Norfolk Night Market – Summer Edition is a unique experiential artisan market showcasing local makers, musicians, food and beverage, with activities for all ages under the twinkle lights at the heart of the Norfolk County Fairgrounds, in Simcoe Ontario.
The Waterford Lions are firing up the grills for our annual Steak BBQ Fundraiser!
Live Music by the Doppelgängers!!
Saturday, June 6th
Waterford Legion
Tickets are $45 each and include your meal and entertainment
Enjoy a great meal, support local causes, and spend an evening with your community.
More details coming soon – stay tuned for ticket info and times!
Early Bird Registration for the 2026 Hike for Hospice is now open. We are making registration simple this year. Register a team, individual or join a team all from one simple form. Save $15 and register before March 31. Visit https://nhchhikeforhospice.ca/ to register.
‘Tapestry, the Carole King Songbook’, starring Suzanne O Davis IS the Premier musical tribute to Carole King.
Experience a legendary album LIVE in concert!
This show recreates the sound and vibe of a 1970’s Carole King concert experience following her legendary album, Tapestry. You will be transported back to the iconic image of her multiple Grammy winning album of 1971. The concert performance will also bring to life many hits from the Broadway musical smash, ‘Beautiful’.
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Live Music: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (with intermission)
Seating: Inside our cozy barn or outside at picnic tables under the stars
Local Drinks & Cozy Vibes
Our bar is stocked with a handpicked selection of Norfolk’s best wine, beer, and ciders—a little something new to discover each week.
Bar Closes During Performances – We know you'll love the uninterrupted connection between artist and audience.
Members are invited to join GardenKitchener for a guided tour of Whistling Gardens in Wilsonville – an award-winning, 22-acre botanical garden. Home to North America’s largest peony collection, our visit will take place during peak peony bloom! The tour will be led by garden founder and designer, Darren Heimbecker, who will share insights into the garden’s design, history, and plant collections.
The Details:
Date: June 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Includes:
- guided tour of the gardens
- musical fountain show
- catered lunch
- free time after to explore the gardens or shop the Garden Centre
Arbor Dog Races
JUN 13
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Generously sponsored by The Arbor, presented by Port Dover Harbour Museum
Calling all Dover Dogs! Bring your four-legged best friend and join us in Riverfront Park for the Third Annual Arbor Dog Races! Join in or watch as wienerful dachshunds race to claim the prize of fastest hot dog around. Are your dogs a little taller? Don’t worry, we’ll have a Heinz 57 race or two for everyone else. Enter our Costume contest and parade your pup to the pier. We’ll have vendors set up too!
11:00 am: Costume Contest on the Dock - $2/dog to enter (open to all breeds)
11:15 am: Costume Parade down to the Pier!
11:45 pm: Dachshund Races - $5/dog to enter
12:15 pm: Heinz 57 Races (all breeds welcome!) - $5/dog to enter
No need to register in advance!
Art With Heart Studio is excited to be hosting our 5th Annual AWHS Flair Fest - Talent Show & Family Picnic!
Flair Fest is all about celebrating what makes each of us so wonderful and special and bringing everyone together.
Our Talent Show will be featuring 40+ local youth performers with lots of great prizes & bursaries to be won! (audition info below!)
This event also features a unique one-of-a-kind Youth Makers Market filled with 10+ local youth vendors, activities & crafts, lawn games, food, and more.
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Flair Fest is an incredible & fun experience for the whole family all day long! Stay tuned for the day-of activity schedule, performer spotlight, and more!
WHEN:
Sunday, June 14th @ 11:00 am – 7:30 pm
WHERE:
Powell Park, Port Dover
COST:
Free Admission!
