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Events Centre Wellington and Surrounding Area

Event Description Where? When?

July
Elora Festival
Contact: Elora Festival 519-846-0331 		Elora Jul - Aug
Canada Day - Firemen's Pancake Breakfast
When: 8:00 a.m.
Where: Downtown Elora
Contact: 519-843-2800		 Elora Jul 1
Soap Box Derby, Parade, Hot Dogs in the Park,
Rotary Duck Race
Where: Downtown Elora
Contact: 519-843-2800		 Elora Jul 1
Canada Day at the Elora Legion
Where: Elora Legion
Contact: website		 Elora Jul 1
Canada Day 5K Run/Walk - fundraiser
Where: Bissell Park
When: 9:00
Contact: website or 519-240-2209
Registration form (PDF)		 Elora Jul 1
Kids’ Dominion Day Dash - fundraiser
Where: Bissell Park
When: noon (after the Canada Day parade)
Contact: website or 519-240-2209
Registration form (PDF)		 Elora Jul 1
Canada Day - Entertainment & Fireworks
Where: Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
When: 6:00 - 11:00 pm
Contact: website		 Fergus Jul 1
Canada Day - music, "duck races", children's entertainment, fireworks @ dusk
Where: Riverside Park - presented by Rotary Club of Guelph
Adm. for rides & activities: $2 p.p. or $5 for Family Fun pass 		Guelph Jul 1
Fergus Minor Lacrosse - Scott Gerrie Tournament
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: 519-843-2800		 Fergus Jul 4-5
Festival Italiano 2009 - 15th. Annual celebration of Italian heritage and culture
Where: Canadian Italian Club
Contact: 519-821-1110		 Guelph Jul 4
Free public swim to first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: 519-843-2800		 Fergus Jul 4
Community Cruise Nights - Classic and Custom Cars
Where: in front of Zellers - every summer Saturday night
When: from 6 PM
Contact: Zellers 519-843-2201		 Fergus Jul 
Fergus Brass band Community Concert
Where: Scotland Street Condos
Contact: 519-830-3349		 Fergus Jul 7
Elora Minor Lacrosse Tyke tournament
Where: Elora Community Centre
Contact: 519-843-2800		 Elora Jul 11
Party Rockers - Pre-teen Dance
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: 519-843-2800		 Fergus Jul 11
Art in the Yard - 6th annual juried original art exhibition
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Contact: Arlene Saunders 		Elora Jul 11-12
Elora Minor Lacrosse Novice tournament
Where: Elora Community Centre
Contact: 519-843-2800		 Elora Jul 12
Guelph Horticultural Society Garden Tour - self-guided
When: 1:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Contact: website or 519-837-3604		 Guelph Jul 12
Fergus Brass band Community Concert
Where: Caressant Care
Contact: 519-830-3349		 Fergus Jul 14
17th. Annual Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival
Where: Waterloo City Centre lot behind Waterloo City Hall
Contact: website or 519-885-1921 		 Waterloo Jul 17-19
12th Annual Kiwanis Dragon Boat Festival
What: teams of 20 paddle 40-foot canoes over a 500-metre course
Where: Laurel Creek Conservation Area, Elmira
Contact: website 519-897-4487		 Waterloo Jul 18
7th. Annual Art on the Street - 100 visual artists exhibit & sell
Where: Wyndham St. (downtown); 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; FREE
Contact: 519-836-6144		 Guelph Jul 18
Fergus Brass band Community Concert
Where: Pine Meadows
Contact: 519-830-3349		 Belwood Jul 18
9th. Annual Fireworks Festival
Where: Main St. & Cork St. Park
When: Fri 12 p.m.; Sun 4 p.m.; $5 for dances and amusements
Contact: 519-323-4480		 Mount Forest Jul 17-19
Historical Automobile Society Flea Market
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: 519-843-2800		 Fergus Jul 19
Fergus Lions Club Triatlon
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: 519-843-4516		 Fergus Jul 19
Fergus Brass band Community Concert
Where: Wellington Terrace
Contact: 519-830-3349		 Aboyne Jul 19
North America's Largest Truck Show - Top 50 Ontario Festival Event
Rain or shine
Where: Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
Contact: www.fergustruckshow.com 519-843-3412		 Fergus Jul 23-26
Hillside Festival - family-oriented music festival
Where: Guelph Lake Island
When: Fri 5-11pm; Sat & Sun 11am-11pm; Adm. $44-99
Contact: 519-763-6396		 Guelph Jul 24-26
Fergus Brass band Community Concert
Where: Highland Manor
Contact: 519-830-3349		 Fergus Jul 28

