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Fergus Community Market Carnival – Opening Event September 10 2010

nardo — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:36:25 +0000

I wrote about the new Fergus Community Market that’s coming to town. For all of you who miss the old Fergus Market: its back – sorta. To kick things off, a Fergus Community Market Carnival will take place on September 10, 2010, from 4:00-9:00 pm. This a day that you want to be in the Continue reading →

Fergus Community Market Opens Its Doors Mid-September

nardo — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:28:08 +0000

Fergus – F.A.C.E. the Fergus Area Community Enterprise group dedicated to the continued revitalization of a traditional main street, is pleased to announce that the town will very soon be home to FERGUS COMMUNITY MARKET, an exciting new venue that will offer, meats, fish, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, baking and a number of selected craft vendors Continue reading →

Fergus Carnegie Library Celebrates 100 Years In 2010

nardo — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:26:30 +0000

The Fergus Carnegie Library was built 100 years ago in 1910. To help celebrate this momentous occasion, the Fergus branch of the Wellington County Library is part of Doors Open Ontario in Centre Wellington on Saturday June 26, 2010. Drop in between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to see historical displays, a Decades of Bestselling Continue reading →

Elora Farmers Market

nardo — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:07:25 +0000

The Elora Farmers Market is about to open again. A week earlier than some publications say: June 5. From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Elora Farmers’ Market Fresh local produce, local meats, baking and more. There are all kinds of special events at the market; check out the market’s Events Calendar. Elora Farmers Market Where: Continue reading →

A NEW Fergus Market Downtown Fergus?

nardo — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:33:25 +0000

Today I read on his news page a link to this article on the Guelph Mercury’s website: “Fergus flea market may rise like the phoenix“. What’s it about? Centre Wellington Councillor Walt Visser is chairing a citizen’s committee pursuing a private proposal for a new community market in a large, vacant downtown Fergus building. A Continue reading →

Elora Grand River Raceway Video

nardo — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:20:50 +0000

Even if you have never been to the races, you can get an idea what it is like by looking at this YouTube movie. The wonderful world of the Internet, and all the sharing features of it, make it so easy to peak over the fence and see whether it is something for you. The Continue reading →

First Night Fergus – New Year’s Eve Celebration

admin — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:28:57 +0000

Just like last year, at the beginning of the fergus175 celebratory year, we will have another First Night celebration downtown Fergus this year. Some of the activities downtown Fergus on December 31st, 2008: Live music by One Minute, The Unbreakable Clocks, Sebastian Ennis and The Mod Wolves, Backroads (8:30), Moonshine (11:15) Countdown and Fireworks at Continue reading →

Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games Events

nardo — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:06:25 +0000

There are lots of things to do in Fergus this weekend. Hopefully the weather will cooperate! Celtic Celidh Concert at the Fergus Grand Theatre When: Saturday, August 9th at 8 PM More information: Featuring Sandy MacIntyre & Steeped in Tradition, with the dynamic Tom Leadbeater as MC. Come and listen to the Cape Breton fiddle Continue reading →

Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games SHUTTLE BUS!!

nardo — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:30:52 +0000

I just received an email from the Centre Wellington Chamber, with the times and locations that the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games Shuttle Bus will go. Bus Transportation From Fergus And Elora To Highland Games The Shuttle Bus will be running throughout the Scottish Festival Weekend between the festival site, the downtown core of Continue reading →

Printable Coupons

nardo — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:09:36 +0000

Did you know that there is a website with online printable coupons from local businesses? Yes, coupons from Fergus/Elora businesses like True Centre or The Brew House. Visit www.ferguseloracoupons.com and subscribe to the email list! A free flyer called Smile & Save is distributed throughout Centre Wellington to promote the flyer. Maybe you have read Continue reading →