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We endeavour to keep our calendar updated with community events throughout Watershed country, but please let us know it we’ve missed one. We encourage you to submit an event yourself: It’s quick and it’s free!
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County Country Jamboree in Stirling
Stirling Fairgrounds 437 West Front Street, Stirling, RawdenThe County Country Jamboree in Stirling features three days of music and four nights of camping. Day and weekend passes (with or without camping) available. Artists include Todd Nolan, Pamela Rooney, Alison MacGregor, Too Country Band, The Canadian Tall Boys, and many more.
Port Hope Jazz Festival
Port Hope venues Port HopeThe 2024 Port Hope Jazz Festival is back, with an outstanding lineup of performers, including: Colleen Allen, Mike Downes, Kellylee Evans, Ewen Farncombe and Alex Bird, Steve Holt Quintet, Duncan Hopkins Trio, and more!
Shannonville World’s Fair
Tyendinega Recreation Complex 363 McFarlane Rd., ShannonvilleThe Shannonville World's Fair has been running since 1856. Brought to you by the Shannonville Agricultural Society, it features food truck and local vendors, an exhibit hall, artisan alley, tractor pull, 4-H beef and dairy shows, children's fun park, beach volleyball tournament, family fun run, horse barrel races, musical show, drumming ceremony, zucchini races, horse pulls, and more!
Cobourg Farmers’ Market
Rotary Harbourfront Park 35 Albert Street, CobourgOne 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 HopeIf 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!
Farmers’ Market in Belleville
Belleville Market Square Pinnacle Street, OntarioA 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.
Wellington Farmers’ Market
The Eddie Hotel & Farm 15786 Loyalist Parkway, WellingtonAn 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, TrentonCome out to the Front Street Farmers' Market and purchase local products straight from the producers.
Belleville Buskerfest
Belleville Downtown Front Street, BellevilleDowntown Belleville is hosting its second Buskerfest, an extraordinary event that promises a dazzling array of performances by world-class entertainers, alongside many local talents. This vibrant festival is set to captivate audiences of all ages, showcasing the unique artistry of busking while creating an electric atmosphere that celebrates creativity, skill, and community.
Giant Book Sale at Belleville Public Library
Belleville Public Library 254 Pinnacle St., BellevilleThere will be many fantastic titles for all ages at low prices. Proceeds of Friends of the Library book sales go towards supporting our library's free programs and services.
Parrott Gallery Presents Whispers of the Wild Exhibit
John M. Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle Street, BellevilleParrott Gallery welcomes Lisa Ferguson’s exhibit Whispers of the Wild. As one of our Parrott Shop artists, you will recognize Lisa’s engaging illustrative style in these mixed media pieces. Lisa‘s work is deeply rooted in her wonder of Ontario’s natural beauty.
Newcomers’ Day at Cobourg & Area Museum
Cobourg & Area Museum Orr Street, CobourgWe have a busy couple of hours planned in conjunction with the New Canadians Centre and with our younger visitors in mind. If you are new to Canada or just new to Cobourg, this free event is for you.
Fishing with Kids
RiverFront Square 2 Dundas St. W., Quinte WestThe 16th annual Blair Smith Memorial Fishing with Kids event is a wonderful opportunity for children to experience the joy of fishing and create lasting memories with their families.
Biglake Arts Music Festival Musical and Edible Promenade
Wellington Music Hall 42 West Street, WellingtonCome and walk around the village of Wellington and enjoy 4 mini-concerts in 4 different surprise locations, performed by 3 stellar cellists. Enjoy food creations by Chef Chris Byrne at every stop. Karlo Estates Winery, our 2024 season sponsor, will once again elevate the experience with one of their award-winning wines.
ANDARA Gallery Presents: Gestures
Andara Gallery 54 Wilson Road, Bloomfield, Prince Edward CountyANDARA 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.
Forest Breathing / Lake Breathing
Melt Studio & Gallery 343 County Road 22, Barrack 3, PictonEncaustic artist Susan Wallis has spent years making work inspired by the natural landscapes that surround her in Prince Edward County. Hours spent walking in the forests near her home and gazing at the surrounding lakes in the Prince Edward County region have been transformed into two brand new bodies of work: Forest Breathing and Lake Breathing.
