Annual Events 2008

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January

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February

February 23-24, 2008
ESSEX TRAIN SHOW

The Essex Train Show is the largest of its kind in Southwest Ontario. It is rated and advertised by Michigan railroads and sponsored by Heritage Essex of Operators of the Historic Essex Railway Station. We are a 2-day event that is appreciated by vendors and exhibitors alike.

Telephone: (519) 774 9860   Location: Essex High School

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March

March 27, 2008
WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SERIES SCREENING

April

April 24, 2008
WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SERIES SCREENING

Telephone: (519) 255 6530   Email: info@windsorfilmfestival.ca
Website: www.windsorfilmfestival.ca   Location: Various Location

May

May 9—18, 2008
WINDSOR LIGHT MUSIC THEATRE

Windsor Light Music Theatre presents two productions of professional-like quality community music theatre annually. Windsor Light has one so consistently for over 60 years. Entertaining over a million patrons in the Windsor Essex County and surrounding region, Windsor Light has set the benchmark for creativity, staging, and performance excellence.

Phone: (519) 974-6593 Email: ticketmanager@windsorlight.com
Website: www.windsorlight.com Location: St. Clair Centre for the Art, Windsor

May 10-11, 2008

HILLMAN MARSH SPRING SHORE AND SONGBIRD CELEBRATION
(Essex Region Conservation Authority)

Birders from beginner to expert will enjoy this exciting event.  This event is one of the few where you can get up close and personal as our expert banders demonstrate, identify and release the spectacularly coloured warblers..  Visit our nature centre and gift shop.  Spend some time at the Nature Café and enjoy food and beverages served by the Essex County Field Naturalists= Club. Hillman Marsh Conservation Area is located just east of the junction of County Roads 20 and 37, east of Leamington - just minutes from Point Pelee National Park. 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone: (519) 776-5209 Email: admin@erca.org Website: www.erca.org
Location: Hillman Marsh Conservation Area Leamington

May 22, 2008
WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING

Telephone: (519) 255 6530   Email: info@windsorfilmfestival.ca
Website: www.windsorfilmfestival.ca Location: Various Location

May 25, 2008
RCMP MUSICAL RIDE

The RCMP Musical Ride represents a colourful Canadian tradition. The troop of 32 horses and riders will perform a variety of cavalry drills choreographed to music. Working through a unique medium, they support the RCMP community policing efforts throughout Canada. The Musical Ride was developed in 1876 by early members of the North-West Mounted Police to display their riding ability and entertain the local community. It has evolved over the decades into a uniquely Canadian performance enjoyed by tens of thousands of spectators every year.

Telephone: (519) 254-2880  Email: mrssanta@mnsi.net
Website: www.windsorparade.org/main
Location : Windsor Stadium

May 31- June 01, 2008
RED BULL AIR RACE WORLD SERIES

Downtown Detroit between the General Motor’s Renaissance Center and Belle Isle Park is where Detroit race fans can catch a piece of the action on May 31^st and June 1^st. The race will be the third stop in a 10-stop World Series tour, and the 2^nd race in the U.S.A. There will be two ticketed areas on both the Detroit and Windsor Sides of the river that will offer all the necessary amenities and services including Jumbotron screens to get a birds-eye view of the race action as well as premium concessions to make the race weekend complete. Further details of events on Windsor side to be announced.

Telephone: Email:  Website: www.redbullairrace.com
Location: Detroit River, Festival Plaza, Windsor

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June

June 06-08, 2008

LASALLE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

Family themed festival with fireworks on Friday night, parade Saturday morning, entertainment all day with as yet to be named headliners; Sunday is Kids Day with lots of activities, food and craft vendors. Robertson’s Carnival all weekend.

Telephone: (519) 969-5699 Email: info@lasallestrawberryfestival.com 
Website: www.lasallestrawberryfestival.com
Location: Gil Maure Park on Front Rd, LaSalle

June 07, 2008
TOAST TO DIONYSUS

Marstronadi Estate Winery announces our 3^rd annual Dionysus event, featuring international recording artist Pavlov: Mediterranean nights. This event promises another spectacular show in the vineyard filled with enchanting music, great friends, and of course fine wine!

