MARCH 12 - 14
CIS TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Location: University of Windsor
Phone: (519)253-3000 www.golancers.ca
Email: lancerevents@uwindsor.ca
The University of Windsor and the Department of Athletics will proudly play host to the 2009 and 2010 CIS Track and Field National Championships beginning March 12 - 14, 2009. Over 400 of Canada's elite student-athletes will be arriving to Windsor for a track and field meet featuring the top athletes across the country. The event will be carried live on TV Cogeco.

This nationally recognized sporting event has been the site for some of the CIS's most exciting and dramatic races over the years, including local stars Ryan McKenzie, Cristiano Mauricio, Kelley Park and Jamie Adjetey-Nelson. There is tremendous opportunity for the Windsor Community as well as our corporate and regional partners to join together and support the 2009 CIS Track & Field Championships at the University of Windsor.

MARCH 26
WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SERIES SCREENING
Film: Waltz with Bashir Location: Art Gallery of Windsor
Phone: (519)255-6530 www.windsorfilmfestival.com
Email: info@windsorfilmfestival.ca
Ari Folman's animated documentary Waltz with Bashir is a seminal entry into the canon of war films. Told from the very personal point of view of Folman himself, it is a ferociously honest exploration of the reliability of memory and the long-term impacts of violence on young soldiers

April

When: Tuesday, April 7/09
Time:    Meeting - 4:00pm / Social Hour – 5:00pm
Where: The Tecumseh Roadhouse
            10672 County Road 42 (between Banwell & Lauzon)
Cost:    $15.00 for members / $20.00 for non-members
RSVP:   pr@canadasouthfestivals.com

APRIL 16
WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SERIES SCREENING
Film: The Class (Entre les murs) Location: Art Gallery of Windsor
Phone: (519)255-6530 www.windsorfilmfestival.com
Email: info@windsorfilmfestival.ca
The young bodies crowding "The Class," an artful, intelligent movie about modern French identity and the attempt to transform those bodies into citizens through talk, talk, talk, come in all sizes, shapes and colors. With their cell phones and pouts, these bored, restless junior high students look pretty much like the fidgety progeny of Anytown, U.S.A. One difference being that these African, Arab and Asian Parisians live in a country that insists its citizens have only one cultural identity, even if it is an identity— as France’s smoldering suburbs vividly suggest — many of these same young people don’t feel welcome to share.

May

MAY 9 - 17
WINDSOR LIGHT MUSIC THEATRE
Location: St. Clair Centre for the Arts
Phone: (519) 974-6593     www.windsorlight.com
Email: ticketmanager@windsorlight.com
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.

MAY 9 - 10
HILLMAN MARSH SHORES & SONG BIRD CELEBRATION
Location: Hillman Marsh Conservation Area, Leamington
Phone: (519) 776-5209     www.erca.org
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 birders 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

MAY 14
WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SERIES SCREENING
Film: Of Time and the City Location: Art Gallery of Windsor
Phone: (519)255-6530 www.windsorfilmfestival.com
Email: info@windsorfilmfestival.ca
While its power and intensity suggest something more exalted, I suppose we must label Terence Davies's newest work an "essay film," which is a rather prosaic way of indicating that it's filled with poetry and insight, arresting images and a polemical spirit of erudite anger and magical nostalgia. Its characters are many but finally only one: the filmmaker himself.

MAY 23 - 24
AMHERSTBURG GARDEN TOUR
Location: Amherstburg Arena, Amherstburg
Phone: (519) www.amherstburg.ca
Email: arota@amherstburg.ca
Come on out to this popular weekend event. View gardens, take home ideas and feel rejuvenated by the inspiring gardens. Private and public sites - something for everyone.
Plant and Show at the Amherstburg Arena.

MAY 31
HANDICAPABLE FISHING DERBY
Location: Windsor Riverfront, Downtown Windsor
Phone: (519)977-8900 www.icha.ca
Email: icha@thesoccerplace.ca
The handicapable fishing derby is to celebrate handicapables and families through the experience of fishing with celebrity fisherman along the Detroit River. The highlight of the day will be fishing with Clay Dyer a highly competitive angler who has physical disabilities and has never let them dampen his determination. He will be joined by Italo Labignan from the Canadian Sportfishing Show. Family entertainment by the Music Express. Presented by Pat Pagano and the Essex County BassAnglers.

