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Calendar of Events

2008

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July
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 - 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
Festival Italiano 2008 - 15th. Annual celebration of Italian heritage and culture
Where: Canadian Italian Club
Contact: 519-821-1110		 Guelph Jul 4-6
Piper on the bridge - Scottish bag pipe music
Where: bridge between Goofie Newfie and library
When: 11:30-12:30
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Jul 5
Seasonal Outdoor Market, with Live music
Where: Queen Street W.
When: Sunday 11a.m.-4:00 p.m. (July-September)
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Jul 6
Clifford Antique Car & Tractor Show
Where: Clifford Arena; Adm. $6 (adults), $4 (kids 5-11), free (kids 1-5)
Contact: 519-338-2511		 Clifford Jul 5-6
Fair In The Square - Street Party with music , buskers, clowns and magicians
Where: MacDonald Square (and all around the village)
When: 11AM-4PM - FREE
Contact: Elora Festival office 519-846-0331		 Elora Jul 12
Piper on the bridge - Scottish bag pipe music
Where: bridge between Goofie Newfie and library
When: 11:30-12:30
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Jul 12
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 12
16th. Annual Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival
Where: Waterloo City Centre lot behind Waterloo City Hall
Contact: website or 519-885-1921 		 Waterloo Jul 10-13
Seasonal Outdoor Market, with Live music
Where: Queen Street W.
When: Sunday 11a.m.-4:00 p.m. (July-September)
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Jul 13
Art in the Yard - 6th annual juried original art exhibition
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Contact: Arlene Saunders 		Elora Jul 12-13
Drop-in storytime: songs, stories & fingerplays
When: 10:30 a.m.; no registration req'd
Where: Fergus Library (downtown); FREE
Contact: 519-843-1180		 Fergus Jul 18
Piper on the bridge - Scottish bag pipe music
Where: bridge between Goofie Newfie and library
When: 11:30-12:30
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Jul 19
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 19
11th 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 19
6th. 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 19
Seasonal Outdoor Market, with Live music
Where: Queen Street W.
When: Sunday 11a.m.-4:00 p.m. (July-September)
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Jul 20
8th. 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 18+20
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 24-27
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 26
Piper on the bridge - Scottish bag pipe music
Where: bridge between Goofie Newfie and library
When: 11:30-12:30
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Jul 26
Seasonal Outdoor Market, with Live music
Where: Queen Street W.
When: Sunday 11a.m.-4:00 p.m. (July-September)
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Jul 27
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 25-27
Elora Festival
Contact: Elora Festival 519-846-0331 		Elora Jul 11 - Aug 3

