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MAY 2011

MAY – OCTOBER
WINE TRAIL RIDE
Location: 
Phone: 
(519) 982-5212
Email: 
info@windsoreats.com
Website: 
www.winetrailride.ca
Experience the Best Culinary Tourism Experience in Ontario! Explore Essex County by cycling through it. Each Wine Trail Ride includes tastings, tours, a guide, support vehicle and a meal made with local foods produced in the region.

 

May 1, 2011
FRIENDS YARD SALE & FREE ADMISSION
Location: 
John R. Park Homestead, Essex, ON
Phone: 
(519) 776-5209 Ext. 366
Email: 
stomkins@erca.org
Website: 
www.erca.org
Join expert naturalist at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area to celebrate shore and songbirds as they migrate through the internationally renowned shorebird habitat, and songbirds and shorebirds up close and personal as they are banded by experts. Not to be missed!

MAY 22, 2011
PARADE OF HORSE BREEDS
Location: 
John R. Park Homestead, Essex, ON
Phone: 
(519) 776-5209 Ext. 366
Email: 
stomkins@erca.org
Website: 
www.erca.org
Learn the history of fifteen breeds, from miniatures and ponies to giant draught horses. Pat some horses and chat with the horse owners. Bring lawn chairs, no dogs please.

MAY 20 – 23, 2011
COUNTRY 95.9 ROCK’N HORSE FEST
Location: 
Cidermill Farms on 1750 Ferriss Road in Harrow, ON
Phone: 
(519) 738-4999
Email: 
pat@cidermillfarms.ca
Website: 
www.rocknhorsefest.com
Country 95.9 Rock ‘N Horse Fest, is the largest Country Music Concert in south western Ontario featuring Aaron Lines. Witness the action packed RAM Rodeo, Hunters-Jumper competition and the fastest barrel racers in North America. This is a thrilling event for the whole family! The event supports the “Breast Cancer Society of Canada.”

MAY 24-28, 2011
MEDIA CITY
Location: 
Windsor and Detroit
Phone: 
(519) 973-9368
Email: 
mediacity@houseoftoast.ca
Website: 
http://mediacityfilmfestival.com/
Media City is a critically acclaimed international festival of film and video art. The festival attracts filmmakers and audiences from around the globe to participate in five days of screenings, live performances, exhibitions and artist’s discussions. Media City is recognized for its “sheer excellence in programming” and is a leading venue in the world of artist’s film and video.

MAY 29, 2011
HANDICAPABLE FISHING DERBY
Location: 
Assumption Park, Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 977–8900
Email: 
icha@thesoccerplace.ca
Website: 
www.icha.ca
The handicapable fishing derby celebrates handicapables and families through the experience of fishing with celebrity fisherman along the Detroit River. The highlight of the day will be fishing with celebrity anglers from the Canadian Sportfishing Shows. Family entertainment provided by the Music Express. Presented by Pat Pagano and the Essex County BassAnglers.

JUNE 2011

JUNE 1, 2011
BEEF IN THE BURG
Location: 
Toddy Jones Park, Amherstburg, ON
Phone: 
(519) 736-1766
Email: 
carlgibb@remax-preferred-on.com
Website: 
www.amherstburgrotary.com
Amherstburg Rotary presents "Beef in the Burg" on June 1, 2011, 5:30 - 9:00 at the Toddy Jones Park. Delicious Roast Beef on a bun supper plus Hot Dogs, Ice Cream and Desserts. Live entertainment, bouncy rides, face painting and pony rides for all to enjoy. There are a lot of prizes to be won.

JUNE 3 – 5, 2011
LASALLE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Location: 
Gil Maure Park, LaSalle, ON
Phone: 
(519) 734-7099
Email: 
tonka5toy@yahoo.ca
Website: 
www.lasallestrawberryfestival.com
First Full weekend in June consists of a beauty pageant on Thursday, official opening on Friday with lots of Craft and Food vendors and Carnival rides. Fireworks on the water Friday at 10pm. Lots of Entertainment all weekend and Family Day Sunday. Admission $2.00 daily & 60 and over and 6 and under free.

