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Cobourg Farmers’ Market

Rotary Harbourfront Park 35 Albert Street, Cobourg

One of the oldest markets in Ontario, Cobourg’s Farmers’ Market was established in 1839 and offers locally grown and certified organic produce, crafts, flowers, plants, cheese, farm fresh meats, breads, pastries, and other delectables.

Port Hope Farmers’ Market

56 Queen Street, Port Hope 56 Queen Street, Port Hope

If you are looking for farm fresh produce and meats, homemade preserves and baking, as well as hand made crafts and artwork the Port Hope Farmers' Market is the place to be!

Community Yard Sale

Trenton Pet Hospital 441 Front Street, Trenton

Join us at Trenton Pet Hospital for a community yard sale with donations to Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward! Drop by to find new treasures! All donations from tables and yard space go directly to HSHPE and stay right in our community to help pets in need.

Farmers’ Market in Belleville

Belleville Market Square Pinnacle Street, Ontario

A place to procure local food and art, including fresh produce, ferments, honey, maple syrup, cheese, and more! Located on Historic Market Square behind Belleville's City Hall. Accessible from both Front St. and Pinnacle St. Walking distance within Belleville’s downtown core.

60th Northumberland Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Port Hope Fair Grounds 62 McCaul St, Port Hope

The Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games is celebrating 60 years and is moving to the Port Hope Agricultural Park. There will be Solo Pipers & Drummers, Pipe Band, Highland Dance and Heavy Event competitions. Visit the Clans' tents to discover your heritage and shop at the many Celtic merchandise and food vendors.

$20.00

Wellington Farmers’ Market

The Eddie Hotel & Farm 15786 Loyalist Parkway, Wellington

An outdoor eclectic market supporting farmers and local small businesses for over a decade. Join us at The Eddie Hotel and Farm, with direct access from the Millennium Trail. We welcome well-behaved pets, on lead, that know how to clean up after themselves…bring them along to enjoy the fun.

Front Street Farmers’ Market

Front Street Farmers' Market 67 Front Street, Trenton

Come out to the Front Street Farmers' Market and purchase local products straight from the producers.

Kids’ Creation Club 1: Sensory Art with Sara Keller

County Arts Lab 206 Main Street, Unit 2E, Picton

Has the buzzphrase "so satisfying" been floating around your house too? Join Sara Keller for a very satisfying 4-week workshop to delve into a variety of process-based art techniques that not only stimulate creativity but also offer a soothing experience for the mind.

$100.00

Belleville City Hall 150th Birthday Party

Belleville City Hall 169 Front St., Belleville

Heritage Belleville and their community partners are hosting a "birthday party" in celebration of City Hall's 150th anniversary. The party will include: Birthday cake; live music by Andy Forgie and members of the Quinte Symphony; guided tours of City Hall; period actors; and more.

Free

Gather in the County Modern Textile Market

Crystal Palace 375 Picton Main Street, Picton

Gather in the County is a new annual market featuring indoor and outdoor vendors. This is an exciting and innovative gathering of textile makers, small batch producers, indie dyers, artists, collectors and community guilds producing a wide range of handmade textile wares and supplies. 

$2.00

Colours in Motion at Arts on Main Gallery

Arts on Main Gallery 223 Main Street, Picton

As spring gradually morphs into summer, The County starts displaying its glorious show of vast green fields, sparkling waters, and blooming gardens. The streets and businesses start filling with people wanting to experience the beauty this region offers. It’s also why the artists of Arts On Main Gallery chose to title their latest show, Colours in Motion. 

Free

Storytime with Lily DeVine

Belleville Public Library 254 Pinnacle St., Belleville

Belleville Public Library is excited to partner with Bay of Quinte Pride and host a special story time with Drag Queen Storytime performer Lily DeVine. Join us at the library for stories and fun! Space is limited and registration is required.

