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February

Hillside Inside - incl. Sarah Harmer, Arkells
When: 4:00-11:30 p.m.
Where: River Run Centre, St. George's Church
Contact: website or 1-866-598-4455
Guelph Feb 3-4
Free Public Swim - first 40 kids
When: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800
Fergus Feb 4
Centre WellingtonWomen's Expo
Where: Elora Community Centre
Contact:519-843-2800
Elora Feb 5
Community Resource Centre's 15th annual Chilifest Fundraising Lunch - 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 10
Curl For Heart Orangeville
Where: Where: Orangeville Curling Club 76 Fifth Ave; Admission: Free with fundraising
When: 8:00AM
Contact: website or 519-837-4858
Orangeville Feb 11
Valentines Tea & Silent Auction - fundraising event for K9 Helpers
Where: Delta Hotel
When: 2pm-4pm
Contact: website or 519-766-3957
Guelph Feb 12
Party Rockers Dance
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800
Fergus Feb 17
Elora Rockers tournament
Where: Elora Community Centre
Contact: 519-843-2800
Elora Feb 17-19
Evolution Health Club Fitness Challenge
Where: 355 Elmira Rd North; Admission: Free with fundraising
Contact: website or 519-837-4858
Guelph Feb 18
Family Day - Free public skating
When: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Elora Arena
Elora Feb 20
Family Day - Free public swim
When: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Fergus Feb 20
Family Day - Free public skating
When: 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Fergus Feb 20
Family Day - Free public skating
When: 1:30 -3:30 p.m.
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Fergus Feb 20
Pancake Supper
Where: Melville United Church (corner of Tower and St. Andrew, Fergus).
When: 5-7pm; Freewill donation.
Contact: 519-843-3841
Fergus Feb 21
Pancake Supper
Where: St. James Anglican Church, 171 Queen St. E., Fergus
When: 5:00-7:00 p.m.; adults $8, children under 10 $4
Fergus Feb 21
Bowl for Kids Sake for Nintendo's Wii - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington
Where: CW Sportsplex
When: 12:00-9:00 pm
Contact: website or 519-787-0106
Fergus Feb 22
Bowl for Kids Sake for Nintendo's Wii - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington
Where: Victoria Park Senior Centre
When: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Contact: website or 519-787-0106
Fergus Feb 24
50-60’s Country
Where: Fergus Legion. Doors open at 6pm. No reserve seating.
When: Show 8-10:30pm. Tickets $15 per person, $20 at the door.
Contact: 519-843-2345.
Fergus Feb 25
Guelph Curl For Heart
When: 9:30am; $30.00/person $120 per team of 4 plus fundraising
Where: Guelph Curling Club 816 Woolwich Street
Contact: website or 519-837-4858
Guelph Feb 25
Bowl for Kids Sake - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington
Where: Woodlawn Bowl
When: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Contact: website or 519-787-0106
Guelph Feb 26
Elora Co-op Preschool Annual Spaghetti Supper
Where: Elora Community Centre
When: 4:00 p.m.; $5/child, $10/adult
Contact: email or 519-846-9333
Elora Feb 26
15th. Annual Wedding Showcase
When: 11 am - 4 pm
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: 519-843-4852
Fergus Feb 26

March

Hoot and Howl - night hike to look for owls and coyotes - Please dress warmly.
When: 7-9pm
Where: Guelph Lake Nature Centre
Contact: 519-836-7860
Guelph Mar 3
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800
Fergus Mar 3
Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Coaches Clinic
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800
Fergus Mar 4
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 12
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 13
Party Rockers Dance
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800
Fergus Mar 16
Sunday Morning Community Family Breakfast
Where: Fergus Legion, 500 Blair Street
When: 9-11:30am. $6 per person, $3 kids under 10.
Contact: website
Fergus Mar 18
Fergus Skating Club Showtime
Where: CW Sportsplex / Elora Community Centre
Contact: 519-843-2800
Fergus Mar 25
Elora Festival Fiction PAPERBACK BOOKSALE
Where: Book Barn, behind Municipal offices and beside Hoffer Park, Elora
When: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Contact: Contact: website
Elora Mar 31
Elora Fergus Ringette Western Regional's
Where: CW Sportsplex / Elora Community Centre
Contact: 519-843-2800
Fergus/Elora Mar 30-Apr 1
Ducks Unlimited Annual Dinner & Silent Auction
Where: CW Sportsplex / Elora Community Centre
Contact: 519-843-2800
Fergus Mar 31
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 Mar 31
Elora Skating Club Carnival
Where: Elora Community Centre
Contact: 519-843-2800
Elora Mar 31
Elora Public School Chili Fest
Where: Elora Community Centre
Contact: 519-846-9977
Elora Mar

