Mosport International Raceway kicks off its 50th anniversary season with the sights and sounds of thundering GT and Touring cars on the Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend, May 21-23.
The action-packed weekend features the World Challenge Series GT, GTS and Touring doubleheader, the SCCA Trans-Am Series, the Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship and the classic Sundown Grand Prix.
Off-track fans can enjoy the annual Victoria Day fireworks which will light up the sky. Camping is a popular part of the Mosport experience and there will also be access to the paddock with driver autograph sessions and meet and greets. Web Site Click Here
Agnes Jamieson Gallery Minden Hills Museum R.D. Lawrence Place
Curated by Laurie Carmount
This exhibition delves into the outer edges of fibre arts. Twenty-seven
fibre artists from across North America have created works for this exhibition.
From sculptural to painterly to installations this leading edge exhibition
addresses all of the visual arts elements - all in fibre.
For a great video of Frayed Edges -thanks to HHMA - click
here.
MACLAREN
ART CENTER
At The Barrie Area Galleries Sue A. Miller exhibiting at Ridge
West Gallery, Guthrie Ontario.
April 9th - July 3rd, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday April 9, 6pm - 9pm
Local artist Sue A. Miller will be exhibiting in a spring group art exhibit
at the Ridge West Gallery in Guthrie, north of Barrie.
Her work is a chronicle of the communities to which she is connected,
seen through the filter of her personal spiritual journey. Sue’s work
is chosen by clients not on the basis of how much they may like the scene
depicted, but because the piece resonates with an interior longing. Miller's
work has been sold throughout Canada. www.ridgewest.ca Web Site URL: www.maclarenart.com
Festival of the Arts 2010
Alliston
Apirl 9 – July 5, 2010
Join us throughout May, June & Canada Day! Participate and enjoy the
creative talent, the musical delights from youth to senior and the discovery
of unique and wonderful art throughout South Simcoe. Web Site Click Here
Arts on
Main
Alliston , Beeton, Cookstown, Tottenham
May 7 – 31, 2010
Celebrating artists/artisans work amongst the pageantry of musicians,
street performers while dining and enjoying the culture and heritage of
downtown Alliston, Beeton, Cookstown, Tottenham Web Site Click Here
Group
of Seven Outdoor Gallery
Huntsville
January 1 – December 31, 2010
Explore Group of Seven replications in an outdoor gallery under open skies.
Enjoy the Outdoor Gallery year round. Over 30 Tom Thomson & Group
of Seven murals to see in downtown Huntsville. Web Site Click Here
Celebrations
& Festivals
29th Annual Orillia
Perch Festival
Orillia
April 17 – May 8, 2010
Fun, family fishing derby! Great cash & product prizes. Adult &
children's categories. Special OPP Kids Day May 1st. Live release program.
Just fish to win! Lakes Simcoe & Couchiching. Web Site Click Here
Church-Key Brewing
Spring Revival
Campbellford
May 1, 2010
The Annual Spring Revival features a variety of musicians, and locally
produced food items. A great time to get outside and celebrate the hallmark
of spring! Web Site Click Here
Festival of the
Arts 2010
Alliston
Apirl 9 – July 5, 2010
Join us throughout May, June & Canada Day! Participate and enjoy the
creative talent, the musical delights from youth to senior and the discovery
of unique and wonderful art throughout South Simcoe. Web Site Click Here
Folklore Festival
2010
Thunder Bay
May 1 –2, 2010
Travel the World in 48 Hours at Folklore Festival. International foods,
entertainment, exhibits, great Children's area, Hot Latin Music with"The
Imbayakunas" from Toronto. Web Site Click
Here
The Polish/Kashub
Festival
Barry's Bay
May 1, 2010
The first Saturday in May is called KASHUB DAY. It is a celebration of
our rich and unique Kashub culture here in the Valley. At the same time,
we celebrate POLISH DAY which is on May 3rd. Web Site Click Here
Commemoration of
the Battle of the Atlantic
Kingston
May 2, 2010
Commemoration of the Battle of the Atlantic and celebration of the 100th
anniversary of the founding of the Canadian Navy. Web Site Click Here
Festival des Folies
Franco-FUN
New Liskeard
May 3 – 9, 2010
This is a fun-filled family oriented festival with activities such as
car rally, art exhibit, storytelling, book sale, kids shows and films,
games, demonstrations, and more happening in Temiskaming. Web Site Click Here
Brockville &
District Multicultural Festival
Brockville
May 7 – 8, 2010
Ethnic displays, foods and stage entertainment. Fun for the whole family.
