Harmony in Havelock - Music by the Pond
2025-07-08 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-13 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-15 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-20 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-22 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-27 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-29 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-03 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) and 7 more dates | Havelock Rotary Park, 25 Industrial Drive, Havelock, K0L 1Z0, Canada
🎶🌞 Harmony in Havelock — Music by the Pond 🌞🎶
Mark your calendars! Every Sunday in July & August from 3–6 PM, join us at the beautiful Rotary Park for Harmony in Havelock — a celebration of local talent and community spirit you won’t want to miss! 🎸❤️
Hosted by the Havelock Lions Club and proudly supported by the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, this FREE, family-friendly event features amazing live Music on the Pond — a picturesque setting!✨
🎤 Celebrate local musicians
🪑 Bring your lawn chairs
🚗 Overflow parking available at the soccer field parking lot
Let’s come together to support our artists, enjoy the summer sun, and make unforgettable Sunday memories 🌿🎶

Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival
2025-07-12 | Isabel Morris Park, 20 Concession St., Lakefield, ON, K0L2H0
The Lakefield Jazz Art Craft Festival invites you, your friends and family to come to a breezy day of outdoor summer living beside Lakefield’s scenic Otonabee River, to enjoy a wide variety of Jazz music, colourful works for sale by artisans and crafters, local food and beverage vendors!