Port Hope Jazz Festival
Port Hope venues Port HopeThe 2024 Port Hope Jazz Festival is back, with an outstanding lineup of performers, including: Colleen Allen, Mike Downes, Kellylee Evans, Ewen Farncombe and Alex Bird, Steve Holt Quintet, Duncan Hopkins Trio, and more!
Private Reuben Pearce
The Waring House 395 Sandy Hook Road, Prince Edward CountyPrivate Reuben Pearce is a new stage play written by Conrad Beaubien and staring Megan Hutton and Gabriel Guadagnin. This show will be performed outside on the Théâtre Roulant stage at The Waring House in Picton.
The Best of Broadway at Marble Arts Centre
Marble Arts Centre 13 Bridgewater Road, TweedThere's something for everyone in this thrilling 90-minute concert of Broadway show tunes! Some songs will be familiar, some will be new, but we're sure you'll love them all, from "Golden Age" favourites to contemporary showstoppers.
Christmas Town World Premiere
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre 20 Queen St, Port HopeThis world premiere Canadian comedy by celebrated writer Briana Brown chronicles the holiday magic of small-town living—all while sweating in Santa suits in August!
Million Dollar Quartet at Marble Arts Centre
Marble Arts Centre 13 Bridgewater Road, TweedThe Tony Award-nominated musical Million Dollar Quartet is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary December night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations that is both poignant and funny.
Rock the County Music Festival at Base 31
Base 31 26-343 County Road 22, PictonWelcome to Rock The County Music Festival at Base31 in Prince Edward County with Festival headliners The Trews/Matt Mays and The Glorious Sons. Gain access to both days of the festival with a two-day pass: General admission standing, reserved seating or club reserved seating options.
Jim Watts: Girl Reporter on Stage
The Winslow Farm 779 Zion Line, MillbrookJim Watts: Girl Reporter is a fascinating exploration of the experience of trailblazing youth who illegally flocked to Spain to fight fascism, attempting to stop its march across Europe, in the mid-1930s. Jean ‘Jim’ Watts was the only woman to join Canada’s regiment in Spain, the MacKenzie-Papineaus.
Biglake Arts Music Festival Presents Carn Davidson 9
Hatch Gallery 8 Stanley Street, BloomfieldThe Carn Davidson 9, consisting of an all-star lineup of solo players, is co-led by JUNO-award-winning trombonist William Carn and saxophonist Tara Davidson. This unique 9-piece jazz ensemble consists of 7 wind instruments underpinned by bass and drums with no chordal instrument.
Benefit Concert for Gleaners Food Bank
Maranatha 100 College St. W., BellevilleThe Hastings County Concert Band will perform a fundraising concert featuring vocalists Sara Gray and Kyle DiTomaso. Expect to hear a wide variety of music from classics to Elvis and Sea Shanties to the Beatles. The show will also include music from the movies, instrumental solos and, of course, a march to tap your toes to. The concert is free, with donations for Gleaners Food Bank greatly appreciated.
Three Men on a Bike
The Eddie Hotel & Farm 15786 Loyalist Parkway, WellingtonThree Men on a Bike is a delightful and entertaining journey, filled with witty banter, clever observations, and ridiculous mishaps. Award-winning writer & director team, Mark Brownell & Sue Miner offer a theatrical vision of Jerome K. Jerome’s Victorian satire that proves that sometimes the best way to navigate life is to embrace it.
Canadian National 10-Minute Play Festival
Theatre in the Wings 30 Bridge Street East, BellevilleWhat do NASA, Michelangelo's David and jumping out of a plane have in common? You'll find them all in the First Annual Theatre in the Wings Canadian National 10-Minute Play Festival, featuring the work of talented writers from across the country. After reading one hundred and sixty eight entries, our judges have picked seven.
Christmas Town World Premiere
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre 20 Queen St, Port HopeThis world premiere Canadian comedy by celebrated writer Briana Brown chronicles the holiday magic of small-town living—all while sweating in Santa suits in August!