June

JUNE 5 - 7
LASALLE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Location: Gil Maure Park, Front Road, LaSalle
Phone: (519) 776-5209 www.lasallestrawberryfestival.com
Email: info@lasallestrawberryfestival.com
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.

JUNE 6 - 7
ART IN THE PARK
Location: Willistead Estate Grounds, Windsor
Phone: (519)253-6382 www.aipwindsor.com
Email: info@rotary1918.com
Art in the Park showcases around 250 artists with a wide variety of artwork and crafts. It is a juried show and one of the largest in Ontario, with well over 20,000 visitors every year. It takes place in beautiful Willistead Park, with entertainment and a large food court.

JUNE 12 - 14
CARROUSEL BY THE RIVER CULTURAL FESTIVAL
Location: Riverfront Festival Plaza
Phone: (519)255-1127 www.themcc.com
Email: contact@themcc.com
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

JUNE 18 - JULY 5
SUMMERFEST
Location: Windsor Riverfront
Phone: (519)254-2880     www.summerfestwindsor.org
Email: mrssanta@mnsi.net
This annual event held in Downtown Windsor features Conklin Midway Target Fireworks, International Tugboat Race, Canada Day Celebrations, Fireworks Riverfront Party, Children's Interactive Zone, YTV's W.O.W. Watman's Trains, Live Entertainment.

JUNE 19 - 21
CARROUSEL OF THE NATIONS
Location: Various location throughout Windsor
Phone: (519)255-1127      www.themcc.com
Email: contact@themcc.com
Celebrate our 34th 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.

JUNE 26 - 28
CARROUSEL OF THE NATIONS
Location: Various location throughout Windsor
Phone: (519)255-1127      www.themcc.com
Email: contact@themcc.com
Celebrate our 34th 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.

JUNE 26 - 28
WINDSOR ELVIS FEST
Location: Windsor Riverfront / Chrysler Theatre
Phone: (519)254-1108 www.windsorelvisfest.com
Email: ehope@centreforseniors.org
Windsor Elvis Fest is a 3 day music festival that annually takes place in late June. The festival is licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc and includes a preliminary tribute artist contest. The grand champion of the contest is entered in the annual ultimate Elvis tribute artist contest in Memphis. Festival also includes headliner shows, a car show, and other 50's, 60's, 70's music. The festival annually draws 60 tribute artists and the 5000 audience at all events.

July

JULY 1
WINDSOR CANADA DAY PARADE & CELEBRATION
Location: Downtown Windsor
Phone: (519)254-2880     www.summerfestwindsor.org
Email: mrssanta@mnsi.net
Parade begins at 11:00am with entries from across Michigan, New York, Wisconsin and Ontario to help celebrate Canada's 142nd birthday. Following the parade, join us at the festival for family fun and entertainment. Parade takes place on Riverside Drive between Atkinson Park and Ouellette Avenue.

JULY 1
AMHERSTBURG CANADA DAY CELEBRATION
Location: Fort Malden National Park, Amherstburg
Phone: (519)730-1309     www.amherstburg.ca
Email: arota@amherstburg.ca
Fireworks at dusk, cake, Aboriginal Dance, Family Fun on the beautiful grounds of the Fort Malden National Park. New this year - Ice Cream Festival and more! Activities between 10:00am - 10:00pm.

JULY 1
AMHERSTBURG ICE CREAM FESTIVAL
Location: Fort Malden National Park, Amherstburg
Phone: (519)730-1309     www.amherstburg.ca
Email: arota@amherstburg.ca
The Ice Cream Festival is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Toddy Jones Park. Ice Cream Festival Events include: ice cream eating contests, pie baking contests, gymnastic performances, comic book displays, book readings and much more

JULY 9 - 12
ESSEX FUN FEST
Location: Essex Memorial Arena Grounds, Essex
Phone: (519)776-7336    www.townofessex.on.ca
Email: mbowman@townofessex.on.ca
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 & craft booths make this community festival fun for the whole family.
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JULY 10 - 12
FESTIVAL EPICURE
Location: Riverfront Festival Plaza
Phone: (519)971-5005 www.festivalepicure.com
Email: brandes4@mnsi.net
Enjoy both scrumptious taster portions and fantastic full meal offerings from the Festival Epicure food vendors. Wine vendors also offered sampler servings or wine by the glass. Crown Royal will be this years spirits vendor with a full array of spirits in their Summer Refreshment Tent! Of course, your Epicurean experience wouldn't be complete without entertainment! Festival Epicure 2009 will deliver toe tappin' tunes featuring the area's top R&B, pop, jazz, swing and Latin artists