August
Elora Festival
Contact: Elora Festival 519-846-0331 		Elora Jul - Aug
Community Cruise Nights - Classic and Custom Cars
Where: in front of Zellers - every summer Saturday night
When: from 6 PM
Contact: Zellers 519-843-2201		 Fergus Aug 
Elmira Sitewalk sale
Where: downtown Elmira		 Elmira Aug 
Elmira Street Dance - more than 2,000 visit this event each year!
Where: downtown Elmira		 Elmira Aug 
64th Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games - Top 50 Ontario Festival Event
Where: Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
Contact: Fergus Scottish Festival 519-787-0099 		Fergus Aug 7-9
Fergus Brass band Community Concert
Where: Wellington County Museum
Contact: 519-830-3349		 Aboyne Aug 23
Fergus Brass band Community Concert
Where: Bissell Park
Contact: 519-830-3349		 Elora Aug 23
Palmerston Fall Fair - Free
Where: Palmerston Fairgrounds
Contact: 519-343-3427		 Palmerston Aug 28
Riverfest - featuring Rawling Cross; w/ BBQ
Where: Elora Centre for the Arts
When: BBQ starts at 6 PM; Showtime 7:30PM)
Admission: $25 in advance, $30 at the door ($20 Students/Seniors; $5 children under 12)
Contact: Elora Centre for the Arts 519-846-9698		 Elora Aug 29
Ribfest 2009 - Competing N-American Rib Teams, live music
Where: Riverside Park - Free
Contact: 519-780-0577		 Guelph Aug  28
Party Rockers - Pre-teen Dance
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: 519-843-2800		 Fergus Aug 29
Antique & Classic Car Show
When: 12:00-4:00 p.m.; admission $1
Where: Wellington County Museum
Contact: 519-846-0916		 Aboyne Aug 30
21st Annual Waterloo Busker Festival
Where: Uptown Waterloo (King St. S.)
Contact: website or 519-747-8769		 Waterloo Aug 27-30
Kids' Concert - Fergus Brass Band
Where: Bissell Park
When: 7:00 p.m.
Contact: 519-843-1234		 Elora Aug 25
150th. Mount Forest Fall Fair
Exhibits, live stock, pet shows, farmer's Olympics, Midway
Adults $5; children free with adult
Contact: 519-323-4871 or 519-323-1930		 Mount Forest Aug 

September
Fergus Brass band Community Concert
Where: Heritage River Retirement
Contact: 519-830-3349		 Elora Sep 1
150th. Mount Forest Fall Fair
Exhibits, live stock, pet shows, farmer's Olympics, Midway
Adults $5; children free with adult
Contact: 519-323-4871 or 519-323-1930		 Mount Forest Aug - Sep
Guelph Jazz Festival - free jazz tent downtown Guelph 9-12am
Various passes available for other venues
Contact: 519-763-4952		 Guelph Sep
14th. annual Fergus Classic Car Show - 100+ classic cars and live entert'ment
Where: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Downtown Fergus
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Sep
Party Rockers - Pre-teen Dance
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: 519-843-2800		 Fergus Sep 12
Georgetown Fall Fair
Truck & tractor pulls, demolition derby, petting zoo, horse shows 		Georgetown Sep 11-13
The Terry Fox Run
Where: Elora Cataract Trail - Forfar St. entrance
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. (Forfar Ball Diamond)
the run starts at 10:00
Contact: Terry Fox Run Website		 Fergus Sep 13
173rd Annual Fergus Fall Fair - Farmers Feed Cities
Midway, petting zoo, sheep herding and more
Where: Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
Contact: www.fergusfallfair.ca 519-843-5140		 Fergus Sep 18-20
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair
Where: Harriston Community Centre; Fri $5, Sat $5, Sun $6
Contact: 519-338-2511		 Harriston Sep 18-20
The Elora-Fergus Studio Tour - self guided
Visit studios in Fergus & Elora
Contact: www.elorafergusstudiotour.ca 1-877-242-6353
 Fergus / Elora  Sep