April

Elora Fergus Ringette Western Regional's
Where: CW Sportsplex / Elora Community Centre
Contact: 519-843-2800
Fergus/Elora Mar 30-Apr 1
Skills Canada High School Competition
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800
Fergus Apr 5
Centre Wellington Community Easter Egg Hunt - in partnership with the Elora Co-op Preschool (ages 10 and under)
Where: Bissell Park; $5 per child (ages 2 and up)
When: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Contact: email or 519-846-9333
Elora Apr 7
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800
Fergus Apr 7
Wordfest - open mic readings and featured author guests
Where: Elora Centre For The Arts
When: 7-10 p.m.; $6.00 (Kids and Youth Free)
Contact: website or 519-846-9698
Elora Apr 12
Frog Frolic - Bring a flashlight and rubber boots!
Where: Guelph Lake Nature Centre
When: 7-9 PM
Contact: 519-836-7860
Guelph Apr 14
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800
Fergus Apr 14
Sunday Morning Community Family Breakfast
Where: Fergus Legion, 500 Blair Street
When: 9-11:30am. $6 per person, $3 kids under 10.
Contact: website
Fergus Apr 15
Tartan Day - Fergus Scottish Festival
When: 12-5 p.m.
Contact: website or 519-787-0099
Fergus Apr
Guelph and District Annual Dog Show
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800
Fergus Apr 20-22
21st 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 21-22
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 26
Elora United Church Fish Fry
Where: Elora Community Centre
Contact: 519-846-0122
Elora Apr
Centre Wellington Horse Show
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800
Fergus Apr 29
8th Ray Scapinello Road Hockey Tournament - boys and girls from ages 9 to 14
The registration deadline is April .....
Where: University of Guelph (exact location TBD)
Contact: Ray Scapinello and organizing committee
Guelph Apr 30

May

7th Annual Grand Taste - presented by Centre Wellington Rotary Club
When: 12 noon- 4 p.m.; tickets $30
Where: Grand River Raceway - Upper Level
Fundrasier for Groves Memorial Hospital CT Scanner
Elora May 1
The Elora Festival Book Sale - free parking & admission
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 5-6
Grand River Ice Annual Fundraiser
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: 519-843-2800
Fergus May 7
Hike The Trail Series 2012 - Welcome Spring
Where: Elora Cataract Trail; Gerry Road entry
When: 10:00 a.m.
Contact: 519-843-2800
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
artcetera 2012 - A Fundraising Art Auction (gala event)
Where: Elora Centre For The Arts
When: 7pm - 10pm; $7 / $5 for open mic
Contact: website or 519-846-9698
Elora May
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800
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: 519-843-3131
Fergus May
District 26 Senior Games
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-787-1814
Fergus May
Sunday Morning Community Family Breakfast
Where: Fergus Legion, 500 Blair Street
When: 9-11:30am. $6 per person, $3 kids under 10.
Contact: website
Fergus May 20
     
Annual General Meeting Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce
When: 7.30am – 9.00 am
Where:
Contact: email or 519-843-5140
  May 30
Elora Lions Fireworks Night - family fun and entertainment
Where: Grand River Raceway
When: 7:00 (fireworks around 9:30)
Admission: Minimum $2 donation per person (babes in arms free)
Contact: website
Elora May
Wellington Rural Romp - Spring Romp - Self Guided Tour
When: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; suggested donation of $5 pe vehicle
Contact: website or poster
Various May
Elora Writers' Festival - Linden MacIntyre; Bonnie Burnard; Terry Fallis; Pasha Malla; Ray Robertson; Barry Dempster will read from their latest works
When: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Heritage River; tickets $15.00 @ Roxanne's Reflections (Fergus)
Contact: website
Elora May
Food Cycle Ride
Contact: website or 226-820-4475
Fergus May
Fergus Lions "Walk for dog guide"
Where: Forfar ball diamond
Contact: 519-787-7405
Fergus May