JULY 11 - 12
FDJ INTERNATIONAL DRAGONBOATS FOR THE CURE
Location: Sandboat Beach
Phone: (519)739-9588 www.internationaldragonboatsfestival.com
Email: tdc@mnsi.net
International Dragon Boat Festival raises money for Hospitals in our area by racing Dragon Boats. To date we have raised $1.1 million dollars for breast cancer. We have over 85 teams that compete at Sandpoint beach and this is our 7th year.

JULY 16 - 19
BLUESFEST INTERNATIONAL
Location: Riverfront Festival Plaza
Phone: (519)977-9631 www.thebluesfest.com
Email: ted@thebluesfest.com
15th Annual 4 day Blues & Roots community festival on the banks of the beautiful Detroit River featuring Grammy, Juno, WC Handy award winners and Rock & Roll Hal of Famers. On-site food, merchadise and autograph booths. Licenses for alcohol. Handicap accessible. Bring your lawn chairs.

JULY 17 - 19
SUNSPLASH FESTIVAL
Location: Lakeview Park, Belle River
Phone: (519)739-9588 www.belleriverbia.com
Email: brbia@mnsi.net
Sunsplash is an exciting and fun filled community event for all ages organized by the Belle River Business Improvement Association. Our 8th Annual Classic Car Cruise and parade is amazing! Lakeview Park showcases Carter Shows Carnival, K of C refreshment tent, entertainment and vendors. Sunsplash has something for everyone to enjoy!

JULY 17 - 26
WINDOR INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL
Location: Downtown Windsor
Phone: (519)258-9887 www.windsorfringe.com
Email: fringe@actorstheatreofwindsor.com
The Windsor Fringe Festival is a combined 5-in-one festival, Windsor Theatre Fringe, Windsor Visual Fringe, Chalk & Chocolate Festival, Buskin' to the Beat and Windsor International Buskers Festival. Worldwide Artists will entertain for this 10 day event along side regional and national on the streets, parks and indoor venue around downtown
Windsor. There will be entertainment for young and old to enjoy!

JULY 24 - 25
LAKEFEST 2
Location: Belle River Marina, Lakeview Park, Belle River
Phone: (519)728-0444 www.lakefest.ca
Email: xcesslive@cogeco.net
Lakefest, a 2 day festival July 24th & 25th at the Belle Rover Marina featuring a Friday Country evening, Saturday Lidz Fest Matinee from noon to 5:00pm with the Stars of Pop tributes to Hilary Duff, Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers. Saturday features local and national talent for our Rock' N Roll evening.

JULY 24 - 26
CAMP4 COMPASSION
Location: 708 County Rd. 34, Wheatley
Phone: (519)818-6467 www.camp4compassion.com
Email: info@bwta.ca
A weekend you won’t want to miss, filled with unique events and entertainment all weekend long! Set on 25 acres of land plus 6 acres of bush for the nature lover in you Camp 4 Compassion Fest 2009 is located 5 km West of Wheatley Ontario. Family memories will be created this weekend. Come out for the day and enjoy our many free activities & events or stay and camp the weekend for a small fee. Register for your campsite today.

JULY 31 - AUGUST 3, 2009
EMANCIPATION DAY CELEBRATION
Location: Riverfront Festival Plaza, Downtown Windsor
Phone: (519)419-5076 www.emancipationday.ca
Email: info@emancipationday.ca
Windsor Emancipation Celebration Corp. Presents a multi-cultural festival commemorating the 1833 Emancipation Act, which banned slavery throughout the British Empire. Experience the heritage, beauty and culture through live music, carnival, tours, games, sports and children’s play, the Miss Sepia Pageant and vibrant colors of the masquerades in the Parade along with the Martin Luther King Marching Band!!! The Grand Gala being held July 24th at St. Clair Centre with Honorable Jean Augustine (First Black Women in the House of Commons) as a keynote speaker.

We have also added 2 new additions to the Emancipation Day Celebration: A Carnival (Carter Shows) and Martin Luther King Marching Band (marched in the Olympics and Obama's Inaugural Parade)!!!