JUNE 3 – 5, 2011
THE GREAT CANADIAN BEAVERFEST
Location: 
Festival Plaza, Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 567-7537
Email: 
chris@beaverfest.ca
Website: 
www.beaverfest.ca
A celebration of all things Canadian! Join us at Windsor’s Brand NEW riverfront amphitheatre for 3 days of Canada’s finest musicians. Featuring Dean Lickyer, Crash Karma, the Trews, Finger Eleven, Danko Jones, Default, Keisha Chante, Shawn Desman, and Fefe Dobson. Local bands and food vendor’s and market place are also showcased!

JUNE 3 – 5, 2011
ART IN THE PARK
Location: 
Willistead Park 1899 Niagara Street (at Kildare Street) Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 968-2155
Email: 
rpare@ndinc.ca
Website: 
www.artintheparkwindsor.com
Art in the Park is held the first full weekend in June of each year, and is the signature event that launches Windsor’s festival season. This event is one of Ontario's largest outdoor arts and crafts shows with exhibitors from all over Ontario, Quebec and the state of Michigan. The exhibitors display and retail their wares in booths set up around the 15.5 acres of gated grounds surrounding the beautiful and historic Willistead Mansion in Windsor, Ontario.

JUNE 10, 12, 2011
CARROUSEL BY THE RIVER Festivals & Events Ontario Top 100
Location: 
Festival Plaza Windsor
Phone: 
(519) 255-1127
Email: 
specialevents@themcc.com
Website: 
www.carrouselofnations.ca
Don’t miss this premiere festival featuring the very best in world food, world music, world dance, and world art! Travel the globe with diverse food and bazaar vendors; world-renown artists on the main stage; activities at the Children’s Village; and the new Culinary Pavilion - featuring cooking demonstrations and challenges.

JUNE 15 – JULY 2, 2011
SUMMER FEST
Location: 
Windsor’s Riverfront, Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 254-2880
Email: 
mrssanta@mnsi.net
Website: 
www.summerfestwindsor.org
Summer Fest is Windsor’s kick off to summer. Don’t miss the 35th Annual International Tug Boat Race, The International Tug across the River, Boat Parade, Best Buy’s exciting new Nintendo interactive area, Michou at the New Riverfront Plaza Performance Stage, World’s finest shows midway, Target Fireworks Riverfront Party, Buskers on the midway and so much more.

JUNE 17 – 19 & 24 – 26, 2011
CARROUSEL AROUND THE CITY Festivals & Events Ontario Top 100
Location: 
Phone: 
(519) 255-1127
Email: 
specialevents@themcc.com
Website: 
www.carrouselofnations.ca
Taking place over two unforgettable weekends, Carrousel around the City allows you to experience the world from within Windsor/Essex. Approximately 15 different Cultural Villages open their doors to present the greatest foods, music, dance, history, and art of their country.

JUNE 24 – 26, 2011
WINDSOR ELVIS FEST
Location: 
Capitol Theatre, Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 254–1108
Email: 
ehope@centresforseniors.org
Website: 
www.windsorelvisfest.com
The Annual Elvis Festival is licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. and includes a preliminary tribute artist contest. The winners of which will perform at the grand champion contest in Memphis. The Festival includes headliner shows, a car show and other 50’s, 60’s, 70’s music along with the 60 tribute artists.

JUNE 27, 2011
TARGET FIREWORKS OVER THE DETROIT RIVER
Location: 
Detroit Riverfront, Windsor & Detroit
Phone: 
(519) 255-6530
Email: 
Website: 
www.theparade.org
The popular highlight event of Windsor SummerFest! The Target Fireworks, celebrating 53 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.

