The Norwood Fall Fair
2024-10-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-14 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Norwood Fair Grounds, 48 Alma St, Norwood, K0L 2V0
October 12, 13 & 14, 2024

2024 Theme is: “Country Roads Take Me Home!”

Please join us in the picturesque village of Norwood, Ontario for the annual Norwood Fall Fair. The Norwood Fair was established back in the year 1868 as a place for area residents to display the fruits of their labours and to provide an opportunity for some friendly competition between friends and neighbours. The fair was also a community gathering where village folk came together to celebrate the harvest, catch up with each other and have a little fun for a couple of days.
The Norwood Fair has of course grown and evolved substantially in the last 150+ years, our mandate however has not changed, it is and always will be our mission to provide you and your family with a traditional country fair filled with lots of fun and excitement.
One ticket price at the gate covers entry to all fair events. Tickets to Midway rides may be purchased at the ticket booths on the carnival grounds.

Adults: $15.00 daily
Children 12 and under FREE
Adult Weekend Passes: $25.00
Free Parking on the Fairgrounds

Weekend passes are available at Hastings, Havelock and Norwood Home Hardware stores and at the Fair Office until the Saturday of the fair.
Due to the large number of animals involved in our exhibits and attractions no pets are allowed on the fairgrounds.
Hours of Operation

Gates and Buildings: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Midway: Daily beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Please check the Schedule of Events for start times for special happenings

McLean Berry Farm Pumpkinfest
2024-10-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-20 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-26 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-27 11:00 - 17:00 | McLean’s & Buckhorn Berry Farms, 3055 Berrie Rd, Lakefield, Ontario, K0L 2H0, Canada
As the season continues, the harvest becomes even more bountiful. We will be open all four weekends of October 2024 (not open Thanksgiving Monday) where we will once again welcome the community to our farm for our annual Buckhorn Pumpkinfest! You can take a wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch, pick your own pumpkin, play on straw bales, and explore corn mazes. You can visit our farm store, enjoy food truck fare, get spooked in the haunted forest, and even watch the pumpkin cannon blast off – at Pumpkinfest, there is fun for the whole family to enjoy!
We have increased the area of covered shelters and number of picnic tables so that there is lots of space to sit and relax on the farm in between various Pumpkinfest activities!
No Pets Please: We love animals too and have lots of our own but we can’t host your pets on the farm for both insurance and health and safety reasons. Certified service animals are welcome. Thank you for your understanding.
Our Pumpkin Festival is open all four weekends of October (Closed Thanksgiving Monday) and runs Saturday/Sunday each weekend throughout the month of October between the hours of 11 AM and 5 PM, weather permitting.

Daily Entertainment – Tim Holland (a great show for all ages) – Shows Daily at 1 & 3
Barnyard Animals
Mazes (a Straw Bale Maze and 2 Corn Mazes, one of them is Haunted)
Obstacle Course & Play area with a huge Sandbox
Pumpkin Bowling
Bouncy Castle
Haunted Hallway
Haunted Forest
Bonesville Cemetery
Pumpkin Patch Wagon Rides
Pumpkin Cannon

The Keene Pumpkin Festival
2024-10-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Keene Lions Club, 1137 Heritage Line, Keene, ON, K0L 2G0
The idyllic countryside hamlet of Keene Ontario, located just 15 minutes east of Peterborough has played host of The Keene Pumpkin Festival since 2007. A family event that is fun for people of all ages.
Experience country charm in the picturesque hills of Keene. Be amazed at the giant pumpkin weigh-off, with some gourds weighing over 1000 lbs. Delight at the decorated pumpkin pyramid, and entertain the kids at the fun Kid Zone with bouncy castles, face painting and other great activities throughout the day.
Climb through the mini bale maze or enjoy the petting zoo, horse and wagon rides, or watch the Hot Diggity Dog performances. Great vendors for shopping, and a variety of delicious local foods are available. Wet your whistle in the Lions Pub, and enjoy live music on stage. Quilt raffle draws, and an antique car and tractor show on site. Come and enjoy country hospitality at its finest. All are welcome.

Afternoon Tea at Rolling Grape
2024-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Rolling Grape Vineyard, 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro, Ontario, K0L 1B0, Canada
Join us for an elegant Afternoon Tea at the winery on October 20th – the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon in autumn!
Afternoon tea will include a selection of premium loose-leaf teas, a full bar featuring all of our Rolling Grape wines, sangria and mimosas will also be available.

Salsa Party
2024-11-01 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-06 17:00 - 22:00 | Rolling Grape Vineyard, 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro, Ontario, K0L 1B0, Canada
Salsa Night is back! It was one of our favourite and most popular events last year. Join us anytime from 5:00 – 10:00pm on the patio for a night of salsa music and dancing, artisan-style Mexican tacos, and frozen white wine margaritas.

