Celebrating
Life On The Bay
So Much To Do!
On The Bay Magazine is your one-stop information centre for upcoming
cultural, artistic and entertaining events throughout Southern
Georgian Bay. Please note: All events are subject to change.
To confirm event details please contact the organizers as indicated.
ARTS & ANTIQUES
 May 2 - 31 Modern Stumpwork
Mad & Noisy Gallery, Creemore
Woodturner, Taylor Ledden, and textile artist, Tracey Lawko, will showcase burl bowls and modern embroidery plant portraits. Opening reception May 2 from 2 – 5 p.m.
www.madandnoisy.com
May 5 - June 1 Autopoiesis: Self-creation
Meaford Hall
A showing of work by six artists. Gaia is the Greek goddess of creation. Gaia is everything created, including us. As artists we are driven to recreate and discover ourselves through the process of art making, thereby revealing our creative nature – our Gaia nature.
www.meafordhall.ca
May 6 - June 7
The Studio Tour Gallery
Artists Show
Blue Mountain Foundation
for the Arts
Opening reception on May 8th from 5 – 7 p.m. A group exhibition showcasing artists of the 22nd Annual Town and Country
Studio Tour.
www.bmfa.on.ca
May 9 - 24 Spring Warmth Show
Loft Gallery, Clarksburg
Back for its third year. Local, Ontario & Quebec artists usher on spring with their beautiful paintings, many of them local scenes of the surrounding area.
www.loftgallery.ca
May 16 - 18 The Blue Mountains Art Tour
Thornbury, Clarksburg, Kimberley
This 14th annual studio tour is an artist lovers delight and features 16 artists in studios located in these Beaver Valley villages.
www.tourofthearts.ca
June 2 - 26 GBSS Art Show
Meaford Hall
A collection of local students work from the 2008-2009 school year.
www.meafordhall.ca
June 3 The Summer Fun Art Show
L.E. Shore Memorial Library, Thornbury
An open medium, summer themed art show calling for you entries. Entry deadline is June 3. Open reception from 5 – 8 p.m.
June 5 - 7 22nd Annual Town and Country Artists Studio Tour
Blue Mountain Foundation
for the Arts
Collingwood, Nottawa/Duntroon, and Thornbury/Clarksburg. Maps online and in the community.
www.bmfa.on.ca
June 10 - 28 Edge: Youth at Art
Blue Mountain Foundation
for the Arts
Opening reception June 13th from 5 – 7 p.m. A juried exhibition of visual art by Georgian Triangle youth aged 13 – 20.
www.bmfa.on.ca
June 13 - 14 Wheels & Tracks in Motion
Simcoe County Museum
Browse through the vintage construction equipment, tractors, classic trucks and other historic pieces ser up and around the museum grounds. Take a wagon ride out to the gravel pits to see live demonstrations of the steam powered rollers and shovels, vintage road building equipment, rock crushing, grading, hoisting and much more.
www.museum.simcoe.ca
June 27 - 28 Coldwater and Area Studio Tour
Includes 12 stops in the beautiful rolling countryside surrounding Coldwater. See website for more details and maps.
www.coldwaterstudiotour.org
June 30 - September 7 Peter Beckett – Painting for Landscape
Meaford Hall
www.meafordhall.ca
July 1 - 26 11 of Us
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts
A collaboration of 11 Ontario artists will be showcasing original works including sculpture, pottery, painting and photography.
www.11ofus.com
July 4 ARTFEST…on the Bay
Meaford Harbour
Presented by the Meaford Creative Arts Association. An opportunity to meet artists and artisans from Meaford and surrounding area who will be showing and selling their original works of art. The Regal Jazz Band from 1 – 4 p.m. and silent auction from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday variety show featuring harmonicist Bob Gunns and Keray Wonch Band from 2 – 4 p.m. Beer and wine garden sponsored by the Legion, Grandma Lamb’s Yogurt Truck, face painting both days from 2 – 4 p.m.
www.meafordcreativearts.blogspot.com
MUSIC
May 20 Fig Leaf Jazz Band
Gayety Theatre, Collingwood
“House Band” for the Simcoe County Jazz Society, performing at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the door.
