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| Agricultural and Culinary Events in Our Region, including local farmers markets: visit the Guelph Wellington Local Food website |
July |
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 |
Update February 2017: according to the event's Facebook page, there will not be any Truck Shows in Fergus moving forward! :-(
Read our blog post for more information. |
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Eden Mills Writers' Festival Kids: Sara and the Search for Normal
When: 10:30am-11:00am EST
Ages: 8-12 (but all book lovers welcome!)
Contact: website |
online |
Jul 7 confirmed! |
Eden Mills Writers' Festival Online Panel: Looking Backward, Looking Forward
When: 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. EST
Join authors Shani Mootoo, John Elizabeth Stintzi, and Souvankham Thammavongsa as they explore the ways in which their characters build their lives anew, yet are unable to outrun their histories.
Contact: website |
online |
Jul 8 confirmed! |
Insights - Juried Art Exhibition
Where: Wellington County Museum
Contact: website |
Aboyne |
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Canada Day -
Firemen's Pancake Breakfast
When: 7:00-11:00 a.m.
Where: Downtown Elora
Contact: 519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Soap Box Derby
When: 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Where: Downtown Elora
Contact: 519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Dominion Day
Parade
When: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Downtown Elora
Contact: 519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Hot Dogs in the Park
When: 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Elora
Contact: 519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Entertainment by Puppets Elora, Blue Bonnet Lassies, Diamonds In The Ruff Agility Club
When: 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Elora
Contact: 519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Rotary Duck Race
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Elora
Contact: 519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Canada Day -
Entertainment & Fireworks
Where: Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
When: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Contact: 519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
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 |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Canada Day Artisan Sale
Where: Elora Legion
When: 10am-5pm; free admission
Contact: Facebook
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Elora |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Twilight at Templin Gardens - local musicians, handmade market
Where: Templin Gardens
When: 7:00-9:00
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Jul |
Annual Wiener Dog Race
Where: Grand River Raceway
Contact: website or 519-846-5455 x238 |
Elora |
Jul |
7th annual Shakespeare in the Park
Where: Bissell Park
When: Fridays 8 pm, Saturdays 3 and 8 pm, Sundays 3 pm. Admission by donation.
Contact: website or (519) 496-6481 |
Elora |
Jul |
8th Annual FEDS Special Needs Soccer Festival
Where: Victoria Park
When: 12-4
Contact: website or 519-843-3360 |
Fergus |
Jul |
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:00-3:55 pm
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Jul |
Creative Spark In The Yard
Where: Elora Centre For The Arts
When: 10 AM – 5PM
Contact: website |
Elora |
Jul |
Guelph Horticultural Society Garden Tour - self-guided
When: 1:00 - 5:30 p.m.; $10 ticket price (children under 12 are free, no pets please)
Contact: website or 519-826-0310 |
Guelph |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Twilight at Templin Gardens - local musicians, handmade market
Where: Templin Gardens
When: 7:00-9:00
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Jul |
37th Annual Hillside Festival -
family-oriented music festival
Where: Guelph Lake Island
Contact: website or 519-763-6396 |
Guelph |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Elora Festival
Various dates
Contact: Elora Festival 519-846-0331 |
Elora |
Jul |
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:00-3:55 pm
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Jul |
Twilight at Templin Gardens - local musicians, handmade market
Where: Templin Gardens
When: 7:00-9:00
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Jul |
28th Annual Uptown
Waterloo Jazz Festival
Where: Waterloo City Centre lot behind Waterloo City Hall
