united to form the Dominion of Canada? Today, residents and visitors to Bobcaygeon have the local Canada Day Committee to thank for what will be our biggest shindig yet. Together since 1985, the committee has had plenty of practice getting ready for our special 150th all-day birthday bash. Starting at 10 am in Tommy Anderson Park, there’ll be plenty of activities for the family, including face-painting, a fishing pond, hot dogs, balloons and prizes. Later head out to the annual Canada Day Parade, which will promenade through the downtown, beginning at 2:30. In the late afternoon, at the Bobcaygeon Community Centre, there’ll be a ceremonial cake cutting (you can’t have a birthday without cake.) and ice cream, along with entertainment, displays, bouncy castles, and balloon animals. And in the evening there’s a musical performance, followed by, you got it: FIREWORKS. So put on your red shirt and maple-leaf hat and join us in the festivities. Check canadadaybobcaygeon.com close July 1 to make sure you have up-to-date times and events. July 28-29 • Ontario Open Fiddle and Step Dance Contest You don’t have to be a step dancer or a fiddle player to enjoy this old-timey fun. Let the tunes lure you in—for a few hours to a full day—to watch competitors from across the province vie for cash and a top spot in Ontario-traditionalmusic and dance. Held at the Bobcaygeon Community Centre on Mansfield St., visit fiddlecontest.ca for more details. August 5 • Midnight Madness No cars allowed. Downtown Bobcaygeon’s Bolton Street is fully owned by pedestrians during this fun-filled shopping extravaganza. Starting at 7 pm, and lasting until midnight, this event is chock full of bargains,
entertainment, children’s activities and delicious food samples. Find out more at bobcaygeonmidnightmadness.ca August 18—20 • Buckhorn Fine Art Festival Visited by art lovers far and wide, this annual event, held at the Buckhorn Community Centre, is very special indeed. Known for both its celebration and demonstration of all things art, this event features: “acres of art”, opportunities to speak with and learn from the artists directly, workshops, presentations, and a family ARTivity zone. A beautiful setting, musical guests and fine food rounds off this internationally-recognized show. Sept 2—3 • Kawartha Arts Festival Professional, hobby and armchair artists flock to the Fenelon Falls Fairground every Labour Day Weekend for the muchanticipated Kawartha Arts Festival. It started as a small gathering of local artists, eager to display their work. Twenty-eight years later, it draws thousands of visitors to see fine art and craft creations of over a 100 artists in a multitude of media: oil, watercolour, acrylic, clay, metal, stone, wood, glass, leather and more—like the vivid, ethereal landscapes of contemporary Canadian artist James Goodliff (page 16). Admission and parking are free. Visit kawarthaartsfestival.com. DON’T MISS th
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