JULY 2011
JULY 1, 2011
CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS & ICE CREAM FESTIVAL
Location: 
Amherstburg, ON
Phone: 
(519) 736-8320
Email: 
tourism@amherstburg.ca
Website: 
www.amherstburg.ca
On the beautiful shoreline of Fort Malden, bring the whole family for a full day to celebrate our national birthday. Cake, ice cream, games, pony rides, fireworks finale and much more! Pancake breakfast with Maple Syrup. Don’t miss special appearance by TVO kids’ hosts. For details 519-730-1309 or www.amherstburg.ca

JULY 1, 2011
WINDSOR’S CANADA DAY CELEBRATION & PARADE
Location: 
Phone: 
(519) 254-2880
Email: 
mrssanta@mnsi.net
Website: 
www.windsorparade.org
Parade 11:00 am featuring local/regional bands, floats, entertainers & Parade starts on Wyandotte at Devonshire, and proceeds to Wyandotte at Glengarry , Cake Cutting is at Fred Thomas Park located at the corner of Wyandotte and Glengarry

JULY 7 – 10, 2011
ESSEX FUN FEST Festivals & Events Ontario Top 100
Location: 
Essex Sports Complex, Essex, Ontario
Phone: 
(519) 776–7336
Email: 
Website: 
www.essexfunfest.ca
A four-day family-friendly fun packed event! Midway, parade, talent show, pageants, entertainment, a Bavarian garden, Sunday night fireworks and much more! Join us and enjoy the experience!

JULY 8 – 10, 2011
FESTIVAL EPICURE: A CELEBRATION OF FOOD, WINE & MUSIC
Location: 
Riverfront Festival Plaza, Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 971-5005
Email: 
brandes4@mnsi.net
Website: 
www.festivalepicure.com
Festival Epicure celebrates it’s 16th year as Windsor’s premier summer event featuring 21 of the areas best restaurants, 6 wineries, beer, spirits and the best R&B, blues, jazz and pop from Detroit to Montreal. Admission is only $7.50 (includes HST). Portion of proceeds to benefit Pathway to Potential.

JULY 8 & 9, 2011
LAKEVIEW EATS N’ BEATS
Location: 
Tecumseh Waterfront Park, end of Manning Road
Phone: 
(519) 739-9588
Email: 
lakeviewbeats@gmail.com
Website: 
www.internationaldragonboatsfestival.com
The Lakeview Eats n' Beats festival was developed in conjunction with Tecumseh Dragon Boats Festival, to provide nightly food and music entertainment for the community and the racers. In its second year, this event has grown to gain various Canadian entertainment and local food vendors to provide a comfortable environment in the summer months, there will be a lot to look forward to at the nightly event on our waterfront park.

JULY 9 & 10, 2011
TECUMSEH DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
Location: 
Tecumseh Waterfront Park, end of Manning Road
Phone: 
(519) 739-9588
Email: 
lakeviewbeats@gmail.com
Website: 
www.internationaldragonboatsfestival.com
Tecumseh Dragon Boats is an eight year event raising money for Breast Cancer. In its inaugural year hosted 22 teams. Today, the event sees over 100 unified and passionate teams with thousands of paddlers who each has raised and donated 1.6 million dollars which has gone toward much needed equipment in our local hospitals in the Windsor, Essex county and Detroit areas. This event is proud to support the local community in this fight against breast cancer.

JULY 10, 2011
CASALVERANO ST. ONORIO FESTIVAL
Location: 
Ciociaro Club of Windsor, Inc. Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 737-6153
Email: 
l.doyon@ ciociaroclub.com
Website: 
www.ciociaroclub.com
This special day begins with religious services at 10:30am followed by a Solemn Procession. Cultural and popular activities and performances from 1-6pm for the whole family. Music and dancing in the Pavillion from 5 - 10pm. Food and refreshments available throughout the day. A fun – filled day for the entire family!