Contact: website or 519-885-1921 |
Waterloo |
Jul |
20th Annual
Fireworks Festival
Where: Main St. & Cork St. Park
When: Fri 12 p.m.; Sun 4 p.m.; $8 p.p. for dances and amusements (family: 6 for $25; children under 5 "free")
Contact: website or 519-323-4480 |
Mount Forest |
Jul |
Twilight at Templin Gardens - local musicians, handmade market
Where: Templin Gardens
When: 7:00-9:00
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Jul |
Fergus Ghost Walk - lantern walk + guided tour
When: 8:00-9:30 p.m.; tickets at The Bookery
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Jul |
Fergus Medieval Faire
Where: downtown Fergus
When: 11-6
Contact: website or 519-343-5064 (The Bookery) |
Fergus |
Jul |
Fergus Blood Donor Clinic - book your lifesaving appointment
Where: Centre Wellington SportsPlex
When: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Contact: website or 1 888 236-6283 |
Fergus |
Jul |
Twilight at Templin Gardens - local musicians, handmade market
Where: Templin Gardens
When: 7:00-9:00
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Jul |
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August |
Insights - Juried Art Exhibition
Where: Wellington County Museum
Contact: website |
Aboyne |
Jun - Sep |
Free public swim
When: 2:00-3:55
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Aug |
Sensational Elora Film on a Plate
Where: Gorge Cinema
Contact: website |
Elora |
Aug |
Grand River Raceway 30th annual Industry Day celebration
Where: Grand River Raceway
When: Post Time 1:30
Contact: website or 519-846-5455 |
Elora |
Aug |
Twilight at Templin Gardens - local musicians, handmade market
Where: Templin Gardens
When: 7:00-9:00
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Aug |
Pipes, Plaid and Pageantry Parade - Fergus Scottish Festival - Downtown Edition
Where: downtown
When: 7:30 PM
Contact: website or 519-787-0099 |
Fergus |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
7th annual Shakespeare in the Park
Where: Bissell Park
When: Fridays 8 pm, Saturdays 3 and 8 pm, Sundays 3 pm. Admission by donation.
Contact: website or (519) 496-6481 |
Elora |
Aug |
Fergus Ghost Walk - lantern walk + guided tour
When: 8:00-9:30 p.m.; tickets at The Bookery
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Aug |
7th Annual Psychic Faire
When: Fri 3:00-9:00; Sat 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Where: The Bookery, 191 St Andrew St W
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Aug |
75th Fergus Scottish
Festival and Highland Games - Top 50 Ontario Festival Event
Where: Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
Contact: website 519-787-0099 |
Fergus |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:00-3:55 pm
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Aug |
Twilight at Templin Gardens - local musicians, handmade market
Where: Templin Gardens
When: 7:00-9:00
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Aug |
McGinn Brothers - Big Game For Big Brother
Where: Centre Wellington SportsPlex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Aug |
RiverFest 2020
Where: Bissell Park
When: doors open 4:30
Contact: website or 519.827.9071 |
Elora |
Aug |
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:00-3:55 pm
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Aug |
45th Antique &
Classic Car Show
When: 1:00-5:00 p.m.; admission $5 p.p. or $12.50 per family
Where: Wellington County Museum
Contact: website or 519-846-0916 |
Aboyne |
Aug |
Twilight at Templin Gardens - local musicians, handmade market
Where: Templin Gardens
When: 7:00-9:00
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Aug |
32nd Annual Waterloo
Busker Festival
Where: Regina S. & William (behind Waterloo City Hall)
Contact: website or 519-747-8769 |
Waterloo |
Aug |
Grand River Truck & Tractor Pull
Where: Grand River Raceway
When: Fri 6:30pm; Sat 6:00pm
Contact: website or 519-846-8879 |
Elora |
Aug |
24th Annual Ribfest -
Competing N-American Rib Teams, live music
Where: Riverside Park - Free
Contact: website or 519-780-0577 |
Guelph |
Aug |
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:00-3:55 pm
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Aug |
Twilight at Templin Gardens - local musicians, handmade market
Where: Templin Gardens
When: 7:00-9:00
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Aug |
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:00-3:55 pm
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Aug |
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September |
Free public swim
When: 2:00-3:55
