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Here’s the list of our not-to-be-missed events!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
EVENTS
August 7 to September 5, 2010
The Automobile and Process art shows
Arbor Gallery
36 Home Avenue
Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0
613.678.5086
www.arborgallery.org
Arbor Gallery
36 Home Avenue
Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0
613.678.5086
www.arborgallery.org
Join us for two art shows: The Automobile - An exhibition of artworks on the theme of “the car” and Process - an exhibition of artworks illustrating the working methods of the artists. The gallery is open 12-5, Wednesday to Sunday.
August 20 to October 31st, 2010
St-Albert Giant Maze
St-Albert Cheese Cooperative grounds
150 St-Paul Street
St-Albert, ON K0A 3C0
613.321.0102
St-Albert, ON K0A 3C0
613.321.0102
Test your sense of direction and invite family and friends on a mysterious journey! The Giant Maze is back with a brilliant new layout, 1.2 km of paths and head-scratching riddles that’ll call on all your gray matter. The only one of its kind in Canada!
August 28, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Conference The Golden Days of Caledonia Springs
Ancienne prison de L’Orignal Old Jail
1023 Queen Street
L’Orignal,ON, KOB 1KO
613. 675.4661 / 1.800.667.6307 extension 8107
www.villagedelorignal.ca
Ancienne prison de L’Orignal Old Jail
1023 Queen Street
L’Orignal,ON, KOB 1KO
613. 675.4661 / 1.800.667.6307 extension 8107
www.villagedelorignal.ca
Come and discover the fascinating history of Caledonia Springs, the most important thermal spa resort in Canada. You will enjoy the unique collection of photographs and artifacts, giving a new life to this glorious international resort. Watch the documentary Les buveurs d’eau for a glimpse of this Victorian spa where, every year, visitors came from all over Canada and the United States to take advantage of its special waters. At 2:00 PM in English and 7:30 PM in French. Admission: $10.00.
August 29, 2010
Foire Gourmande Outaouais- Est ontarien
Lefaivre Community Centre, Ontario and
Montebello Marina, Québec
819.281.7676 / 613.675.4661 x 8108
www.foiregourmande.com
Lefaivre Community Centre, Ontario and
Montebello Marina, Québec
819.281.7676 / 613.675.4661 x 8108
www.foiregourmande.com
Taste … of the Ottawa River Shores! Local food products tastings and sales. Meet local producers and chefs. Free pedestrian ferry. Kids play area.
September 4 -5, 2010
Festival de la Ferme Jojo
3449 Gendron
3449 Gendron
Hammond, ON K0A 2A0
www.jojo.ca
www.jojo.ca
Enjoy family activities in a French environment at Ferme Jojo. Visit barnyard animals, enjoy pony and wagon rides, arts and crafts, face painting and children's entertainment.
September 5, 2010 4:00 to 9:00 PM
Ottawa river cruise from Grenville to Carillon
613.632.1111 x 365
613.632.1111 x 365
All aboard the Jacques-Cartier! The cruise includes a 4 course meal dinner, musical entertainment and dance. Tickets $125. Fundraising activity for the Hawkesbury General Hospital.
September 9 - 12, 2010
Russell Agricultural Fair
Fairgrounds, 1084 Concession Street, Russell
613.445.2155
www.russellfair.com
Fairgrounds, 1084 Concession Street, Russell
613.445.2155
www.russellfair.com
Harvesting family excitement since 1858. Live entertainment for all ages, midway, truck and tractor pulls, homecrafts and agricultural exhibits, antique equipment, fall cutting, and more.
Septembre 11, 2010
Prescott Plowing Contest
Ste-Anne-de-Prescott
Ste-Anne-de-Prescott
613.551.5144
www.prescottplowmen.com
www.prescottplowmen.com
52nd edition of the annual competition. 25 plowmen will compete to qualify for the Elgin International Plowing Match in September 2010.
September 11, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Célébration Show
Optimiste Performance Hall
1535 Avenue du Parc
Rockland, ON K4K 1C3
Optimiste Performance Hall
1535 Avenue du Parc
Rockland, ON K4K 1C3
Several local artists will share the stage for this fundraising event for the Canadian Cancer Society. Featuring Gilbert Gosselin, Brigitte Lamoureux, Mathieu Gatien, Dominique Auger, Pascal Lacroix, Jean-François Pagé, Tanya Gatien and the group En Motion, Yanik Gosselin and Jean-François Morin.