August

AUGUST 2
AMHERSTBURG "GONE CRAZY" CAR SHOW
Location: Downtown Amherstburg
Phone: (519)736-4020       www.amherstburg.ca
Email: arota@amherstburg.ca
Stroll downtown and view the most magnificent line up of collectible cars from various eras. A must for your calendar! Loads of fun, music, food, ambiance and cars, cars, cars!
Sunday, August 2 - 11:00am - 4:00pm

AUGUST 5 - 9
WINDSOR PRIDE FESTIVAL
Location: Downtown Windsor
Phone: (519)973-4656      www.windsorpride.com
Email: festival@windsorpride.com
Windsor Pride Festival consists of a variety of events designed to initiate dialogue, establish camaraderie and contribute to building a safe and supportive community spirit for LGBTT people, their friends and relatives. The wide range of educational and recreational activities are intended to celebrate the outstanding intellectual, artistic, political, and social accomplishments made by women, men and youth of the LGBTT community and to celebrate the rich diversity of the Pride experience.

AUGUST 7 - 9
PELEE FEST
Location: Pelee Island
Phone: (519)818-5511 www.peleefest.com
Email: peleefest@yahoo.ca
Pelee Fest is a community festival the entire family can enjoy. Various activities take place throughout the 3 day event including a licensed festival tent with live entertainment, children's inflatable activities, carnival style games, art & craft vendors, food vendors, and great raffle draws. The Pelee Fest Committee is anticipating 2009 to be our best year yet, jam packed with fun and enjoyment for all ages! We hope you will take advantage of this unique community event and plan your summer getaway to the Island. Come for the day, stay for the night or make a weekend of it!

AUGUST 7 - 9
COMBER FAIR
Location: Comber Fairgrounds, Comber
Phone: (519)818-5511 www.comberfair.on.ca
Agricultural fair featuring a Classic Show & Shine, Miss Comber Fair Competition, Antique Tractor Show, Animal Exhibits, Horse Shows and Competitions, Home Arts Competitions, Lawn Mower Races, Music, Parade and Kids' Talent Contest, Sunday Demolition Derby, Beer Tent Events, Essex County 4H Club Events and Auction and much more.

AUGUST 7 - 9
ESSEX COUNTY STEAM & GAS ENGINE SHOW
Location: Essex Steam & Gas Engine Museum, McGregor
Phone: (519)726-0606      www.essexsteamandgasengine.com
Email: esagec@wincom.net
This year we are featuring Minneapolis Moline and Massey Tractors & Machinery, steam and gas engines, flea market, crafts, bake sale, bean pot, souvenirs and various working displays. We also parade our tractors through the town of McGregor to our show grounds on Saturday.
Hours: Friday, August 7 (12:00pm - 6:00pm) Saturday, August 8 (10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday, August 9 (10:00am - 5:00pm)

AUGUST 9
15TH ANNUAL SWOVA VINTAGE TASTING
Location: Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery, 7258 County Road West, Harrow
Phone: (519)738-9253 www.sprucewoodshores.com
Email: info@sprucewoodshores.com
The Southwestern Ontario Vintners Association and Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery are proud to announce the 15th Annual Vintage Tasting to be held on August 9th 2009 from 1-5pm. Held at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery, winemakers from all around the region will be showcasing their best vintage wines, along with providing you delicious food and entertainment. This highly anticipated event always sells out so please visit, call or email to purchase your tickets soon at Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery.

AUGUST 14 - 16
LEAMINGTON TOMATO FESTIVAL
Location: Seacliff Park, Leamington
Phone: (519)326-2878      www.leamingtontomatofestival.com
Email: info@leamingtontomatofestival.com
The Tomato Festival still holds its strong identity within the community and all over Southwestern Ontario. It is a time where the town and community unite, as a whole, to prosper and have fun together. The numerous venues, pageant, parade, tomato stomp, golf tournament and other competitions still spark excitement within the town and will continue to create lasting memories. The Tomato Festival is a time when we enjoy the simple pleasures in life

AUGUST 27 - 30
TECUMSEH CORN FESTIVAL
Location: Lacasse Park, Tecumseh
Phone: (519)735-2184      www.tecumseh.ca/cornfest.php
Email: cornfest@tecumseh.ca
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, seniors day, Miss Tecumseh pageant and parade. Also included in the festival is the renowned corn booth featuring tons & tons of hot buttered corn on the cob. Four fun filled days of family entertainment.