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Every Saturday |
Free public skating
When: 2:30-3:30
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Every Saturday |
Free public skating
When: 2:00-3:00
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Every Saturday |
Free public skating
When: 4:30-5:30
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Every Sunday |
Free public skating
When: 1:00-2:00
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Every Sunday |
Fall Leisure Show - Minor Sports Registration Night
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex
When: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Contact: 519-846-9691 x903 |
Fergus |
Sep |
24th annual Fergus
Classic Car Show - 100+ classic cars and live entertainment
Where: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Downtown Fergus
Contact: Fergus BIA website or 519-787-1384 |
Fergus |
Sep |
Eden Mills Writers' Festival
Where: along the banks of the Eramosa River
Contact: website or Facebook |
Eden Mills |
Sep |
Annual Belwood Lake Car Show
Where: Ball Diamond, Smith St
When:
Noon-4pm; food bank donations welcome
Contact: Website, email or 519-787-2117 |
Belwood |
Sep |
Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope
Where: The Arboretum at University of Guelph
When: 9:00 am registration opens
Contact: website |
Guelph |
Sep |
Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope
Where: Clock Tower, Downtown Kitchener
When: 9:00 am registration opens
Contact: website |
Kitchener |
Sep |
27th Guelph Jazz Festival
- free jazz tent downtown Guelph 9-12am
Various passes available for other venues
Contact: website or 519-763-4952 |
Guelph |
Sep |
Elora Acoustic Cafe
Where: Wellington County Museum (Barn)
When: 8:00-10:30 (doors open & open stage sign up 7:00)
Contact: website or Facebook |
Aboyne |
Sep |
184th Annual Fergus
Fall Fair
Midway, petting zoo, sheep herding and more
Where: Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
Contact: website or 226-383-3000 (Fergus info centre) |
Fergus |
Sep |
Harriston-Minto Fall
Fair
Where: Harriston Community Centre
Contact: website or 519-338-2511 |
Harriston |
Sep |
Drumlin Contra Dance
Where: St. James Anglican Church
When: 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm; Adults $15, Students $10, Youth under 14 free with paying adult
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Sep |
14th Annual Wellington Fall Rural Romp - see Local Agriculture up close
farms, markets, nurseries and a winery
When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Contact: website or 519-821-6638 x335 |
Wellington County |
Sep |
Fergus Ghost Walk - lantern walk + guided tour
When: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; tickets at The Bookery
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Sep |
Elora-Fergus
Studio Tour - self guided
Visit studios in Fergus & Elora; free
Contact: website or 1-877-242-6353
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Fergus / Elora |
Sep |
Harvest Home Festival
Where: Wellington County Museum
When: 1-5 PM
Contact: website or 519-846-0916 |
Aboyne |
Sep |
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October |
Free public swim
When: 2:00-3:55
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Every Saturday |
Free public skating
When: 2:30-3:30
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Every Saturday |
Free public skating
When: 2:00-3:00
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Every Saturday |
Free public skating
When: 4:30-5:30
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Every Sunday |
Free public skating
When: 1:00-2:00
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Every Sunday |
Elora Monster Month
Various activities
Contact: Elora BIA |
Elora |
Oct 1-31 TBC |
Monster Month
Where: Various locations around Elora
Contact: website or 519-760-2404 |
Elora |
Oct 1-31 TBC |
Elora-Fergus
Studio Tour - self guided
Visit studios in Fergus & Elora; free
Contact: website or 1-877-242-6353
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Fergus / Elora |
Oct |
Elora Horse and Hound Parade 2020 - Fundraiser for Groves
When: 1 PM
Where: Downtown Elora
Contact: website or 519-846-9841 |
Elora |
Oct |
Elora Blood Donor Clinic - book your lifesaving appointment
Where: Elora Community Centre
When: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Contact: website or 1 888 236-6283 |
Elora |
Oct |
Elora Acoustic Cafe
Where: Wellington County Museum (Barn)
When: 8:00-10:30 (doors open & open stage sign up 7:00)