Tickets include complimentary hors d’oeuvres, first glass of wine and concert. Wine will also be available for purchase throughout the evening. Tickets are $75 per person.

Telephone: 519-733-wine (9463) Email: pamela@mastrodiwines.com   
Website: www.mastronardiwines.com   Location: Mastronardi Estate Winery
Location: Mastronardi Estate Winery

June 07 -08, 2008
ART IN THE PARK

One of Ontario’s larger Art Shows -- Art and Craft lovers will also enjoy a food court, strolling musicians and other entertainment. Free parking and shuttle bus service.

Telephone: (519) 253 6382 Email: info@rotary1918.com   
Website: www.rotary1918.com Location: Willistead Estate Grounds, Windsor

June 08, 2008
WINDSOR SYMPHONY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 

Priceless ENSEMBLE CONCERTS featuring brass, string, and woodwind ensembles.  The hour-long concerts held 7:00 pm Sunday performed in the Odette Sculpture Park, located along Riverside Drive at Bridge Avenue. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics and experience a fabulous free live orchestral concert in this idyllic setting on the Detroit River.

Telephone: (519) 973 1238  Email: jfoley@windsorsymphony.com
Website: www.windsorsymphony.com Location: Odette Sculpture Park, Windsor

June 08, 2008
FUN ON WHEELS CAR SHOW

Welcome families to our park-like setting enjoy an afternoon of car fun & entertainment. View hundreds of cars, from classic model T's to famous Hot Rods and Racer's. ADMISSION: $5.00 per person, under 12 free.

Telephone: (519) 979 5564 Email: mmoulder2@cogeco.ca       
Website: www.ctmhv.com  Location: Canadian Transportation Museum, Essex

June 13 - 15, 2008
CARROUSEL BY THE RIVER CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Top 100 Festival & Events Ontario Event

Celebrate the world at your doorstep!  Carrousel by the River brings together unique arts and crafts, unusual cultural displays, and exotic costumes and of course the worlds’ best known foods from countries all over the globe.  The flavours, aromas and sights are truly unique and memorable.  Carousel by the River is an outdoor festival - ideally suited all members of the entire family.  Whether you are eight, eighty-eight or somewhere in-between, there is something for you to discover.  We proudly showcase our community’s diversity through our Children’s area as well as the continuous entertainment from opening to closing.  Once you discover the Carrousel by the River, you will surely want to visit all the Villages of the Carrousel of the Nations.  This is a very special occasion as we are celebrating our 33^rd Anniversary this year. $5.00 for the entire 3 day week-end. Seniors, Children (12 and under) - FREE

Telephone: (519) 255-1127 Email: contact@themcc.com
Website: www.themcc.com
Location: Riverfront Festival Plaza, Windsor

June 17 – July 01, 2008
SUMMERFEST

This family centered event features a selection of events sure to please all ages, from World’s Finest Shows Midway, Citizenship ceremonies, Target Fireworks June 23rd, Canada Day Parade, live entertainment, waiter & waitress races and bed races, there is sure to be a family event to please one and all!

Telephone:(519) 254-2880 Email:mrssanta@mnsi.net
Website  www.windsorparade.org  Location: Downtown Windsor & Water-front

June 20 – 22, 27-29, 2008
CARROUSEL OF THE NATIONS                                                                                 

Celebrate our 33rd Anniversary with a visit to all the Villages of the Carrousel of the Nations this year.  The flavours, the aromas, the sights and the entertainment are truly unique and memorable.  Whether you are eight, eighty-eight or somewhere in-between - there is something for you to discover.  Through our theme “We Are the World” we proudly showcase our community’s cosmopolitan composition. Discover the rich mosaic of our diverse heritage.

Telephone: (519) 255-1127 Email: lsmith@themcc.com
Website: www.themcc.com Location: Various Locations, Windsor

June 21 – 22, 2008
FLEA MARKET                                                                                     

Over 60 vendors... great prices…super variety of goods available…50s Diner open for breakfast and lunch available in our village.

Telephone: (519) 979-5564 Email: mmoulder2@cogeco.ca
Website: www.ctmhv.com Location: Canadian Transportation Museum, Essex

June 23, 2008
TARGET FIREWORKS BY THE RIVER 

The popular highlight event of Windsor SummerFest! The Target Fireworks, celebrating 50 years, is one of the world’s most spectacular and largest firework displays in the nation, lighting up the international skyline over the Detroit River.