(705) 444-4449
May 23 Irish Fire
Meaford Hall
A show that can easily be compared to Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. The show features the talented dancers of Celtic Fury and breathtaking vocal talent of Meghan Kilbride. Tickets $29/$24.
Performances at 2 and 8 p.m.
www.meafordhall.ca
Spring Fling with The Martel’s
RecPlex, Wasaga Beach
Bring your dancing shoes or just listen to the music of the Martel’s. Silent auction, doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20. Funds being raised for the extension of the United Church.
(705) 422-0319
May 30 Scatter the Cats
Riverside Hall, Meaford
Five multi-instrumentalists who keep the Irish hearts, within us all, beating with ethnic rhythm. Banjo, flute, guitar, acoustic bass, mandolin, fiddle, bouzouki, much percussion. Tickets $15. Must be age of majority; alcohol will be available.
(519) 538-5974
meafordmuseum@meaford.ca
May 31 Steinacher Bursary Concert
Historic Leith Church
Honoree for 2009, Sebastian Ostertag is known and recognized as a vibrant and talented cellist. His performance will be assisted by the accompaniment of the well-known Canadian pianist Peter Longworth. Concert at 2 p.m. Tickets $25.
www.leitchchurch.ca
June 4 Rotary Concert Series
Gayety Theatre, Collingwood
“Face 2 Face” A Billy Joel,
Elton John Tribute.
www.gayetytheatre.com
June 13 Rik Emmett and Dave Dunlop
Meaford Hall
The Strung Out Troubadours – This eclectic acoustic jazzy guitar/vocal duo returns with an intensity that only they can generate. Show at 8 p.m. Tickets $40.
www.ritemmett.com
June 14 Gospel & Old Time Music
Knox Presbyterian Church, Meaford
Featuring Ken “Digger” Harrison and his band. Show at 2 p.m. $10 adults, $6 under 12 years.
(519) 538-1321
Walter Buczynski Concert
Historic Leith Church
Award winning Canadian composer, pianist, teacher and former President of the Canadian League of Composers. Starts at 2:30 p.m.
www.leithchurch.ca
June 20 Decades of Legends
Village at Blue Mountain
Celebrate classic music performed by award winning tribute artists. Featuring Roy LeBlanc and friends performing Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Elvis, Rod Stewart & Bryan Adams, in support of Ride for Sight.
www.villageatblue.com
The Torchmen Quartet
Meaford Hall
Their mission is to spread the gospel through southern gospel music and to help nurture an environment where Christian music is a viable alternative to non-Christian based entertainment. Concert at 8 p.m. Tickets $20/$17.
www.torchqt.com
Elmer Iseler Singers
New Life Church, Collingwood
Canada’s finest choral group appears as part of the Collingwood Music Festival. Show at 7:30 p.m.
www.collingwoodmusicfestival.com
June 26 - 27 Salsa at Blue Mountain
The Ontario Salsa Tour hits Blue Mountain. This free family street party will turn the Village into a showcase of Latin life.
www.villageatblue.com
June 27 Stayin’ Alive
Meaford Hall
The world’s number one BeeGee’s production. This all Canadian cast will take you back in time to the look and sound of one of the greatest bands in musical history with two sets, the early BeeGee’s and the disco era. Concert at 8 p.m. Tickets $32.50.
www.meafordhall.ca
June 28 Waverley Rice
Rotary Pavilion,
Meaford Harbour
The Friends of the Meaford Library present the first of their Sunday night concerts. They will continue throughout the summer and begin at 7 p.m. Admission by donation and all proceeds to the Library.
bkellett@sympatico.ca
July 4 Meaford BIA Downtown
Street Party
Downtown Meaford
Everyone welcome to Meaford’s historic downtown for a community celebration. Featuring great sales.