AUDITION INFO:
Auditions & youth vendor apps for our 5th Annual Flair Fest ARE OPEN! Auditions will take place May 2nd & 3rd from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Art With Heart Studio
Auditions & applications are open to all Haldimand-Norfolk youth between Kindergarten & Grade 12. For more information head over to https://artwithheartstudio.ca/flair-fest
For sponsorship opportunities or to donate a prize for one of our youth performers email development@artwithheartstudio.ca
Duke Street Turn Around is a six piece bluegrass and Canadiana band showcasing tight vocal harmonies and killer acoustic playing. The show consists of a mixture of traditional bluegrass, Canadian folk classics, fiddle instrumentals and original material. Their shows get toes tapping and heads bobbing! Special guest Eric Brousseau
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Live Music: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (with intermission)
Seating: Inside our cozy barn or outside at picnic tables under the stars
Local Drinks & Cozy Vibes
Our bar is stocked with a handpicked selection of Norfolk’s best wine, beer, and ciders—a little something new to discover each week.
Bar Closes During Performances – We know you'll love the uninterrupted connection between artist and audience.
Crees in the Caribbean by Drew Hayden Taylor is a delightfully witty yet deeply touching play about Evie and Cecil Poundmaker, a Cree couple celebrating their 35th anniversary with their first trip abroad—a Mexican resort vacation gifted by their children.
The comedy sparkles as this fish-out-of-water couple navigates resort life with laugh-out-loud exchanges rooted in decades of shared history. Curmudgeonly Cecil and spirited Evie fill the stage with humorous banter, but the play unfolds as a truly heartfelt journey as memories resurface, and Evie gently pushes Cecil to seize each moment. In addition, their new friendship with Manuela, their young housekeeper, is profoundly moving.
This play is a beautiful, poignant story celebrating human connection across cultures; the comic joy of love rekindled and self-discovery in later life against an idyllic backdrop.
SUMMER SOLSTICE YIN
A sacred afternoon of stillness, sound, and deep restoration.
Join Jane and Christie on June 21st inside the beautiful historic Red Fox barn for a 90-minute gentle Yin Yoga experience designed to help you soften, release, and reconnect.
This special gathering falls on a profoundly meaningful day —
Summer Solstice
International Yoga Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Father’s Day
Together, we’ll honour the changing season, the light within ourselves, and the importance of rest, reflection, and connection.
Expect:
Gentle, grounding yin yoga
Supportive hands-on assists
A deeply immersive healing sound bath by Jane
Historic barn ambiance & calming energy
Space to breathe, receive, and reset
Whether you come to celebrate, to heal, to reflect, or simply to exhale — this afternoon is an invitation to slow down and be held.
Red Fox Historic Barn
June 21
90-minute experience
Limited spaces available
45
To register and reserve your space email Christie your name and number of attendees as well as payment;
ETRANSFER to;
christiedelahunt@gmail.com
Come home to yourself beneath the energy of the solstice.
Formed in 2008, and drawing musical talent from the Southern Ontario area, Stumbleweed has gained the attention of music enthusiasts with their tasteful flavour of original music. The band’s veteran members are no strangers to entertaining audiences, fueling dance floors, and touring the country throughout the last few decades. The group’s sound is a product of well crafted alt-country music that is influenced by roots rock, folk and blues. Stumbleweed continues to produce a tight sound that features three-part vocal harmonies accompanied by a memorable electric twang and solid rhythm section.
Every Wednesday night, step into an intimate, up-close concert experience at Homegrown Hideaway. Whether you're a longtime guest or discovering us for the first time, you'll find a place where music feels personal and every seat is the best in the house.
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Live Music: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (with intermission)
Seating: Inside our cozy barn or outside at picnic tables under the stars
Local Drinks & Cozy Vibes
Our bar is stocked with a handpicked selection of Norfolk’s best wine, beer, and ciders—a little something new to discover each week.
Bar Closes During Performances – We know you'll love the uninterrupted connection between artist and audience.
Join us at the Marburg Hall, 1345 Lynn Valley Road on Saturday June 27th from 9am to 2pm for a community Rummage Sale. Our Committee will be selling goods as a fundraiser to support the continued operations of our hall.