Over 15 nations represented.
Phone: (613) 342-8775
Spring Pulse Poetry
Festival
Cobalt
May 8 – 15, 2010
Come experience Northeastern Ontario's largest poetry & arts festival.
A one week celebration of poetry, painting and music altogether. Web Site Click Here
Mother's Day Spring
Celebration
Picton
May 9, 2010
Join us for our annual celebration of wildflowers, birds and other signs
of spring. Go on guided walks and have some refreshments. Stop by the
Visitor Centre and Nature Shoppe! Web Site Click Here
Mother’s Day at
Wye Marsh
Sunday, May 9th, 2010
Want to do something totally different for your mother this Mother’s Day?
Bring her to the Wye Marsh for free and enjoy a day outside with nature!
You and your Mom will be able to participate in our weekend programs including
Swans & Cygnets, Spring Strides and Birds of Prey demonstration. It
will be a Mother’s day she will not forget. Web Site Click Here
Community Day Thunder
Bay
Thunder Bay
certain dates in May, June, July & August
Discounted admission day for you and your family. Canoe and wagon rides,
tours and entertainment. The Cantine serves up authentic foods and beverages.
On site Trading Post gift shop. Web Site Click Here
Greater Sudbury
Celtic Festival and Highland Games
Sudbury
May 22 – 23, 2010
2nd Annual Celtic Festival and Highland Games in Bell Park. Web Site Click Here
OTTAWA VICTORIA
DAY WEEKEND
May 24th, 2010
Celebrate Victoria Day with us at Queen Juliana Park, at the corner of
Carling Avenue and Preston Street. Make a day of it, incorporating Ottawa's
beautiful Tulip Festival, in neighbouring Commissioner's Park. This is
a family event with something for everyone: midway rides; petting zoo;
food, drink, and dessert concessions; buskers; children's activities;
and live musical performances (see
Events). The festival wraps up with a spectacular FIREWORKS display
on Monday, May 24. Book
Ottawa Hotels ON LINE More information
on Ottawa.
The location of the "port" explains the festival
and the excitement over the waters of Georgian Bay as many boaters will
be launching for the first time in 2010. Port McNichol sits across from
Victoria Harbour an apt place to be for Vicky's Birthday Celebration.
Runs May 21-23 over the Victoria Day Weekend Includes fireworks finale
on Saturday May 22. Stay in Midland,
Barrie, Orillia.
Pick a Family
Getaway for the May long weekend.
May Long Weekend
Music & Fireworks
The Village at Blue Mountain
Blue Mountains, ON
May 22nd - 24th, 2010
Set summer in motion with 3 days of FREE extraordinary music, hiking,
scavenger hunts, face painting, Rusty’s Rib Eating contest and FIREWORKS
Saturday night!
Bandaloni - Canada\'s premiere one man band (Sat. 11am-4pm)
Face Painting (Sat-Sun 1pm-4pm)
Nicole Scott Band (Sat 1pm - 4pm)
Fireworks Display (Saturday 9:30pm)
Jane’s Party Live (Sun 1pm-4pm)
Jason Redmond Live (Mon 1pm-4pm)
Plus…
Dozens of Shops, 13 Restaurant Patios, Night Life Hot Spots, Plunge Aquatic
Centre and so many more activities! Web Site Click Here
Saturday, May 22 to Monday, May 24 Join in as our 1860s Village celebrates
Queen Victoria's birthday! Sing "God Save the Queen", hear historical
patriotic speeches, see grand military manoeuvres of the Brockville Infantry
Company, lace up for some 1860s athletic games including three-legged
races, sack runs and more. Cheer along during the Village's hand-pumped
fire engine trials. You may even be invited to join a team and try your
hand at pumping this amazing machine. Be sure to get your piece of birthday
cake! From Brockville, Kingston, Toronto
Take Highway 401 east to exit 758 (Upper Canada Road). Travel south then
turn left on County Road 2 (formerly Highway 2) and travel east 2 km.