September 11-12 & 18-19, 2010
Discover farms and meet the local producers. Taste farm products, learn about farming and harvesting. Bring your cooler and load up on freshness.
September 12, 2010 at noon
Soap Box Derby
Centre d’Action Community Centre
7888 County Road 14
Ste-Anne-de-Prescott
613.674.3149
www.ste-anne.ca
Centre d’Action Community Centre
7888 County Road 14
Ste-Anne-de-Prescott
613.674.3149
www.ste-anne.ca
A friendly and fun competition for the young and young at heart. Lots of laughs on the hill in Ste-Anne.
September 18, 2010
Salsa Fiesta
Park - Caledonia Community Centre
6900 County Road 22, St-Bernardin
613.678.6471
Park - Caledonia Community Centre
6900 County Road 22, St-Bernardin
613.678.6471
www.st-bernardin.ca
End of summer party! Family activities in the afternoon and early evening. Greatest tomato catapult contest. Fajitas supper. Dance under the stars.
End of summer party! Family activities in the afternoon and early evening. Greatest tomato catapult contest. Fajitas supper. Dance under the stars.
September 19, 2010
Festival of Flavours
Main Street, Vankleek Hill
613.678.5086
Main Street, Vankleek Hill
613.678.5086
www.vankleekhill.ca/events
Featuring our 320 ft. Lunch table. Foods from around the world - Over 50 kiosks of delicious unique dishes to sample and savour. Local beer & wine - and entertainment too! Savour the Flavour - Taste the Savour!
Septembre 25, 2010
Larose Forest Day
Indian Creek Road, Henri Latreille Shelter, Larose Forest
Indian Creek Road, Henri Latreille Shelter, Larose Forest
Learn about the forest through various stations and activities : bird watching, Grant Village Historical walking tour, forest management, mushroom identification, children's activities, Little Ray’s Reptile zoo and lunch. Many groups and organizations will have displays set up at the Henri Latreille Shelter. For more information, click here.
September 25 and 26, 2010
3rd edition of the event. Close to 30 artists in visual arts open their studio doors to showcase their work. See painters, sculptors, potters and many more.
September 25, 2010 at 6:00 PM
La Randonnée des gourmets
École secondaire catholique de Plantagenet
6150 County Road 17
Plantagenet, ON K0B 1L0
1.800.667.6307, extension 8103
www.randonnee-ramble.ca
École secondaire catholique de Plantagenet
6150 County Road 17
Plantagenet, ON K0B 1L0
1.800.667.6307, extension 8103
www.randonnee-ramble.ca
Savour a memorable dining experience in good company and discover Prescott-Russell through its regional food products, prepared by great chefs! 7 course-meal and accompanying wines. Music and entertainment. $50.00 Served the evening before the cycling event The Great Ramble.
September 26, 2010
La Cité collégiale's Great Ramble
1.800.667.6307 ext. 8103
Welcome to all cyclists and outdoors enthusiasts. Choose between three cycling tours (24, 44 and 88 km) and three walking tours (5, 10 and 15 km). The event is held in the Prescott-Russell region while the fall colors highlight the beautiful country scenery. The start point of all tours is at École secondaire catholique de Plantagenet, located one hour east of Ottawa and one hour and 15 minutes west of Montréal. Register now!
October 2, 2010 at 1:00 PM
Super Gala Folklorique
Action Centre
7888 County Road 14, Ste-Anne-de-Prescott
613.674.2168 / 613.674.5602
www.ste-anne.ca
Action Centre
7888 County Road 14, Ste-Anne-de-Prescott
613.674.2168 / 613.674.5602
www.ste-anne.ca
Fiddle and guitar music at its old time best. A hand clapping and toe tapping experience. Music, mass, supper, dance. 25th year.
October 2, 2010
Vankleek Hill Family & Local History Day
1.877.678.3327
www.vankleekhill.ca
1.877.678.3327
www.vankleekhill.ca
Come discover your roots! Family history displays, walking tours, cemetery tours, quilt display, speakers, Gaelic lessons & more!