(519) 538-4685
Leith Summer Festival
Historic Leith Church
Concert One – ‘Diva’ Soprano-comedienne Mary Lou Fallis, who the Toronto Star deemed “the fabulousest, Canadianist Diva of them all” and her pianistic co-conspirator Peter Tiefenbach bring their inspired madness. Tickets $24 Concert at 7:30 p.m.
www.leithfestival.ca
July 5 – August 23 Jazz by the Bay
Bayview Park, Thornbury
Bring your lawnchair and sit back and enjoy a variety of jazz, Sunday evenings. Call after 4 p.m. on Sunday for rain location.
(519) 599-3223
July 7 - 25 Jazz in the Park
Oakview Woods, Wasaga Beach
Free concert series Tuesday evenings.
www.wasagabeach.com
July 10 - 12 Village Vibe Mountain Series
Music fills the Village all weekend on two stages featuring award-winning Canadian indie artists with local and regional roots.
www.villageatblue.com
July 11 John McDermott
Meaford Hall
His accomplishments have become legendary in recording history lore. An international recording star and household name, known as much for his successful musical career as for his commitment to veterans’ causes. Show at 8 p.m. Tickets $60.
www.meafordhall.ca
Quartetto Gelato
New Life Church, Collingwood
Canada’s most famous quartet. Show at 7:30 p.m.
www.collingwoodmusicfestival.com
July 17 Leith Summer Festival
Historic Leith Church
Concert Two – The Gryphon Trio. Celebrating their 15th anniversary season, the Juno award-winning trio continues to delight audiences around the globe. Tickets $24. Show at 7:30 p.m.
www.leithfestival.ca
CANADA DAY
July 1 Festival for Canada
Collingwood
A fun-filled day for the entire family featuring entertainment and activities throughout the downtown, including Darci-Que’s Children’s Activity Centre, face painting, sidewalk sales, the ambiance of Downtown’s many outdoor café’s, and a showcase of local musicians.
www.downtowncollingwood.com
Fireworks
Meaford Harbour
Giant fireworks display hosted
by the Meaford Kinsmen. Starts
at dusk.
(519) 538-4044
Creemore Community Centre
A dazzling display of fireworks presented by the Lions Club.
www.creemore.com
Canada Day Car Show
Come down to the harbour and see the great antique cars, classics and hotrods on display. Admission $5 per vehicle, spectators free.
(519) 538-1376
Beautiful Joe’s Canadian Pet Idol Contest
Beautiful Joe Park, Meaford
www.beautifuljoe.org
Village at Blue Mountain
Celebrate with free family activities all day: street performers, live music, guided family hikes with a free scenic gondola ride down the mountain, splash fountain, scavenger hunts and movies under the stars.
www.villageatblue.com
Nancy Island, Wasaga Beach
Join park staff to celebrate with family activities, draws, and prizes. While on the island visit the replica Great Lakes Lighthouse for an amazing panoramic view of Wasaga Beach. Begins at 3 p.m.
www.wasagabeachpark.com
Kelso Beach, Owen Sound
Face painting, pony rides, children’s games, food booths, evening concert, crazy canuk waterslide, military displays from LFCATC Meaford, Art in the Park, and fireworks at 10 p.m.
(519) 376-4440
FARMERS MARKETS
May 16 - October 10 Collingwood Downtown
Farmers Market
Corner of Second & Pine Streets
Local vendors feature a wide range of organic vegetables and fruit, baking, meats and cheeses, flowers and trees, jams and preserves, handcrafted items and more. Operates each Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
www.collingwood.ca
June 5 - October 9 Meaford Municipal
Farmers’ Market
Meaford Harbour
Every Friday 3 – 7 p.m. Local
high quality produce direct
from our farmers.
www.meafordfarmersmarket.ca
June 6 Open House
Whispering Pines Farm and Garden, Phelpston
From our table to your table. Come visit our farm and join the fun. CSA vegetables, all natural beef, chicken and eggs.