October
2nd Annual Sensational Elora - A festival of the senses
Where: Various locations throughout Centre Wellington
When: 7:00 p.m.
Contact: website or 519-846-5638 		Elora Oct
The Elora-Fergus Studio Tour - self guided
Visit studios in Fergus & Elora
Contact: www.elorafergusstudiotour.ca 1-877-242-6353
 Fergus / Elora Oct
Elora Monster Month
Various activities
Contact: Elora BIA		 Elora Oct
Twilight Zoo - $5 admission
When: daily (*not on Oct 12-14 or Oct 19-21)
Where: 7 Mill Street
Contact: website 		Elora Oct 8 - 31*
OktoberFest
Various activities
Contact: website		 Kitchener / Waterloo Oct
2nd Annual Chamber of Commercel Table Top Trade Show - FREE ADMISSION
Where:
When: 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Contact: website or Roberta Scarrow 519-843-5140		 Elora Oct 21
7th Annual Kissing bridge Trail Studio Tour - self-guided
11 locations, 17 artists
When: from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact: KBT Studio Tour: 519-669-0545		 a.o. Elmira, St. Jacobs Oct
Zomboozie Halloween Party, with The Potion Kings - cost TBA
When: Creature Creation Competition Winners announced at 6:56 P.M.
Where: 13 Mill Street
Contact: website		 Elora Oct 30

November
Bazaar - Crafts, baking, quilt raffle draw, attic treasures,lucky draws & more...
Where: Victoria Park Seniors Centre - FREE ADMISION
When: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.		 Fergus Nov
Fergus Elora Rotary Club Fashion Show - silent auction, raffles,  
When: doors open 6:45, show starts at 7:30 PM
Where: Royal Canadian Legion - Fergus; tickets $15 available at : Special Effects, Broderick's (downtown Fergus)		 Fergus Nov
Rememberance Day services Fergus / Elora Nov 11
Elora Fergus Ringette Tournament
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex
Contact: 519-843-2800		   Nov
Deck the Halls Home Tour
Touring 5 festive homes, with light refreshments after.
When: 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. - $15 admission
Contact: 519-843-5140 or www.fergusiode.ca		 Fergus, Elora Nov
Fair November - Juried Craft Sale
When: Thu/Fri: 10:00-21:00; Sat 10:00-17:00; Sun 11:00-17:00 - FREE admission
Where: University Centre University of Guelph
Contact: website or 519-824-4120x53903		 Guelph Nov
5th Annual JOY Christmas Home Tour -
When: Friday Nov 21 4:30-9:30 p.m. (Candlelight tour); Sat Nov 22 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Where: self-guided; 6 homes in Guelph, 4 in Rockwood. $25 per ticket
Contact: website or call Didi at 519-836-8115		 Guelph + Rockwood Nov
Christmas Book Fair
Hosted by local members of the Independent Authors and Illustrators of Canada (IAIA)
When: noon-2:00 p.m.
Where: Cherryhill Entertainment
Contact: 519-843-3842		 Fergus Nov
St. Joseph's Parish Annual Bazaar
When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: St. Joseph's School, 150 Strathallan St. - free admission
Contact: 519-843-5985		 Fergus Nov
Annual Bazaar and Silent Auction
When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Maranatha School		 Fergus Nov
Elora Santa Claus parade
Where: downtown; beginning at the Soap Factory
When: 6:00 PM
Contact: 519-846-2563		 Elora Nov
Buy Nothing Day - devote time to your loved ones instead!   Nov 29
Moonlight Madness - Christmas Shopping and funfilled events
Where: downtown Elmira		 Elmira Nov
December
16th Annual Elmira Jaycees Santa Claus Parade
Where: downtown Elmira		 Elmira Dec
Fergus Minor Hockey Rep Tournament
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex
Contact: 519-843-2800		 Fergus Dec
Fergus Santa Claus Parade
When: 1:30 PM
Contact: 519-787-1384 or Don Doyle at 519-787-1987		 Fergus Dec
Christmas Festival
When: 12 - 4 p.m.; admission $1
Where: Wellington County Museum
Contact: Wellington County Museum 519-846-0916 x221		 Aboyne Dec
Sparkles In The Park
When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. - donation $2 p.p. or $5/family
 Guelph Dec
Fergus Minor Hockey 3 on 3 Tournament
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex
Contact: 519-787-2503		 Fergus Dec
Grand River Girls Hockey 3 on 3 Tournament
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex
Contact: 519-843-6177		 Fergus Dec