JULY 13, 2011
AN EVENING AT THE MUSEUM
Location: 
John R. Park Homestead, Essex, ON
Phone: 
(519) 776-5209 Ext. 366
Email: 
stomkins@erca.org
Website: 
www.erca.org
Children and adults can join the Homesteaders in pioneer games and chores and an opportunity to dress-up 19th century style. Then cool off with some home-made ice cream. Bring your camera and appetite for history and enjoy an evening by the lake. 7:00 pm at John R. Park Homestead.

July 15 - 16, 2011
Walkerville Art Walk & Rock
Location: 
Wyandotte St. E.
Phone: 
(226) 346-9242
Email: 
info@walkervilledistrict.com
Website: 
www.walkervilledistrict.com
HBringing together a collection of Windsor's finest artists with many small businesses that call Walkerville home. Chance to win $500 Walkerville Dollars! Friday, July 15th from 4pm to 11pm or Saturday, July 16th from 11am to 5pm. Live entertainment & fun for the kids!

JULY 15 – 17, 2011
BLUESFEST INTERNATIONAL
Location: 
Riverfront Festival Plaza, Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(226) 977-9631
Email: 
weez@mnsi.net
Website: 
www.thebluesfest.com
17th annual Bluesfest International at Riverfront Festival Plaza on the banks of the Detroit River, featuring world-renowned Blues & Roots artists, including Grammy and Juno award winners, July 15-17. Food and artisan vendors, licensed, fully accessible. Bring your lawn chairs. Schedules, ticket info, hotels, directions, and much more at www.thebluesfest.com

JULY 15-17, 2011
SUNSPLASH
Location: 
Belle River, ON
Phone: 
(519) 728-4624
Email: 
brbia@mnsi.net
Website: 
www.bellriverbia.com and www.clasiccrise.ca
EXPERIENCE! Classic Car Cruise Show and Road Tour Vendors, wild rides and entertainment! Beach volleyball, watercross races, music, food, fun and drinks!. Parade and 5K Run Fishing Derby, Firefighters Waterbarrel Competition, SOLTRA Lawnmower Races! Lots of FREE excitement in town so come and plan on getting in on the action.

July 16 – 17, 2011
EXPLORE THE SHORE
Location: 
County Road 50, Essex, ON
Phone: 
(519) 776-5209 Ext. 366
Email: 
stomkins@erca.org
Website: 
www.erca.org
An open-house event along County Road 50 involving 25 participating businesses, including two conservation areas, wineries, farms, restaurants, and gift shops.

JULY 22 – 24, 2011
AMHERSTBURG ROTARY RIBFEST
Location: 
Amherstburg Centennial Park, Amherstburg, ON
Phone: 
(519) 736-1766
Email: 
carlgibb@remax-preferreed-on.com
Website: 
amherstburgrotary.com
The Amherstburg Rotary Ribfest will be featuring six professional Ribbers, the Bloomin Onion, Sweet Corn, delicious desserts amd more. There's a midway with rides and games for the family, live entertainment all weekend and numerous vendors. The best part is, Admission is free.

July 29 to August 1, 2011
WINDSOR EMANCIPATION DAY CELEBRATION
Location: 
Festival Plaza, Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 419-5076
Email: 
email@emancipationday.ca
Website: 
www.emancipationday.ca
The Greatest Freedom Show on Earth" is a multi-cultural festival that invites people of all ethnicities to commemorate the Emancipation Act of 1833, which made Canada the final stop on the Underground Railroad. Join us, July 29 to August 1, for four unforgettable days of fun for the whole family.

AUGUST 2011

AUGUST 1 – 7, 2011
EAT YOUR CITY CULINARY WEEK
Location: 
Various locations in Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 982-5212
Email: 
info@windsoreats.com
Website: 
www.windsoreats.com/eatyourcity
Eat Your City Culinary Week will take place from August 1 to August 7 in 2011. Participating restaurants offer exceptional value and special fixed price menus. Prices are $10 or $15 for lunch and $25 or $35 for dinner. Each restaurant will offer a unique Eat Your City menu. Reservations are recommended to ensure a seating upon your arrival.