(705) 322-6218
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
May 16 - 18 Meaford Net Shed Opening
Meaford Harbour
Join the friends of The Meaford Library for the opening of the summer season. The Net Shed is a century old structure and a relic of the fishing industry, used to fabricate and repair fishing nets, hence the name. This location offers a tranquil venue on the waterfront where tourists and area bookworms may browse thousands of gently read books since 1995. All items are sold by donation with all proceeds going to the Meaford Public Library.
bkellett@sympatico.ca
May 16 Brews & BBQ Festival
Village at Blue Mountain
Kick off the summer with the 7th annual festival featuring breweries from around the world, BBQ specials on 12 patios, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, live outdoor music, entertainments and kids activities.
www.villageatblue.com
May 31 Purina Walk for Dog Guides
2nd annual hosted by Wasaga Beach Lions Club. Please bring your dog on a walk-a-thon to help raise money for the vision, hearing, seizure and special service dogs. Registration starts at 10 a.m., walk at 11 a.m.
www.purinawalkfordogguides.com
June 12 GB Idol
Meaford Hall
GBSS Idol finals return after a highly successful season in 2008. A sold out crowd watched as Chelsea Randall became the very first GBSS Idol. Who will win the crown this year? Over 45 acts are in the running. Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets $15/$10.
www.meafordhall.ca
June 13 Wild Wonders at Blue
Village at Blue Mountain
Flight shows with Free-Flying Birds of Prey by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy plus the Reptile Rob Show featuring fascinating animals from around the world.
www.villageatblue.com
June 27 Meaford Museum Vestibule Ribbon Cutting & Spring Tea
Meaford Museum
Join in the celebration of the completion of our new vestibule extension. Lower energy bills, full accessibility and a more visible entrance are only some of the benefits.
(519) 538-5974
meafordmuseum@meaford.ca
July 2 - 6 Picnics and Performances
Wasaga Beach
Park staff welcome you to join them with many guests who echo Wasaga Beach’s cultural past and the unique wildlife that lives in the dunes. This six week lineup will include live music, murder mysteries, historic ghost walks, voyage of the Voyageurs and much more.
www.wasagabeachpark.com
July 3 - 5 Georgian Bay Secondary School 40 Year Reunion
The program includes musical groups by alumni, activities for children, pancake breakfast and brunch on Saturday and Sunday, a dance Saturday night, souvenirs, and tours of Meaford showing the changes since 1970. Please mail or email addresses along with the year you were in grade 9 to ggmceachern@rogers.com
www.meaford.com/town/gbss40.html
July 4 The Blue Mountains
Chili Cookoff
25th annual presented by Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary. We’ve raised over $300,000 for Rotary’s benevolent work in the past 25 years.
www.tcrotary.ca/chili
The Great Meaford Duck Race
Bighead River Bridge
BBQ at Foodland at 11 a.m., race at 2 p.m. Duck tickets are $5 each or 3 for $12. Over $4000 in prizes. Proceeds to the Meaford Co-operative Preschool.
(519) 538-3214
July 5 Rally for Reptiles
Wasaga Nordic Centre
Come join park naturalists to discover the exciting world of our slimy and scaly friends who live in the dunes. Be sure to arrive early to get a sneak peek at our live guests. Starts at 1 p.m.
www.wasagabeachpark.com
July 10 - 12 Family Fishing Weekend
Nancy Island, Wasaga Beach
This weekend allows Canadian residents to enjoy the fun of fishing without a licence. Participants must abide by the set conservation licence limits. Join the Wasaga Beach Fish & Game Club to fish the Nottawasaga River on Sunday, July 12, at 10 a.m. Food, fun, games, and activities for the young and young at heart. No registration needed.
www.wasagabeachpark.com
CAR SHOWS
May 11, 18, 25 Wasaga Beach Cruise Night
Walmart Parking Lot
Starting approximately at 6:30 p.m. Call for more dates throughout
the summer.