January
Elora Minor Hockey Atom Tournament
Where: Elora Community Centre
Contact: website or 519-843-2800		 Elora Jan
A Night With Robbie Burns - Annual Burns Supper
Where: Fergus Legion; Tickets are $39 before Jan..... and $42.50 after.
Information: Fergus Scottish Festival 519-843-3082
 Fergus Jan
Mayor's Breakfast - annual Centre Wellington Chamber event
Where: Heritage River Retirement Community
When: 7:30 AM; Cost $20 Members and $25 Future Members
Contact: RSVP to 519-843-5140 or rscarrow@cwchamber.ca		 Elora Jan

February
Super Bowl Party
Where: Fergus Legion
Contact: 519-843-7000 or 1-866-840-3249		 Fergus Feb 1
27th Annual Pancake and Sausage Supper
Where: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church; 325 St. George St. W.
When: 5:00-7:30 p.m.; adults $8, children under 12 $3 (tickets @ church office or Ron Wilkin Jewellers)
Contact: 519-843-3565		 Fergus Feb
13th Annual Chili Fest - a great meal of chili, salad, roll, dessert and beverages for $10.
Take out & delivery available
Where: Fergus Legion
When: 11:30-1:30
Contact: 519-843-7000		 Fergus Feb
Family Day - Free skating
Where: Centre Wellington Spotsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 1:00-3:00		 Fergus Feb
Beat The Winter Blues - Chili Dinner & Blues Music
Where: Melville United Church; $15 a ticket
When: 7pm Chili Dinner, 8 pm blues concert
Contact: Kevin Coghill, Director the Door CW 519-787-0925 or 519-829-9008
 Fergus Feb
3rd Annual Party to Conquer Cancer [more in PDF]
When: 8 pm - 1am; w/ cash bar
Tickets $10 each, at Cherry Hill Entertainment
Where: Fergus Legion
Contact: email or 519-787-7680
 Fergus Feb
Bowl for Kids - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington
Where: Woodlawn Bowl
Contact: 519-787-0106		 Guelph Feb
Annual Benefit Concert - Elora festival
When: 2:00 PM
Where: St. John's Church
Contact: 519-846-0331 or 1-888-747-7550		 Elora Feb
28th Annual Pancake and Sausage Supper
Where: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church; 325 St. George St. W.
When: 5:00-7:30 p.m.; adults $8, children under 8 $3 (tickets @ church office or Ron Wilkin Jewellers)
Contact: 519-843-3565		 Fergus Feb
Family Spaghetti Night  - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275, Fergus
When: doors open at 4:30; dinner starts at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Fergus Legion; $10 adults, $5 children 5-10 years old
Contact: Branch (500 Blair St.) or 519-843-2345		 Fergus Feb

March
Leisure Show - registration for local sports and leisure
Where: Elora Community Centre
When: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Contact: 519-843-2800 		Elora Mar
Leisure Show - registration for local sports and leisure
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex ("Fergus Arena")
When: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Contact: 519-843-2800 		Fergus Mar

April
Elmira Maple Syrup Festival
Where: downtown Elmira
When: Fri 6:00-9:30 PM; Sat 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contact: website or 1-877-969-0094		 Elmira Apr
Centre Wellington Pre-school's 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt (ages 10 and under)
Where: Wellington County Museum; $5 per child (ages 2 and up)
When: registration at 9:00; the hunt starts at 10:00
Contact: (519) 843-3310		 Aboyne Apr
Elora to Fergus Loop Hike
Level 1-2: Moderate pace ~ 15 km
Where: parking lot of the Elora & District Community Centre & Arena, 60 David Street West
When: 10:00 a.m.
Contact: website or 519-576-6156		 Elora Apr
19th Annual Elora Antique Show - 55 dealers
When: 10:00 (Sat) or 11:00 a.m.(Sun) - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Elora Community Centre; Admission $6, free parking
Contact: website		 Elora Apr
CW Chamber's Awards of Excellence
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: cocktails from 5:45 PM, dinner 6:45, awards 8:00 PM
Contact: website or 519-843-5140		 Fergus Apr
6th Ray Scapinello Road Hockey Tournament - boys and girls from ages 9 to 14
The registration deadline is April 11
Where: University of Guelph (exact location TBD)
Contact: Ray Scapinello and organizing committee		 Guelph Apr
Springtime Luncheon - Ladies Auxiliary
Where: Fergus Legion; $10 (tickets at door)
When: 11:30 - 1:30
 Fergus Apr