AUGUST 29 - 30
ART BY THE RIVER
Location: Fort Malden National Historic Park, Amherstburg
Phone: (519)736-4020      www.amherstburg.ca
Email: publicity@gibsonartgallery.com
Essex County's oldest art and craft show. Over 120 artisans from across Ontario are featured at this fine show. Browse the art, wares, and enjoy strolling musicians. Paint a picture in the "little artist workshop" or take in a historic tour.
Hours: Saturday, August 29 (10:00am - 5:00pm) Sunday, August 30 (10:00am - 5:00pm)

AUGUST 29 - 30
WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW
Location: Windsor International Airport
Phone: (519)682-9797      www.winairshow.com
Email: keith@winairshow.com
Aerial display by world class pilots from the civilian market as well as the Canadian Military. Ground displays of the military and local vendors, Children's Village display by Spirit of Excellence, Interactive displays, Static displays of aircraft, military and civilian.

September

SEPTEMBER 4 - 6
HARROW FAIR
Location: Harrow Fairgrounds, Harrow
Phone: (519)738-3262      www.harrowfair.com
Email: harfair@mnsi.net
Agricultural Fair with auction, cattle shows, vegetables, seeds and grains, flowers and herbs, pet shows, mini-rod & lawn mowers, horse shows, tractor pulls, midway, produce, baked goods, handicrafts, sheep, poultry, goats, Entertainment each evening, mom calling contest.

SEPTEMBER 5 - 7
TOUR DI VIA ITALIA
Location: Erie Street, Windsor
Phone: (519)969-5690      www.tourdiviaitalia.com
Email: paluce@cogeco.ca
This is an annual series of bike races in various categories, children to pro leading up to the competitive pro race with a prize board for the top 15 riders. Cyclists come from all over Ontario, Quebec and Michigan as well as other parts of Canada and the United States.

SEPTEMBER 10 - 13
SHORES OF ERIE WINE FESTIVAL
Location: Fort Malden National Park, Amherstburg
Phone: (519)730-1001      www.soewinefestival.com
Email: info@soewinefestival.com
The Shores of Erie International Wine Festival brings together the perfect blend of regional wines, fine cuisine and entertainment. It is set along the magnificent waterfront grounds of Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada. Our signature festival is seasonally anticipated by many visitors to the region.
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SEPTEMBER 12 - 26
FESTIVAL OF HAWKS
Location: Holiday Beach Conservation Area, Amherstburg
Phone: (519)776-5209      www.erca.org
Email: bwannick@erca.org
Bald Eagles, Monarch butterflies, hummingbirds, and magnificent hawks can be witnessed at the migration spectacle that is the Festival of Hawks. Southwestern Ontario funnels migrating raptors along the shore of the Great Lakes. Reluctant to cross large bodies of water, raptors gain altitude over the farmlands, rising easily with the thermals. With appropriate wind and weather conditions, birds pile up along the lakeshore moving west until they reach the narrowest cross point of the Detroit River at Holiday Beach Conservation Area. In a single autumn season more than 100,000 raptors soar over the Hawk Tower.

SEPTEMBER 18 - 20
RENDEZVOUS BELLE RIVIERE
Location: Belle River
Phone: (519)728-4624 www.belleriverbia.com
Email: brbia@mnsi.net
Rendezvous 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.

SEPTEMBER 19 - 20
CHILDREN'S FEST
Location: Children's Safety Village, Windsor
Phone: (519)253-6382 www.childrensfest.ca
Email: info@rotary1918.com
Children's Fest is the largest annual event of it's kind in Essex County. There is Karaoke Singing, Bouncy Castles, Hands-On Activity Centers, Family Fun Zone and much more. Come and see Zoo 2 You, Etienne, Beebo, the Border City Barkers Dog Shows, just to name a few.