Lakefield Literary Festival
2025-07-18 19:00 - 2025-07-19 20:30 | Bryan Jones Theatre at Lakefield College School, 4391 County Rd 29, Lakefield, Ontario, K0L 2H0, Canada
After a successful 2024 season, the Lakefield Literary Festival is extremely excited to announce that our 2025 festival will be held on July 18 and 19 at Lakefield College School, with our Children’s Tent in our downtown core.
This year, we will be presenting an impressive and animating line-up, along with a festival favorite: Meet the Author Reception!
Our program will feature:
• Friday July 18 @ 7:00 p.m. — Imagining History with Jennifer Robson and Helen Humphreys
• Saturday July 19 @ 10:00 a.m. — Children’s Tent: Lana Button and Nadia Hohn
• Saturday July 19 @ 11:30 a.m. — Family Matters with Martha Baillie and Adelle Purdham
• Saturday July 19 @ 3:30 p.m. — New Dimensions with Sheung-King and Canisia Lubrin
• Saturday July 19 @ 5:00 p.m. — Meet the Author Reception
• Saturday July 19 @ 7:00 p.m. — Jane Urquhart
To get your tickets, or more details about the authors and their books, please visit LakefieldLiteraryFestival.com. Tickets will also be available at Happenstance Books and Yarns in Lakefield later this month.
New this year is a shuttle service sponsored by Selwyn Township. The Shuttle will run from Trent University, stop in Lakefield, and head to each event at Lakefield College School throughout the day on Saturday July 19. We hope the shuttle will encourage even more Trent students and Peterborough residents to take part in this year’s festival.
Our 2025 Festival:
Imagining History
Nothing is more contemporary than historical fiction! Two leading practitioners highlight the diversity to be found in this always popular genre.
Jennifer Robson, born and raised in Peterborough, and boasting a doctorate from Oxford University in British economic and social history, she is the author of seven historical novels set during and after the two world wars. Her latest, Coronation Year, brings a diverse cast of characters together in London’s Blue Lion hotel on the eve of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation, where they encounter an unexpected menace that threatens to destroy the celebration. Calling herself “an academic by background, a former editor by profession, and a lifelong history nerd,” Ms Robson currently lives in Toronto
Helen Humphreys is one of Canada’s most prolific and well-loved writers, having published 10 novels, including several award-winners, and as many works of fiction and non-fiction, Her latest work, Followed by a Lark, explores the upheaval of 19th century life through the eyes of the great writer and naturalist Henry David Thoreau, author of Walden, imagining his experiences in a world transformed by rushing industrial change. Born in Kingston-on-Thames, England, Ms. Humphreys currently lives in Kingston, Ontario, where she teaches creative writing at Queen’s University.
Family Matters
Two frank and revealing new memoirs focus on the challenges of family life, including mental illness and disability, while finding solace in the most intimate bonds.
Martha Baillie is a Toronto writer who delves deep into the bosom of her own dysfunctional family with There Is No Blue, a trilogy of essays on love and loss that won the 2024 Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Non-Fiction. Described by The Guardian as “tough, tender and compelling,” There Is No Blue is “an elegy to the beautiful fight to keep a family together, and an ode to the devastating loss when things fall apart,” according to the prize jury. Martha Baillie is the author of several novels and works of non-fiction. Her previous Giller-nominated novel, The Incident Report, based on her part-time work as a librarian in Toronto, was recently adapted into a feature film, Darkest Miriam.
Adelle Purdham, in the series of essays that comprise I Dont Do Disability and Other Lies I’ve Told Myself, Adelle Purdham offers “a raw and intimate portrait of family, love, life andrelationships,” with a special focus on the challenges of raising a daughter with Down syndrome. A native of Peterborough who currently teaches creative writing at Trent University’s Traill College, Purdham is an educator and disability activist whose prose and poetry has been widely published in literary journals, anthologies, magazines and newspapers. I Don’t Do Disability is her first book.
New Dimensions
Contemporary Canadian literature is international, weaving together widely disparate stories and themes to reflect the shifting identities of the new global reality. Sheung-King and Canisia Lubrin are two of the country’s leading voices in this new literature.
Sheung-King is the pen name of Aaron Tang, a Vancouver-born writer who was raised in Hong Kong and currently divides his time between Toronto and China. His second novel, Batshit Seven, explores the transnational experience of a displaced millenial languishing in Hong Kong and dreaming of Canada. Described by fellow writer Kai Thomas as “a novel of dazzling scope: global and deeply personal, all at once,” Batshit Seven won the 2024 Atwood-Gibson Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize.
Canisia Lubrin, St. Lucia-born Canisia Lubrin made her name as a poet, winning several prestigious awards, before turning to fiction with her first novel, Code Noir. Rooted in the real-life Code Noir, an infamous set of historical decrees governing slavery in the French colonial empire, Lubrin’s novel expands into a dizzying kaleidoscope of stories revolving around black life in the Americas throughout history. Described by The Globe and Mail as “a brilliant, challenging and ecstatic new work,” Code Noir was shortlisted for every major literary award in Canada. Lubrin currently coordinates the Creative Writing MFA at the University of Guelph and is also poetry editor at publisher McClelland and Stewart.
Jane Urquhart
A seminal figure in the modern history of Canadian literature reflects on a lifetime of artistic success.
In Winter I Get Up at Night is the 10th novel Jane Urquhart has published over a storied career that began almost 40 years ago with The Whirlpool, the only Canadian novel ever to win France’s Prix du Meilleur livre etranger (Best Foreign Book Award). Countless awards, citations and honours followed as Urquhart emerged as one of the leading, best-loved literary figures in Canada. Her latest novel, almost a decade in the making, transforms the everyday reality of a Saskatchewan teacher into a sweeping tale of love and loss in mid-century Canada, mixing historical reality with the imaginative intensity so characteristic of her work. Ms. Urquhart lives in Colborne, Ontario

Ennismore Shamrock Festival
2025-07-19 - 2025-07-20 | Robert E. Young Recreation Complex, 553 Ennis Road, Ennismore, Ontario, K0L 1T0, Canada
The Ennismore Shamrock Festival is a long standing tradition in the heart of Ennismore that began in 1967 as a Centennial year celebration.

The Cavan Monaghan Derby
2025-07-26 16:00 - 22:00 | Kawartha Downs, 1328 County Road 28, Fraserville, ON, K0L 1V0
Grab your best derby outfit and hat, and cheer for your favourite horse as they thunder down the track. Join us for an evening of great food, drinks and entertainment as we celebrate harness racing in Cavan Monaghan!
Tickets begin at $50/ticket, $180/table of four/$240/table of six
For more information, please visit the organizer website.