May
The Elora Festival Book Sale
When: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Elora Curling Club
Contact: The Elora Festival (519) 846-0331 or 1-800-265-8977		 Elora May
Fergus Lions Club Home & Leisure Show +
   Friday night Fish Fry 5:00-7:00 (Adults $12; Children $6)
Free Admission - Bring a food donation for the Fergus-Elora Community Pantry
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus)
Contact: Fergus Lions Club 519-843-2800		 Fergus May
17th McHappy Day (fundraiser) - special celebration breakfast event
Where: McDonalds, 870 Tower St. S.
When: 9:30-11:30
Contact: 519-787-5125		 Fergus May
Best Bloomin' Plant Sale - Fergus Horticultural Society
When: 8:00 a.m. - noon
Where: Stone house next to Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus)
Contact: 519-843-1640		 Fergus May
Victoria Day Fireworks - Sponsored by the Elora Lions Club
Where: Elora Raceway
Admission $2/person or $10/family		 Elora May
Annual General Meeting Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce
When: 7.30am – 9.00 am
Where: Elora Mill Inn
Contact: email or 519-843-5140		 Elora May

June
Annual Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
Where: Victoria Park		 Fergus  June
7th. Annual Southern Ontario Amazing Race
20 teams of 2 will compete for a $5000 travel voucher; Teams raise pledges for the Children's Foundation of Guelph & Wellington.
Contact: The Race		 Guelph Jun
Annual Lobsterfest 2010
Where: Cox Creek Cellars Winery (Hwy 6 N & Wellington Rd 22)
Contact: Cox Creek Cellars Winery 519-824-1624		 Guelph Jun
12th Annual Golf Tournament - Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce
When: 11:30 a.m. – Registration; dinner incl.
Where: Ariss Valley Golf & Country Club
Contact: website or 519-843-5140		 Ariss Jun 10
Relay For Life - 12 hour, overnight event
When: 19:00 (Jun ) - 7:00 a.m. (Jun )
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus)
Contact: 519-824-4261		 Fergus Jun
Multicultural Festival
When: Fri 5-11 PM; Sa 11AM-11PM; Sun 11AM-8PM
Where: Riverside Park
Contact: website or 519-836-7482		 Guelph Jun
Gardenscapes 2010 - 17th Annual Self-guided tour
Where: various locations
When: 12 noon - 5:30 p.m. (rain or shine)
Contact: website or 519-837-0010		 Guelph Jun
Annual Chamber of Commerce Wrap Up BBQ
Where: Fergus Visitors Centre; donations to Foodbank appreciated
When: 5:30 pm
Contact: website		 Elora Jun
Doors Open Fergus - Elora
Visit various heritage sites, including the Belsyde Cemetery (1862) and Fergus Curling Club (1834) - free admissions
Contact: website or 1-877-242-6353
 Fergus, Elora, Aboyne Jun
Art Walk and Folk Festival
Where: St. Andrew St. and the Market
When: 10 AM - 4 PM (Art Walk) and 2 - 9 PM (Folk Festival)
Contact: Fergus BIA website or 519-787-1384		 Fergus Jun
Annual Summer Thyme Herb & Garden festival
Where: Wellington County Museum & Archives
When: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; free admission & parking
Contact: 519-843-0916 X224		 Aboyne Jun
33rd Annual Flea Market & Car Show
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 8:00
Contact: George 519-843-1838		 Fergus Jun
Fergus Horticultural Society Garden Tour - self-guided
When: 12:30 to 4:30 PM - rain or shine
Free admission - Donations to the Food Bank are requested
Contact: website (follow the links)or 519-843-3131		 Fergus Jun
 

 

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