(705) 429-8160
June 2 - September 8 Golden Town Cruisers
Cruise Nights
Meaford Harbour Pavilion
Every Tuesday except June 30th. Check out the vintage and classic cars. Door prizes, jacket draws and great music.
(519) 538-1386
FUNDRAISERS
May 15 Bizaare Bazaar
Bellbrae Animal Hospital, Collingwood
Georgian Bay Animal Rescue’s unique store reopens at the Apple Barn beside the animal hospital.
Open Fridays – Sunday, May to mid September.
www.cdhs.petfinder.com
May 23 Cobble Rocks Gala
Cobble Beach
The Tom Thomson Art Gallery presents an exceptional evening with sumptuous Marche-style food, dancing to rock ‘n roll by Suzie Vinnick & Friends, auctions, refreshments and surprises. Tickets $100/$90. Starts at 7 p.m.
www.tomthomson.org
May 24 25th Annual Hospital Dinner
Craigleith Ski Club
For Collingwood G & M Hospital Foundation. Speaker Lawrence Hill, 3-time award-winning author of “The Book of Negroes”.
Tickets $125 per person.
705-444-8644
May 30 Pop To Opera
Gayety Theatre, Collingwood
A spring fundraising event to support our hospice programs. Featuring tenors Andrea Garofalo & Anthony Macri and soprano Lilac Cana. Prefered seating $75, includes cocktail party at 7 p.m. Open seating $40. Show starts at 8 p.m.
(705) 444-2555
June 4 Big Bike for Heart &
Stroke Foundation
Collingwood
Canada’s only 30-seat bike fundraising event that tours the country every year from April to October. Teams of 29 raise a minimum of $50 in pledges and ride three-row tandem bike built for 30 on a route through the community.
(705) 737-1020
cdrury@hsf.on.ca
June 6 Swing for the Cure
Meaford Golf & Country Club
10th annual women’s golf tournament for Breast Cancer. $100, includes 18 holes of golf, cart, morning treats, lunch, supper and prizes. It’s a shotgun start, best ball, double par hole maximum tournament. Register your foursome early; limited space.
(519) 538-1389
July 6 - 12 Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic
Georgian Bay Club
160 golfers from the PGA
benefiting The Wayne Gretzky Foundation. Call for more details and ticket sales.
(519) 752-7199
CLASSES/LECTURES/SEMINARS
May 16 The Nylons and Elizabeth May
New Life Brethren Church, Collingwood
Voices for nature, join forces for an evening of song and dialogue celebrating our planet earth. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35.
www.collingwoodmusicfestival.com
May 24 Surely not in Canada!
Dufferin County Museum
Join Ken Weber as he brings Canadian history to life in a most fascinating way that will leave you wanting more. There is much of our country’s history that no one has ever bothered (or dared) to tell us. $5 members, $10 non-members.
www.dufferinmuseum.com
May 26 Food Glorious Food
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts
Sugar artist Lori Hutchinson and chef/nutritionist Eric Madden explore the are and aesthetics of our favourite pastime. 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
www.bmfa.on.ca
May 29 Barns: Our Vanishing Heritage
Beaver Valley Community Centre, Thornbury
Dr. John Carter, historian, author and lecturer. 1 – 2 p.m. Craigleith Heritage Depot 2009 Lecture Series. Tickets $10 each or call for special package details.
www.thebluemountains.ca
May 30 Thomas Homer-Dixon
New Life Brethren Church, Collingwood
Author of “Ingenuity Gap” and the “Upside of Down” speaks about our interrelationships with nature at 7:30 p.m. Reception to follow.
www.collingwoodmusicfestival.com
June 14 Much More than
the Stanley Cup!
Join Ken Weber as he picks the funniest, the most heroic and truly weird great sports stories. 2 p.m. $5 members, $10 non-members.
www.dufferinmuseum.com
June 22 - 26 Blue Mountain School of Landscape Painting
Register now for outdoor watercolour and acrylic classes. Limited space available for Hi-Sook Barker’s watercolour class. Beginners to experienced. $200/week 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day.