August
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 2
Piper on the bridge - Scottish bag pipe music
Where: bridge between Goofie Newfie and library
When: 11:30-12:30
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Aug 2
Seasonal Outdoor Market, with Live music
Where: Queen Street W.
When: Sunday 11a.m.-4:00 p.m. (July-September)
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Aug 3
Elmira Sitewalk sale
Where: downtown Elmira		 Elmira Aug 7-9
Elmira Street Dance - more than 2,000 visit this event each year!
Where: downtown Elmira		 Elmira Aug 9
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 9
Piper on the bridge - Scottish bag pipe music
Where: bridge between Goofie Newfie and library
When: 11:30-12:30
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Aug 9
63rd 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 8-10
Seasonal Outdoor Market, with Live music
Where: Queen Street W.
When: Sunday 11a.m.-4:00 p.m. (July-September)
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Aug 10
Drop-in storytime: songs, stories & fingerplays
When: 10:30 a.m.; no registration req'd
Where: Fergus Library (downtown); FREE
Contact: 519-843-1180		 Fergus Aug 15
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 16
Piper on the bridge - Scottish bag pipe music
Where: bridge between Goofie Newfie and library
When: 11:30-12:30
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Aug 16
Seasonal Outdoor Market, with Live music
Where: Queen Street W.
When: Sunday 11a.m.-4:00 p.m. (July-September)
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Aug 17
Palmerston Fall Fair - Free
Where: Palmerston Fairgrounds
Contact: 519-343-3427		 Palmerston Aug 22-24
7th Annual Jazz In The Yard
Where: Elora Centre for the Arts
When: 4-11 PM (BBQ from 5-8PM)
Admission: $40 in advance, $45 at the door ($5 children under 12)
Contact: Elora Centre for the Arts 519-846-9698		 Elora Aug
Ribfest 2008 - Competing N-American Rib Teams, live music
Where: Riverside Park - Free
Contact: 519-780-0577		 Guelph Aug 22-24
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 23
Piper on the bridge - Scottish bag pipe music
Where: bridge between Goofie Newfie and library
When: 11:30-12:30
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Aug 23
Seasonal Outdoor Market, with Live music
Where: Queen Street W.
When: Sunday 11a.m.-4:00 p.m. (July-September)
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Aug 24
Antique & Classic Car Show
When: 12:00-4:00 p.m.; admission $1
Where: Wellington County Museum
Contact: 519-846-0916		 Aboyne Aug 24
20th Annual Waterloo Busker Festival
Where: Uptown Waterloo (King St. S.)
Contact: website or 519-747-8769		 Waterloo Aug 21-24
The Old School Celebration
Where: Elora Centre for the Arts
When: noon-5 PM 
Admission: $20 in advance, $25 after Aug 21
Contact: Elora Centre for the Arts 519-846-9698		 Elora Aug 26
Kids' Concert - Fergus Brass Band
Where: Bissell Park
When: 7:00 p.m.
Contact: 519-843-1234		 Elora Aug 26
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 30
Piper on the bridge - Scottish bag pipe music
Where: bridge between Goofie Newfie and library
When: 11:30-12:30
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Aug 30
Seasonal Outdoor Market, with Live music
Where: Queen Street W.
When: Sunday 11a.m.-4:00 p.m. (July-September)
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Aug 31
149th. 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 30 - Sep 1

September
149th. 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 30 - Sep 1
Guelph Jazz Festival - free jazz tent downtown Guelph 9-12am
Various passes available for other venues
Contact: 519-763-4952		 Guelph Sep 3-7
13th. 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
Georgetown Fall Fair
Truck & tractor pulls, demolition derby, petting zoo, horse shows 		Georgetown Sep 5-7
Seasonal Outdoor Market, with Live music
Where: Queen Street W.
When: Sunday 11a.m.-4:00 p.m. (July-September)
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Sep 7

172nd 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 12-14
Harriston-Minto Fall Fair
Where: Harriston Community Centre; Fri $5, Sat $5, Sun $6
Contact: 519-338-2511		 Harriston Sep 12-14
Seasonal Outdoor Market, with Live music
Where: Queen Street W.
When: Sunday 11a.m.-4:00 p.m. (July-September)
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Sep 14
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 14
International Plowing Match & Rural Expo
When: 8:30 am.m-5:00 p.m.
Where: Bruce County, Teeswater, Ontario
Contact: website or 1-877-IPM-2008
 Teeswater  Sep 16-20
Seasonal Outdoor Market, with Live music
Where: Queen Street W.
When: Sunday 11a.m.-4:00 p.m. (July-September)
Contact: Fergus BIA 519-787-1384		 Fergus Sep 21, 28
The Elora-Fergus Studio Tour - self guided
Visit studios in Fergus & Elora
Contact: www.elorafergusstudiotour.ca 1-877-242-6353
 Fergus / Elora  Sep 27/28

October
1st 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 2-13
The Elora-Fergus Studio Tour - self guided
Visit studios in Fergus & Elora
Contact: www.elorafergusstudiotour.ca 1-877-242-6353
 Fergus / Elora Oct 4/5
Elora Monster Month
Various activities
Contact: Elora BIA		 Elora Oct
OktoberFest
Various activities
Contact: website		 Kitchener / Waterloo Oct 10-18
6th 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 25-26

November
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
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 20-23
Rememberance Day Tea & Bazaar - The Ladies' Auxiliary of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275
When: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM; lunch, bake table, craft table, raffle
Where: Fergus Legion; admission $10
Contact: 519-843-2345 or 519-843-4785		 Fergus Nov
St. Joseph's Parish Annual Bazaar
When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; hot roast beef luncheon from 11:30 - 1:30
Where: St. Joseph's School, 150 Strathallan St. - free admission		 Fergus Nov