June

10th Annual Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival
Where: various locations; free admission
Contact: website
Orangeville Jun
Annual Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
Where: various locations across Fregus & Elora
Contact: website, 416-478-7882 or 519-843-2800
Fergus/Elora Jun
Halton Hills Masters Lacrosse Club Annual Sanctioned Masters Tournament
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: 519-843-2800
Fergus Jun
Sunday Morning Community Family Breakfast
Where: Fergus Legion, 500 Blair Street
When: 9-11:30am. $6 per person, $3 kids under 10.
Contact: website
Fergus Jun 17
Big Swings for Littles Golf Tournament
Fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington
Where: Ariss Valley Golf & Country Club
When: Tee offs start at 1:30 pm Registration begins at 1:00 pm.
Contact: 519-787-0106 or website
Ariss Jun
Elora Farmers Market
Where: Bissell Park
When: Saturdays 9 AM - 1 PM
Contact: website or 519-846-1396
Elora June
- Oct
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800
Fergus Jun
9th. 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
14th Annual Golf Tournament - Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce
When: 11:30 a.m. – Registration; dinner incl.
Where: Wildwinds
Contact: website or 519-843-5140
Ariss 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
35th Annual Flea Market & Car Show
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 8:00
Contact: George 519-843-1838
Fergus Jun
Annual Lobsterfest 2012
Where: Cox Creek Cellars Winery (Hwy 6 N & Wellington Rd 22)
When: 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Contact:website or 519-824-1624
Guelph Jun
Gardenscapes 2012 - 19th Annual Self-guided tour
Where: various locations; $15 admission
When: 12 noon - 6:00 p.m. (rain or shine)
Contact: website or 519-837-0010
Guelph Jun
Annual Chamber of Commerce Wrap Up BBQ
Where: Chamber Office (Fergus Visitors Centre); Proceeds go to the Centre Wellington Foodbank
When: 5:30 pm
Contact: website
Elora Jun
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
Riverwalk Festival
Where: Fergus Grand Theatre (Fri), behind Fergus Public Library (Sat.)
When: Fri 6-10 p.m.; Sat. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Contact: website or 519-787-5151
Fergus 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
17th Annual Summer Thyme Herb & Garden festival
Where: Wellington County Museum & Archives
When: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; free admission & parking
Contact: website or 519-843-0916 X224
Aboyne Jun
Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest
Where: Ignatius Jesuit Centre
When: 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Contact: website
Guelph Jun