ANDARA Gallery Presents: Gestures

Andara Gallery 54 Wilson Road, Bloomfield, Prince Edward County

ANDARA Gallery – celebrating it’s 5th Anniversary in Prince Edward County - presents “GESTURES”, the latest solo exhibition of works by Canadian fine art encaustic painter, Andrew Csafordi. The exhibition runs from May 15th-August 31st.

Free

Kids’ Creation Club 2: Sensory Art with Sara Keller

County Arts Lab 206 Main Street, Unit 2E, Picton

Has the buzzphrase "so satisfying" been floating around your house too? Join Sara Keller for a very satisfying 4-week workshop to delve into a variety of process-based art techniques that not only stimulate creativity but also offer a soothing experience for the mind.

$100.00

Connection and Response Exhibit Reception

John M. Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

Parrott Gallery presents the Opening Reception for Connection and Response featuring Bruce Cull’s compelling artwork that is inspired and nourished by nature. Everyone is welcome to this free event in Gallery 1. Light refreshments will be served, and you will have the opportunity to meet the artist.

Free

The Selfish Giant’s Garden

Westben Centre 6698 County Road 30 North, Campbellford

Westben presents “The Selfish Giant’s Garden”, an original, fully-staged musical starring Robert Longo (Beauty and the Beast, Les Mis), Donna Bennett (Rapunzel, The Pencil Salesman), Gabrielle Prata (Canadian Opera Company, Saving Hope) and a colourful garden full of singing Flowers and frisky Seasons. Based on the short story by Oscar Wilde, the musical explores the precarious beauty and power of nature and our responsibility to future generations.

$45.00

Eastside Secondary School Presents The Wizard of Oz

Eastside Secondary School 275 Farley Avenue, Belleville, Ontario

Eastside Secondary School’s Musical Theatre presents the well-loved 1939 classic musical The Wizard of Oz. Tickets for the production are now available to purchase online at Eventbrite or, if families prefer paper tickets, these are being sold in the main office at ESS.

$15.00

Rick Fines at Old Church Theatre

Old Church Theatre 940 Bonisteel Rd., Trenton

Rick Fines has had a long and storied career as one of the country’s hardest working musicians. He has toured across Canada countless times solo, as a duo or with a full band, and has recorded over 14 albums and has been a guest on many others. Steeped in roots music, Rick crafts a unique blend of warm-hearted blues, juke joint folk, and dockside soul that both embraces and defies the genres that influence him.

$25.00

An Evening with the Paranormal Seekers

Ameliasburgh Heritage Village 517 Cty. Rd. 19, Ameliasburgh

Get ready for an exciting adventure with experienced Paranormal Investigators as they explore the Ameliasburgh Heritage Village in search of paranormal activity. This is your chance to take a closer look at the mysterious happenings and get hands-on with the equipment used during their investigations!

The Sound of Music at Pinnacle Playhouse

The Pinnacle Playhouse 256 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

The Sound of Music is Rodgers and Hammerstein’s final collaboration. Set at the beginning of WWII, it is based on the true story of the Von Trapp family who lived in Austria and escaped the scourge of the Nazis. This incredible production has it all: romance, comedy, intrigue, adventure, suspense, and high drama – all of which come together with the exquisite music score that is still beloved the world over.

$27.00

Tokyo Police Club at Base 31

Base 31 26-343 County Road 22, Picton

Earlier this year, Tokyo Police Club announced that 2024 would be their last as a band, with a grand finale performance in their hometown of Toronto, and a hint that more news was in the works. This was soon followed by two final singles, “Just A Scratch” and “Catch Me If You Can,” and a schedule of tour dates across North America, including at Base31.

$49.00

Tokyo Police Club Farewell Tour at Base 31

Base 31 26-343 County Road 22, Picton

Tokyo Police Club has announced that 2024 would be their last as a band, with a grand finale performance in their hometown of Toronto, and a hint that more news was in the works. This was soon followed by news that came in the form of two final singles, “Just A Scratch” and “Catch Me If You Can,” and a massive, two-part run of tour dates across North America, including Base31.

$79.00