Calendar of Events

2020

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March
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
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 13
March Break @ Museum
Where: Wellington County Museum & Archives
Contact: website or 519-846-0916; Admission by donation.		 Aboyne Mar 17-20
March Break Program@ Library
When: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Contact: website		 Elora Mar 17
March Break Program@ Library
When: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Contact: website		 Fergus Mar 18
March Break Program@ Library
When: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Contact: website		 Aboyne Mar 20
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 21
Active Living and Retirement Show
When: 10 am - 2 pm
Where: Centre Wellington Sportsplex (Fergus Arena)
Contact: website or 519-846-9691 x278
Fergus Mar 27
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 31
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
 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

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
 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
 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
 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 Apr
Grand Taste - by the C.W. Rotary
Where: Grand River Raceway
Contact: website		 Elora Apr

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)

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
 Fergus, Elora, Aboyne Jun

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.
     
Insights - Juried Art Exhibition
Where: Wellington County Museum
Contact: website		 Aboyne Jun -Sep
Canada Day - Firemen's Pancake Breakfast
When: 7:00-11:00 a.m.
Where: Downtown Elora
Contact: 519-843-2800		 Elora Jul 1
Soap Box Derby
When: 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Where: Downtown Elora
Contact: 519-843-2800		 Elora Jul 1
Dominion Day Parade
When: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Downtown Elora
Contact: 519-843-2800		 Elora Jul 1
Hot Dogs in the Park
When: 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Elora
Contact: 519-843-2800		 Elora Jul 1
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 Jul 1
Rotary Duck Race
When: 1:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Elora
Contact: 519-843-2800		 Elora Jul 1
Canada Day - Entertainment & Fireworks
Where: Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
When: 7:00 - 10:00 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
Canada Day Artisan Sale
Where: Elora Legion
When: 10am-5pm; free admission
Contact: Facebook
 Elora Jul 1
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 Jul
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 Jul 24-26
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

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 Aug
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 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
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

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
 Fergus / Elora Sep
Harvest Home Festival
Where: Wellington County Museum
When: 1-5 PM
Contact: website or 519-846-0916		 Aboyne Sep

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
Monster Month
Where: Various locations around Elora
Contact: website or 519-760-2404		 Elora Oct 1-31
Elora-Fergus Studio Tour - self guided
Visit studios in Fergus & Elora; free
Contact: website or 1-877-242-6353
 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

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
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!   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

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
 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
 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

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

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
 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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