July

Elora Festival
Various dates
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 5K Run/Walk - Fundraiser for Kn.E.C.T. and “The Door” youth center
When: 9:00-10:15 AM
Contact: website
Elora Jul 1
Dominion Day Dashes (Kids 12 & under) - Fundraiser for Kn.E.C.T. and “The Door” youth center
When: noon-1 PM
Contact: website
Elora Jul 1
Canada Day at the Elora Legion
Where: Elora Legion
Contact: website
Elora Jul 1
Canada Day - Entertainment & Fireworks
Where: Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
When: 6:00 - 11:00 pm
Contact: 519-843-2800
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: website or 519-843-2800
Fergus Jul
Festival Italiano 2012 - 19th. Annual celebration of Italian heritage and culture
Where: Canadian Italian Club
Contact: 519-821-1110
Guelph Jul
Art in the Yard - 10th annual juried original art exhibition
Where: Elora Centre For The Arts
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Contact: website or 519-846-9698
Elora Jul
Annual Row for Heart Regatta & BBQ
Fundraiser for the Wellington Dufferin Heart and Stroke Foundation
Where: Guelph Lake [poster]
When: Registration at 7:15 am
Contact: 519-837-4858 (Gina) or website
Guelph Jul
Guelph Pony Club PPG - 5th Annual Prince Phillip Games
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:website or 519-822-2105
Fergus Jul
Hike The Trail Series 2012 - Hot Summer Nights
Where: Elora Cataract Trail; Gerry Road entry
When: 9:00 p.m. - bring a flash light!
Contact: 519-843-2800
Elora Jul
20th. Annual Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival
Where: Waterloo City Centre lot behind Waterloo City Hall
Contact: website or 519-885-1921 
Waterloo Jul
12th. Annual Fireworks Festival
Where: Main St. & Cork St. Park
When: Fri 12 p.m.; Sun 4 p.m.; $5 p.p. for dances and amusements (family: 6 for $25; children under 5 "free")
Contact: website or 519-323-4480
Mount Forest Jul
10th. Annual Art on the Street - 100 visual artists exhibit & sell
Where: Wyndham St. (downtown); 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; FREE
Contact: 519-836-6144
Guelph Jul
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
29th Annual Hillside Festival - family-oriented music festival
Where: Guelph Lake Island
When: Fri 5-11pm; Sat & Sun 11am-11pm; Adm. $44-99
Contact: website or 519-763-6396
Guelph Jul
Guelph Horticultural Society Garden Showcase 2012 Annual Garden Tour
When:1:00 p.m.- 5:30 pm (Rain or Shine)
Tickets are $10.00 per person (children under 12 free).
Contact: website
Guelph Jul
Guelph Horticultural Society Garden Tour - self-guided
When: 1:00 - 5:30 p.m.; $10 ticket price
Contact: website or 519-824-8194
Guelph Jul
Belwood Lake Triathalon
Where: Belwood Conservation Area
Contact: website or 905-562-6670
Belwood Jul
Food Day Canada - sample local food; with Anita Stewart
Where: Grand River Raceway
Contact: website or 519-846-5455
Elora Jul

August

Elora Festival
Contact: Elora Festival 519-846-0331
Elora Jul - Aug
Grand River Raceway 22nd annual Industry Day celebration
Where: Grand River Raceway
Contact: website or 519-846-5455
Elora Aug
67th 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 13-15
5th Annual Backyard Concert - Centre Wellington Food Bank Fundraiser
Where: Dreamcorners B&B (498 St. David St. N.)
When: 2:00-8:00 p.m.; bring a donation to the food bank
Contact: website or poster
Fergus Aug
Waterloo Aviation Expo and Airshow
Where: Waterloo International Airport
When: 9:00-5:00; airshow starts at 1:00
Adults $15, Child (6-15) $7; Children under 5 free
Contact: website
Waterloo Aug
24th Annual Waterloo Busker Festival
Where: Uptown Waterloo (King St. S.)
Contact: website or 519-747-8769
Waterloo Aug
Palmerston Fall Fair - Free
Where: Palmerston Fairgrounds
Contact: 519-343-3427
Palmerston Aug
Grand River Truck & Tractor Pull
Where: Grand River Raceway
When: 4 PM
Contact: website, website or 519-846-8879
Elora Aug
Antique & Classic Car Show
When: 12:00-4:00 p.m.; admission $1
Where: Wellington County Museum
Contact: website or 519-846-0916
Aboyne Aug
RiverFest 2012 - no riverfest in 2011 :-(
Where: Elora Centre For The Arts
When:
Contact: website or 519-846-9698
Elora Aug
16th Annual Ribfest 2012 - Competing N-American Rib Teams, live music
Where: Riverside Park - Free
Contact: website or 519-780-0577
Guelph Aug 
Elmira Side Walk Sale Days
Where: downtown Elmira
Elmira Aug
15th 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 Aug

