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1. The Enchanted Forest of Fergus

   September 22, 2023 5:00 PM Leave a Comment

   Step into a magical world of handmade art, music and magic, and embark on a whimsical adventure this fall. Guests are invited to dress as a fairytale suggests and dance beneath the stars for an unforgettable night of magical entertainment.

   Returning this year, September 22nd and 23rd, The Forest welcomes you to experience an enchanting evening of strolling entertainment, life-sized fantasy art, a fully licensed bar, a vendor village and more.

   Join us under the stars for our September Symphony with live performances by The Toronto String Quartet featuring a hauntingly beautiful concert of today’s hits, followed by 1930’s jug time duo, The Vaudevillian. Later, enjoy a late-night forest dance party with favourite covers by Yasgurs Farm (Friday) and The Sidewalk Crusaders (Saturday).

   We’ve released 250 discounted early bird tickets. Get yours today!

   The forest awaits you…

   fergusenchantedforest.com

   

2. Riverfest Elora 2023 – 3 Day Summer Festival

   August 18, 2023 3:00 PM Comments Off on Riverfest Elora 2023 – 3 Day Summer Festival

   Centre Wellington’s “little-big” music and arts festival by the river, is back! Riverfest Elora’s 13th edition sees its run as one of Canada’s premier festivals continue, offering top tier headliners, exciting up-and-comers, acts of all genres, local artisans, food trucks and craft brews, all within a majestically natural setting along the banks of the famed Grand River in Elora — Ontario’s most beautiful village.

   2023 Lineup – We’re back with another incredible lineup for our lucky number year 13! More than 45 local, national, and international acts, from household names to rising stars.

   We can’t guarantee you’ll get much sleep Riverfest weekend, but we’ve got plenty of places to stay — from cliffside campsites to cozy hotels and B&B’s.

   riverfestelora.com

    

   

3. Meadows Music Festival

   June 2, 2023 3:00 PM Comments Off on Meadows Music Festival

   Fergus invites you to let your hair down for the inaugural Meadows Festival in the fields behind the Centre Wellington Sportsplex. Over two days – June 2^nd and 3^rd – Farm League Brewing will be hosting an exciting line up of live performances by The Sheepdogs, James Barker band, Jade Eagleson, Sloan and the Blue Stones, to name a few.

   Kick off the summer with a cold one and stay into the evening for some sweater weather and groovy tunes. The festival will offer an array of local vendors, serving up delicious food and drinks throughout the event.

   All ages are welcome and children under 12 get in free with a ticket holding adult. The entire festival grounds are licensed for attendees 19 and older, so let the good times roll with music, food and great company. As the weather warms up, be sure to join the party at the first ever Meadows Music Festival.

   meadowsfest.ca

   

4. An Evening with Matthew Byrne

   May 24, 2019 8:00 PM Comments Off on An Evening with Matthew Byrne

   Matthew Byrne – Newfoundland Traditional Singer, Guitarist and Storyteller
   Winner of the 2018 Canadian Folk Music Awards Traditional Recording of the Year, Matthew supports his tradition with powerful vocals, polished guitar work and a presence that fills the room. One of today’s most authentic and vital traditional voices.

5. Cape Breton’s Còig at the Fergus Grand Theatre

   April 25, 2019 8:00 PM Comments Off on Cape Breton’s Còig at the Fergus Grand Theatre

   Cape Breton Celtic ubergroup Còig hit the stage of the Fergus Grand Theatre on April 25th at 8pm. Featuring the fiery fiddling duo of Chrissy Crowley and Rachel Davis, the playful piano of Jason Roach, and the musical musings of multi-instrumentalist Darren McMullen, they are true Cape Breton ambassador’s.
   The best in trad music, in a non-traditional way. That’s Còig!

6. Riverfest Elora 2018

   August 17, 2018 12:00 AM Comments Off on Riverfest Elora 2018

   A unique town deserves a unique music festival.  There is only music festival like this.

   Riverfest Elora 2018 will be held in Bissell Park on Friday, August 17, Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19. Don’t miss your chance to dance down by the river.

   Get ready for three days of art, food trucks, arts and craft vendors, community and of course, music! Celebrating ten years of the little music festival that grew to attract major headliners, this year promises to be spectacular.

   Where else can you see a line-up like The Flaming Lips, Carly Rae-Jepsen, Blue Rodeo and July Talk – just to name a few?

   Seriously. Check this out: Riverfest Elora 2018.