What's On
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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Warkworth Fall Fair
Warkworth Fairgrounds 24 East Street, Warkworth4-H & beef shows, horse shows, firefighter’s challenge, elimination car draw, talent show, home craft and crop exhibits, pie contest and auction, baby show, truck & tractor pull, Cope Amusement midway, Hot Diggity Dogs, Zoo to You and much more at the Warkworth Fairgrounds.
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!
Rural Ontario Youth Summit
Centennial Secondary School 160 Palmer Road, BellevilleDuring this event, you will hear from inspirational speakers, indulge in local food and cultural performances, engage in breakout discussions, participate in rural development workshops, discover youth entrepreneurship and expand your network through a youth-led trade show showcasing innovative ideas, projects and resources.
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.
Warkworth Fall Fair
Warkworth Fairgrounds 24 East Street, WarkworthPercy Agricultural Society presents the annual Warkworth Fall Fair, celebrating 172 years: A small-town country fair with something for everyone. Check out our website for a full list of fair events for 2024.
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.
Picton Fair
Picton Fairgrounds 375 Main St. East, PictonFeaturing the historical Crystal Palace (only one of it’s kind left in North America) with first-class exhibits of homecrafts, woodcrafts, schools, and more. There will be cattle and horse shows, a midway, live music in the Crystal Palace Community Centre, and our popular “Rising Star” competition. Also featuring a tractor pull, Demolition Derby, and lawn tractor racing. Don't miss it.
Belleville Bluesfest
Downtown Belleville 1 Bridge St E, BellevilleThe Belleville Downtown Blues Festival is back for a second year. All events on Saturday are free with Belleville Gleaners benefiting from cash donations and food items. Check out Angelina Hunter performing on Friday evening at Pinnacle Playhouse. Join us for a series of unforgettable blues performances in the vibrant atmosphere of Belleville’s historic downtown.
Doors Open at Ameliasburgh Heritage Village
Ameliasburgh Heritage Village 517 Cty. Rd. 19, AmeliasburghVisit us at Ameliasburgh Heritage Village to get a behind-the-scenes look at the de Vries Natural Heritage Collection - one of the most finely preserved collections of taxidermy in Ontario! Learn more about the ecology of the County and hear unique stories behind some of the specimens. Admission is by donation.
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.
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.
Vernissage for Mélange by Jacqueline Staikos
John M. Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle Street, BellevilleThe Parrott Gallery presents Mélange by Jacqueline Staikos. Jacqueline has been painting in the Quinte region for many years. This retrospective exhibition will reflect the changes she has undergone throughout the years.
Kendal: Artifacts and Anecdotes, an Archaeology of Capitalism
John M. Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle Street, BellevilleThe Parrott Gallery invites you to an opening reception for photographer Don Wilson's exhibition, "Kendal: Artifacts and Anecdotes, an Archaeology of Capitalism". Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. Light refreshments will be served.
Cocktail Party and Silent Auction for Wellington Heritage Museum
Wellington Heritage Museum 290 Main Street, WellingtonJoin the Friends of the Wellington Heritage Museum for a cocktail party and silent auction. We will be raising funds to complete the transformation of this former Quaker Meeting House into a a fantastic exhibit space and to assist with the cost of future exhibits.
Carlos del Junco and The Blues Mongrels
Old Church Theatre 940 Bonisteel Rd., TrentonTo say that Carlos del Junco just plays the harmonica would be like saying Jimi Hendrix was just a guitar player. He blows the blues harp through a prism — suddenly it seems he’s holding every color in the musical rainbow right there in his hands.
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.