September

153rd. 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 Sep 
Guelph Jazz Festival - free jazz tent downtown Guelph 9-12am
Various passes available for other venues
Contact: website or 519-763-4952
Guelph Sep
Fall Leisure Show - Registration Night
Where: Centre Wellington Sporstplex
When: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Contact: 519-843-2800
Fergus Sep
16th. annual Fergus Classic Car Show - 100+ classic cars and live entertainment
Where: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Downtown Fergus
Contact: Fergus BIA website or 519-787-1384
Fergus Sep
Sunday Morning Community Family Breakfast
Where: Fergus Legion, 500 Blair Street
When: 9-11:30am. $6 per person, $3 kids under 10.
Contact: website
Fergus Sep 16
Pancake Breakfast - Unitarian Church Season Kick-Off
Where: Victoria Park Seniors Centre
When: 10:00 a.m.
Contact: website
Fergus Sep
Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope
Where: Clock Tower, Downtown Kitchener
When: 9:00 am registration opens
Contact: website or email
Kitchener Sep
Hike The Trail Series 2012
Where: Belwood Conservation Area - Main Entrance
When: 10:00 a.m.
Contact: 519-843-2800
Belwood Sep
Fall Leisure Show - Registration Night
Where: Elora Community Centre
When: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Contact: 519-843-2800
Elora Sep
26th Elora-Fergus Studio Tour - self guided
Visit studios in Fergus & Elora; free
Contact: www.elorafergusstudiotour.ca 1-877-242-6353
Fergus / Elora  Sep -Oct
176th Annual Fergus Fall Fair
Midway, petting zoo, sheep herding and more
Where: Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
Contact: website or 519-843-5140
Fergus Sep
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair
Where: Harriston Community Centre; Fri $5, Sat $5, Sun $6
Contact: website or 519-338-2511
Harriston Sep
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
6th Annual Wellington Rural Romp - see Local Agriculture up close
24 farms, markets, nurseries and a winery
When: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Contact: website or 519-821-6638 x335
Wellington County Sep
Annual Heart & Stroke Mother Daughter Walk - fundraiser
Where: Riverside Park - the Band Shell
When: registration from 9:30am - 10:15am; Opening ceremonies and warm up at 10:15am; 5k walk from 10:30
Contact/registration: website or 519-837-4858
Guelph Sep

October

26th Elora-Fergus Studio Tour - self guided
Visit studios in Fergus & Elora; free
Contact: www.elorafergusstudiotour.ca 1-877-242-6353
Fergus / Elora  Sep
Oct
The Elora-Fergus Studio Tour - self guided
Visit studios in Fergus & Elora
Contact:1-877-242-6353
Fergus / Elora Sep
Oct
5th Annual Sensational Elora - A festival of the senses
Where: Various locations throughout Centre Wellington
Contact: website or 519-846-5638
Elora Sep - Oct
Elora Monster Month
Various activities
Contact: Elora BIA
Elora Oct
Free public swim to the first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: 519-843-2800
Fergus Oct
Hike The Trail Series 2012 - Fall Harvest
Where: Belwood Conservation Area - Main Entrance
When: 10:00 a.m.
Contact: 519-843-2800
Belwood Oct
Harvest Home Festival
Where: Wellington County Museum
When: 12-4 PM; $2 per person
Contact: website or 519-846-0916
Aboyne Oct
Sunday Morning Community Family Breakfast
Where: Fergus Legion, 500 Blair Street
When: 9-11:30am. $6 per person, $3 kids under 10.
Contact: website
Fergus Oct 21
OktoberFest
Various activities
Contact: website (beware - annoying music on website!)
Kitchener / Waterloo Oct
Monster Month, Twilight Zoo
Where: Elora Centre For The Arts
When: Thursday-Sundays 12-10pm
Contact: 519-846-9698
Elora Oct
Food For Fines at the Fergus Library - each grocery item is worth $2 of overdue fines
(does not apply to lost books/cards, photocopying etc. or customers with more than $100 of outstanding fines.
Donations will go to the Centre Wellington Food Bank
Fergus Oct
Elora Scare Fair - feat. the Twilight Zoo
Where: Elora Centre For The Arts
Contact: 519-846-9698
Elora Oct
Annual Monster Parade - costumes mandatory to participate
Bring a food item for Food Bank.
Pre-registration: website
Where: Metcalfe St.; starting at MacDonald Square
When: 6:30 p.m.
Contact: 519-846-2563
Elora Oct
9th Annual Kissing Bridge Trail Studio Tour - self-guided
When: from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact: KBT Studio Tour: 519-669-0545
a.o. Elmira, St. Jacobs Oct
Open House Fergus Library
10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Fergus Oct