Contact: website or Facebook |
Aboyne |
Oct |
OktoberFest
Various activities
Contact: website |
Kitchener / Waterloo |
Oct |
Pumpkin Day at the Elora Farmers Market
Where: Bissell Park
Contact: website or 519-846-5638 |
Elora |
Oct |
Sensational Soup Off - Sensational Elora
Where: Wellington County Museum
Contact: website or 519-846-5638 |
Aboyne |
Oct |
Stratford Writers Festival
Various locations
Contact: website or 416-587-9370 |
Stratford |
Oct |
Haunted Woods Walk for Big Brothers/Big Sisters
When: 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Where: 7679 6th Line Ennotville
Contact: website |
Ennotville |
Oct |
Women on Fire: Into the Light - Christian Women's Conference - open to all ages, backgrounds and denominations
When: 9am-3pm; $35 until Oct 18
Where: Central Pentecostal Church
Contact: centralchurch.life to register |
Elora |
Oct |
Elora Lantern Tour
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Elora Info Centre
Contact: website |
Elora |
Oct |
Family Halloween Activities
Where: Wellington County Museum
Contact: website or 519-846-0916 |
Aboyne |
Oct |
Fergus Blood Donor Clinic - book your lifesaving appointment
Where: Centre Wellington SportsPlex
When: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Contact: website or 1 888 236-6283 |
Fergus |
Oct |
Fergus Lantern Tour
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Fergus Library
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Oct |
Wordfest
When: 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Where: Elora Centre For The Arts
Contact: website |
Elora |
Oct |
Drumlin Contra Dance
Where: St. James Anglican Church
When: 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm; Adults $15, Students $10, Youth under 14 free with paying adult
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Oct |
Fergus Halloween Haunt
When: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Where: downtown Fergus
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Oct |
Halloween Haunt Street Walk - face painting, crafts, live music
Where: downtown Fergus
When: 10:00AM-noon
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Oct |
13th Monster March Parade - costumes mandatory to participate
Bring a food item for Food Bank.
Pre-registration: website
Where: Metcalfe St.; starting at One Axe Pursuits 24 Henderson St.
When: 6:30 p.m. (gather at 6:00) - rain or moonshine
Contact: 519-846-2563 |
Elora |
Oct |
18th 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 |
Fergus Ghost Walk - lantern walk + guided tour
When: 7:00-8:30 p.m.; tickets at The Bookery
Where: Downtown Fergus
Contact: website or 226-383-2665 |
Fergus |
Oct |
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November |
Free public swim
When: 2:00-3:55
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Every Saturday |
Free public skating
When: 2:30-3:30
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Every Saturday |
Free public skating
When: 2:00-3:00
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Every Saturday |
Free public skating
When: 4:30-5:30
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Every Sunday |
Free public skating
When: 1:00-2:00
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Every Sunday |
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Where: the barn at the Wellington County Museum
When: 7 p.m.
Contact: website or 519-846-0916 |
Aboyne |
Nov |
Elora Acoustic Cafe
Where: Wellington County Museum (Barn)
When: 8:00-10:30 (doors open & open stage sign up 7:00)
Contact: website or Facebook |
Aboyne |
Nov |
Rememberance Day
services
Elora, Sales, Fergus, Belwood
Contact: 519-846-9841
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Fergus / Elora |
Nov |
Fair November -
45th Annual Juried Craft Sale
When: Thu/Fri: 10:00-21:00; Sat 10:00-18:00; Sun 10:00-17:00 - FREE
admission
Where: University Centre University of Guelph
Contact: website or 519-824-4120x53903 |
Guelph |
Nov |
Fergus Blood Donor Clinic - book your lifesaving appointment
Where: Centre Wellington SportsPlex
When: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Contact: website or 1 888 236-6283 |
Fergus |
Nov |
Drumlin Contra Dance
Where: St. James Anglican Church
When: 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm; Adults $15, Students $10, Youth under 14 free with paying adult
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Nov |
Guelph Power Play Hockey Tournament
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: 519-843-2800 or website |
Fergus |
Nov |
Starlight Shopping Nights Elora
When: 5:00-10:00 p.m.