October 2, 2010 - 5:00 to 9:00 PM
Prescott-Russell Wine & Food Show
Outaouais Golf Club, Rockland
Outaouais Golf Club, Rockland
October 2 and 3, 2010
Oktoberfest
Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company
10 Terry Fox Drive Vankleek Hill ON
www.beaus.ca
Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company
10 Terry Fox Drive Vankleek Hill ON
www.beaus.ca
Beau’s signature fundraising event. 5,000 people. Oompah Music. Insanely good bavarian cuisine. 3 Charities. 2 Days, Oh yeah, and Beau's beer, brewery tours, and crazy good fun.
October 16, 2010
Braises d’automne
Campus d’Alfred de l’Université de Guelph
31 St-Paul Street Alfred
613.679.2218, extension 504
Campus d’Alfred de l’Université de Guelph
31 St-Paul Street Alfred
613.679.2218, extension 504
October 16 -17, 2010
Les oiseaux - Art exhibit
275 Montée Interprovinciale, Pointe Fortune
450.451.6329
275 Montée Interprovinciale, Pointe Fortune
450.451.6329
October, 30 2010 at 7:30 PM
Fright Night
Ancienne prison de L’Orignal Old Jail
1023 Queen Street
L’Orignal,ON, KOB 1KO
613. 675.4661 / 1.800.667.6307 extension 8107
www.villagedelorignal.ca
Ancienne prison de L’Orignal Old Jail
1023 Queen Street
L’Orignal,ON, KOB 1KO
613. 675.4661 / 1.800.667.6307 extension 8107
www.villagedelorignal.ca
A night filled with surprises and unexpected twists that will make for an unforgettable evening. Admission : $10.00.
October 30, 2010 - 9:00PM
Halloween Party
Caledonia Community Centre
6900 County Road 22, St-Bernardin
Caledonia Community Centre
6900 County Road 22, St-Bernardin
Dance the night away with Disco Elektra. Best costume prizes. Admission $5.00.
October 30 - 31, 2010
Colours on the Bay
RiverRock Inn
2808 Chamberland Street
Rockland, Ontario
613.446-2121/613.816.5858
RiverRock Inn
2808 Chamberland Street
Rockland, Ontario
613.446-2121/613.816.5858
Meet the 35 professional juried artists at the 5th edition of Colours on the Bay. Exceptional Art Show exhibiting original works of art. Entertainment by Suzanne Pinel. Free admission and parking.
November 5 to 7, 2010
Rhythm N Blues Festival
River Rock Inn et Salle de spectacle Optimiste
Rockland, ON
River Rock Inn et Salle de spectacle Optimiste
Rockland, ON
November 6, 2010
Christmas Home Tour & Victorian Promenade
Vankleek Hill
613.678.3327
Start the Christmas shopping season in Victorian style! Tour beautiful homes professionally decorated for the season. Buy your tickets early.
Vankleek Hill
613.678.3327
Start the Christmas shopping season in Victorian style! Tour beautiful homes professionally decorated for the season. Buy your tickets early.
November 6, 2010 at 7 :00 PM
Country Music Evening
Knights of Columbus Hall
520 St-Philippe Street Alfred
613.679.1114
Knights of Columbus Hall
520 St-Philippe Street Alfred
613.679.1114
Dance the night away to the sound of many artists and Syldan Orchesra. Light lunch. $20.00.
November 26 to 28, 2010
Christmas Craft Fair
Community Center
36 Mill Street, Vankleek Hill
613.678.5086
www.vankleekhill.ca/events
Community Center
36 Mill Street, Vankleek Hill
613.678.5086
www.vankleekhill.ca/events
Unique creations hand-made by local artisans. Gifts of distinctions. All one of a kind - plus Christmas baking, wreaths and candles. Start your Christmas shopping here. Wheelchair accessible.
November 28 - December 5, 2010
The Main Street is an enchanting place with its Christmas decorations and the artists and artisans corridor. Concerts, shows on ice and more.
