October fall festivals, fairs, leaf colour changes and events
are often centered around family fun in resort destinations north of Toronto.
There are many free events with Doors
Open Ontario 2009, through the fall months. Ontario Fall
vacation getaways can be combined with one of the many events or festivals.
Visitors will be entertained and educated with many of the exciting Ontario
travel events at attractions, farmers' markets
and outdoor venues at waterfront parks and Ontario towns and cities fall
fairs, or Studio Arts Tours.
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Lost and Found features recent works from two photographic series by
award-winning Canadian artist Arnaud Maggs. Contamination, 2007,
is comprised of sixteen successive page spreads of a damaged ledger
dating to the 1905 Yukon Gold Rush discovered by Maggs in a flea
market. Its symmetrical ink stains and mould patterns across blank
pages evoke an unfulfilled destiny. Scrapbook, 2009, is a four-part work
of page spreads selected from unfinished scrapbooks begun by Maggs
in 1973, at the outset of his career as a fine artist but soon after set aside,
only to be re-encountered by Maggs thirty-six years later. www.maclarenart.com
Andrew Hunter: The Burden of Proof
MacLaren Art Centre
Barrie, Ontario
Sept 11th - Oct 31st, 2010
This narrative project by Waterloo artist, writer and curator Andrew T.
Hunter focuses on a fictional character, Andrew Herbert Hunter, who acts
as bridge between himself and historical Barrie figure Andrew Frederick
Hunter (1863-1940). A. F. Hunter was a leading Simcoe County historian,
archaeologist and publisher whose serious academic research and
writing is a counterpoint to the artist’s historical fictions. Rooted in local
history, folklore and story-telling and developed through a community
collaboration, The Burden of Proof attempts to demonstrate the existence
of an imaginary lake monster residing in Kempenfelt Bay.
Sept 16th - Oct 31st 2010
Enchantment, a new paper-cut drawing by Toronto artist Ed Pien,
celebrates the imaginative worlds of fairytale and myth. Enchantment
is an extension of Haunting: The “Drawing” of Ed Pien, curated by Ted
Fullerton for the Campus Gallery, Georgian College, on view September
14 to October 10. www.maclarenart.com
Lisa Steele and Kim Tomczak:
...bump in the night, Barrie
MacLaren Art Centre
Barrie, Ontario
September 3rd - 28th, 2010
…bump in the night, Barrie comprises a series of large format
photographs by renowned Canadian media artists Lisa Steele and
Kim Tomczak, created for Barrie and displayed in ten city bus transit
shelters. Each image portrays an anonymous student on the verge of
graduation entering a Barrie-area high school, overlaid with text culled
from student responses to a series of questions. Revealing the students’
dreams, goals, fears and memories, they reflect the personal and
collective narratives of this generation. www.maclarenart.com
Titles 7
MacLaren Art Centre
Barrie, Ontario
September 16th - October 31st, 2010
Titles 7 is comprised of seventy bookworks created by artists, architects
and designers at the request of the WayUpWayDown Collective (Sunny
Kerr, Yam Lau and Tania Ursomarzo) for this ongoing, nomadic and
cumulative project. This is its seventh iteration since its inauguration
in 2007. The artists’ books will be exhibited for public browsing at
the MacLarenArtCentre and integrated among the display racks and
shelves of Kerry’s Book Store in downtown Barrie. www.maclarenart.com
Celebrations
& Festivals
Blue Mountains
Apple Harvest Festival
The Village at Blue Mountain & Surrounding areas
Collingwood, Blue Mountains, Thornbury, Clarksburg
October 9th - 11th, 2010
There’s no better way to enjoy Thanksgiving Weekend and no better place
to explore the countryside, harbour towns and fall colours! Free activities
throughout the Blue Mountain area from Collingwood to the Village to Thornbury
& Clarksburg. Live Music, The Apple Pie Trail, street performers,
hiking, biking, trails, gallery tours and the ever popular LUMBERJACK
SHOW! Web Site Click Here
Haunted Harbour
– Evenings
Discovery Harbour
Penetanguishene, Ontario
October 27 and October 28
Stroll the spooky candlelit paths and peer into historic buildings to
see what awaits! Web Site
Click Here
Charitable
Golf Tournament
Crafts,
Arts & Antique Shows
Thanksgiving Harvest
Festival and Arts and Crafts Show and Sale
Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
Midland, Ontario
October 9 and 10, 2010
Enjoy seasonal displays, pumpkin decorating, and over 40 outstanding artisans
and crafters. Web
Site Click Here
Ethnic
& Historic
Fall
Studio and Arts Tours
Saugeen Autumn Leaves Studio Tour
October 1-3 2010
