Pumpkin Day is a free family event at Bissel Park that coincides with the Elora Farmers Market. We celebrate the fall harvest, featuring all things pumpkin. Scheduled the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend, this event is aimed toward children of all ages. Pumpkin Day features a professional pumpkin carver, a bouncy castle, face painting, reptile show, great music, dancers, and pumpkins for carving.
We ask attendees to please bring cash or food donations for the Food Bank.
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!
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The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event that celebrates local Scottish heritage and features world-renowned talent and entertainment in the beautiful town of Fergus, Ontario. This year’s Festival features Heavy Events Competitions, Pipe Band Competitions, Highland Dancers, over 50 Clans & Heritage Village, Whisky Tasting, McKiddie’s Centre, Celtic musicians and international vendors featuring Scottish wares and fares!
Organizers call this festival experience “Scotland without the airfare.” Celebrating Scottish heritage, culture and sport, you’ll be immersed in the sights, sounds and flavours of Scotland. From the tradition of the Friday night Festival Tattoo, a moving procession that welcomes the gathering of the Clans, to two full days of events, experiences, and fun for everyone in your clan.
It doesn’t get any more Scottish outside of Scotland than the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. And you don’t have to be Scottish to enjoy this celebration of cultural heritage. Three full days of fun and festivities. Come for a day or come for a weekend. Kilts optional.
We look forward to seeing you August 11 – 13th, 2023!
For over 40 years, the Elora Festival has expanded our musical horizons as Canada’s international choral festival. Celebrating a diverse spectrum of musical genres, including classical, international music, jazz and folk, each year their lineup features an impressive line-up of artists and dynamic musical experiences, making the Elora Festival a highlight of the summer season.
The hallmark of the festival is The Elora Singers (July 12th @ 9pm), our very own JUNO-nominated ensemble-in-residence. Hailed as one of Canada’s finest professional chamber choirs, their voices have established musical bar for the caliber of talent that graces the Elora Festival stage. www.elorasingers.ca
The Elora Festival has welcomed renowned Canadian and international talent, from the Vancouver Chamber Choir, the Trinity College Choir, Chanticleer, Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal, the State Choir LATVIJA to name a few. It has also welcomed lyrical legends like Gordon Lightfoot, Sarah McLachlan, Chantal Kreviazuk, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Sarah Slean and Measha Brueggergosman.
When the Elora Festival is on, Elora sounds beautiful. For the full line-up of artists and performances visit elorafestival.ca
Live music by the river makes the Twilight at Templin concerts every Wednesday night all summer long a family-friendly night of relaxation and great music under the summer sun.
Local Musicians playing in their own backyard! Songs and stories from home.
Handmade Night market from 5pm to 9pm
Groovy Grilled Cheese Food Truck will be serving from 5pm to 9pm weekly. (Except July 12th and August 30th)
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 2nd and 3rd – 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.
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There’s no murder (or mystery) but this cabaret show and dinner will commemorate the 5th anniversary of our killer Musical Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre productions. Enjoy your favourite songs and performances from past Musical Murder Mystery shows, including hits from Elvis, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, and many more.
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There’s no murder (or mystery) but this cabaret show and dinner will commemorate the 5th anniversary of our killer Musical Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre productions. Enjoy your favourite songs and performances from past Musical Murder Mystery shows, including hits from Elvis, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, and many more.
This is a free family-friendly musical event that takes place in downtown Fergus in the beautiful grounds of Templin Gardens on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 pm during the months of July and August.
The performances will be on: July 4, 11, 18, 25 and
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
Twilight at Templin includes a marketplace featuring items from local artisans, as well as food and beverages from local cafes and restaurants.
Each evening will conclude with a Piper playing from the limestone stairs in Templin Gardens that lead down to the water, illuminated with candles, for a fitting finale.
Templin Gardens is located in downtown Fergus, part of the newly developed Riverwalk alongside the rushing waters of the Grand River.
This event will run rain or shine. Dress for the weather and prepare to enjoy a wonderful night with friends.
This is a free family-friendly musical event that takes place in downtown Fergus in the beautiful grounds of Templin Gardens on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 pm during the months of July and August.
The performances will be on: July 4, 11, 18, 25 and
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
Twilight at Templin includes a marketplace featuring items from local artisans, as well as food and beverages from local cafes and restaurants.
Each evening will conclude with a Piper playing from the limestone stairs in Templin Gardens that lead down to the water, illuminated with candles, for a fitting finale.
Templin Gardens is located in downtown Fergus, part of the newly developed Riverwalk alongside the rushing waters of the Grand River.
This event will run rain or shine. Dress for the weather and prepare to enjoy a wonderful night with friends.