SEPTEMBER 26 - 27
RUTHVEN APPLE FESTIVAL
Location: Colasanti Tropical Gardens, Ruthven
Phone: (519)326-6483 Ext.246 www.communitylivingessex.org
Email: tonydesantis@communitylivingessex.org
Come celebrate the 30th annual Ruthven Apple Festival on Saturday, September 26th and Sunday, September 27th at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. This a great community event for the entire family, filled with fun, food, crafts, entertainment and a classic car show. As in the past, the festival will begin on Saturday morning at 7:00am to 10:00am 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 10:30am and leans 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 annual Apple Festival Car Show, over 100 craft and food vendors and the popular Farmers Market with all the bounty of Essex County. Thanks to the support of the local community, the festival has raised a total of $559,000.00 to date for Community Living Essex County in support of people with an intellectual disability.

SEPTEMBER
ART & SOUL LASALLE
Location: LaSalle
Phone: (519)969-7770 www.artandsoullasalle.ca
Email: rotarymann@gmail.com
"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.

SEPTEMBER
OLDE SANDWICH TOWN FESTIVAL
Location: Sandwich Town, Windsor
Phone: (519)728-1103 www.ostf.ca
Email: hildegard_ashe@yahoo.com
The Olde Sandwich Towne Festival is about celebrating Independence and Freedom. During the War of 1812 Canadians fought for our home while Americans truly united for the first time. It was about Independence and it is worth celebrating. It is also this very area that thousands of slaves found their freedom. Those who journey to the festival to celebrate the Underground Railroad often come as a pilgrimage and as a journey of discovery.

October

OCTOBER 16 - 18
KINGSVILLE MIGRATION FESTIVAL
Location: Various locations, Kingsville
Phone: (519)733-2123 www.migrationfestival.ca
Email: amurray@kingsville.ca
Kingsville invites you to its 40th annual Migration Festival traditionally held on the third weekend of each October. This year's festivities commence on Friday, October 16, 2009 and continue through Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18, 2009.
Celebrate the past 40 years of waterfowl migration, heritage and conservation in Kingsville, Ontario. Most venues are located within the Olde Town of Kingsville located on the north shore of Lake Erie, approximately forty minutes by car southeast of the Windsor/Detroit border. Kingsville's population is approximately 21,000. You are invited to join its residents in their quaint historical atmosphere to celebrate the legacy of its' most famous descendant, Jack Miner, whose conservation work with the Canada Goose and other waterfowl and winged creatures is internationally acclaimed.

OCTOBER 22 - 25
HOCKTOBERFEST FEMALE HOCKEY FESTIVAL
Location: South Windsor Arena, Forest Glade Arena
Phone: (519) www.hockoberfest.com
Email: bstiles@hocktoberfest.com
As we continue to grow, over 90 Teams from all over North America and Europe will converge on Windsor for 4 days of Festivities including displays, clinics and special events all geared toward the sport of female ice hockey. And of course…don’t forget The Games!

NOVEMBER 21 - JANUARY 9
KINGSVILLE FANTASY OF LIGHTS
Location: Kingsville
Phone: (519)733-2123 www.fantasyoflights.ca
Email: amurray@kingsville.ca
Lakeside Park and area is magically transformed into a sea of colourful displays for "Fantasy of Lights". Melodies of Christmas music, hot chocolate, light snacks, crafts, souvenirs welcome all who are ready to awaken their holiday spirit.

NOVEMBER 27
BELLE RIVER TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Location: Bell River
Phone: (519)728-4624 www.belleriverbia.com
Email: brbia@mnsi.net
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa and Mrs. Clause, held on the last Friday in November, Every Year. Located in the Optimists Park, lit by an amazing arrangement of Christmas Lights throughout the park.

NOVEMBER 28
4TH ANNUAL AMHERSTBURG SANTA CLAUS PARADE
Location: Amherstburg
Phone: (519)254-2880 www.santaparade.org
Email: mrssanta@mnsi.net
4th Annual event which attracts thousands. Marching bands, floats, entertainers, Santa Claus and held in the lovely and historic town of Amherstburg. Post parade festivities with Santa Claus and goodies to follow.

NOVEMBER 29
5TH ANNUAL KINGSVILLE SANTA CLAUS PARADE
Location: Kingsville
Phone: (519)254-2880 www.santaparade.org
Email: mrssanta@mnsi.net
5th Annual event will feature new floats, bands and entertainers. All in the heart of Kingsville. Parade finishes at Lakeside Park - Fantasy of Lights display - Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Lakeside Pavilion after the parade.

December

"We exist to bring the community together to experience the joy and nostalgia of the holiday season that strengthen family bonds and create lasting memories for children."

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