November 28, 2010 at 4:30 PM
Santa Claus Parade
Laurier Street, Rockland
Laurier Street, Rockland
December 3, 2010
Christmas Parade of Lights
Vankleek Hill 613.678.5086
Vankleek Hill 613.678.5086
December 4, 2010
Santa Claus Parade
Hawkesbury
Hawkesbury
613.632.0106
Let yourself be carried away by the magic of this beautiful tradition which wil ravel on Hawkesbury's Main Street at 7:00 PM.
December 4 and 5, 2010
Chœur du Moulin Concert
Église Très-Sainte-Trinité, Rockland
Église Très-Sainte-Trinité, Rockland
2011 Events
January 21 ? 23, 2011
Rockland Winter Carnival
January 26 ? 30, 2011
St-Pascal-Baylon Winter Carnival
February 4 and 5, 2011
St-Bernardin Winter Carnival
Caledonia Winter Carnival
6900 County Road 22
613.678.3605 / 613.678.6471
Caledonia Winter Carnival
6900 County Road 22
613.678.3605 / 613.678.6471
Fun for everyone! Program to be announced soon.
February 12 to 21, 2011
40th Clarence-Creek Winter Carnival
April 30, 2011
Country Night in Wendover
Centre communautaire Lucien Delorme
5000 Du Centre Street, Wendover
613.446.1117/ 613.882.3266
Centre communautaire Lucien Delorme
5000 Du Centre Street, Wendover
613.446.1117/ 613.882.3266
The best of Country music with great performers. From 7:00 PM to midnight. $15.00 in advance or $18.00 at the door.
June 24 - 25, 2011
Vankleek Hill Fiddling, Step Dancing & Square Dance Competition
Vankleek Hill Community Centre
36 Mill Street, Vankleek Hill
613.678.2626 / 613.674.5638
www.hawk.igs.net/~fiddleanddance/index.htm
Vankleek Hill Community Centre
36 Mill Street, Vankleek Hill
613.678.2626 / 613.674.5638
www.hawk.igs.net/~fiddleanddance/index.htm
Friday at 7:00 P.M. Jamboree and Dance with the Glenn Silverson Band, and the Junior and Open Square Competition followed by dancing. Saturday competition starts at 9:00 AM. Finals, performances and awards at 7:00 PM.
July 19 - 24, 2011
Wendover’s Optimist Western Festival
Lucien-Delorme Community Centre
5000 Du Centre Street, Wendover
613.446.1117 / 613.882.3266
www.festivalwesternwendover.ca
Lucien-Delorme Community Centre
5000 Du Centre Street, Wendover
613.446.1117 / 613.882.3266
www.festivalwesternwendover.ca
September 20 to 24, 2011
International Plowing Match & Rural Expo
Kirby, Lachaîne and Connors Farms
Chute-à-Blondeau
Kirby, Lachaîne and Connors Farms
Chute-à-Blondeau
Plan to attend one of Canada’s largest agricultural event! Exhibits, activities and entertainment spread over one square kilometre. Close to 100,000 visitors and 2,500 RVs are expected. Don’t miss the 2011 IPM.
Passed 2010 events
The dates and details of these recurrent events will be updated when information is available.
January 16, 2010 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Living Locally Fair
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School
1211 South Russell Road, Russell
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School
1211 South Russell Road, Russell
Support your local economy. Meet local producers and artisans. Learn about what is available and produced locally. Get advice on growing and preserving food. Reduce our carbon emissions. Event hosted by the Russell and District Horticultural Society, in partnership with St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School. Free admission, but donations to the Food Bank would be greatly appreciated.
January 24 to 31, 2010
Vankleek Hill Winter Carnival
A full week of activities! Music withTerry Gillespie and Bobby Lalonde, cross country skiing, school activities, pool tournament, Pond Rocket classic tournament, chili cook off, euchre, old-fashioned outdoor skating party, PCPS Bonspiel, outdoor games for kids, bed races, VCl Alumni hockey game, casino night, talent show and more! Click here for the full program.
February 6, 2010 at 5:30 PM
Soirée canadienne
Action Centre
7888 County Road 14
Ste-Anne-de-Prescott
613.674.2168 / 613.874.2843
Action Centre
7888 County Road 14
Ste-Anne-de-Prescott
613.674.2168 / 613.874.2843
Canadian supper, followed by an evening of folk music and square dance.