Country Line Dancing Nights at Rolling Grape Vineyard
2025-07-26 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-29 17:00 - 22:00 | Rolling Grape Vineyard, 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro, Ontario, K0L 1B0, Canada
After over two years of requests, we hosted our very first Country Line Dancing Night in December and it was an absolute hit. We’re delighted to introduce these events monthly, beginning in May!
Dust off your cowboy boots and join us for an evening of dancing and country music between 5 and 10PM!
We’re excited to welcome talented dance teacher, Julie Fallis, to give pointers and lead the dancefloor each night from 6 – 9PM
This class, while different from traditional country line dancing, is a great opportunity to move your body and make the dances your own!
With a background of over 25 years, Julie choreographs each dance herself, taking inspiration from various styles of dance, as well as other teachers and choreographers she admires.
If you’re open to a fresh take on line dancing and want to have some fun, you’re in the right place! Julie is more than happy to guide beginners – no experience needed!
Our regular menu including our charcuterie boards, wood-fired pizza, wine, and wine cocktails will be available for order.
Reservations are now open! Call Rolling Grape Vineyard during business hours at 705-991-5876, send us a DM, or email admin@rollinggrape.com to book your table!

Salsa Parties at Rolling Grape Vineyard
2025-08-01 17:00 - 22:00 | Rolling Grape Vineyard, 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro, Ontario, K0L 1B0, Canada
A NIGHT OF DANCING & TACOS!

Salsa Night is back!
Join us anytime from 5:00 – 10:00pm on the patio for a night of salsa music and dancing, artisan-style tacos, and frozen white wine margaritas.
All experience levels are welcome. Each Salsa Night, we’ll be joined by Gabia from Dance With Me. She’ll provide tips throughout the night and guide group dances!
Reservations are now open! To reserve, please contact Rolling Grape Vineyard.

Young’s Point: 200 Years on the Water
2025-08-03 | Youngs Point Lock 27, 12th Concession, Lot 37, Young's Point, Youngs Point
With your own transportation, visit the community of Young’s Point where Stoney and Clear Lakes flow into Katchewanooka during its commemoration of ‘200 Years on the Water’. Welcoming descendants of Francis Young, past and present residents of Young’s Point and area, neighbouring First Nations, cottagers and tourists to celebrate our heritage and community. The day’s outdoor activities include a Nine Canoe Flotilla from the landing spot of Francis Young to Lock 27 (at 12:00). Followed by opening ceremonies at Lock 27. Celebrate Irish Heritage with musicians & dancers, recognize the support and friendship of the First Nation Community from the earliest arrival of Francis Young. Enjoy exhibits on traditional hunting, trapping, etc. and take a self-guided walk of historical sites and visit local businesses for lunch options.
This event is organized and hosted by the community group of Young’s Point: 200 Years on the Water. No pre-registration required if you visit independently. Should you wish to attend the event AND require transportation, please refer to “Young’s Point: 200 Years on the Water – Bus Trip” for info and to book tickets. Highly recommended to bring a foldable lawn chair as outdoor seating options will be limited and your own water in a non-disposable bottle.
Parking is limited. Please park at the former school grounds (now an aquaponic farm “Pure Home Grown”) and take the shuttle bus to the lock.

The Peter Robinson Emigration Experiment - Talk and Musical Presentation
2025-08-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Market Hall Performing Arts, 140 Charlotte St Third Floor, Peterborough, K9J 2T8
Discover the compelling details of the 1825 British sponsored emigration scheme and what made it unique. Topics include; the social and economic conditions in Ireland, the opportunity for change, and the challenges the Irish faced during their arduous journey arriving to the backwoods communities they established in the Peterborough region. This talk will be co-hosted by Elwood Jones, historian and archivist at Trent Valley Archives and Dennis Carter-Edwards, former historian and cultural resource manager at Parks Canada. Following the talk, enjoy a fascinating musical presentation by musician Glen Caradus, “The Nogojiwanong By Song”, featuring local folk songs, including his ‘Crankie Theatre’.
This event requires ticket purchase in advance and is subject to availability.