(705) 446-2044
www.bluemountainpainting.ca
June 29 Shipwrecks: Death, Destruction and Disaster on Georgian Bay
Beaver Valley Community Centre, Thornbury
Scott Cameron, historian, author and lecturer. 1 – 2 p.m. Craigleith Heritage Depot 2009 Lecture Series. Tickets $10 each or call for special package details.
www.thebluemountains.ca
June 29 - July 3 Blue Mountain School of Landscape Painting
Register now for outdoor watercolour and acrylic classes. Limited space available for Alexandra Sharma’s acrylic class. Beginners to experienced. $200/week 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day.
(705) 446-2044
www.bluemountainpainting.ca
June 30 Blue Mountain Foundation
for the Arts
Talking Turkey
Join Bill Harrison as he takes you for a walk through Turkey during Ramadan, highlighting the arts of this crossroads nation. 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
www.bmfa.on.ca
THEATRE/FILM
May 21 Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
Meaford Hall
With war threatening in London in 1939, Guinevere Pettigrew, a middle-aged London governess, finds herself unfairly dismissed from her job. An attempt to gain new employment catapults her into the glamorous world and dizzying social whirl of an American actress and singer, Delysia. Over the next 24 hours, Guinevere and Delysia will empower each other to discover their destinies. Running time 110 mins. Rated PG-13. Shows at 4 and 7 p.m. Tickets $10.
www.meafordhall.ca
May 27 - June 6 Dads 2, The Toddlers Revenge
Roxy Theatre, Owen Sound
Attendance to this hilarious musical should be mandatory for any father who has ever changed a diaper. May 31 at 2.p.m., May 27 – 30 and June 3 – 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $28.
www.roxytheatre.ca
June 4 The Year My Parents
Went on Vacation
Meaford Hall
In Brazil in 1970, the main events were the rise in military dictatorship and the World Cup of Soccer. Mauro, a 12 year old, is sent to his grandfather as his left-wing activist parents go into hiding. The parents do not know that grandfather has just died. The story tells of the places Mauro goes and the people he meets in the ensuing days. In the process he discovers that life can be both bitter and sweet. Running time 104 mins. Rated R. Shows at 4 and 7 p.m. Tickets $10.
www.meafordhall.ca
June 15 - 20 Wingfield’s Inferno
Gayety Theatre, Collingwood
Presented by Theatre Collingwood, presented by Dan Needles.
www.theatrecollingwood.com
June 18 Slumdog Millionaire
Meaford Hall
Jamal, an 18 year old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, is just one question away from winning 20 million rupees in India’s “Who Wants to be a Millionaire.” How does he know so much? Is he cheating? Nominated for 10 Oscars. Running time 120 mins. Rated R. Shows at 4 and 7 p.m. Tickets $10.
www.meafordhall.ca
June 26 Trailer Park Boys
Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre, Owen Sound
Join friends of the Trailer Park Boys featuring Ricky, Bubbles and Julian and special appearances with Mr. Lahey & Randy. Show at 8 p.m. Tickets $47.25/$59.
www.trailerparkboys.com
July & August Summer Theatre Camp
Larkspur Farm, Collingwood
Presented by Theatre Collingwood.