Paddle Party, Open House &;
Fred Concert | White Squall ...
A FREE May Long Weekend Event for the Whole Family featuring free kayak
& canoe ... Paddle Party Presentations. The event takes place on Cole
Lake at our ... Web
Site Click Here
Laugh Out Loud
Sudbury Comedy Festival
Sudbury
May 26-30, 2010
Come on out and enjoy 10 different comedy shows at 5 venues throughout
Greater Sudbury. One of only four comedy festivals held annually throughout
Canada. Web Site Click Here
Barrie Waterfront
Festival
Barrie
May 29- 30, 2010
Featuring live bands, outdoor entertainment, street buskers, a playzone
for the kids, fresh food, contests and fun for the whole family! Web Site Click Here
Beeton Honey and
Garden Festival
Beeton
May 29, 2010
Come to Beeton and enjoy a day in the country in a small town atmosphere.
Garden and craft vendors, silent auction, honey and honey products, kids'
corner and live entertainment Web Site Click
Here
Community Showcase
Lindsay
Lindsay
May 29, 2010
Come and see over 500 lilacs in full bloom and enjoy the music of our
very talented musicians. Learn about the diverse organizations (over 20)
and coming events of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Web Site Click Here
Doors Open - Brockville
& the 1000 Islands Region
Brockville
May 29, 2010
Throughout Brockville, Delta, Athens, Lyn, Prescott, etc. various historic
sites, commercial bldgs., churches, museums, parks & gardens open
their doors to the public for free - with special events. Web Site Click Here
Downtown Brockville
May Street Fair and Sidewalk Sale
Brockville
May 29, 2010
King Street is closed to traffic to allow people to walk freely amoung
vendors. Enjoy live entertainment, music, food and children's activities. Web Site Click Here
Thunder Bay Kite
Festival
Thunder Bay
May 30, 2010
The Kite Festival has been a "Top 50 Ontario Festival" four
times! Join us for an afternoon of kite flying, kite making, demonstrations
and fun! Web Site Click Here
International Children's Festival Ottawa
From May 26 to May 30, 2010, the Ottawa International Children’s Festival will be celebrating its 25th anniversary. Since 1985, the Festival has been showcasing the absolute best in award-winning performing arts for young people from throughout Canada and around the world. We are thrilled that, as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations, the Festival will present more internationally-acclaimed artists than ever in May!
Charitable
Golf Tournament
Swing for Hope Golf Classic
Glencairn Golf Club, ON
May 11, 2010
Swing for Hope supports the Halton Recovery House & Hope Place Womens
Treatement Centre in helping Men and Women seeking freedom from Addiction
Contact: Bonnie Cowan - Tournament Director
Phone: 905-875-3214 Email: info@hopeplace.ca
Web Site Web
Site Click Here
Georgian College Foundation -23rd
Annual Georgian Golf Classic
May 17, 2010
The Club at Bond Head
Two categories: Men’s, Ladies’ and Mixed (any combination), or
Pro-Am Division: Golf with a Pro:
Call 705-728-1968 ext 1210 or register on-line Web Site Web
Site Click Here
9th Annual Ladies For Life Golf
Tournament -Canadian Cancer Society
May 29, 2010
Village Green Golf Club in Athens
Contact: Katherine Hudson at khudson@ripnet.com
17th Annual Smiths Falls Cancer
Golf Classic -Canadian Cancer Society
May 29, 2010
Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club
Contact: Graham Merpaw at (613) 283-0953
Scarborough Firefighters 4th Annual
Ross Forfar Memorial Golf Tournament –Princess Margaret Hospital
May 25, 2010
Stouffville’s Sleepy Hollow Country Club
Registration fee includes continental breakfast, hot lunch buffet, on-course
contests, raffle prizes, gifts and 18 holes of golf with a cart. The tournament
is held in memory of Ross Forfar, former Deputy Fire Chief, Scarborough
Fire Department. Proceeds support the Fire Fighters’ Cancer Research Fund
at PMH.
To register, contact Paul Fiset at 416-281-6227.