Peterborough Musicfest: Mudmen with Special Guest Irish Millie - Live Outdoor Concert
2025-08-06 20:00 - 23:00 | Del Crary Park, 2 George Street, Peterborough, ON, K9J 3H1, Canada
Get ready for a powerful night of Celtic rock and fiddling finesse as Mudmen take the stage, with opening act by special guest and rising fiddler, Irish Millie. The featured band’s founding bagpipe-playing siblings Robby and Sandy adopted the name “Mudmen” – a nod to their past lives as bricklayers. Peterborough Musicfest is Canada’s longest-running free-admission music festival, presenting eight weeks of concerts by top Canadian and international artists at Del Crary Park on the shores of Little Lake in Peterborough’s downtown. For more details about this concert date please visit: https://www.ptbomusicfest.ca/concert/mudmen-with-special-guest-irish-millie/.
No registration or tickets are required for this event. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair, if you wish. Chair rental available at park for a nominal fee.

Beyond the Ship’s Lists: St. Peter's Cemetery - Walking Tour
2025-08-10 13:00 - 15:00
In 1859, thirty-four years after the emigration, St. Peter’s Cemetery opened for burials and has served the Catholic community in Peterborough City and County ever since, becoming the final resting place of some of the Peter Robinson emigrants and their descendants. On this tour, you’ll learn their names, their stories, and the overall impact their legacy has had on our region in the 200 years since their arrival.
This event requires ticket purchase in advance and is subject to availability. The cemetery is approx. a 5 minute drive or 30 minute walk from downtown Peterborough. It is NOT located at St. Peter’s Cathedral.

Peterborough Folk Festival
2025-08-14 19:00 - 2025-08-17 19:00 | Nicholls Oval Park, 725 Armour Road, Peterborough, ON
Peterborough Folk Festival, Canada’s longest-running free-admission folk festival, runs from August 14-17, 2025 at downtown venues and Nicholls Oval Park in Peterborough, Ontario.
Celebrating 36 years of music, culture and community, the free-admission weekend portion of the festival features three stages of live music, a children’s village, 45+ artisan vendors, a food village, a licenced pavilion, and more. For more information, please visit www.peterboroughfolkfest.com
The festival kicks off with an opening night concert on Thursday August 14th at the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre with Canadian singer-songwriter Basia Bulat and PFF 2025 Emerging Artist, Jeanne Truax. Saturday and Sunday at Nicholls Oval Park will feature a stellar lineup of notable Canadian artists, including Jeremy Albino, Goldie Boutilier, Joel Plaskett, Whitehorse, Colin Linden, My Son the Hurricane and many more.
See you August 14-17th in Peterborough!

Buckhorn Festival of the Arts
2025-08-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Buckhorn Community Centre, 1782 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, ON, K0L 1J0, Canada
Experience a weekend of art, music, food and great company at the 2025 Buckhorn Festival of the Arts. The event will be held on Saturday, August 16 from 10am to 5pm; Sunday, August 17 from 10am to 4pm.
Admission is by donation.
For more information, please visit the organizer’s webpage.

Conman's 4th Annual Lobsterfest at Chemong Lodge
2025-08-24 12:00 - 21:00 | Chemong Lodge, 764 Hunter Street, Bridgenorth, Ontario, K0L1H0, Canada
Conman’s 4th Annual Lobsterfest returns to Chemong Lodge on Sunday, August 24th!
Get ready for a fun-filled day of epic live music across 2 stages with 4 Live Music Acts, A Pipe Band, Dr J’s BBQ Pop-up, No Refund Hot Sauce, Beer & Wine Tents, Kids’ activities & Bouncy Castle, Central Smith Ice Cream station, Silent Auction with 100% of proceeds to support Oceans Initiative, fresh Maritime Lobsters and the annual Lobsterfest Fireworks display!
Live Music Lineup:
ANDREA & VAL
JONNI X
HASTINGS & PRINCE EDWARD PIPE BAND
JUKEBOX JORDO
CARY SHIELDS
Ticketing
$20/ Ticket
*Includes Entry & Live Music Access
Free Entry/ Kids 12 & under
*Food & beverage tickets can be purchased on site.
*Purchase your tickets early- this event typically sells out
To learn more about Oceans Initiative and their positive impact on whale and dolphin habitats, please visit their website at www.oceansinitiative.org