Donations of gentle used, good quality items is appreciated. Please call or text 519.420.7777.
ELVIS TRIBUTE SHOW
Starring Jeff Marsh with the incredible Mystery Train Band performing the legendary hits that made Elvis Presley the King.
From Heartbreak Hotel to Suspicious Minds… get ready to sing along, clap along, and relive the magic.
Special Meet & Greet with “Elvis”
2:15 – 2:45 PM before the show.
So Come early, Get a pic, get an autograph, and make sure you come up to the stage during the performance and get your scarf. After the show, Jeff will happily sign them for you if you want it.
BONUS FUN:
Come dressed in your best Elvis, 50s, or 70s outfit!
Welcome to Il Glorioso Buco, Toronto’s swankiest Italian restaurant. The atmosphere is thick with… espionage? A crack team of international spies has taken over the kitchen, using marinara as camouflage for a top-secret sting operation.
Enter Harry Marsden: an eternal optimist, who thinks he’s just starting a regular old waiter gig. Armed only with a serving tray and way too much enthusiasm, Harry has no idea he’s just walked into the culinary equivalent of a James Bond blooper reel.
Ephraim Ellis’s world premiere Secret Service is a riotous rollercoaster of laughter and subterfuge. It’s Mission: Impossible meets MasterChef in a farcical feast.
Your favourite food festival is coming to town!
Come enjoy some of the most unique and delicious cheesecake and taco flavours all in one place!
This fun-filled weekend also features:
Margarita bar
Live music all weekend
Large artisan market
FREE loaded swag bags for the first 30 guests each day
FREE entry into our grand prize basket draw
Take a selfie at the photo ops
Lawn games
A complimentary kids zone
Powell Park in Port Dover
Saturday July 25th | 11am-5pm
Sunday July 26th | 11am-4pm
$5 admission fee cash only (12 & under are free)
Family reunions are hard enough without faking a funeral, but that’s exactly what Grandma Mavis has cooked up. When a blizzard traps a wildly dysfunctional family inside a drafty funeral parlour, the sparks fly faster than the power lines go down.
Over one increasingly unhinged day, skeletons are flung from closets, and secrets are spilled like cheap wine. Five actors play nine roles in a whirlwind of crazy characters, and one enthusiastic funeral director.
Liars at a Funeral is a gloriously over-the-top tribute to family, forgiveness, and the fine art of pretending everything’s fine. It’s the perfect send-off for anyone who thinks their family is a little bit nuts – until they see this one.
Megan and Carly write down a list of qualities for the perfect man, and to their surprise, he appears! But perfection proves to be a moving target. As they begin tweaking the list – Blaze Wilson, their masterpiece, responds in kind, morphing from one personality to the next faster than you can say “emotional whiplash. Things get even messier when Blaze discovers the list and takes matters into his own hands.
Full of rapid-fire dialogue, bizarre romantic detours, and enough twists to qualify as cardio, A Woman’s Love List is a hilarious exploration of modern relationships and why love can’t be measured by bullet points.
EVERYONE WELCOME! Join us for our Sunglass Event Wednesday, June 3rd from 12pm to 6:30pm at our Simcoe office.
NFEC will be featuring the full line of Maui Jim and Zeal Sunglasses.
Also check out our huge selection of top sunglass brands such as Ray-ban, Oakley, and Costa!
We have top designer brands such as Tom Ford, Tiffany, Burberry, Swarovski, Michael Kors and More.
Stop by for a chance to win some Awesome Door Prizes!
Collect ballots for a chance to win our Maui Jim Grand Prize!
Save on contact lenses from Alcon*
See you there!
Monday Night Bingo in Support of ABEL Enterprises, at the Simcoe Legion!
Doors at 5:00, early bird games at 6:30 and main games at 7!
50/50 draw!
$1000 Jackpot and over $3500 in prizes!
Simcoe and District Humane Society Concession Booth!
Dabbers and tape also available!
PRICING:
hot balls - $1 each
4 early bird game packs - $5
Specials and jackpots - $2
3 packs - $8
9 packs - $18
12 packs - $24
15 packs - $30!
And a thank you to our Bingo Sponsors and Community Partners!
GOLD
Lara Rockefeller - Mortgage Agent with Premiere Mortgage Centre
GAIL BOUW - Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Momentum Realty Brokerage
Dan Wiest Around The Community
Hustle & Heart 98.9 myFM Hustle & Heart Oldies 99.7
SILVER
So Mexican Eatery
Rosewood Senior Living Simcoe
BRONZE
Simcoe Laundry
BIRTHDAY DABBER SPONSOR
Hagersville Lions Club
And our Community Partners:
Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 79, Simcoe
Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise
Simcoe Lynn Valley Lions
Haldimand / Norfolk Coffee News
Upcoming dates:
April 13, 27
May 11, 25
June 1, 15, 29
July 6, 20
Aug 10, 24
Sept 14, 28
SAVE THE DATE
Pride Day takes place on
Saturday, May 30th, 2026 at the Jarvis Community Centre, Jarvis, ON
12 pm – 4 pm
Sponsor Applications are open:
https://bit.ly/pridesponsor2026
Vendor Applications are open:
https://bit.ly/pridevendor2026
Volunteer Applications are open:
Three in the Round: The Single Malt Sessions are back at Port Dover Harbour Museum! A seasoned musical trio, Three in the Round is made up of Gwen Potter, a sought-after English session musician, singer and viola d’amor player; John Harris, a gifted guitarist, mandolinist and singer from Nova Scotia; and Bob MacLean, an East Coast singer/songwriter with a penchant for Celtic guitar. For their Single Malt Sessions, the group brings together the very best folk/trad song and tune selections from the British Isles, France, and Atlantic Canada for a special performance “in the round” at PDHM.
Tickets $25. Purchase in person or online, use code Member26 to save (online)!
Four friends pile into a well-worn car and set off on the ultimate cross-country road trip: from Toronto all the way to Dildo, Newfoundland. What starts as a spontaneous getaway soon spirals into a journey full of chaos, confessions, and questionable roadside snacks.
The women relive old memories, create outrageous new ones, and take on everything from skinny dipping in questionable lakes to navigating tourist traps with names they definitely can’t say on the radio. Secrets are spilled, boundaries are tested, and laughter erupts at every turn.
The Beaver Club is a raucous, and surprisingly touching celebration of womanhood, aging disgracefully, and friendships that can survive anything.
Second Annual Great Garage Sale at the Fairgrounds
Join Us for a Day of Deals, Fun, and Community Spirit
The Norfolk County Agricultural Society is excited to host their Second Annual Great Garage Sale at the Norfolk County Fairgrounds. This is more than just a sale; it’s a celebration of community, connections, and giving back.
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Norfolk County Fairgrounds, 172 South Drive, Simcoe, ON
Shop, Sell, or Simply Enjoy
Whether you’re a treasure hunter, a dedicated seller, or just looking for a fun morning out, this event has something for everyone. With proceeds supporting the Agricultural Society’s educational programs and community initiatives, every dollar spent helps strengthen our local community.
What’s in Store at the Great Garage Sale?
Shop or Sell Your Pre-Loved Items
Turn your clutter into cash or find your next favorite treasure! Reserve a vendor table to showcase your items or come browse for hidden gems.
Family-Friendly Fun
Enjoy a pancake breakfast, bake sale, and BBQ while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere. Bring your family and friends for a memorable morning filled with deals, delicious food, and community vibes.
Support Agricultural Awareness & Community Initiatives
Proceeds go toward the Norfolk County Agricultural Society’s impactful programs, promoting agricultural education and community growth. By joining this event, you’re contributing to a brighter future for our community.
𝗗𝗢𝗡'𝗧 𝗕𝗘 𝗔 𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗘 | 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵 & 𝘱𝘰𝘶𝘳!
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED | AGES 12+ WELCOME | ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗥𝗬𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚?
Acrylic Pour Painting: Pour and manipulate specially formulated acrylic paints for a unique abstract design.
With Ellie's guidance, explore colors, techniques, and tools to create a stunning, one-of-a-kind artwork.
𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗬 𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠!
10X20 ARTIST CANVAS:
Our artist-grade 10×20 canvas offers a smooth gessoed surface for a glossy finish. A solid pick for first-time pourers.
8X10 ARTIST CANVAS POUR:
TRIPLE PANEL POUR or DOUBLE CANVAS POUR
Create fluid art on smooth, artist-grade canvases—ideal for beginners taking their first painting lessons.
With the TRIPLE CANVAS POUR, align three canvases and pour across them at once to create a continuous design that looks striking when hung together.
4PC COASTER SET POUR:
Includes four 4" ceramic coasters, separate self-adhesive cork backs, and our Tri-Art Liquid Glass Kit to seal after drying.
TRI-ART LIQUID GLASS KIT INCLUDED WITH COASTER OPTIONS
10" FUNCTIONAL CLOCK POUR:
Uses a pre-drilled Made In Canada Apollon-Gotrick 10" Round Birch Panel with frame and includes:
Choice of BLACK / GOLD clock arms
Choice of BLACK / GOLD large clock numbers
High quality silent 6168S clock movement
TRI-ART LIQUID GLASS KIT INCLUDED WITH CLOCK OPTIONS
𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗘, 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗔 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗, 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗔 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣, 𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗜𝗧 𝗔 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬
Pride Haldimand Norfolk and Art with Heart Studio are teaming up to host this FANTASTIC Disney/Musical Theatre Themed KIDS KARAOKE PARTY! Join us at this fun-filled family friendly fundraiser and help us raise money to keep the party going for both these incredible local organizations. This event will be hosted by the one and only Queer Joy Events, and will be a supportive, introductory, all ages event; great for anyone who has never taken the karaoke stage before!
There will be a concession with snacks and drinks available at the party, and an Art with Heart Studio classic past time: FACE PAINTING!
It's going to be a blast and WE CAN'T WAIT! See you there!
This is a two day event in which we will explore several birding hotspots within the Long Point area.
including.....
Backus Woods
Big Creek National Wildlife Area
Bird Studies Canada Headquarters
Long Point Provincial Park
Bird migration will be well under way and the Long Point area will provide us with a great opportunity to see and enjoy a large and diverse species count. Various habitats will also provide opportunities for shorebirds, waterfowl, songbirds, raptors......
We will spend some time with the bird banding at Old Cut.
At Various locations we will walk the trails. All trails in the Long Point area are flat and well maintained. We will walk the actual Long Point Beach so hiking on sand will occur. Washrooms are readily available throughout the Long Point Area. Accommodations are available in Port Rowan and camping is available at Long Point Provincial Park, I will be camping here.
This is a two day event and the fee is 125.00 per person for the two full days. I like to keep the group small and will cap it at a maximum of 8 participants. Sign up is required as this event will fill up fast.
More specific details to follow
Escape to a creative tropical getaway! Join us for a relaxing and fun dot-painting workshop where you’ll design a beautiful set of two tropical island–inspired coasters.
You’ll learn simple dot-painting techniques to create vibrant island patterns featuring refreshing tropical colours and relaxing coastal vibes.
This beginner-friendly workshop is perfect for anyone looking to unwind, explore creativity, and take home functional art you’ll be proud to use or gift.
What’s Included:
Set of 2 coasters
Step-by-step instructions
Use of dot-painting tools and paints
A fun and relaxing creative experience
No experience is needed — our workshops are designed for beginners and seasoned creatives alike.
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Blue Elephant Artisan Brewery - 96 Norfolk St S, Simcoe, ON
This is a go-at-your-own-pace workshop, making it easy to relax, socialize, and enjoy the moment. Guests are welcome to eat, drink, chat, and create as they paint—there’s no pressure to keep up or rush through the process.
Whether you’re coming with friends, meeting new people, or just enjoying some creative “me time,” this workshop is designed to feel more like a cozy night out than a traditional art class. Paint, sip, snack, laugh, and let the dots come together naturally.
Spaces are limited — Register early to secure your spot!
TRIVIA IS BACK!
Who’s joining in on the fun for our 4th Annual AWHS Trivia Night?!
With Trivia Master Tyler from Wishbone Brewing Company, it’s guaranteed to be a good time!
There will be pizza, snacks, raffles, and of course, PRIZES!
We will also be doing our Spring Into Winning 50/50 Draw AT the event (more info on those tickets coming soon!).
Saturday May 9th, 2026
Doors open at 5:30pm | Pizza and snacks at 6pm | Trivia starts at 7pm
Port Dover Community Centre
Get your tickets here:
artwithheartstudio.ca/product/trivia-tickets/
*Early-bird tickets are available until 11:59pm Tuesday April 14th! After that they will increase to general pricing.
In addition to the new date (traditionally this event takes place in February), also NEW this year: a popcorn bar for your snacking needs while you puzzle over answers!
Gather your team of 8 people and purchase a table, or you can purchase individual tickets and make some new friends!
And the early birds get the best deal – until April 14th individual tickets are only $35 plus tax, with a full table discount at $240 plus tax.
After the early bird sales end, it will be $40 plus tax for individual tickets and $280 for a full table!
This event is one of our biggest fundraisers each year, and we hope to see your team out having some fun and putting your knowledge to the test!
Note: this is a 19 plus event.
For more information or to discuss Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Robynn at development@artwithheartstudio.ca or by texting or calling 705-872-1899
Looking for the perfect handmade Mother’s Day gift? Join us for a fun and creative experience where kids can design their own fingerprint flower pots!
With 3 hands-on stations (decorate your pot, create a card, and plant your flower), little ones will leave with a meaningful, one-of-a-kind gift made with love
Stop by anytime between 5–6:30pm (weather permitting outdoors, otherwise indoors) and enjoy a relaxed, come-and-go style event.
Only $15 per child.
Join South Coast Wellness in collaboration with Port Dover Breach Reads for a “No Filter” conversation on the growing impact of screen time, gaming, and social media and how they’re shaping youth addiction today.
Interested in getting on stage and letting your magnificent light shine? We would love to see what your special flair is, whether it’s comedy, singing, playing an instrument, speed painting, dancing or something unique and obscure! Please see all performer details and requirements below, and book your audition date at the link!
PERFORMER DETAILS!
Event date: Sunday, June 14th from 11:00 am – 5:30 pm
Event location: Powell Park – 250 Main St, Port Dover, ON
All participants must be between kindergarten and grade 12. Performers will be grouped into 3 different shows based on their age.
All participants must be residents of either Norfolk or Haldimand County, or be an active participant here at Art With Heart Studio.
PRIZES!
Kindergarten to Grade 4: Top prize valued at $100!
Grade 5 to 8: Top prize valued at $250!
Grade 9 to 12: Two top prizes valued at $500 each!
Special prizes will be awarded for most unique act, best stage presence, etc.
All participants will receive a little something special!
Sound equipment and a piano will be provided, but all other items needed for an act must be brought by the performer (music, instruments, mats, etc.)
Performer’s acts may be no longer than 4 minutes in length.
Live auditions will take place on May 2nd & 3rd from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Art With Heart Studio (33 Norfolk St. N., Simcoe, Ontario). Performers must book their audition time in advance via the booking calendar at the link down below.
Performers will be notified via email by no later than May 15th if they have been invited to participate in the live show, with a show schedule to follow on June 2nd.
Pathways for People invites community members to enjoy a guided spring walk through Delhi and Quance Park on Saturday, May 2, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Participants will meet at the Delhi Tobacco Museum and Heritage Centre (200 Talbot Rd., Delhi, ON) before setting out on a scenic walk through Delhi Quance Park. The event will conclude with a guided tour of the Delhi Tobacco Museum, featuring the Velodrome exhibit.
This community-focused event offers an opportunity to enjoy the spring season, explore local history, and connect with others.
Donations to the museum are appreciated. Parking is available on site at the museum.
Mother's Day Dance Party at the Simcoe Legion (Upstairs Hall) - 2nd Sunday Live Entertainment Event with Ontario Super Group Cover Band featuring: Jesse Murphy, Mike Vukovich, Kimberly Manning & Costa Chatzis. $5/cover
Experience the magic of spring as you stroll through our breathtaking tulip field in full bloom. Our ever-growing tulip field now has over 1,000,000 tulips to pick from! Currently, the 2026 tulip season is predicted to start April 25th. Dates ranging from May 2nd - May 10th are on sale now!
Please join us for an Earth Day celebration at Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge! Learn all about native plants and how you can be a champion for nature.
This event will feature:
- Information Booths
- Guest Speakers
- Crafts and Activities
- Plants and Birdhouses for sale
This is a rain or shine event and it intended for all ages.
We are excited to announce that the Long Point Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Red-Carpet GALA & Awards Ceremony!
Get dressed up for an amazing evening of food, drinks, music and community excellence!
Saturday, April 25th at the Port Rowan we will be rolling out the Red-Carpet and awarding 9 Community Awards, which were nominated and voted on by the citizens of Long Point Country!
Voting is now OPEN in person at the Port Rowan Thrift Shoppe or online at www.longpointchamber.ca (open feb. 23rd)
Tickets are available at Cheshire's on Bay
$125.00 each
4:00pm - Doors open
4:30pm to 6:00pm - Welcome Champagne & Strawberries (non-alcoholic option available)
6:00pm to 7:00pm - Dinner is served! 3-Course plated dinner service (Meat, Salmon or Vegan)
7:00pm to 8:00pm - Awards Ceremony with the 9 community awards and the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
8:00pm to 10:15pm - Enjoy Music by the George Rose Big Band, charcuterie and coffee
10:15 to 11:00pm - Dance to the music! Muscoka Music DJ Service will be playing some amazing tunes and putting on a light show!
Back by popular demand are our very popular cooking classes held right at Cashmere & Cobwebs. Hosted by Chefs Kendell & Michael of Country Fork. This NEW CLASS features easy techniques for making delicious one-pot wonders. Cook, eat, take home your creations & learn tips & tricks from the pros. Space is limited. These classes sell out quickly. No refunds. Payment due at booking
AN EVENING OF FUN AND FASHION
Tickets - $20
Presented by The Langton Catholic Women's League
In Partnership with Durkee's of Aylmer
Featuring fashions for Ladies, Men and Children
Door prizes, Vendors and Light refreshments
Doors open at 6 pm
Show starts at 7 pm
Get your tickets from Langton CWL members or contact Becky Sinnesael at gbsinnesael@gmail.com
Sapphire City give a matinee performs live at the Royal Canadian Legion in Port Dover from 2pm to 6pm
We’re excited to announce that our 4th Annual Touch-A-Truck Fundraising Event is rolling back into town!
What is Touch-A-Truck?
It’s a hands-on, family-friendly event where community members can get up close with an amazing lineup of vehicles and equipment generously provided by local businesses and families. Climb aboard, explore, take photos, and chat with the people who operate these incredible machines!
What’s happening at the event?