November

Free public swim to the first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: 519-843-2800
Fergus Nov
Hike The Trail Series 2012
Where: Elora Cataract Trail; Gerry Road entry
When: 10:00 a.m.
Contact: 519-843-2800
Elora Nov
Rememberance Day services Fergus / Elora Nov 11
Fair November - 38th Annual 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
8th 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. $30 per ticket
Contact: website or call Didi at 519-836-8115
Guelph + Rockwood Nov
Sunday Morning Community Family Breakfast
Where: Fergus Legion, 500 Blair Street
When: 9-11:30am. $6 per person, $3 kids under 10.
Contact: website
Fergus Nov 18
Guelph Power Play Hockey Tournament
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: 519-843-2800
Fergus Nov
Buy Nothing Day - devote time to your loved ones instead!   Nov
Starlight Shopping Nights Elora
When: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Elora Nov
Elora Santa Claus parade - Parade of Lights
Where: downtown; beginning at South Street
When: 6:00 PM
Contact: website or 519-843-5528; Preregistration is preffered by calling 519-787-0412.
Elora Nov

December

Moonlight Madness - Christmas Shopping and funfilled events
When: open until 11:00 p.m.
Where: downtown Elmira
Elmira Dec
CW Minor Hockey Rep Tournament
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena) + Elora Arena
Contact: 519-787-0653
Fergus/Elora Dec
Christmas tree lighting
Where: downtown, in front of the library
When: 7:00 p.m.
Fergus Dec
Free public swim to the first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: 519-843-2800
Fergus Dec
CWCC Christmas Party
When: 6:00 p.m.– cocktails/hors d’oeuvres | 7:00 p.m. - dinner; Tickets: $65.00 (includes HST)
Where: St. Joseph’s Church Hall
Contact: website or 519-843-5140
Fergus Dec
Fergus Santa Claus Parade
When: 1:30 PM
Contact: website or 519-787-1987
Fergus Dec
Hike The Trail Series 2012 - Jingle Bells
Where: Elora Cataract Trail; Gerry Road entry
When: 10:00 a.m.
Contact: 519-843-2800
Elora Dec
Christmas Festival
When: 12 - 4 p.m.; admission $1
Where: Wellington County Museum
Contact: Website or 519-846-0916 x221
Aboyne Dec
Sunday Morning Community Family Breakfast
Where: Fergus Legion, 500 Blair Street
When: 9-11:30am. $6 per person, $3 kids under 10.
Contact: website
Fergus Dec 16
Moonlight Madness Late Night Shopping
Where: Downtown Fergus
When: 'till 9pm
Contact: website
Fergus Dec
Grand River Girls Hockey 3 on 3 tournament
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800
Fergus Dec
CW Minor Hockey 3 on 3 tournament
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800
Fergus Dec
Sparkles In The Park
When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. - donation $2 p.p. or $5/family
December 31: Fireworks at 8:00
Contact: website
Guelph Dec
Free holiday skating
When: 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800
Fergus Dec
Jan
Free holiday skating
When: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Where: Elora Community Complex
Contact:519-843-2800
Elora Dec
Jan

January

Free holiday skating
When: 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800
Fergus Dec ..
Jan ..
Free holiday skating
When: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Where: Elora Community Complex
Contact:519-843-2800
Elora Dec ..
Jan ..
CW Minor Hockey Tournament
Where: Elora Community Centre
Contact: website or 519-843-2800
Elora Jan ..
Free Public Swim - first 40 kids
When: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800
Fergus Jan ..
A Night With Robbie Burns - Annual Burns Supper
Where: Fergus Legion; Tickets are $40 before Jan 6 and $45 after.
Information: website, email or 519-787-0099
Fergus Jan ..
4th Annual Wing Night - Fergus Elora Belwood Snowmobile Club
When: 5pm to 9pm
Where: Belwood Community Hall
Contact: website
Belwood Jan ..
Winterfest - Crafts, activities and displays
Where: Wellington County Museum
When: 1:00 to 4:30 pm; Admission $2.00 per person
Contact: website or 519-843-0916 X224
Aboyne Jan ..
Grand River Girls Hockey P.A. Day Camp
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800
Fergus Jan ..
Mayor's Breakfast - annual Centre Wellington Chamber event
Where: Grand River Raceway - The Captain's Quarters
When: 7:30 AM; Cost $20 Members and $30 Future Members
Contact: RSVP to 519-843-5140 or rscarrow@cwchamber.ca
Elora Jan ..
 

 

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