February 13, 2010
Valentines Evening
Knights of Columbus Hall
520 St-Philippe Street
613.679.1114
Knights of Columbus Hall
520 St-Philippe Street
613.679.1114
Enjoy a wonderful evening! Dinner-show $35.00 or show only $20.00. Retro, popular, folk and line dancing music with the group Coup de coeur.
April 10, 2010
Vankleek Hill Fiddle and Dance Association’s Fund raising Spring dance
Vankleek Hill Community Centre
36, Mill Street, Vankleek Hill
Vankleek Hill Community Centre
36, Mill Street, Vankleek Hill
613.678.2626 / 613.674.5638
www.hawk.igs.net/~fiddleanddance
www.hawk.igs.net/~fiddleanddance
Dancing from 8:30 - 12:30. Music by the Glenn Silverson Band. Lunch Served.
May 1, 2010
Walk a Mile in her Shoes
JR Brisson Complex
758 Bréboeuf, Casselman
613.764.5700 / 1.866.772.992, extension 227
www.centrenovas.ca
JR Brisson Complex
758 Bréboeuf, Casselman
613.764.5700 / 1.866.772.992, extension 227
www.centrenovas.ca
Walk a Mile in her Shoes is an event that encourages men to join and take a stand against sexual assault and violence against women by walking one mile in high heel shoes. You are invited to come and support the men who will take a stand against sexual assault and violence against women.
May 22 to 24, 2010
Crafts, visual arts, performing arts and new this year - culinary arts. Enjoy 3 days of art, music, dance and food held outdoors in our picturesque Victorian Village.
May 29, 2010
Community Yard Sale
Calédonia Community Centre
6900 County Road 22, St-Bernardin
Calédonia Community Centre
6900 County Road 22, St-Bernardin
Arrive early for best choice! Reserve a lot - $10.00. Hot-dogs, chips and beverages on site. Organized by St-Bernardin Fire Department.
May 29, 2010
Car rally of 250 km in Eastern Ontario region for Mustang owners. Fundraising for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
June 5, 2010
Trash’n Treasure Day
Throughout Town, Vankleek Hill
613.678.3327
Throughout Town, Vankleek Hill
613.678.3327
Hundreds of yard sales all over town! You won’t believe what treasures you could find on that day.
June 6, 2010
Join us for the 3rd annual Vélotour, a cycling fundraising event for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. 3 routes : 30 km, 50 km and 100 km. Each person must raise a minimum of $50 to participate. Register before May 30th.
June 12, 2010
CelticFest is a full day of Family Fun with live music and dance, and a secure kids’ zone. Fully licensed. 2010‘s event will be bigger and better! Rain or shine. Campers welcome.
June 11-12, 2010
Duck & Feather Festival
St-Isidore Recreation Centre
20 Arena Street, St-Isidore
613.524.3333 / 613.524.3463
St-Isidore Recreation Centre
20 Arena Street, St-Isidore
613.524.3333 / 613.524.3463
Friday : stand-up comedian François Massicote. Saturday: Car show, buskers, inflated games for kids, family activities, duck race, volleyball tournament. Supper and dance.
June 13, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Antique Day of Ste-Anne-de-Prescott
Centre d’Action Community Centre
7888 County Road 14, Ste-Anne-de-Prescott
613.674.5774 / 613.674.1019
Centre d’Action Community Centre
7888 County Road 14, Ste-Anne-de-Prescott
613.674.5774 / 613.674.1019
The past comes alive during the demonstrations of antique farm machinery and exhibitions of household antiques. Car and truck parade, food, country music, games for children.
June 13, 2010
HGH Health Run, 22nd edition
Hawkesbury & District General Hospital Foundation
1111, Ghyslain street
Hawkesbury, ON
613.632.1111 ext. 365 or 166
www.fondationhgh.org
The HGH Health Run offers, this year, 2 Biking circuits ( 80km and 25 km) and 3 Walking circuits (10km, 7km & 3.5km). Have fun while raising funds for the Foundation. Many prizes to be won.
Hawkesbury & District General Hospital Foundation
1111, Ghyslain street
Hawkesbury, ON
613.632.1111 ext. 365 or 166
www.fondationhgh.org
The HGH Health Run offers, this year, 2 Biking circuits ( 80km and 25 km) and 3 Walking circuits (10km, 7km & 3.5km). Have fun while raising funds for the Foundation. Many prizes to be won.