Telephone: (519) 255-6530   Website: www.theparade.org
Location: Detroit Riverfront, Windsor & Detroit

June 28- 29, 2008
OLD TOWN AMHERSTBURG ICE CREAM FESTIVAL

Ice cream, Ice cream – we all about for Ice Cream! Many related activities and fun for the whole family!

Telephone: (519) 730-1309  Email: rukshini.ponniah@gmail.com  
Website: www.amherstburg.ca   Location: Toddy Jones Park, Amherstburg

June 29 – July 01, 2008
WINDSOR ELVIS FEST
Centre for Seniors Windsor

- Enjoy Elvis Tribute Artist competitions and headliner shows at Chrysler Theatre Classic
  Car show in Dieppe Park
- Gospel competition and show on Sunday
- Licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Memphis, TN
- One of twenty four preliminary contest venues worldwide for ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist
  Contest in Memphis, TN

Telephone: (519) 254 1108 Email: ehope@centresforseniors.org
Website: www.windsorelvisfest.com  Location: Downtown Windsor and Riverfront

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July

July 01, 2008
WINDSOR'S CANADA DAY CELEBRATION & PARADE

Parade 11:00 am featuring local/regional bands, floats, entertainers & more Riverside Drive West at Atkinson Park to Ouellette Ave.

Telephone: 254-2880 Email: mrssanta@mnsi.net Website: www.windsorparade.org
Location: Ouellette Ave. & Charles Clark Square, Windsor

July 04– 06 2008
FESTIVAL EPICURE: A CELEBRATION OF FOOD, WINE& MUSIC

Showcasing the best restaurants and wineries in Windsor and county plus the best R&B, blues and jazz musicians in the Windsor- Detroit area.

Telephone: (519) 971 5005 Email: brandes4@mnsi.net
Website: www.festivalepicure.com Location: Riverfront Festival Plaza, Windsor

July 06, 2008
WINDSOR SYMPHONY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Priceless ENSEMBLE CONCERTS featuring brass, string, and woodwind ensembles.  The hour-long concerts held 7:00 pm Sunday performed in the Odette Sculpture Park, located along Riverside Drive at Bridge Avenue. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics and experience a fabulous free live orchestral concert in this idyllic setting on the Detroit River.

Telephone: (519) 973 1238  Email: jfoley@windsorsymphony.com
Website: www.windsorsymphony.com Location: Odette Sculpture Park, Windsor

July 10 - 13, 2008
ESSEX FUNFEST

Top 100 Festivals & Events Ontario Event
Carter Shows Midway, Pageant, live entertainment Friday & Saturday evenings at 8:30 pm, Bavarian Gardens, Themed Parade Saturday at 11:00 am; Shows, demonstrations and races, contests food and craft booths make this community festival fun for the whole family.

Telephone: (519) 776-7336 ext. 24 Email: grabatan4@sympatico.ca
Website: www.townofessex.on.ca  Location: Essex Memorial Arena Grounds, Essex

July 11 - 13, 2008

BLUESFEST INTERNATIONAL

 
Telephone: (519) 977-9631 Email: ted@thebluesfest.com
Website:  www.thebluesfest.ca/ Location: Riverfront Festival Plaza, Windsor
 

July 12, 2008
WINDSOR SYMPHONY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Priceless ENSEMBLE CONCERTS featuring brass, string, and woodwind ensembles.  The hour-long concerts held 7:00 pm Sunday performed in the Gill Maure Park. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics and experience a fabulous free live orchestral concert in this idyllic setting.

Telephone: (519) 973 1238  Email: jfoley@windsorsymphony.com
Website: www.windsorsymphony.com Location: Gill Maure Park,  LaSalle

July 13, 2008
WINDSOR SYMPHONY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Priceless ENSEMBLE CONCERTS featuring brass, string, and woodwind ensembles.  The hour-long concerts held 7:00 pm Sunday performed in the Odette Sculpture Park, located along Riverside Drive at Bridge Avenue. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics and experience a fabulous free live orchestral concert in this idyllic setting on the Detroit River.