Web Site Web
Site Click Here
Autism Ontario Charity Golf Tournament–Hamilton
Chapter
Brant Valley Golf Club
May 29, 2010
Web Site Web
Site Click Here
Epilepsy Durham Region Annual
Charity Golf Tournament
Oakridge Golf Course Port Perry, ON
June 17, 2010
Join Epilespy Durham Region as we celebrate A Better Life with Epilepsy,
Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Join family and friends for a great day
on the links. Your support will directly impact the quality of life of
those touched by this disability.
web site Web Site Click
Here
Crafts,
Arts & Antique Shows
Buckhorn Spring Craft Show,
Peterborough
Tel: (705) 742-2201
Fax: (705) 742-2494
Over 100 Artisans offering for sale High quality Traditional, Contemporary,
Canadian handmade crafts. Buckhorn Community Centre. (705) 657-8833 or
visit buckhorncommunitycentre.com www.thekawarthas.net
Ethnic
& Historic
Fall
Studio and Arts Tours
Family
Fun Days
Barrie Waterfront
Festival
Barrie
May 29- 30, 2010
Featuring live bands, outdoor entertainment, street buskers, a playzone
for the kids, fresh food, contests and fun for the whole family! Web Site Click Here
Beeton Honey and
Garden Festival
Beeton
May 29, 2010
Come to Beeton and enjoy a day in the country in a small town atmosphere.
Garden and craft vendors, silent auction, honey and honey products, kids'
corner and live entertainment Web Site Click
Here
Thunder Bay Kite Festival
Thunder Bay
May 30, 2010
The Kite Festival has been a "Top 50 Ontario Festival" four
times! Join us for an afternoon of kite flying, kite making, demonstrations
and fun! Web Site Click Here
Farmers
Markets
Barrie Farmer’s Market
Barrie City Hall, Mulcaster and Collier Streets
Saturday s All Year Web
site click here
Owen Sound & District Farmer’s
Market
Located at 110-8th Street East, beside City Hall
Saturdays All Year Web
site click here
Cobourg Farmers' Market
May 6 to Dec 16,
Come and check out our Saturday Farmers Market! There will be home baked
desserts, vegetables, crafts, sausages, flowers, plants and much more! Web Site Click Here
Orillia
April 17 – May 8, 2010
Fun, family fishing derby! Great cash & product prizes. Adult &
children's categories. Special OPP Kids Day May 1st. Live release program.
Just fish to win! Lakes Simcoe & Couchiching. Web Site Click Here
Kiwanis Walleye World Fishing
Derby
Trenton
May 1 – 2, 2010
This year celebrates our 30th Anniversary of this Fishing Derby. With
over $190,000 potential prizes this Fishing Derby has become the largest
yearly event held in the Quinte Region. Web Site Click Here
6th Annual Parry Sound Pike Tournament
Parry Sound
May 2, 2010
This is the 6th annual tournament and for the second time in association
with the top 50 Series. Big Sound Marina will provide docking for the
event, check in and prize presentation Web Site Click Here
MTA Annual Perch
Derby
Kagawong
May 21 – 23, 2010
The Manitoulin Tourism Assocation and the Great Spirit Circle trail will
be hosting their annual perch derby. The event features a dinner, as well
as an educational look at the GSCT display at park. Web Site Click Here
Emo Walleye Classic
– Rainy River, Emo, Ontario
May 27-29, 2010 catch-and-release tournament on the picturesque Rainy
River, in Emo, Ontario. Sixty teams from Canada and the U.S. chased the
top spot - and over $36,000 in prizes! Come out and enjoy the festivities
this year. All volunteers are welcome! For more information contact Colleen
at 807-482-1811 or 807-482-2171. Web Site Click Here
25th Annual Fish Kincardine Debry
Kincardine
May 21 – May 30, 2010
Web Site Web Site Click Here
Temiskaming Smallmouth
Bass Series
May 30 –September 26, 2010 The Series is set up to give every team a chance
to fish in a Classic at the lowest price possible. With a $100.oo entrée
fee per team in the qualifiers, 100% pay back, no membership costs, and
a $200.oo entrée fee for the Classic which pays back at least $200.oo
in cash or prizes for last place Temiskaming Web
Site Click Here
Fundraiser's
and Other Good Causes
Home
& Leisure Shows
Home Show
Timmins
April 30 – May 2, 2010
Largest Home Show in Northern Ontario! Over 100 exhibit spaces to visit.