June 19, 2010
Second edition of the annual fishing event. Hosted by Wendover Council of the Knights of Columbus. 150 teams will compete for thousands of dollars in prizes. $100.00 team registration fee includes entry for 2 in the Big Fish category and supper. Fundraiser for the March of dimes. Register now!
June 19, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Gospel Festival
Place des pionniers
Downtown Hawkesbury
Downtown Hawkesbury
Gospel Music Festival featuring local singers and musicians. Also entertainment, inflatable games for kids, farm animals, face painting and more. Chilli supper. Bring your lawn chair.
June 19 and 20, 2010 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Collectors’ Weekend
Ancienne prison de L’Orignal Old Jail
1023 Queen Street
L’Orignal,ON, KOB 1KO
613. 675.4661 / 1.800.667.6307 extension 8107
www.villagedelorignal.ca
Ancienne prison de L’Orignal Old Jail
1023 Queen Street
L’Orignal,ON, KOB 1KO
613. 675.4661 / 1.800.667.6307 extension 8107
www.villagedelorignal.ca
Exhibition of various collections assembled by collectors from the region. Hats, tools, lamps, corkscrews, key chains, ashtrays, bridal gowns and much more. Guided tours of L’Orignal Old Jail. Admission: $6.00.
June 20, 2010
St-Jean Baptiste Parade and Festivities
Bourget, ON
613.487.2908 / 613.487.2894
The parade starts at 2:00 PM at the north entrance of the village and ends at the Community Centre. After the parade : outdoor concert, inflatable games for kids, food and drinks from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Bring your lawn chair.
June 30, 2010
Blues sur la terrasse
Maison de l’île
2, rue John Hawkesbury
613.636.0697
Maison de l’île
2, rue John Hawkesbury
613.636.0697
June 30 and July 1, 2010
Canada Day
St-Eugene Municipal Park
1026 Labrosse Street, St-Eugene
613.764.5339
St-Eugene Municipal Park
1026 Labrosse Street, St-Eugene
613.764.5339
A family day at the St-Eugene Park. Activities for the entire family, including fireworks.
July 1, 2010
Canada Day
Complex J.R Brisson
Complex J.R Brisson
756 Brébeuf Street, Casselman
613.764.2852
613.764.2852
The Village of Casselman celebrates Canada Day with fire works and other activities.
July 1, 2010 from noon to midnight
Canada Day
Simon Park
Avenue du Parc, Rockland
Simon Park
Avenue du Parc, Rockland
Free activities for the whole family. Rockland Band, inflated games for kids, free swimming at YMCA/YWCA. Circus Cowboys show from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Charles Bergeron in concert (French) from 3:15 to 4:00 PM. See L’Escale Cascades – Cheerleading team at 4 :30 PM. Musical evening starting at 8 :00. Be in the Band from 8:00 to 9:00 PM, followed by ABBA Gold and fireworks at 10:00 PM.
July 1 to 4, 2010
Music in the Pines Festival
681 Concession 10
Curran ON K0B 1C0
613 673 4916
Music In The Pines is a family oriented music festival. Wide variety of musical performances, campsite jams, friendly vendors and great workshops, it’s the perfect weekend get-away to kick up your heels and let your hair down! Weekend packages and daily passes available.
681 Concession 10
Curran ON K0B 1C0
613 673 4916
Music In The Pines is a family oriented music festival. Wide variety of musical performances, campsite jams, friendly vendors and great workshops, it’s the perfect weekend get-away to kick up your heels and let your hair down! Weekend packages and daily passes available.
July 1, 2010 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Family activities, buskers, bands, entertainment and spectacular fireworks! 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Brunch, lawn bowling, Zumba dancing. Show for children at 2 and 4 PM. See the group Les B.B. with special guest Manon Séguin at 8:30 PM. Fireworks at 10:00 PM.
July 4, 2010
Vankleek Hill Horse & Buggy Parade and Strawberry Social
Vankleek Hill Fairgrounds
613.678.5086
www.vankleekhill.ca/events
Vankleek Hill Fairgrounds
613.678.5086
www.vankleekhill.ca/events
Horses and drivers in the most unique parade in Eastern Ontario. No bands - no floats - just horses. Starts at 1:00 p.m. Followed by a celebration of strawberries, cake and ice cream...delicious!