Summertime is a time for kids to have fun, make friends, share common interests and enjoy healthy outdoor experiences. Invite your child to ‘discover the drama within’ in a rural setting that offers so much more. Six one-week long summer daytime drama camps for ages 8 – 13 during the weeks of July 6 – 10, July 13- 17,
July 20 – 24, July 27 – 31, Aug 10 – 14, Aug 17 – 20, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost is $250 per week plus GST. Advance registration required.
www.theatrecollingwood.com
July 3 The Trudeau Stories
Meaford Hall
In 1985, while she was a student at the National Theatre School in Montreal, Brooke Johnson became friends with Pierre Elliott Trudeau. It had been a year and a half since he’d stepped down as Prime Minister, and now he was walking to work, putting cereal bowls on cartoon placemats, washing dishes and making peanut butter on toast. Through reminiscences, journal entries and correspondence, Brooke brings to life the story of a remarkable friendship. Show at 7 p.m. Tickets $32.
www.trudeaustories.com
July 7 - 11 Sexy Laundry
Gayety Theatre, Collingwood
Presented by Theatre Collingwood. A hilarious comedy about mid-life crisis examines relationships and what happens when partners lose their connection with each other. Recommended for age 16+.
www.theatrecollingwood.com
FESTIVALS
May 30 Medieval Festival
Lions’ Park, Clarksburg
Merchants, stalls, strolling players, children’s games, prizes, magic act, jugglers, lunch, etc. Presented by Marsh Street Centre. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
(519) 599-7837
June 7 Corn Flower Festival
Dufferin County Museum
Celebrate the famous Corn Flower glassware pattern at this annual festival. Visit our new exhibit “Decades of Design – From Deco to Disco”. A consignment sale of Corn Flower glassware is planned. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
www.dufferinmuseum.com
June 13 6th Annual Family Fun Festival
Kelso Beach Park, Owen Sound
Games, crafts, pony rides, soccer kick, face painting, mini golf, bouncy castles and more. Free admission.
www.keystonebrucegrey.org
June 20 - 21 Kitefest
Wasaga Beach
10th annual Kitefest takes place at Beach Area 1, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. both days. Kite flying demonstrations to music and family fun fly.
www.wasagabeach.com
SCENIC & GARDEN TOURS
May 8 Winery Tours
Collingwood
Beginning May 8, and running each weekend, wine tasting at Georgian Bay’s first winery along with a scenic return through the Beaver Valley. Departs at 1 p.m., returning at 5 p.m. $55 includes a glass of wine.
www.summerbound.ca
May 16 DCMA Spring Bus Tour
Dufferin County Museum
What better way to discover Dufferin, than to take an informative and entertaining ride that you will soon not forget. Tickets $25. Includes lunch at an interesting spot along the way.
www.dufferinmuseum.com
May 23 Sunset Cruises
Collingwood
Begins May 23 and are offered 4 times per week. Departing from the ferry dock at 7 p.m. returning at 9:15 p.m. $52.50.
www.summerbound.ca
May 30 Plant & Garden Sale “Circle of Blooms”
Dunedin Community Hall, Dunedin
Locally grown perennials, raffle for the ultimate gardener’s gift basket.
Proceeds go to the Hall. 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
circleofblooms@live.com
705-466-5622
June 5 - 12 65th Anniversary-D-Day Remembrance Tour
This could be the last time the Veterans are able to attend the celebration. Join us while we remember our hero who conquered those beaches 65 years ago.
www.ventureboundtours.com
July 11 Annual Garden Tour
Collingwood, Stayner, Creemore, Nottawa, Singhampton
The Collingwood Agricultural Society’s 4th annual garden tour “Floral Reflections”, a fund raiser for the Great Northern Exhibition. Passport tickets are $10 and cover
10 unique gardens, many with water features. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. rain or shine.
www.greatnorthernex.com
SPORTS
May 25 Lawn Bowling Clinics
Meaford
Come and enjoy the game and the company. You don’t have to be old or athletic, but willing to have some fun. Sykes Street behind Garnet’s Esso Station.
(519) 538-1020 or (519) 538-0366
May 20 - September 30 Ultimate Frisbee
Fisher Field 3, Collingwood
Join us every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
www.georgianbayultimate.ca
WATCH FOR MORE EVENTS IN OUR NEXT ISSUE!
Please submit events for July, August and September by June 13,
2008. These events will appear in our Summer issue. (street
date: week of July 7th, 2008). Please submit your event to admin@onthebaymagazine.com.
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