Telephone: (519) 973 1238  Email: jfoley@windsorsymphony.com
Website: www.windsorsymphony.com Location: Odette Sculpture Park, Windsor

July 14 – 20, 2008
WINDSOR PRIDE FESTIVAL                                                                  

The Windsor Pride Festival is an annual, inclusive celebration of diversity, acting as a venue for the cultural expression of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and two-spirited community.

Telephone: (519) 973 4656 Email: festival@windsorpride.com
Website: www.windsorpride.com Location: Festival Plaza

July 17-27, 2008
WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL                                                            

This 10-day theatre and performing arts festival will be held at 6 venues downtown Windsor, from 18 July to July 27, 2008. The event also includes outdoor programming; the visual fringe, chalk and chocolate day, busking to the beat and the Windsor international buskers festival.

Telephone: (519) 258 2684            Website: www.actorstheatreofwindsor.com
Location: Downtown Windsor

July 18 - 20, 2008

FRENCH DRESSING JEANSWEAR, INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
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The International Dragon Boat Festival is a three-day celebration of life, featuring two days of paddling on lake St. Clare, three days of food and entertainment on Erie Street.

Telephone: 519-250-0807 Email: dkn1@sympatico.ca,
Website: www.internationaldragonboats.com
Race Location: Sandpoint Beach/Stop 26, Riverside Dr. E. Windsor

July 18-20, 2008
SUNSPLASH FESTIVAL                          
Belle River BIA                                                                                                             

Sunsplash is an exciting and fun filled community event for all ages organized by the Belle River BIA! Our 7^th Annual Classic Car Cruise and parade is amazing! Lakeview Park showcases Carter Shows, K of C Beer Tent and a wide variety of vendors. We have something for everyone to enjoy!

Telephone: (519) 728 4624   Email: brbia@mnsi.net   Website: www.belleriverbia.com
Location: Lakeview Park, Belle River

July 26, 2008
SATURDAY NIGHT WINE DOWN                                                          
Aleksander Estate Winery

The Saturday Night Wine Down celebrates the spirit of wine and local culture. Aleksander Estate Winery is host to outdoor dinner and concert events focusing on the fundamentals of the human experience bringing together family, fiends, good food, good wine and music. Guests are seated in the vineyard where they enjoy dinner and live music. Proceeds are to Community Living Essex County.

Telephone: (519) 326 2024 Email: izabela@aleksanderestate.com
Website: www.aleksanderestate.com   Location: Aleksander Estate Winery

August

August 01-04, 2008
RUGGERFEST

Southwestfest Community Events
Amherstburg International Rugby Tournament and Beer Festival. Competition of international and national rugby teams both ladies and gentlemen celebrating beer and the foods that are paired with it. Local eateries displaying their goods participation in flag rugby and sports trivia cooking demonstration on site.

Telephone: 519 252 2069   Email: simeon.drakich@gmail.com   

Website: www.ruggerfest.com  Location: H. Murray Smith Centennial Park, Amherstburg
 

August 02, 2008
WINDSOR SYMPHONY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Priceless ENSEMBLE CONCERTS featuring brass, string, and woodwind ensembles.  The hour-long concerts held 7:00 pm Sunday performed in the Odette Sculpture Park, located along Riverside Drive at Bridge Avenue. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics and experience a fabulous free live orchestral concert in this idyllic setting on the Detroit River.

Telephone: (519) 973 1238 Email: jfoley@windsorsymphony.com
Website: www.windsorsymphony.com Location: Odette Sculpture Park, Windsor

August 02 - 03, 2008
MILITARY HERITAGE DAYS

Kick off the long weekend with a bang as you explore 2000 years of military life! 

Telephone: (519) 736-5416 Email: ont.fort-malden@pc.gc.ca
Location: Fort Malden Historical Site of Canada, 100 Laird Ave., Amherstburg

August 03, 2008
WINDSOR SYMPHONY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Priceless ENSEMBLE CONCERTS featuring brass, string, and woodwind ensembles.  Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics and experience a fabulous free live orchestral concert in this idyllic setting.