July 2 - 4, 2010
Casselman Super Pull
Maurice and Georgette Cayer Farm
569 Route 700 East, Casselman
613.764.2132
Maurice and Georgette Cayer Farm
569 Route 700 East, Casselman
613.764.2132
22nd edition! Eastern Ontario’s largest Tractor Pull. 60 participants, $30 000 in prizes, Demolition Derby July 2nd at 8:00 PM. Pulls on July 3rd at 7:00 PM and July 4th at 1:00 PM.
July 3, 2010
Riceville Agricultural Society Horse Derby
Riceville Fairgrounds
613.524.4009
Riceville Fairgrounds
613.524.4009
An afternoon of old fashion entertainment at the races. Music and supper.
July 8 - 10, 2010
Main Street Festival
Hawkesbury
613.636.0697
www.sdcth.ca
All of Main Street is living at a fiesta rythm during the Street Festival. Sidewalk sales, clowns, fun and entertainment of the whole family.
July 8 to 11, 2010
Festival Country Western d’Alfred
Larocque Park, Alfred
613.679.4487/ 613.679.1114
www.festivalcountry.com/alfred
Larocque Park, Alfred
613.679.4487/ 613.679.1114
www.festivalcountry.com/alfred
24th anniversary of this popular event. 4 days of activities. Performances by over 30 renowned artists. Mass and much more. Come and enjoy the festival! 4 day pass $50.00. Weekend pass $45.00.
July 10, 2010 7:30 PM
Murder Mystery Evening
Ancienne prison de L’Orignal Old Jail
1023 Queen Street
L’Orignal,ON, KOB 1KO
613. 675.4661 / 1.800.667.6307 extension 8107
www.villagedelorignal.ca
There was a murder and participants must find out who did it. Admission: $10.00.
Ancienne prison de L’Orignal Old Jail
1023 Queen Street
L’Orignal,ON, KOB 1KO
613. 675.4661 / 1.800.667.6307 extension 8107
www.villagedelorignal.ca
There was a murder and participants must find out who did it. Admission: $10.00.
July 17 and 18, 2010 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Art & Music in the Court Yard
Ancienne prison de L’Orignal Old Jail
1023 Queen Street
L’Orignal,ON, KOB 1KO
613. 675.4661 / 1.800.667.6307 extension 8107
www.villagedelorignal.ca
Ancienne prison de L’Orignal Old Jail
1023 Queen Street
L’Orignal,ON, KOB 1KO
613. 675.4661 / 1.800.667.6307 extension 8107
www.villagedelorignal.ca
Local artists exhibit their art: painting, sculpture, jewellery and more. Harp music with Ian Hepburn and Christos Bereris. Admission $6.00.
July 25, 2010
Bring an unwrapped toy or a gently used snowsuit and receive a free child admission to the Zoo. Santa visits from the North Pole to collect your donations for the less fortunate in our community.
July 25, 2010 at 10 AM
Saint Ann’s Pilgrimage
Catholic Church
719 Main Street
Ste-Anne-de-Prescott
613.674.2911
www.ste-anne.ca
Catholic Church
719 Main Street
Ste-Anne-de-Prescott
613.674.2911
www.ste-anne.ca
Colourful religious experience in honour of Saint Anne. Organized with the Italian Association Jelsi of Montreal. French Mass, procession, Italian lunch, cultural activities.
July 28, 2010
Blues sur la terrasse
Maison de l’île
2, rue John Hawkesbury
613.636.0697
Maison de l’île
2, rue John Hawkesbury
613.636.0697
The best 5 to 7 in town! See Brian and the Bluestorm in concert. Ticket $25.00, includes concert, tapas and one beer.