As you travel through the heart of Grey County (Flesherton, Durham, Markdale) you will find that perfect piece to take home, delectable locations to stop for a meal, and inviting accommodations. Saugeen Studio Tour website
Annual Haliburton County Studio Tour 2010 Haliburton County
October 2-3, 2010 Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
October 9-10, 2010 Thanksgiving Weekend 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit the studios of Haliburton County's artists and craftspeople while enjoying the autumn colours of the Highlands. Visit each studio and experience the creative process. Talk to the artist or watch demonstrations. An abundance of hand. Haliburton County Studio Tour Web Site
Madawaska Valley Annual Madawaska Studio Tour
October 2-3, 2010
Discover the Artists, towns and villages of Combermere, Barry's Bay, Brudenell, Rockingham, Wilno, Purdy Madawaska Valley Studio Tour Web Site
Tweed and Area Studio Tour October 2-3, 2010
Enjoy our fine array of oil, watercolour and acrylic painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, fibre arts, basket making, pottery, glass, woodworking and Santas. Location: Tweed, Ontario Phone: (613) 478-5587 E-mail: linda.noble@sympatico.ca Tweed Studio Tour web Site
2010 ImagesThanksgiving Studio Tour BARRIE/ORILLIA/LAKE COUNTRY
Friday, October 8 – Monday, October 11, 2010
Open 10 am to 5 pm daily (Free Admission 10 am to 5 pm daily
This highly acclaimed self-guided tour takes you to the studios of some of Canada's finest artists and craftspeople. Celebrating 27 years of artistic spirit, this year's tour features over 40 artists at 24 unique studio stops. You'll find an amazing selection of paintings, pottery, textiles, metal and glass, photography, woodcraft, jewellery, basketry, clothing and accessories – from fine art and sculpture to home décor and fashion to funky and fun! Don't miss this popular Thanksgiving tradition. You'll discover exceptional art, one-of-a-kind shopping and beautiful fall colours. For tour map and information about the artists, visit http://www.images-studio-tour.com or call 705-728-3691
Family
Fun Days
Tim Murton's Twilight
Zoo
7 Mill Street East
Elora
October 8th to 31st, 2009
LIGHT UP THE DARK SIDE AT
TIM MURTON'S TWILIGHT ZOO
Its a Halloween Lantern show where all kinds of eerie wire and paper
sculptures light up the river bank.
Tim Murtons TWILIGHT ZOO will be active during the last three weeks in
October from Thursdays - Sundays from the 8th -21 then everyday of the
week until and including October 31st! Web Site Click Here
Thunder Bay Pumpkinfest
Thunder Bay
September 26- October 31, 2009
Tons of Pumpkins, 'BOO' Barn, Pumpkin Catapult, 7 Mazes, Pumpkin Train,
Pumpkin Slingshots, Pumpkin Pie. Family Fun! Web Site Click
Here
The Museum Celebrates
Pumpkin Fest
Wellington
October 17, 2009
Meet at the museum to visit the artisan's court, a fantastic silent auction,
and heritage games for youngsters! Wagon rides available too! Web Site
Click Here
Great Pumpkin Trail
Huntsville
October 31, 2009
Trick or treaters follow the lit footpaths to decorated pioneer buildings
where they receive their treats. All this in a vehicle free environment. 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
Sat. Aug. 15, at the Newmarket Farmers’ Market, Doug Duncan Dr.
(Water St. & Timothy St.) 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cooking demonstrations,
live entertainment and garlic vendors. CHILDREN UNDER 12 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
BY AN ADULT AT ALL EVENTS-
FOR DETAILS ABOUT SUMMER SPECIAL EVENTS CALL THE TOWN OF NEWMARKET
905-895-5193 or www.newmarket.ca ALL EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Barrie Bassmasters open Balsalm
Lake Bass
October 3, 2010
Balsalm Lake Provincial Park, Coboconk, ON
Live release bass tournament Web Site Click
Here
Barrie Bassmasters Lake Simcoe
Open Bass
October 17, 2010
Barrie Town Docks Ramp
Live release bass tournament Web Site Click
Here
Fundraiser's
and Other Good Causes
Home
& Leisure Shows
Museum
Exhibitions
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
19th Annual Orillia
Jazz & Blues Festival
Orillia
October 16-18, 2009
Various Jazz & Blues entertainment at a variety of venues throughout
Orillia Web Site Click Here
Nature
Pooches
and Passions
Get on your "High Horse":
It’s Autumn in the Hills!
Head to the Hills of Headwaters for the Headwaters Stable Tour on October
3 & 4 .
Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of Ontario’s finest equine stables.
Just hop in your car. Web
Site Click Here
Sporting
3 Man Scramble
Golf Event
Sudbury
October 4, 2009
3 Man Scramble. Maximum handicap per threesome 33 Web Site Click Here
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