Telephone: (519) 973 1238  Email: jfoley@windsorsymphony.com
Website: www.windsorsymphony.com Location: Lakeview Park, Windsor

August 04, 09, 2008
CANADA TRANSPLANT GAMES

The Canadian Transplant Association (CTA) has awarded the City of Windsor the privilege of hosting the 2008 Canadian Transplant Games. Over 300 transplant recipients from across the country, ranging in age from 5 to 76, will gather in Windsor to compete, volunteer and support one another. Sports featured include track and field, swimming, tennis, table tennis, squash, badminton, golf, volleyball, lawn bowling and bowling.

Telephone: 519 250 3473   Email: niva@primus.ca
Website: www.ctawindsor.org   Location: University of Windsor & area venues

August 08 - 10, 2008
PELEE FEST

Pelee Fest is a 3-day community festival for all ages. Events include: a festival tent with live entertainment, art and craft vendors, food vendors, children inflatable activities and games, face painting and more. Our goal is to increase tourism and promote Pelee Island as a tourist destination.

Telephone: 519 919 8175   Email: peleefest@yahoo.ca   Website: www.pelee.org  Location: Pelee Island

August 08 - 10, 2008
COMBER FAIR

Agricultural fair featuring home craft, 4-H displays, demolition derby, livestock auction, midway, parade, entertainment, beer garden and children’s show.

Location: Comber Fairgrounds, Comber
 

August 8 – 10, 2008
ESSEX STEAM AND GAS ENGINE SHOW

This year  we are featuring John Deere tractors and machinery. We also have a flea market, bake sale, crafts, souvenirs, kiddie land, working displays and a tractor pull.

Cost: $5.00 adult, children (6-12) $1.00 Under 6 Free, seniors $1.00 off Friday only

Telephone: (519) 839-4516 Email: evbaker35@yahoo.com
Website: www.essexsteamandgasengine.com Location: Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum, McGregor
 

August 9 - 10, 2008
BLUEBERRY SOCIAL

Celebrate the blueberry season with crafts, blueberry pie and ice cream sundaes, live music and games for children. Pick your own berries at the Klassen’s Farm just east of the Homestead.

Telephone: (519) 738-2029  Email: jrph@erca.org
Website: www.erca.org
Location: John R. Park Homestead and Conservation Area 915 County Rd. 50, Harrow

August 15 - 19, 2008
LEAMINGTON TOMATO FESTIVAL

Canada's Tomato Capital celebrates the harvest of the world's perfect vegetable with a pageant, parade, live stage shows, Children’s Alley, food booths, classic car show, festival tent, rib fest, Fire Fighters Water Barrel competition and....the Tomato Stomp!

Telephone: (519) 326 2878 Email: christinec@leamingtonchamber.com
Website: www.leamington.ca   Location: Seacliff Park, Leamington, Ontario

August 16, 2008
WINDSOR SYMPHONY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Priceless ENSEMBLE CONCERTS featuring brass, string, and woodwind ensembles.  The hour-long concerts held 7:00 pm Sunday performed in the Odette Sculpture Park, located along Riverside Drive at Bridge Avenue. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics and experience a fabulous free live orchestral concert in this idyllic setting on the Detroit River.

Telephone: (519) 973 1238  Email: jfoley@windsorsymphony.com
Website: www.windsorsymphony.com Location: Navy Yard Park, Windsor

August 21 - 24, 2008
TECUMSEH CORN FESTIVAL

Top 100 Festivals and Events Ontario Event
The Tecumseh Corn Festival provides a prominent four day festival which hosts a spectacular variety of family entertainment, contests and activities including vendor village, carnival midway, festival tent, senior day and parade. Also included in the festival is the renowned Corn Booth featuring “Tons-Tons of Hot Buttered Corn pm the Cob”. The numerous volunteers, community groups, local organizations, sports groups, not for profit and service group all come together to support this community event to provide” Four fun filled days of free family entertainment”.

Telephone: (519) 735-4756   Email: mdwinnell@tecumseh.ca
Website: www.tecumseh.ca Location: Lacasse Park, Tecumseh

August 23, 2008
SATURDAY NIGHT WINE DOWN                                                                                                
The Saturday Night Wine Down celebrates the spirit of wine and local culture. Aleksander Estate Winery is host to outdoor dinner and concert events focusing on the fundamentals of the human experience bringing together family, fiends, good food, good wine and music. Guests are seated in the vineyard where they enjoy dinner and live music. Proceeds are to Community Living Essex County.