Contact: website |
Elora |
Nov |
| Buy Nothing Day - devote time to
your loved ones instead! |
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Nov |
Elora Santa Claus
parade - Parade of Lights
Where: downtown; beginning at South Street
When: 6:00 PM
Contact: website or 519-843-5528 |
Elora |
Nov |
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December |
Free public swim
When: 2:00-3:55
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Every Saturday |
Free public skating
When: 2:30-3:30
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Every Saturday |
Free public skating
When: 2:00-3:00
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Every Saturday |
Free public skating
When: 4:30-5:30
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Every Sunday |
Free public skating
When: 1:00-2:00
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Every Sunday |
Chamber Christmas Open House
Where: Centre Wellington Chamber Of Commerce
When: 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Contact: website or 519-843-5140 |
Fergus |
Dec |
Fergus Late Night Sip and Shop - Christmas tree lighting and carols
Where: downtown Fergus
When: 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Dec |
Fergus Santa Claus
Parade
When: 1:30 PM
Contact: website or 519-843-5528
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Fergus |
Dec |
5th Annual Farm Toy and Collectibles Show & Sale
When: 9:00-3:00
Where: Belwood Town Hall
(37 Queen St.)
Contact: website or 519-993-4765 |
Belwood |
Dec |
Handel's Messiah
When: 3:30 p.m.
Where: St. Joseph's Church
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Dec |
The Elora Acoustic Café - Christmas Cafe - All Open Stage
Where: Wellington County Museum (Barn)
When: 8:00-10:30 (doors open & open stage sign up 7:00)
Contact: website |
Aboyne |
Dec |
Men’s Shopping Night
Where: downtown Fergus
When: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Dec |
Drumlin Contra Dance - potluck, carrols and dance
Where: St. James Anglican Church
When: 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm; Adults $15, Students $10, Youth under 14 free with paying adult
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Dec |
Belwood Lions Breakfast with Santa
When: 8:00-11:00 AM; adults $6 (13+), Kids $3 (5-12), Kids age 4 & under: free
Where: Belwood Hall
Contact: website or 519-843-7011 |
Belwood |
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
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Guelph |
Dec |
Christmas Festival
When: 1 - 5 p.m.
Where: Wellington County Museum
Contact: Website or 519-846-0916 x221 |
Aboyne |
Dec |
Festival of Carols
When: 5:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Where: St. John's Church
Contact: website |
Elora |
Dec |
Fergus Blood Donor Clinic - book your lifesaving appointment
Where: Centre Wellington SportsPlex
When: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Contact: website or 1 888 236-6283 |
Fergus |
Dec |
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January |
Free public swim
When: 2:00-3:55
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Every Saturday |
Free public skating
When: 2:30-3:30
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Every Saturday |
Free public skating
When: 2:00-3:00
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Every Saturday |
Free public skating
When: 4:30-5:30
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Every Sunday |
Free public skating
When: 1:00-2:00
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Every Sunday |
Fergus Blood Donor Clinic - book your lifesaving appointment
Where: Elora Community Centre
When: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Contact: website or 1 888 236-6283 |
Elora |
Jan |
Robbie Burns Night
Where: Fergus Legion
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Jan |
Drumlin Contra Dance
Where: St. James Anglican Church
When: 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm; Beginner's orientation 7:45 pm.
Adults $15, Students $10, Youth under 14 free with paying adult
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Jan |
Mayor's Breakfast -
annual Centre Wellington Chamber event
Where: Grand River Raceway - The Captain's Quarters
When: 7:30 AM; Cost $25 Members and $30 Future Members
Contact: RSVP to 519-843-5140 or membership@cwchamber.ca |
Elora |
Jan |
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February |
Free public skating
When: 2:30-3:30
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Every Saturday |
Free public skating
When: 2:00-3:00
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Every Saturday |
Free public skating
When: 4:30-5:30
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Every Sunday |
Free public skating
When: 1:00-2:00
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Every Sunday |
Free public swim
When: 2:00-3:55
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Every Saturday |
Community Resource Centre's 24th annual Chilifest Fundraising Lunch - a great meal of chili, salad, roll, dessert and beverages for $12.
With silent auction and raffles.
