Weekends in sept Group Bookings at Belmont Corn Maze Come experience the fun of a walk on the farm while you wander through 10 acres of twists, turns and trivia! Farm– themed play–yard, concession booth & picnic tables onsite. Belmont Corn Maze, 46614 Crossley–Hunter Line, Belmont belmontcornmaze@hotmail.com www.belmontcornmaze.net Sept 1 Optimist Breakfast The Optimist Club of West Lorne cooks up a hearty buffet style breakfast that the whole family will enjoy and the price is right—Adults $7, Children 5 to 8yrs $3.50 and 4 & under Free. Time: 8:30–11am | Contact: Richard, 519-476-6145 Old Boy’s Trailer Park, 8650 Furnival Rd, Port Glasgow
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Sept 1 Friends of Springwater Carnival & Fireworks Whether you’re camping or like to come for the day, you won’t want to miss this great afternoon of games, surprises and fun! In the evening watch a spectacular display of fireworks over the pond. Springwater Conservation Area, Aylmer | www.catfishcreek.ca Sept 1–2 St. Thomas Fire Muster Firefighter competitions, car show, parade, entertainment, antique trucks and apparatus. Weekend of free family fun! Pinafore Park, 95 Elm St, St. Thomas | 519- 631-0210 Sept 6 RCMP Musical Ride This event is still in the planning stages. Please watch for more information in your local newspapers during the spring and summer months. Time: 6pm | Southwold Keystone Complex, Shedden Contact: Keith, 519-764-2600 www.rosyrubarbfestival.com Sept 7 Friday Night Art Walk Visit the Art Emporium during the Port Stanley Friday Night Art Walks—the first Friday of each month during the summer. Featuring over 29 regional artists. Time: Extended hours, till 9pm | 177 Main St, Port Stanley Contact: Sandra England, info@artemporium.ca www.ArtEmporium.ca Sept 8 Pizza Saturday The second Sat of each month in the summer, enjoy a mouth–watering pizza lunch in the Tea Room. Time: 11am–4pm Heritage Line Herbs, 53443 Heritage Ln, RR#1 Aylmer 519-866-5577 | www.heritagelineherbs.com
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CANADALE FALL MUM FESTIVAL Sept 8–9 Fall Mum Festival Brighten your gardens with fall mums. Select from hundreds of mums & colourful fall plants. Enjoy charity BBQ, Kid’s Club activities & complimentary apple cider. Time: 8am–5pm Sat, 10am–5pm Sun Canadale Nurseries, 269 Sunset Dr, St. Thomas 519-631-7264 | www.canadale.com Sept 9 “Wingfield’s Progress” The Elgin Theatre Guild is thrilled to host “Wingfield’s Progress” by Dan Needles, starring Rod Beattie. Tickets are $40. Reserve early as the show will be sold out. Time: 2pm | 40 Princess Ave, St. Thomas 519-633-8530 | www.elgintheatreguild.ca Sept 12 Canadian Snowbirds Air Show “Smoke on the Water” Canadian Snowbirds precision flying team will put on an exciting 45–minute show over the water. Enjoy the show and ‘SHOP, DINE, STAY’. Time: 5:30–6:15pm Port Stanley Main Beach & East Berm Contact: Jen, 519-782-3673, jenreimerpsbia@rogers.com www.portstanley.net
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