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The most popular spring events and festivals in Ontario are often centered around family fun. The start to Doors Open Ontario 2008, a free attraction day of historical and cultural attraction visits runs through the spring and summer and fall months A spring getaway or Ontario summer package vacation getaway can be combined with one of the many events in resort destinations north of Toronto. Vsitors will be entertained and educated with many of the exciting Ontario travel events at attractions, farmers' markets and outdoor venues.

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Automobile Events | Arts & Theatre | Celebrations & Festivals | Charitable Golf Tournament | Crafts, Arts & Antique Shows | Ethnic & Historic | Family Fun Day | Farmers Markets | Fishing Tournaments and Events | Fundraiser's and other good causes | Home & Leisure Shows | Museum Exhibitions | Music | Nature | Pooches and Passions | Santa Claus Parades | Sporting

Automobile Events

Wasaga Beach Fun Run - Classic Car Event

Beach Area # 1
Wasaga Beach, ON

www.wasagabeachcruisers.com

June 14, 2008
Show time: 9am - 3pm (Rain or Shine). Gates open at 8am. Pre-registration Fee: $10.00. Open to 1979 and older vehicles. Dash plaques, Trophies, 50/50 Draws and Vendors.

 

   
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Arts & Theatre

Symbols of Canada: The Paintings and Quilts of Ada Bruce Torrance

Orillia

March 5 –May 3, 2008
This retrospective of Ada Torrance's paintings and quilts is in celebration of a woman who gave a voice to rural women through her designs, in a period that realized Canadian identity
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Art on Main

Alliston

April 24 –May 20, 2008
Local artwork is displayed in store windows of downtown Alliston, Beeton, Cookstown and Tottenham
E-mail: megan@fyfieldfarms.com

Student Art Show & Kidsfest

Rosemont

May 10-11, 2008
Art-making activities for the kids, live entertainment and a tour of the annual Headwaters Arts Festival Student Art Show.
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Celebrations & Festivals

Canadian Tulip Festival

Ottawa/Hull

May 2-19, 2008
World-famous festival with 3 million tulips, a 15-km Tulip Route, an 18-day International Pavilion of food, music and culture from around the world, and Celebridée, a celebration of ideas comes into full bloom in 2008
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Church-Key Brewing Spring Revival

Campbellford

May 3, 2008
The Annual Spring Revival features a variety of musicians, and locally produced food items
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Folklore Festival 2008

Thunder Bay

May 3-4, 2008
Around the world in 48 hours, celebrating the richness of the cultures that make up Thunder Bay and Northern Ontario. Come share in the wealth of our cultural heritage with Food & Dancing. Phone: (807) 625-2929

Twisted Pines Music In Movies Film Festival

Penetanguishene

May 5- 10, 2008
Twisted Pines Music In Movies Film Festival
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Salon du Livre du Grand Sudbury

Sudbury

May 8-11, 2008
A francophone literary event in Ontario. This is a festival of authors, a celebration of the arts and a cultural happening for people of all ages
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Barrie Waterfront Festival

Barrie

May 17-19, 2008
Featuring live bands, outdoor entertainment, street buskers, a playzone for the kids, fresh food, a fireworks at dusk, contests and fun for the whole family!
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Brews & BBQs Festival

Collingwood

May 17-19,2008
Kick off summer with the 6th annual Brews & BBQs Festival in the centre of the events plaza with breweries, patio BBQs, live outdoor music, entertainment and kids activities
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Beeton Garden and Honey Festival

Beeton

May 24, 2008
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.
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Lilac Festival

Picton

May 24, 2008
Plant sale, vendors, sale of "Rhubarb Juice," Jimminy Quinn's antique tools, silent auction, master gardeners lilac bush sale, oddment sale.
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Greater Sudbury Celtic Festival and Highland Games

Sudbury

May 24, 2008
The Greater Sudbury Celtic Festival and Highland Games is an intercultural event that celebrates the English, Scottish, Irish, Francophone and western European heritage
E-mail: dyoung_78@yahoo.ca

Colborne Cramahe Apple Blossom Tyme Festival

Colborne

May 24-25, 2008
Celebrate the apple blossom with a street fair, craft vendors, midway, antique tracker and car show,
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Laugh Out Loud Sudbury Comedy Festival

Sudbury

May 29 –June1, 2008
10 different comedy shows at 5 venues throughout Greater Sudbury.
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The annual Scottish festival

Best Western
North Bay
June 6 and 7.

9th Annual Wasaga Beach Kitefest

Beach Area # 1, Special Events Area
Wasaga Beach, ON

Website: www.wasagainfo.com

June 14 & 15th, 2008
Demonstrations and Family Fun Fly.
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wasaga Beachfest

Beach Area # 1
Wasaga Beach, ON

June 20 to 22nd, 2008

Free Family Fun. Live entertainment, Beach Soccer, Midway and Buskers. All Day Event.
http://www.wasagabeach.com/

Canada Day Celebrations

Nancy Island Historic Site
Wasaga Beach, ON

Website: www.wasagabeach.com

Lots of activities for the whole famly. All Day Event.

Beach Cruise 2008

Main Beach Parking Lot
Wasaga Beach, ON

August 16th & 17th, 2008
Come out and see the display of Corvettes young and old. All Day Event
Website: www.wasagabeachcorvetteclub.com

Memories of Summer Fireworks Display

Beach Area # 1
Wasaga Beach, ON

August 31, 2008
Website: www.wasagabeach.com Starts at dusk.

 

 

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Crafts, Arts & Antique Shows

Wood 'n' Things Rendezvous

Magnetawan Community Centre
Magnetawan

May 9th to 10th, 2008

Come out and see all things wood, carver, chainsaw artists, and woodwork on display and being worked on. Friday from 2:00pm til 7:30pm and Saturday from 10 til 4pm all free. Fundraising silent auction and book signing by author John Macfie . Saturday night Buffet Dinner and entertainment by Yuk\'s Yuk\'s Mark Crocker and music by Glenn Reid and Ian Paul including an auction for only $35.00 per person
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Annual Spring Show & Sale

Peterborough

May 2-3, 2008
KAWARTHA POTTERS' GUILD ANNUAL SPRING SHOW & SALE Featuring some of the region's best potters and clay artists. At our new location: PTBR. Lions Community Centre
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Thanksgiving Art Show & Sale

Wasaga RecPlex (1724 Mosley St.)
Wasaga Beach, ON

October 11th & 12th, 2008
Come out and see our local artists display of paintings.

 
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Ethnic & Historic

History Hands-On

Vandorf

April 26 – October 25, 2008
A chance to really experience life as it was more than 100 years ago! Try your hand at Pioneer chores. Complete lessons on a slate in the 19th century classroom. Activities change seasonally.
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Wasaga under Siege
"A War of 1812 Experience"

Nancy Island Historic Site
Wasaga Beach, ON


July 25th & 27th, 2008
Nancy Island will come to life once again with the roar of cannons and musket fire, as over 500 re-enactors take parat echoing history through the streets and waters of Wasaga Beach and Nancy Island Historic Site. All Day Event
Website: www.wasagabeach.com

 

 

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Family Fun Days

Wye Marsh World Turtle Day

Midland

May 23, 2008
World Turtle Day
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Farmers Markets

Barrie Farmer’s Market

Barrie City Hall, Mulcaster and Collier Streets
Saturday s All Year
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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, 2006
Come and check out our Saturday Farmers Market! There will be home baked desserts, vegetables, crafts, sausages, flowers, plants and much more!
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Orillia Farmer’s Market

Downtown Orillia, beside Opera House
Saturdays All Year
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Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass Series

Lake Sesekinika River Runs Resort
Sesekinika Ontario

May 26, 2007
Live Release Bass Tournament, first of 10 events on way to Classic . No membership fee $100 per team , 3 fish (Bass) payback 75% per event 25% going to Classic. Tournaments set up so smaller boats can stand as much of chance of winning as bigger boats . If you are looking for a grass roots Series this is for you .
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Fishing Tournaments and Events

Orillia Perch Festival

April 19-May 10 2008 Orillia, ON The 27th Annual Orillia Perch Festival the largest fishing derby of its kind in North America! www.orillia.com/perchfestival//

Stay at One of two Orillia hotels, Comfort Inn,or Kings Inn

 

Temiskaming Smallmouth Bass Series

Lake Sesekinika River Runs Resort, Sesekinika Ontario

May 18 – August 23, 2008 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
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Emo Walleye Classic

Rainy River,
Emo, Ontario

May 29-31, 2008 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.
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Barrie Bassmasters open pike tournament

Sparrow Lake

June 7th, 2008
Live release pike tournament
btodd@xplornet.com
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Children's Free Fishing Day

Nancy Island Historic Site
Wasaga Beach, ON

July 6th, 2008
Time: 10 a.m. - 2: p.m.