Where: Fergus Legion
When: lunch, take out & delivery 11:30-1:30;
plus take-out-only 4:30 pm-6:30 pm
Contact: website or 519-843-7000 |
Fergus |
Feb |
Elora Rockers tournament
Where: Elora Community Centre
Contact: 519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Feb |
14th Annual Hillside Inside
Where: River Run Centre, St. George's Church
Contact: website or 1-866-598-4455
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Guelph |
Feb |
Elora Co-op Preschool Annual Past Supper & Silent Auction
Where: Centre Wellington District High School
When: 4:00-8:00 p.m.; $5/child (4-12), $12/adult (in advance) or $7/$15 at the door
Contact: Facebook or 519-846-5092 |
Fergus |
Feb |
Fergus Blood Donor Clinic - book your lifesaving appointment
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Contact: website or 1 888 236-6283 |
Fergus |
Feb |
Drumlin Contra Dance
Where: St. James Anglican Church
When: 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm; Beginner's orientation 7:45 pm.
Adults $15, Students $10, Youth under 14 free with paying adult
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Feb |
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March |
Free public swim
When: 2:00-3:55
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Mar |
Free public skating
When: 2:30-3:30
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Mar |
Free public skating
When: 2:00-3:00
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Mar |
Free public skating
When: 4:30-5:30
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Mar |
Free public skating
When: 1:00-2:00
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Elora |
Mar |
What: The Town Pants - St. Pat's Tour Celtic Folk-Rock band from Vancouver, BC
When: 8 P.M.
Where: Fergus Grand Theatre
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Mar |
March Break @ Museum
Where: Wellington County Museum & Archives
Contact: website or 519-846-0916; Admission by donation. |
Aboyne |
Mar |
March Break Program@ Library
When: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Contact: website |
Elora |
Mar |
March Break Program@ Library
When: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Mar |
March Break Program@ Library
When: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Contact: website |
Aboyne |
Mar |
Drumlin Contra Dance
Where: St. James Anglican Church
When: 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm; Beginner's orientation 7:45 pm.
Adults $15, Students $10, Youth under 14 free with paying adult
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Mar |
Active Living and Retirement Show
When: 10 am - 2 pm
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: website or 519-846-9691 x278
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Fergus |
Mar |
Fergus Blood Donor Clinic - book your lifesaving appointment
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Contact: website or 1 888 236-6283 |
Fergus |
Mar |
Spaghetti Dinner and Show (Belwood Lions) - meal and cabaret
When: 6:00; cost $25
Where: Belwood Hall
Contact: website or 519-787-0560 |
Belwood |
Mar |
Elora Skating Club Carnival
When: 11 AM - 2 PM
Where: Elora Community Centre
Contact: 519-846-9691 or website |
Elora |
Mar |
Fergus Skating Club Ice Show
When: 12-4 PM
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex ("Fergus Arena")
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Mar |
CW Seedy Saturday
Where: Wellington County Museum, Aboyne Hall
When: 10-1
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Mar |
Annual James McQueen Bunny Breakfast
Where: James McQueen Public School
When: 9:00 to 11:00 am; $3 per person or $10 per family
Contact: website or 519-843-1700
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Fergus |
Mar |
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 |
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April |
Fergus Blood Donor Clinic - book your lifesaving appointment
Where: Centre Wellington SportsPlex
When: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Contact: website or 1 888 236-6283 |
Fergus |
Apr |
National Tartan Day Concert
Where: Melville United Church
When: 8:00 PM
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Fergus |
Apr |
Elmira Maple Syrup
Festival
Where: downtown Elmira
When: 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
Contact: website or 1-877-969-0094 |
Elmira |
Apr |
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:00-3:55 pm
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Apr |
Tartan Day
When: noon - 5 p.m.
