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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.
Warkworth Music Fest
Warkworth Fairgrounds 24 East Street, WarkworthThe Warkworth Music Fest aims to bring an awesome annual event to Warkworth through the joy of rock music. We hope to stimulate community growth and wealth in a safe and enjoyable environment while providing quality entertainment for people of all ages. Day and weekend passes and overnight camping options available.
Arts Day in Nature
Lone Pine Marsh Braham Nature Reserve Maple Grove Road, ColborneYou’re invited to a special event celebrating the Arts and Nature, put on by the Northumberland Land Trust. Join us in the beautiful natural setting of the Lone Pine Marsh Braham Nature Reserve. This is a free event, but pre-registration is required.
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.
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.
Belleville Jazz Festival
The Belleville Club 210 Pinnacle Street, BellevilleThe Belleville Jazz Festival is back for a third year. Enjoy three days of exciting music, good vibes, and great company. Grab your friends and come experience the magic of jazz with us! Free admission!
Best of Barnful of Broadway
Westben Centre 6698 County Road 30 North, CampbellfordFor the past 24 years, the Westben stage has been the site for a host of spectacular music theatre presentations ranging from Jesus Christ Superstar to Les Mis with generous helpings of Rogers & Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice, Lerner & Loewe, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Bock and many others. To celebrate our 25th season, we present the very best of the best, with some of our very favourite guest artists.
Godspell at Stirling Festival Theatre
Stirling Festival Theatre 41 West Front St., StirlingWith an eclectic blend of songs, Godspell transforms the teachings of Jesus into a joyful, expansive rock-cabaret, with elements of disco and contemporary pop. A wandering troupe of actors perform different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing.
An Evening with Shakes-Beer (and Whine)
The Waring House 395 Sandy Hook Road, Prince Edward CountyThis sketch show is a humorous and irreverent look at some of the Bard’s greatest scenes and characters, some of whom have been thrust into a modern setting. You’ll see Romeo, Juliet, Caesar, Brutus, and others like never before. Whether the works of Shakespeare inspire you or ruined your high school experience, this is a show for you!
Eastside Secondary School Presents The Wizard of Oz
Eastside Secondary School 275 Farley Avenue, Belleville, OntarioEastside 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.
Opening Reception for Shifting Lens 2024
John M. Parrott Art Gallery 254 Pinnacle Street, BellevilleParrott Gallery welcomes Shifting Lens 2024: Selected Works of the Ontario Society of Artists Eastern Hub. This large exhibition will showcase 63 pieces by 22 artists and includes a large variety of disciplines including: painting, collage, photography, mixed media and sculpture. Everyone is welcome to attend the free Opening Reception and meet the artists.
Beach Dance Party in Cobourg
Cobourg Beach Courtyard Queen Street, CobourgThis event is presented by NOCO Realty Group, Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty and sponsored by The EL Cobourg, George & Orange and Leguan Chicken. Funds raised will support the Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre & Royal LePage Shelter Foundation.
Suzie Vinnick at Old Church Theatre
Old Church Theatre 940 Bonisteel Rd., TrentonA Saskatoon native transplanted to the Niagara Region of Ontario, Suzie Vinnick is the proud owner of a gorgeous voice, impressive guitar and bass chops, and an engagingly candid performance style. Her latest album is entitled “Fall Back Home”.
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.
An Evening with Shakes-Beer (and Whine)
The Waring House 395 Sandy Hook Road, Prince Edward CountyThis sketch show is a humorous and irreverent look at some of the Bard’s greatest scenes and characters, some of whom have been thrust into a modern setting. You’ll see Romeo, Juliet, Caesar, Brutus, and others like never before. Whether the works of Shakespeare inspire you or ruined your high school experience, this is a show for you!
Godspell at Stirling Festival Theatre
Stirling Festival Theatre 41 West Front St., StirlingWith an eclectic blend of songs, Godspell transforms the teachings of Jesus into a joyful, expansive rock-cabaret, with elements of disco and contemporary pop. A wandering troupe of actors perform different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing.