Perth Festivals
What is going on in Perth, Ontario? Check out this list of festivals: film, music, food, theatre, art and family-friendly festivals. If it is happening in Perth, it is listed here.
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This 3-day annual event has run since 1992 and takes place in Stewart Park, behind Town Hall. Held in the last week of July, the festival features a variety of musical genres including folk, jazz, country and world music. Children's performers are also featured. Guests are also invited to participate in one or more of the musical workshops and mini classes. Local merchants and artisans round off the event.
This 3-day annual event has run since 1992 and takes place in Stewart Park, behind Town Hall. Held in the last week of July, the festival features a variety of musical genres including folk, jazz, country and world music. Children's performers are also featured. Guests are also invited to participate in one or more of the musical workshops and mini classes. Local merchants and artisans round off the event.
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Canalfest, Merrickville's annual outdoor salute to the Rideau Canal takes place August Long Weekend in Blockhouse Park in Merrickville. Scheduled daytime festivities include ongoing live musical entertainment, a fine craft show, Voyageur Canoe Races, a floating model boat show, and the Merrickville Lions Barbecue. Children's activities include a fishing derby, free face painting, and Merrickville's own "Bug Lady."
Canalfest, Merrickville's annual outdoor salute to the Rideau Canal takes place August Long Weekend in Blockhouse Park in Merrickville. Scheduled daytime festivities include ongoing live musical entertainment, a fine craft show, Voyageur Canoe Races, a floating model boat show, and the Merrickville Lions Barbecue. Children's activities include a fishing derby, free face painting, and Merrickville's own "Bug Lady."
- Rideau Canal Address: 34A Beckwith Street South Ottawa ON K7A 2A8
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Held at the Perth fairgrounds, this annual two-day event pays homage to one of Perth's smelliest and yummiest natural products: garlic. Cooking demonstrations, fresh garlic, entertainment, children's activity area, recipes and more are just a few of the things guests can expect to see.
Held at the Perth fairgrounds, this annual two-day event pays homage to one of Perth's smelliest and yummiest natural products: garlic. Cooking demonstrations, fresh garlic, entertainment, children's activity area, recipes and more are just a few of the things guests can expect to see.
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Professional productions of Broadway classics. 2011 summer season has John van Druten's bewitching romantic comedy Bell, Book & Candle, July 8-31, and Jan de Hartog's comedic take on marriage, The Fourposter, August 5-28. Shows Wed.-Sat. at 8 pm, 2 pm mats Wed., Sat. & Sun. Tickets $24-$33. All shows in wheelchair accessible Mason Theatre (located in Perth and District Collegiate Institute)
Professional productions of Broadway classics. 2011 summer season has John van Druten's bewitching romantic comedy Bell, Book & Candle, July 8-31, and Jan de Hartog's comedic take on marriage, The Fourposter, August 5-28. Shows Wed.-Sat. at 8 pm, 2 pm mats Wed., Sat. & Sun. Tickets $24-$33. All shows in wheelchair accessible Mason Theatre (located in Perth and District Collegiate Institute)
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Perth's longest running festival (since 1845), the Perth Fair kicks off its four days of celebration with a parade. The event, which takes place on the Labour Day Weekend (first Monday in September) features a plethora of attractions, exhibit and merchant hall, agricultural exhibits and loads of livestock. Bring the whole family as there are events tailored to all age groups.
Perth's longest running festival (since 1845), the Perth Fair kicks off its four days of celebration with a parade. The event, which takes place on the Labour Day Weekend (first Monday in September) features a plethora of attractions, exhibit and merchant hall, agricultural exhibits and loads of livestock. Bring the whole family as there are events tailored to all age groups.