Telephone: (519) 326 2024 Email: izabela@aleksanderestate.com
Website: www.aleksanderestate.com   Location: Aleksander Estate Winery

August 22- 23, 2008
ART BY THE RIVER

Art by the River has displays of local and international artists on the lovely grounds of Fort Malden.

Telephone: (519) 736-2826  Email: gibson.gallery@hotmail.com 
Website: www.amherstburg.ca 
Location: Fort. Malden National Historic Site of Canada, Amherstburg

August 28- 31, 2008

HARROW FAIR

Agricultural Fair – Saturday Parade, 4-H Achievement & Auction, Cattle Shows,  Fruits & Vegetables, Seeds & Grains, Flowers & Herbs, Pet Shows, Mini-rod & Lawn mower races, Horse shows, tractor pulls, Midway, produce, Baked Goods, Handicrafts, Sheep, Hobbies, Poultry,  Goats, Live Entertainment each evening, Mom Calling Contest, Commercial Features, Antique tractor display and more. Best Agricultural Showcase in Essex County.

Telephone: (519)738-3262 Email: harfair@mnsi.net Website: www.harrowfair.com
Location: Harrow Fairgrounds, McAffee St., Harrow,

August 30, 2008
WINDSOR SYMPHONY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Priceless ENSEMBLE CONCERTS featuring brass, string, and woodwind ensembles.  The hour-long concerts held 7:00 pm Sunday performed in the Odette Sculpture Park, located along Riverside Drive at Bridge Avenue. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics and experience a fabulous free live orchestral concert in this idyllic setting on the Detroit River.

Telephone: (519) 973 1238  Email: jfoley@windsorsymphony.com
Website: www.windsorsymphony.com Location: Odette Sculpture Park, Windsor

August 31 to September 02, 2008
WINDSOR KARTING GRAND PRIX                                                                 

The Sunparlor Kart Club plans to bold its 2^nd annual Windsor Karting Grand Prix. With last year great success, this year our club has invited a traveling race series to join us -- The Brian Stewart Racing Karting Championship series. That series boasts 345 members from all over Ontario.

Telephone: (519) 255 9195 Email: sunparlorkartclub@yahoo.ca   
Website: www.spkc.ca      Location: Downtown Windsor

August 31, 2008
WINDSOR SYMPHONY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Priceless ENSEMBLE CONCERTS featuring brass, string, and woodwind ensembles.  Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics and experience a fabulous free live orchestral concert in this idyllic setting.

Telephone: (519) 973 1238  Email: jfoley@windsorsymphony.com
Website: www.windsorsymphony.com Location: Gill Maure Park, Windsor

August 31, 2008
FUN ON WHEELS CAR SHOW

600 vintage, antique and hot rod vehicles, flea market, 50’s Diner breakfast buffet 7:30 am, Village lunch 11:00 am. Cash Awards, great day

Telephone: (519) 979 5564 Email: mmoulder2@cogeco.ca
Website: www.ctmhv.com  Location: Canadian Transportation Museum Essex

September

September 04 – 07, 2008
SHORES OF ERIE WINE FESTIVAL

“A toast to the Taste.”  The festival combines the perfect blend of regional wines, fine cuisine and eclectic mix of live entertainment on the ground of a Canadian Historic Site over looking the historic Detroit River. 

Telephone: (519) 730-1001 Email: info@soewinefestival.com  Website: www.soewinefestival.com   Location:  Fort Malden Historical Site, Amherstburg

September 12– 14, 2008
OLDE SANDWICH TOWN FESTIVAL

Olde Sandwich Towne Festival is celebrating its 19^th Annual Arts and Heritage Festival!

Telephone: 519-728-1103   Email: hildegard_ashe@yahoo.com
Website: www.ostf.ca   Location: Russell and Mill Street waterfront park areas, Windsor

September 13-21, 2008
FESTIVAL OF HAWKS

Experts on the Hawk Tower at this globally significant Important Bird Area assist with hawk identification daily. On weekends, attend for banding demonstrations, wild hawk releases and talks. Many special features during September 20/21 weekends also include workshops and seminars for experts and novices alike, Dragonfly hikes, hands-on kid’s activities, bird banding and Monarch Butterfly tagging demonstrations. If you miss the main Festival of Hawks, visit on Saturday, September 27 for more special events hosted by the Holiday Beach Migration Observatory.