Lunch In The Woods
2024-11-03 | TBD, ON
Join us on a guided hike in the Kawarthas! Arrive at a special GPS location for a pop-up camp lunch with Chef Tyler Scott. Enjoy local snacks, a heart warming meal and dessert.
This experience is for beginner level hikers all the way to experienced. Please let us know about any food allergies upon booking. Our menu is a surprise to add to the intimacy of the adventure and is influenced by seasonal ingredients.
Not all Lunch In The Woods experiences involve cooking over the fire. On protected land we love to use lightweight back country cooking equipment. We are passionate about respectfully using the land.
Every adventure is unique to the next. This is what makes booking with us so special and it’s the reason that we continue to be inspired by this signature experience.
You will receive an email approximately one week before your booking date with a detailed breakdown of the day and a weather update. We operate rain or shine (so long as there is no thunder/lightning). In this case, we will reschedule for a different date.
Depending on the location, there may be extra parking fees that are not covered. We often utilize public and protected land, but some excursions happen at provincial parks where there are day pass fees. We will give our guests a heads up on the experience update email if/ when parking will be an additional cost.

Hutchison House Snowflake Tea and Dessert
2024-11-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Hutchison House Museum, 270 Brock Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 2P9, Canada
Ring in the holiday season with our annual Snowflake Tea on Sunday November 24 with sittings at 12pm and 1:30pm. Enjoy a light tea with Christmas treats by the Fire in the Keeping Room for $15 each. There is limited seating and pre-registration and payment is required. Items for sale at the Christmas Market will be available during the tea. For more information or to reserve your seat please contact the Museum office at 705-743-9710. This event in organized by the volunteers of Hutchison House Museum.

Fireside Stories: Dickens and Dessert
2024-12-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Hutchison House Museum, 270 Brock Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 2P9, Canada
Mark your calendars for Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol in the Keeping Room by firelight on Sunday, December 15thfrom 2-4pm. We will be listening to a recording of the 1939 Campbell Soup radio show presented by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore as Ebenezer Scrooge. A choice of dessert, tea and coffee will be served. The cost for the event is $15.00 per person prepaid. Seating is limited. To book tickets please call the museum office at 705-743-9710 or email info@hutchisonhouse.ca. No tours available.

Summer Job Fair - Rolling Grape Vineyard
2025-03-08 09:00 - 19:00 | Rolling Grape Vineyard, 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro, Ontario, K0L 1B0, Canada
Be a part of the Kawartha’s first grape-to-glass vineyard experience! We are looking for team members who are passionate about customer service, and wine! Available positions include Senior Kitchen Staff, Bartenders, Servers, and Hosts/Hostesses. All positions are seasonal and part-time with the potential for full-time during peak season.

Apsley Seedy Sunday - Seed Share & Swap
2025-04-06 11:00 - 14:00 | North Kawartha Public Library – Apsley Branch, 175 Burleigh Street, Apsley, K0L1A0
Last year was a huge success so join us for Apsley’s Third Annual Seedy Sunday!
– Door prizes
– Bring your seeds to share/swap
– Several seed vendors
– Multiple presentations of interest to gardeners throughout the day
– Master Gardeners on hand to answer your questions
Coffee and treats available for a nominal fee
Relax with a book or seed catalog by the fireplace
All welcome, hope to see you there!

Alpaca Ontario Spring Show
2025-04-11 10:00 - 2025-04-12 16:00 | Kawartha Downs, 1328 County Road 28, Fraserville, ON, K0L 1V0
Alpaca Ontario is holding its Spring Alpaca Show at Kawartha Downs. We will be hosting over 100 Alpaca Exhibitors who will be competing against the “Best of the Best” in breed excellence. The competition is open to the public and we welcome visitors to come out and ask the attending farms questions about these beautiful animals. The Main Building will have Vendors, information tables and the crowd pleaser; an Alpaca Photo Booth! Join us in celebrating all things Alpaca!

Casual Dinner & Music Night at Kawartha Country Wines
2025-04-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Kawartha Country Wines, 2452 County Road 36, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0
🎵🍽️ Join us for a well-deserved evening of relaxation, community, music, and food! ❤️🍷
🎶 Enjoy the bluesy and bouncy music of Al Lerman on Guitar & Harmonica! He is a renowned musician and the founder of the beloved band FATHEAD, which he led from 1992 to 2016, earning TWO JUNO AWARDS. With a career that began in the early seventies and included bands like Backtrack and Ginhouse, Lerman has received twenty-six nominations for Maple Blues Awards. His latest release, “Country-Fried Blues,” has garnered rave reviews and worldwide radio play since its April 2024 launch.
EVENT ITINERARY:
• 6:00-8:00PM: Music – Listen to the upbeat music of Al Lerman and enjoy a welcome glass of our Buckhorn Cider.
• 6:30-7:30PM: Dinner – Enjoy a locally catered dinner, complemented by your choice of a glass of wine or cider!
DINNER MENU:
This relaxed dining experience will be a family-style dinner, where each table of six will be set with a delectable assortment of menu options. Each table will feature the following selections, specially curated by Unique Catering in Lindsay:
Crackers accompanied by Two Delicious Dips: Tzatziki and Everything Bagel
An Assortment of Charcuterie Snacks
Mini Beef Taco Cups
Mini Meatballs stuffed with Mozzarella on a small bed of Spaghetti
Mini Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Pizzas
Greek Feta Pasta Salad
🪑 Seating will be arranged at tables of six. You can purchase individual tickets or reserve an entire table with friends and family.
☕️ The bar will also offer wine, cider, coolers, non-alcoholic sparkling cider, pop, and coffee for purchase.
❤️ Sponsored by local realtor ® Jo Pillon.