 

Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship

Tournament Week:
July 22-28, 2007
Competition Dates:
July 26, 27, 28, 2007
Web Site Click Here

Stoney Lake Combo Fishing Tournament

Carveth's Marina, Stoney Lake Lakefield, Ontario

September 19-21, 2008,
Douro-Dummer Volunteer Firefighters Bass and Walleye Tournament, 23rd Year, run as a fundraising event. 1st place, based on 125 teams is $5,625.00. 2 chances to win $10,000. Pay to 10th place @60% payback, two $500.00 Competitor Draws, 50/50\\\'s & more prizes. This is a Family Event for the Professional Anglers and those that enjoy fishing . Food Booth, Barbecue, Snacks, by Ladies Auxilliary. Ken Hamilton Organizer.info@stoneylakecombo.com
www.stoneylakecombo.com

Barrie Bassmasters open Simcoe Bass Tournament

Barrie Town Docks
Barrie, ON

Live release open Bass Tournament
Web Site Click Here

Barrie Bassmasters open Balsalm Lake Bass

Balsalm Lake Provincial Park, Coboconk, ON

October 5th, 2008
Live release bass tournament btodd@xplornet.com,
Web Site Click Here

 

 

 

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Fundraiser's and Other Good Causes

 

 

 

 

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Home & Leisure Shows

Living Green Fair

Port Hope

May 3, 2008
The Living Green Fair promises green ideas for day to day living and energy conservatio
E-mail: nicholls@eagle.ca

   

 

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Museum Exhibitions

The General Store

Rosemont

April 8 –December 31, 2008
View hundreds of authentic items from a small town general store
Web Site Click Here

May is Museum Month

Rosemont

May 10, 2008
The big green barn at the corner of Highway 89 and Airport drops its admission fee and open our doors to the community
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Penetanguishene Centennial Museum National Museum Day

Penetanguishene

May 18, 2008
National Museum Day
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Music

Barrie Kiwanis Music Festival

Barrie

April 7-26, 2008
Talented individuals, choirs and bands perform in vocal, choral and instrumental competitions.
Web Site Click Here

Black Fly Music Fest- Muskoka Concert Band

Huntsville

April 20, 2008
Join the Muskoka Concert Band, under the direction of Neil Barlow, as they welcome the spring season with music
Web Site Click Here

Hotel California - A Tribute to the Eagles

Port Hope

April 26, 2008
Hotel California draws crowds of all ages with different musical styles. Featuring hits: Life in the Fast Lane, Take it Easy, Desperado and more
Web Site Click Here

Northern Blues Review V

Huntsville

April 25, 2008
Cavalcade Color Lab brings back Northern Blues Review for the fifth time. This fantastic collection of local musicians come together to bring the best of blues, jazz, and soul music. If you missed them in their previous reviews or looking to see them again, get your tickets early. Featuring Tobin Spring, Sean Connon, and many more local artists.
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Jazz in the Park Concert Series

Oakview Gazebo beside the RecPlex
Wasaga Beach, ON

July 8, to August 26, 2008
Every Tuesday evening starting at 7pm and goes until 9pm. A different band every week. Bring your own lawn chair.
Website: www.wasagabeach.com


 

 

 

 

 


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Nature

Georgian Bay Kayak & Canoe Festival

May 4 (eve), 5 & 6, 2008
Two fun filled days of outdoor workshops and presentations from Ontario’s best instructors, plus a cardboard kayak race, international Reel Paddling film festival and evening concert. Fun for the whole family!
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Pooches and Passions

     

 

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Sporting

Georgian Bay Kayak & Canoe Festival

May 4 (eve), 5 & 6, 2008
Two fun filled days of outdoor workshops and presentations from Ontario’s best instructors, plus a cardboard kayak race, international Reel Paddling film festival and evening concert. Fun for the whole family!
Web Site Click Here

SPRING JAM 2008

Parry Sound

May 2-3, 2008
Canada's largest ATV Jamboree - an ATVOntario prime event. Join hundreds of avid ATVers and explore the trail offerings, dinner and entertainment
Web Site Click Here


RBC Cup National Jr A Hockey Championship

Cornwall

May 3-11, 2008
The RBC Cup is the culmination of a year of hockey beginning with 140 teams nationwide. The tournament consists of 13 games, culminating with a national champion
Web Site Click Here

Quadrific ATV Rally

Sundridge

May 9-11, 2008
First ever ATV Rally held in Magnetawan 3 to 4 different couses from pocker run to the mud.
E-mail: signcraf@onlink.net

Palmer Fest

Palmer Rapids

May 16-18, 2008
Palmer Fest is Ontario’s largest whitewater canoe and kayak festival, presented by Rapid Media and hosted at the Paddler Co-op Boathouse.
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Ottawa Race Weekend

Ottawa

May 23-25, 2008
Over 30,000 participants compete in a variety of challenging races, including Canada’s largest marathon.
Web Site Click Here

No-So-Pro Volleyball

Beach Area # 1 - MNR parking lot at the mouth of the river. Wasaga Beach, ON

July 5 & 6th, 2008
http://www.notsopro.com/
All day event.

Mult-SportsTriathlon

Beach Area # 1
Wasaga Beach, ON

September 6th, 2008
Website: www.multisportcanada.com
Come out and support the athletes during this event.

1/2 Marathon

Beach Area # 1
W saga Beach, ON

September 7th, 2008
Website: www.multisportcanada.com
Please come out and support the athletes during this event.

 

 

 

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