Where: Downtown Fergus
Contact: website or 519-846-9841 |
Fergus |
Apr |
Tartan Day Historical Walking Tour
Where: Downtown Fergus
When: 11:00 AM
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Apr |
National Tartan Day
Where: Downtown Fergus
When: 1:00 - 5:00 PM
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Fergus |
Apr |
Elora Acoustic Cafe
Where: Wellington County Museum (Barn)
When: 8:00-10:30 (doors open & open stage sign up 7:00)
Contact: website or Facebook |
Aboyne |
Apr |
Dog Show by the Guelph & District Kennel Club
When: 10:00-5:00
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Apr |
Annual Elora Antique Show
When: 10:00 (Sat) or 11:00 a.m.(Sun) - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Elora Community Centre; Admission $7 - children under 13 free, free parking
Contact: website or 1-800-667-0619 |
Elora |
Apr |
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:00-3:55 pm
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Apr |
Ladies Night
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Apr |
Spring Town Hall
When: 7:00-9:00
Where: Victoria Park Senior Centre
Contact: website
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Fergus |
Apr |
Elora Cooperative Preschool Annual Easter Egg Hunt
When: 9:00-12:00; egg hunt starts at 10:00 am; $5/child ages 10 and under
Contact: Facebook, website or 519-846-5092 |
Elora |
Apr |
Fergus Tack Swap and Equine Trade Show
When: 9:00-3:00
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: Facebook |
Fergus |
Apr |
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:00-3:55 pm
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Apr |
Hippity Hop
Where: Downtown Fergus
When: 10 AM-noon
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Apr |
Fergus Blood Donor Clinic - book your lifesaving appointment
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Contact: website or 1 888 236-6283 |
Fergus |
Apr |
Coig
When: 8:00
Where: Fergus Grand Theatre
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Apr |
Drumlin Contra Dance
Where: St. James Anglican Church
When: 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm; Beginner's orientation 7:45 pm.
Adults $15, Students $10, Youth under 14 free with paying adult
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Cancelled due to COVID-19 |
Grand Taste - by the C.W. Rotary
Where: Grand River Raceway
Contact: website |
Elora |
Apr |
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May |
Bowl for Kids Sake for Nintendo's Wii - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington
Where: Victoria Park Senior Centre
When: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Contact: website or 519-787-0106 |
Fergus |
May |
The Elora Festival
Book Sale
When: Fri 5-9 p.m. ($5 admission*); Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm (free); Sun 9:30 am - 4:00 pm (free)
* Includes $5 voucher, redeemable on Sunday afternoon
Where: Elora Curling Club
Contact: The Elora Festival (519) 846-0331
or 1-800-265-8977 |
Elora |
May |
Spring Rain Weekend
Where: Fergus, Belwood - various locations
Contact: Facebook |
Fergus |
May |
Elora Farmer's Market Outdoor Season Opener
When: 9 am to 1 pm
Where: Bissell Park
Contact: website or 519-846-1396 |
Elora |
May |
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:00-3:55 pm
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
May |
Bowl for Kids Sake - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington
Where: Woodlawn Bowl
When: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Contact: website or 519-787-0106 |
Guelph |
May |
Dollhouse Minitiatures Show And Sale
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 10:00-3:00
Contact: website or 519-822-1436 |
Fergus |
May |
Fergus Lions Club
Home & Leisure Show 6:00-10:00 + 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 |
Elora Acoustic Cafe
Where: Wellington County Museum (Barn)
When: 8:00-10:30 (doors open & open stage sign up 7:00)
Contact: website or Facebook |
Aboyne |
May |
Best Bloomin' Plant
Sale - Fergus Horticultural Society
When: 8-11 a.m.
Where: Stone house next to Centre
Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus)
Contact: website or 519-843-5892 |
Fergus |
May |
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:00-3:55 pm
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
May |
CW Chamber's Awards
of Excellence
Where: Fergus Grand Theatre; $70
Contact: website or 519-843-5140 |
Fergus |
May |
Elora EnPlein Air - A Grand River Painting Festival
Contact: website |
Elora |
May |
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:00-3:55 pm
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
May |
Drumlin Contra Dance
Where: St. James Anglican Church
When: 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm; Beginner's orientation 7:45 pm.
Adults $15, Students $10, Youth under 14 free with paying adult
Contact: website |
Fergus |
May |
Wellington Rural Romp - Spring Romp - Self Guided Tour
When: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; suggested donation of $5 per vehicle
Contact: website |
Various |
May |
Skyburst Elora - Elora Lions Fireworks Night
Where: Grand River Raceway
When: Gates open at 7pm; $5pp./$20 per family - Proceeds to Groves Hospital
Contact: Contact: website or 519-846-5455 x238 |
Elora |
May |
Belwood Lions Pike Derby
Where: Belwood Lake; $30 (15+), $10 (9-14), $0 (8 and under)
Contact: website |
Belwood |
May |
Cats Anonymous 7th Annual "Paws in the Garden" Spring Fundraiser - games, raffles, auctions and a buffet lunch
When: 12:00-4:00PM; cost $35/person - advance tickets only!