• Raffles – Enter for a chance to win some fantastic prizes
• Bouncy Castles – Non-stop fun for kids of all ages
• Face Painting – Creative designs by talented artists
• Food Trucks – A delicious variety of options for everyone
• Kids Bike Rodeo – Wheel your way around the track
• Live Animals – A hit with kids of all ages!
• And so much more!
Admission: $5 per person
Children under one year old attend for FREE!
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of discovery, excitement, and community connection. Help us spread the word—we can’t wait to see you there!
Tickets $120
Tickets include:
Welcome drink, hot and cold appies, a charcuterie table, sweet treats, soft drinks, tea and coffee.
Each ticket includes a $50 donation to support the programs and services of the Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice. A tax receipt will be issued at a later date for each ticket purchased.
Eat and Drink Norfolk 2026
Norfolk County’s most anticipated spring event, Eat & Drink Norfolk is coming up April 9-11, 2026! Featuring local restaurants, food producers, wineries, breweries and live musical entertainment all under one roof! Come see why we are one of the Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario! This event is presented by CIBC Private Wealth.
Event Hours
Thursday, April 9 • 5pm-9pm
Friday, April 10 • 5pm-11pm
Saturday, April 11• 3pm-11pm
Admission
Thursday, April 9
Advance $16 until Wednesday, April 8
April 9 – online or at the door $18
Friday, April 10
• Advance $18 until Wednesday, April 8
• April 9-10, online or at the door $20
Saturday, April 11
• Advance $18 until Wednesday, April 8 ($20 at the door)
• April 9-11 online or at the door $20
Location
The CIBC AUDitorium, Building #9, Norfolk County Fairgrounds, 172 South Drive, Simcoe, ON
*Please note that this is a 19+ event.
Join us for an Easter morning pancake breakfast
Pancakes
Sausage
Bacon
Muffins
Juice
Come as you are
Stay for Easter service if you'd like
This not-to-be-missed hunt features over 8,000 chocolate eggs and multiple chances to win special prize packages.
Gates open at 10:45 a.m. at the Waterford Ball Diamonds on a first come, first served basis. This outdoor egg hunt starts at 11:00 a.m.
Admission is $5 per child 12 years and under.
Kindly sponsored by the Waterford Chamber of Commerce.
Friday is Fish ‘n Chips at The Greens at Renton
Dine-in AND Take-out
Join us each Friday for a delicious Fish ‘n Chips Meal at The Bistro at The Greens at Renton.
We start serving at Noon and the and the meal is available until 8pm – or until supplies last; whichever comes first. The meal is only $15.95 and is served with a battered piece of haddock, fries – or choice of side – coleslaw, tartar sauce and lemon wedge. You can add another piece of haddock for $5.
Reservations are not required, but they are suggested.
This way, you’ll receive an automatic reminder – so you don’t forget.
Date: Every Friday
Time: Noon – 8pm, or until supplies last
Cost: $15.95 per person
Simcoe Legion presents ALL THINGS SPRING TRIVIA with hosts Jenn & Brittney on Thurs. Apr 2 from 7pm to 10pm. Teams of 4-6 players. Preregister at triviarcl79@gmail.com
SPRING SIMCOE PARENT TO PARENT BAZAAR
Buy • Sell • Save • Connect • Support at the Largest Parent Sale around! A Norfolk County Agricultural Society partnered community event focusing on gently used items, brand new and handmade items, community resources and more for lots of your infant, child, and family needs!
Saturday April 25th, 2026, 9AM - 1PM
CIBC AUDitorium, Norfolk County Fairgrounds (172 South Dr, Simcoe, ON N3Y 1G6)
$5 adult admission 9-12pm, FREE admission 12-1pm
Cash payment focused event (bring cash to spend!)
SHOPPER HIGHLIGHTS:
- Stroller-friendly, accessible building
- Huge, open concept layout with generous isles
- Ample free parking onsite
- Concession stand for drinks/snacks available
- Shop, save, and support local!
