, with dozens of Ontario’s top restaurants, wineries and world class entertainment. Tours and tastings, concerts, Niagara cuisine, artisan shows, wine seminars, family entertainment and one of Canada’s largest street parades, the Niagara Wine Festival offers something for every taste. Selected as Ontario’s Cultural Event of the Year for three years in a row and as one of North America’s Top 100 Events by the American Bus Association for the second year in a row in 2005.

A free family event held at Happy Rolph's Bird Sanctuary. The day includes professional children's games, bouncers, face painting, costume characters, pumpkin carving and scarecrow building contests.

• Scarecrow Building Contest (registration begins at 9:00 a.m.)
• Children’s Pumpkin Carving Contest (registration begins at 9:00 a.m.)
• Children’s Games including arts and crafts, hay dive, face painting, Cauldron Fishing, Ghost Bowling, and jump and bounce fun!
  Children’s Entertainer
• Family Photos in the Barn: $5.00 per photo - Rachelle Photography
• Great Food and Snacks available for purchase

FREE ADMISSION
Please consider bringing a toonie donation to help support Pumpkinville and Family and Children’s Services

For further information please call 905-688-5601 extension 1563 or 1570.

Experience a feeling of well being, unique to Niagara-on-the-Lake.  Generally felt in the vicinity of Historic sites, wineries, spas, the Heritage Shopping District, fine accommodation and dining facilities.  Enjoy holiday activities throughtout the winter months. 

Visit http://www.winterglow.ca/winterglow/ for more information.

Pancake house open January 8th weekends. Sugar bush tours starting mid February on weekends. March Break Open daily. Sample breakfast in the Maple Lodge, head off on our Sugar Bush Adventure or stop at the Maple Sweet Shop for sugar candy and other gourmet products.

• Open every weekend from January 8th - April 10th, 2011
• Everyday during the March Break from March 14th - 18th. Pancakes are served from 8:30am - 3:30pm with the doors closing at 4:00pm.
• Open Family Day Monday (Feb. 21, 2011).
• Last weekend (April 9th & 10th, 2011) hours are 8:30am with the doors closing at 2:00pm.

Maple Sweet Shop open year round 7 days a week. Call 905-682-0642 visit www.whitemeadowsfarms.com

For ten days in January the Niagara region is transformed into a wintry wonderland, celebrating one of Canada's most cherished products, Ontario Icewine. From Gala evenings, ornate ice bars and Icewine Dinners, to roasting chestnuts, decadent dessert pairings and educational winery tours along Niagara's famed wine route, the 14th edition of the Niagara Icewine Festival offers plenty for every taste. Join us. Join the celebration.

For information call 905-688-0212 or visit www.grapeandwine.com

Icewine will share centre stage with sparkling and premium VQA wines from some of the most celebrated wineries in Twenty Valley. Renowned local chefs will design their culinary offerings around the premium featured wines, creating a unique food and wine pairing experience. Enjoy an enchanting winter afternoon on Main Street, Jordan Village with cozy open fires, live entertainment and sensational tastings.

For more information call 905-562-3636 or visit www.twentyvalley.ca.

Enjoy some of your favourites or try something new, as many of the Downtown restaurants open their doors over these two weeks offering fabulous 3 course fixed price menus - ranging from $15–30. Make plans to dine out every night during this mouth watering event. Various prices. Reservations are required.

Book your reservations directly with the restaurant you wish to dine at to ensure that a table will be available to you. You MUST quote WinterLicious when booking your reservation for the special menu offered.