Where: Italian Canadian Club - 135 Ferguson Street
Contact: order tickets by email or (519) 855-6850 |
Guelph |
May |
2019 Food Cycle Ride - 20, 40, 70 and 100 km routes - proceeds to Centre Wellington Foodbank
Where: Elora Public School
Contact: website |
Elora |
May |
Fergus Blood Donor Clinic - book your lifesaving appointment
Where: Centre Wellington SportsPlex
When: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Contact: website or 1 888 236-6283 |
Fergus |
May |
Elora Writers' Festival
When: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Aboyne Hall, Wellington County Museum & Archives; tickets $25.00 @ TBD
Contact: 519-843-4391 or website |
Elora |
Update Nov 2018: according to their website this festival is on indefinite hiatus (more info) |
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June |
17th Annual Southern
Ontario Amazing Race
20 teams of 2 raise
pledges for the Children's Foundation of Guelph & Wellington.
Contact: The
Race |
Guelph |
Jun |
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:00-3:55 pm
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Jun |
Halton Hills Rams Lacrosse Tournament
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: website |
Fergus |
Jun |
Shimano Take A Kid Fishing Day
Where: Belwood Lake Conservation Area
Contact: website |
Belwood |
Jun |
11th Annual Local Biz Night
Where: Grand River Raceway
Contact: website
RSVP to Membership@cwchamber.ca |
Elora |
Jun |
34th Multicultural Festival
When: Fri 5-11 PM; Sa 11AM-11PM; Sun 11AM-6PM
Where: Riverside Park; free admission & free parking
Contact: website or 519-836-7482 |
Guelph |
Jun |
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:00-3:55 pm
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Jun |
Gardenscapes 2020 -
26th Annual Self-guided tour
Where: various locations; $15 admission
When: 12 noon - 5:30 p.m. (rain or shine)
Contact:website or 519-837-0010 |
Guelph |
Jun |
22nd Annual Golf Tournament - Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce
When: noon registration; dinner incl.
Where: Ariss Valley Golf & Country Club
Contact: website or 519-843-5140 |
Ariss |
Jun |
Elora Acoustic Cafe
Where: Wellington County Museum (Barn)
When: 8:00-10:30 (doors open & open stage sign up 7:00)
Contact: website or Facebook |
Aboyne |
Jun |
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:00-3:55 pm
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Jun |
Historical Automobile Society Antique Car Show and Sale
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: website or pdf |
Fergus |
Jun |
Insights - Juried Art Exhibition
Where: Wellington County Museum
Contact: website |
Aboyne |
Jun -Sep |
Fergus Minor Lacrosse - Scott Gerrie Tournament
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: website or 519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Jun |
18th Annual Art on
the Street - 100 visual artists exhibit & sell
Where: Wyndham St. (downtown);
10 a.m.-5 p.m.; FREE
Contact: website or 519-836-6144 |
Guelph |
Jun |
14th Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest
Where: Ignatius Jesuit Centre
When: 11 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Minimum donation of $5 per person, $10 per family
Contact: website |
Guelph |
Jun |
Fergus Horticultural Society Garden Tour
Where: Various locations around Fergus
When: 12:30-4:30; donation to foodbank
Contact: website or 519-787-9341 |
Fergus |
Jun |
8th annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph Big Little Run 2019 (5km and 10km) - fundraiser
When: 9:00am-11:30am
Where: Guelph Lake Conservation Area
Contact: website |
Guelph |
Jun |
Free public swim for first 40 kids
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
When: 2:00-3:55 pm
Contact:519-843-2800 |
Fergus |
Jun |
Doors Open Fergus - Elora
Visit various heritage sites, including .... - free admissions
Contact: website or 1-877-242-6353
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Fergus, Elora, Aboyne |
Jun |
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