Telephone: 519-776-5209 Ext. 308   Email: bwannick@erca.org
Website: www.erca.org    Location: Holiday Beach Conservation Area, Amherstburg

September, 2008
ART IN SOUL IN LASALLE

"A Rhythmic Blend of Arts & Crafts in the Heart of LaSalle" is hosted in partnership between the Town of LaSalle and the Rotary Club of LaSalle – Centennial.

Telephone: (519)-969-7770   Email: tfink@town.lasalle.on.ca 
Website: www.lasallecultureandrecreation.ca/      Location: LaSalle Park

September, 2008

CHILDREN'S FEST

This annual event is held every September, with proceeds donated to local children's organizations and charities. Events include entertainment geared towards educating and fueling the imaginations of children. It is held at 7911 Forest Glade Drive.

Email: info@rotary1918.com  Website: www.rotary1918.com
Location: Children’s Safety Village, Windsor

September 19-21, 2008
RENDEZ-VOUS BELLE RIVIERE                                                                          

Rendez-vous Belle Riviere is a new event planned by the BIA to showcase our community’s rich history and to kick off our new theme of “A Little Bit of French Next Door”. This authentic event will celebrate the music, foods, language and atmosphere of the French in our area.

Telephone: (519) 728 4624 Email: brbia@mnsi.net
Website: www.belleriverbia.com   Location: Belle Rivière

September 20, 2008
SATURDAY NIGHT WINE DOWN                                        

The Saturday Night Wine Down celebrates the spirit of wine and local culture. Aleksander Estate Winery is host to outdoor dinner and concert events focusing on the fundamentals of the human experience bringing together family, fiends, good food, good wine and music. Guests are seated in the vineyard where they enjoy dinner and live music. Proceeds are to Community Living Essex County.

Telephone: (519) 326 2024 Email: izabela@aleksanderestate.com
Website: www.aleksanderestate.com   Location: Aleksander Estate Winery

September 27 - 28, 2008
RUTHVEN APPLE FESTIVAL

This is a great community event for the entire family, filled with fun, food, crafts, entertainment and a classic car show. As in past, the festival will begin early on Saturday morning at with a buffet breakfast served up by the Ruthven Oddfellows made with country fresh eggs, bacon, home fries and coffee. The Apple Festival parade begins at 10:30 am in the morning from the parking lot at Clifford Produce in Ruthven and leads into the festival grounds at Colasanti’s. There, you will find two spectacular fun filled days that will include weekend long musical entertainment, a host of midway rides and games for children, the Apple Festival Car Show, over 100 craft and food vendors and the popular Farmers Market filled with all the bounty of Essex County.

Telephone: (519) 776 6483 Email:tony@communitylivingessex.org   Website: www.communitylivingessex.org
Location: Colasanti's Tropical Gardens, Ruthven Ontario

September 27- 28, 2008
FLEA MARKET                                                                                      

Over 60 vendors... great prices…super variety of goods available…50s Diner open for breakfast and lunch available in our village. Cost: $3.00. Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Telephone: (519) 979-5564 Email: mmoulder2@cogeco.ca
Website: www.ctmhv.com Location: Canadian Transportation Museum, Essex

October

October 5, 2008
HARVEST AT THE HOMESTEAD

Join us for ghost stories in the attic, cornhusk crafts and cider and sausage making. * Possible anniversary celebration at this event, to be confirmed!

Telephone: (519) 738-2029    Email:jrph@erca.org

Website: www.erca.org , Location: John R. Park Homestead and Conservation Area 915 County Rd. 50, Harrow

October 17- 19, 2008
39^th ANNUAL MIGRATION FESTIVAL

A great family event that celebrates Kingsville’s many birds. Children’s show, parade, wild goose café, wild goose run and many other events happen all weekend.

The Migration Festival is a celebration of conservation and heritage. New events this year include, a youth-oriented Opening Ceremonies on Friday night, the Migration Festival Outdoor Sports Show on Saturday & Sunday, Wine on the Wild Side (wild game & wine tasting) and enhanced Children’s Show.