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Rolling Grape Vineyard
2025-05-08 13:00, 2025-05-08 13:30, 2025-05-09 13:00, 2025-05-09 13:30 | Rolling Grape Vineyard, 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro, Ontario, K0L 1B0, Canada
Grab the special ladies in your life and come enjoy a fresh strawberry rhubarb scone, accompanied by a tea stand full of goodies!
This event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the incredible women in your life.
Our heated marquee tent will be beautifully decorated for an elegant afternoon.
Afternoon tea will include a selection of premium loose-leaf tea, but we’ll also have a full bar featuring all our Rolling Grape wines, sangria and mimosas available for purchase.
Please visit the event webpage to buy tickets and view the menu.

Mother’s Day Wine Tours at Rolling Grape Vineyard
2025-05-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-10 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-05-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Rolling Grape Vineyard, 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro, Ontario, K0L 1B0, Canada
Ready for an exclusive look at our wine-making process?
We’re ecstatic to announce that Wine Tours will officially open for the season on Mother’s Day weekend so that you can gift mom a behind-the-scenes look at Rolling Grape!
Limited tickets available, so act fast!
Guests will be welcomed with a three-flight tasting of our estate-made wine, followed by a short walk up to our production facility.
Here, your tour guide will show you a behind-the-scenes look into Rolling Grape Vineyard while sampling some of our wine straight from the barrel.
Lastly, guests will be guided on a brief educational walk through our rolling hills of vines, where the group will enjoy a full glass of wine.
Following your tour, we welcome you to join us for lunch or dinner on the patio!
Claim your spot today!

Mother's Day Market at the Lakefield Farmers' Market
2025-05-11 09:00 - 13:00 | The Village Inn, 39 Queen St, Lakefield, Ontario, K0L 2H0, Canada
The annual Lakefield Farmers’ Market Mother’s Day Market is set for Sunday, May 11th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This special market will take place in Downtown Lakefield beside The Village Inn of Lakefield.

Browse your favourite market vendors, treat yourself to fresh baking, and discover the perfect handcrafted Mother’s Day gift from local artisans.

Wanderlight Alpaca Star Party
2025-05-24 21:00 - 23:00 | Wanderlight Alpaca, 874 Lynchs Rock Rd, Lakefield, Ontario, K0L 2H0, Canada
Wander the night sky and discover the wonder, peace and awe of stargazing. During the new moon time in May bring your friends and family to learn about and marvel at the stars with the Wanderlight alpacas. This magical evening will include a 20 minute introduction to the spring night sky at 44 degrees north including a review of the visible planets and constellations and the sharing of star lore and constellation mythology. Participation is encouraged – there will be time to share your astronomy facts or night magic poems.

Spring Sip and Shop Artisans Market at Rolling Grape Vineyard
2025-06-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Rolling Grape Vineyard, 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro, Ontario, K0L 1B0, Canada
Ready for another year of shopping local at the vineyard?
Grab your shopping bags and mark your calendars for June 1st, because seasonal Sip & Shop Artisan Markets have returned to Rolling Grape! This market will be ONE DAY ONLY, so don’t miss it!
With no admission fee required, come join us from 12-5PM on June 1st. Shop from over 35 local vendors and enjoy some wine or a wine cocktail while you browse, grab a bite to eat from our specialty food station, and enjoy the arrival of Spring weather.
Our regular menu featuring our charcuterie, and wood-fired pizzas will be available for order, and table service will be on a first-come first-served basis.
NEW VENDORS THIS YEAR:
Ilana’s Creative Co
Farmhouse in the City
Rebelle Jewellery
Roses and Royals
Bunnahabhain Lane Crafts
Magic Oven Bakery
Rosie Young Design Studio
Whiz Components & That Old Bastard’s Apiary
Sarah’s Finds
Lucky Girl Designs
Fifth Avenue Collection
Triple A Jerky
RETURNING VENDORS:
Spelly Handmade Gifts
Sarita Handmade
The Nature in Us
Freake Paints
Jackson’s Body Essentials
Sable & Sage
Sustainable Hippy
The Doormat Shop
La Tallow
Cold Throw Candle Co.
California Gold
The Awesome Olive
Your Haven Home Decor
Jarden Knit Co.
Lark & Lemon
Pip & Penny
The Doggery
Cherry on Top Cheesecakes
Taste Mi Cocina
Little Bear Honey Co.
Alpaca Sweaters & More
Arrowmatic Spices
By The Dock
Happy Twigs