July 22 to 28, 2010
2010 Father-Daughter Canoe Expedition
Ottawa River
Ottawa River
Daniel Leveillee and his daughter Catherine will paddle 320 km from Petawawa to Hawkesbury to raise funds for the Hawkesbury & District General Hospital Foundation. Objective : $5,000. Two teams will join them for this adventure, Helene Roy and her daughter Elouise Roy-Molgat with Philippe Larivière, and Sarah Roy-Molgat and Lucie Roy-St-Pierre. Come and show your support by meeting them at their different arrival points all along their circuit : Wendover (6 PM on July 26 ), Lefaivre ( Noon on July 27 ), L Orignal ( 11 AM on July 28 ) and finally Hawkesbury on July 28 at 1:00 PM.
July 30 - 31, 2010
Glengarry Highland Games
Fairgrounds, Maxville, ON
613.527.2876 / 1.888.298.1666
Fairgrounds, Maxville, ON
613.527.2876 / 1.888.298.1666
The Glengarry Highland Games are one of the largest Scottish festivals in North America offers great highland dancing, heavyweight competitions, over 60 pipe bands, great Celtic music, shopping and more.
August 6 and 7, 2010
L’écho en fête Festival
Drouin Farm
1230, route 400 est
Casselman, ON
Drouin Farm
1230, route 400 est
Casselman, ON
New France and 1800’s festivities. Entertainment and shows. Site access fees : adult $10.00, children $5.00, family $25.00. Theme dinner extra, reserve your seat at 613.764.2181.
August 2010
Gilbert Summer theatre
Domaine chez Philias
1422 Lavigne Road, Hammond
613.487.3412
www.chezphilias.com
Domaine chez Philias
1422 Lavigne Road, Hammond
613.487.3412
www.chezphilias.com
The summer theatre is back for a 7th season. Enjoy a live comedy show in good company. Available: Supper-theatre package. In French. August 6-7, 20-21 and 26-27.
August 7, 2010 7:30 PM
Stories and Legends
Ancienne prison de L’Orignal Old Jail
1023 Queen Street
L’Orignal,ON, KOB 1KO
613. 675.4661 / 1.800.667.6307 extension 8107
www.villagedelorignal.ca
Ancienne prison de L’Orignal Old Jail
1023 Queen Street
L’Orignal,ON, KOB 1KO
613. 675.4661 / 1.800.667.6307 extension 8107
www.villagedelorignal.ca
Marc Scott, author of Contes et légendes de l’Outaouais will enthrall participants with strange and mysterious legends. Presented in French. Admission $10.00.
August 18 - 22, 2010
Curd Festival
St-Albert Cheese Cooperative, St-Albert
613.321.0102 ext.21
St-Albert Cheese Cooperative, St-Albert
613.321.0102 ext.21
St-Albert awaits you for the Curd Festival! A feast for all your senses! Cheese tasting, the hottest names in showbiz, a professional Rodeo, a giant maze and much more for the whole family! See Louis-José Houde, Les Trois Accords and Kaïn in concert.
August 19 -22, 2010
Vankleek Hill Agricultural Fair
Fairgrounds, Vankleek Hill
613.678.2439
Fairgrounds, Vankleek Hill
613.678.2439
Fun for everyone! Of course, there’s the traditional livestock, home and culinary craft, but also amusement rides, concerts, entertainment, demolition derby and more.
August 19 ? 22, 2010
Gospel Festival
Cedar Shade Camprground
530 Péladeau Road
Alfred, ON K0B 1A0
613.679.4447
www.cedarshade.com
Cedar Shade Camprground
530 Péladeau Road
Alfred, ON K0B 1A0
613.679.4447
www.cedarshade.com
A whole weekend of entertainment! Gospel music shows, clown and circus animation, visual arts exhibition, makeup for kids, artistic workshops and more! Tickets : $10/day, $30/4 days. Families : $25/day, $75/4 days.
August 21, 2010
Treasure hunt for outdoors enthusiasts! Join with your friends and family. Teams of 2, 3 or 4. Choose between the 25 km or 50 km routes. Have fun while learning about the region’s history and environment. For amateurs and sports enthusiasts. Registration required.
August 27 - 29, 2010
Riceville Agricultural Fair
Riceville Fairgrounds
4029 County Road 16, Riceville
613.524.4009
Riceville Fairgrounds
4029 County Road 16, Riceville
613.524.4009
A traditional country fair. Street legal truck pull, and antique tractor pull, English & Western, Light & Heavy horse shows, dairy and beef cattle shows, 4-H club Achievement Day, exhibits and entertainment.