Haliburton Highlands Glimpse of Events Flyer |
The Haliburton Highlands Tourism Office produced a flyer last year providing a scaled down version of all the events for the upcoming week in Haliburton and surrounding area. We hope this may be useful to accommodators by allowing them to simply print off and post for their guests to promote the exciting events happening during their stay!
So, don't forget to come back weekly and click on the link below to view and print the latest events.
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Dusk Dances Haliburton |
July 18-21, 2013
Dusk Dances Haliburton is a licencee of Dusk Dances an outdoor dance festival that brings high quality contemporary and traditional dance to public parks. Spearheaded by a very dedicated team of local volunteers, and strongly supported by the local business and arts community, Dusk Dances is a popular summer event in Haliburton featuring the work of local and touring artists side by side. Join us July 18 - 21, 2013 at 7pm in Head Lake Park!
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| Location: | Head Lake Park - Haliburton |
| Contact: | 705-457-3555 |
| Website: | www.duskdances.ca/en/season2013_Haliburton.php |
Haliburton County Farmers' Market - Two 'increEdible locations for 2013
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June 21, 2013
The Haliburton County Farmers' Market is proud to announce the grand opening dates for our 5th anniversary season!
We're also proud to announce 2 different locations for 2013! Join us at our newest location in the town of Haliburton where we'll start the official opening off with a ribbon cutting ceremony, move on to live music, prize giveaways, and fun activities for kids of all ages!
Opening day in the town of Haliburton is Tues. June 18th from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. The location is in Head Lake Park, at the intersection of Highland Street & York Street on beautiful Head Lake, adjacent to the Rails End Gallery.
The Carnarvon location is beside "That Place in Carnarvon", located on the north east corner of Highways 35 and 118. Opening day is Friday, June 21 from 1-5 p.m. There is ample free parking at both markets.
Our market vendors offer a wide selection of produce and other products! From fresh fruit & veggies, meats, honey, eggs, maple syrup, preserves, baked goods, cookies, whole-grain breads, as well as fresh/dried flowers, perennial plants, seeds and more! Also featured are talented local artisans offering jewelry, soaps and other hand-made goodies! New this year: Face Painting!
Admission: Free!
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| Location: | Head Lake Park, Haliburton Village |
| Contact: | 705-457-0991 |
| Website: | http://www.haliburtoncountyfarmersmarket.wordpress.com |
| Email: | incredibleHCFMA@gmail.com |
Minden Hills Bluegrass Festival |
July 19-21, 2013
Minden Fair Grounds, Bobcaygeon & Fleming Rds
Festival runs from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon featuring: Shadow River as our headliner band. Also performing will be Ducharme Family Bluegrass, Barn Katz, The Tebworth Brothers, Dusty Drifters, Jan Purcell & Pine Road, Canucky Bluegrass Boys, Georgian Blue, and Unseen Strangers. The Minden Fair Grounds offers rough camping with lots of room for parking, level sites for RV parking and lawn chairs, vendors and a great food service facility. For ticket information or to reserve a ticket, contact Teresa Bourque at 705-455-9177
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| Location: | Minden Fairgrounds · Minden |
| Contact: | Dennis Casey at 705-457-9783 |
| Website: | www.mindenhillsbluegrassfestival.ca/ |
| Email: | info@mindenhillsbluegrassfestival.ca |
Derek McGrath and Band in concert
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June 21, 2013
The Haliburton County Folk Society presents Derek McGrath and Band (with special guest Cedric Butz) 7:30 pm at the Haliburton Highlands Museum. This is the final concert in our 2012-13 Concert Series. Watch Derek's personal invitation here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANIzy8m5N8Y
Admission: $25
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| Location: | Haliburton Highlands Museum |
| Contact: | 705-457-2760 |
| Website: | http://www.haliburtonfolk.com/ |
| Email: | info@haliburtonfolk.com |
Wilberforce Agricultural Fair. |
Aug 9 & 10, 2013
Great family fun. Join us for an authentic country fair. Events include: spaghetti supper, ball hockey & pony pull, pancake breakfast, live band, pedal tractor pull, horse draw, children's dog show, petting zoo, goat show, rabbits, kid's world activities, frog show, nail driving competition, homecraft display, rope making, sweet auction and much more. Gates open at 6pm Friday & 9am Saturday. Admission Friday night is FREE as a celebration of our 30th annual Fair. Adult admission Saturday is $7 and children under 16 get in for FREE. For a complete schedule and more details visit WilberforceFair.com and find us on facebook.
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| Location: | Loop Rd & County Rd 4, Wilberforce |
| Contact: | 705-448-3981 |
| Website: | WilberforceFair.com |
| Email: | info@WilberforceFair.com |
149th Haliburton County Fair |
August 16th & 17th 2013
Sponsored by the Minden Agricultural Society, the fair promotes agriculture in the Haliburton Highlands. Starting at 4pm Friday until close and Saturday from 9am until close. Join us for lots of family fun and kids activities. Some of the adventures awaiting you: Rock Climbing Wall, Rope Ladder Challenge, Mutt Show, Demolition Derby, Horse Pulls, Miniature Horse Show, Lawnmower Pull, Arts and Crafts exhibit building, Antique Car Show, Music and entertainment from the stage all day, campi ng available. Hope to see you there. Check out our website for more information.
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| Location: | Minden Fair Grounds, Bobcaygeon & Fleming Rds |
| Contact: | 705-286-1936 ex 400 |
| Website: | www.haliburtoncountyfair.ca/ |
| Email: | info@haliburtoncountyfair.ca |
6th Annual Garlic Fest |
August 24th, 2013
Featuring: Local Gourmet Garlic - Braiding Demo - Garlic Preserves & Spreads - Jams, Maple Syrup & Honey - Featuring Local Pottery & Jewellery - Lavender Products - Native Plant Sale - Musical Entertainment - Refreshments by Local Service Club - Garlic Information/Education Centre
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| Location: | The Country Bakery-
9192 Hwy 118, Carnarvon (opposite "That Place in Carnarvon") |
| Contact: | 705-489-4201 |
| Website: | haliburtongarlic.ca |
| Email: | robbsheila@gmail.com |