Something for everyone!
E-mail: timconst@ntl.sympatico.ca
Museum
Exhibitions
May is Museum Month
Rosemont
May 24, 2020
Ever wonder what goes on at the big green barn at the corner of Highway
89 and Airport Road? For this special day, DCMA drops its admission fee
and open our doors to the community. Web Site Click Here
Northern Stars
Untill - October 2
Agnes Jamieson Gallery Minden Hills Museum R.D. Lawrence Place
Prepare to have your heart strings played by this powerful story of
love, adventure, tremendous loss and solace. Ron Lawrence established
a wildlife sanctuary in Uphill at North Star Farm and recorded humorous
and touching tales from this time in The Zoo That Never Was. In this exhibition
find out why he left the farm and undertook an Alaskan sea voyage. These
stories leave an unforgettable imprint on the heart.
Music
May Long Weekend
Music & Fireworks
The Village at Blue Mountain
Blue Mountains, ON
May 22nd - 24th, 2010
Set summer in motion with 3 days of FREE extraordinary music, hiking,
scavenger hunts, face painting, Rusty’s Rib Eating contest and FIREWORKS
Saturday night!
Bandaloni - Canada\'s premiere one man band (Sat. 11am-4pm)
Face Painting (Sat-Sun 1pm-4pm)
Nicole Scott Band (Sat 1pm - 4pm)
Fireworks Display (Saturday 9:30pm)
Jane’s Party Live (Sun 1pm-4pm)
Jason Redmond Live (Mon 1pm-4pm)
Plus…
Dozens of Shops, 13 Restaurant Patios, Night Life Hot Spots, Plunge Aquatic
Centre and so many more activities! Web Site Click Here
Nature
Pooches
and Passions
Sporting
VMUTS, Mattawa
ATV Spring Rally
Mattawa
May 14 – 15, 2010
Explore the extensive Voyageur Multi Use Trail System. Friday - Night
ride, campfire, trailside canteen. Saturday - 110km group ride, supper,
music entertainment. Web Site Click Here
Palmer Fest
Palmer Rapids
May 21 – 23, 2010
Palmer Fest is Ontario's largest whitewater canoe and kayak festival,
presented by Rapid Media and hosted at the Paddler Co-op Boathouse. Palmer
Fest is laid-back social, instructional and fun! Web Site Click Here
Mosport International Raceway
May 21 - 23, 2010
Mosport International Raceway kicks off its 50th anniversary season with the sights and sounds of thundering GT and Touring cars on the Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend, May 21-23.
The action-packed weekend features the World Challenge Series GT, GTS and Touring doubleheader, the SCCA Trans-Am Series, the Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship and the classic Sundown Grand Prix.
Off-track fans can enjoy the annual Victoria Day fireworks which will light up the sky. Camping is a popular part of the Mosport experience and there will also be access to the paddock with driver autograph sessions and meet and greets. Web Site Click Here
BWG Trails Week/Marsh Mash Canoe
and Kayak Race
Bradford
May 22 – June 6, 2010
32nd annual BWG Marsh Mash Canoe and Kayak Race. World Team qualifiers,
marathon, kayak, and recreation class Web Site Click
Here
Paddle Party &
Open House
Nobel
May 22 –23, 2010
Free kayak & canoe clinics on & off the water for all ages. Picnic
with family & friends, hot coffee & ice cream, cardboard kayak
race & rolling demos, Kidstuff, campfire singsongs & camp cooking Web
Site Click Here
Lindsay Stampede
and Professional Rodeo
Lindsay
May 29 – 30, 2010
This Professional Rodeo will feature cowboys and cowgirls from up to 4
different countries competing in all 7 traditional rodeo events. Proceeds
to support Camp Maple Leaf and the Kiwanas Club. Web Site Click Here
Long Sault Regatta
Long Sault
May 29 – 30, 2010
More than 110 hydroplanes compete at Mille Roches Beach, on the Long Sault
Parkway., Web Site Click Here
