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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 ..
 

 

Planning a multi-day stay in Fergus or Elora is easy. There is a wide assortment of inns, bed and breakfasts and campings. Pages and pages of things to do and places to go.

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More tourism related organizations and businesses in Centre Wellington (Fergus, Elora, Belwood, Salem) can be found in our business directory ("tourism" section). We can also recommend our local Calendar of Events or an overview of events in our surrounding area.

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