Deck the Halls Home Tour
Touring 5 festive homes, with light refreshments after.
When: 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. each day
Contact: 519-843-5140 or www.fergusiode.ca

 Fergus Nov
Elora Santa Claus parade
Where: downtown; beginning at the Soap Factory
When: 6:00 PM
Contact: 519-846-2563 or Trevor Blundell at 519-846-5514		 Elora Nov
Buy Nothing Day - devote time to your loved ones instead!   Nov
Moonlight Madness - Christmas Shopping and funfilled events
Where: downtown Elmira		 Elmira Nov
2nd Annual Grand Dessert Night and Silent Auction - Fundraiser
What: Delicious appetizers and desserts, music courtesy of Royal City Big Band
Where: Italian Canadian Club; admission $25 ($175 for table of 8)
Contact: Canadian Cancer Society Wellington County Unit 519-824-4261
Note: tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance		 Guelph Nov

December
15th Annual Elmira Jaycees Santa Claus Parade
Where: downtown Elmira		 Elmira 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 15-31

January
Elora Minor Hockey Atom Tournament
Where: Elora Community Centre
Contact: 519-843-2800		 Elora Jan
A Night With Robbie Burns - Annual Burns Supper
Where: Fergus Legion
Information: Fergus Scottish Festival 519-787-0099
 Fergus Jan
Mayor's Breakfast - annual Centre Wellington Chamber event
Where: Grand River Raceway
When: 7:30 AM; Cost $20 Members and $25 Future Members
Contact: RSVP to 519-843-5140 or rscarrow@cwchamber.ca		 Elora Jan

February
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
Chillifest - Still only $8 - Eat In or Take Away or Delivery!
Where: Fergus Legion
Contact: 519-843-7000 or 1-866-840-3249		 Fergus Feb
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 Feb
Leisure Show - registration for local sports and leisure
Where: Elora Community Centre
When: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Contact: 519-843-2800 		Elora Feb
Elora Rockers Tournament
Where: Elora Community Centre
Contact: 519-843-2800		 Elora 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

   

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

Tartan Day - Celtic Events, Food & Drinks
Where: Goofie Newfie
When: 2-5 PM
Contact: Wee Scottish Shop at 519-843-5996

Fergus Apr
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
Grand Taste of Culinary Arts
Where: Wellington County Museum
When: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Contact: 519-787-7883		 Aboyne Apr
5th 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

61st Annual Hockey Banquet - Guelph Minor Hockey Association
When:
Where: Harpos Banquet Hall
Contact: website or 519-824-5910.

 Guelph 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
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
Elmira Community Yard Sale & Merchant Sidewalk Sale
Where: downtown Elmira		 Elmira May
River Safari - explore the amazing underwater world of the Speed River
Where: Guelph Lake Nature Centre; $5 p.p.
When: 2:00-4:00 PM; please call to register
Contact: website or 519-836-7860		 Guelph May  
Victoria Day Fireworks - Sponsored by the Elora Lions Club
Where: Elora Community Centre		 Elora May

June
Annual Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
Where: Victoria Park		 Fergus  June
Guelph Dragon Boat Festival - in support of the ALS Society
When: Fri 8-10 PM; Sat 8AM-8PM; Sun 9AM-6PM
Where: Guelph Lake Conservation Area
Contact: website or 1-888-679-4222		 Guelph Jun
6th. 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 2009
Where: Cox Creek Cellars Winery (Hwy 6 N & Wellington Rd 22)
Contact: Cox Creek Cellars Winery 519-824-1624		 Guelph 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 2009 - 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

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
Kids' Concert - Fergus Brass Band
Where: Milburn Blvd Park
When: 7:00 p.m.
Contact: 519-843-1234		 Fergus Jun
Annual Chamber of Commerce Wrap Up BBQ
Where: Bissell Park; donations to Foodbank appreciated
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
 

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