AUGUST 5 – 7, 2011
152nd ANNUAL COMBER FAIR
Location: 
Comber Fairgrounds, ON
Phone: 
(519) 825-4574
Email: 
bob_hornick@intlfrt.com
Website: 
www.comberfair.on.ca
Our goal is to promote agriculture while providing good family entertainment. Come see the animals, midway (Carter Shows), home crafts and the talent contest where the winners go to London Western Fair.

AUGUST 5 - 7, 2011
PELEE FEST
Location: 
Pelee Island, ON
Phone: 
(8660 919 8175
Email: 
peleefest@yahoo.ca
Website: 
www.pelee.org
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. The festival is jam packed with fun and enjoyment. Come for the day and stay for the weekend!

AUGUST 5 – 7, 2011
WINDSOR PRIDE FESTIVAL
Location: 
Riverfront Festival Plaza
Phone: 
(519) 973-4656
Email: 
david@windsorpride.com
Website: 
www.windsorpride.com
The Windsor Pride Community aims to promote equality and diversity through all of its campaigns including its annual Windsor Pride Festival. The six-day Pride festival uses theatre, music, art and entertainment to raise awareness of discrimination and the issues and difficulties affecting the lives of LGBTIQ people around the world. Our Parade is an explosion of Pride in the heart of the Downtown Windsor, attracting approximately 7,000 people in a celebration of diversity.

AUGUST 6, 2011
BLUEBERRY SOCIAL AND LOST ARTS FESTIVAL
Location: 
John R. Park Homestead, Essex, ON
Phone: 
(519) 776-5209 Ext. 366
Email: 
stomkins@erca.org
Website: 
www.erca.org
Join us at John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm for a celebration of lost arts and local fruit. See demonstrations of 19th century craft making. Celebrate the blueberry season with crafts, blueberry pie and ice cream, live music and games for children.

AUGUST 7, 2011
LAKESIDE LOCAVORE BRUNCH
Location: 
John R. Park Homestead, Essex, ON
Phone: 
(519) 776-5209 Ext. 366
Email: 
stomkins@erca.org
Website: 
www.erca.org
Join us at John R. Park Homestead from 11am to 12:30pm to enjoy live music, taste locally grown food, a fine array of local fruit juices and more. Also local farmers, food producers and vendors will be on hand to share their specific knowledge about their products and the benefits of buying local.

August 11-14, 2011
WINDSOR RIBFEST
Location: 
Festival Plaza, Windsor ON
Phone: 
Email: 
Website: 
www.canadasbiggestparty.com
The first annual Windsor Ribfest will feature 10 Ribbers battling for awards, 100 exhibitors throughout the park and feature music on the new Bandshell. 75% of the event will be licensed with Beer, Wine and Coolers. The non licensed area will feature our children's stage and amusement rides. Admission is free.

AUGUST 12 – 14, 2011
ART OF EATING FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Location: 
Waterfront Park, Tecumseh, ON
Phone: 
(519) 735-3795
Email: 
bia@tecumseh.ca
Website: 
www.tecumsehbia.com
The Art of Eating is an upscale event meant to be enjoyed by the whole family and promises to blend the best we have to offer, a fantastic waterfront venue, great bands and entertainment, and some of the finest fare of our restaurants, as well as a varied selection of award-winning wines.

AUGUST 12 – 14, 2011
ESSEX COUNTY STEAM & GAS ENGINE ANNUAL SHOW
Location: 
11071 Concession 11, CoAn Park, McGregor, ON
Phone: 
Email: 
Website: 
www.essexsteamandgasengine.com
The Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Museum 27th Anniversary Show, is August 12th, 13th, 14th. UNIQUE EQUIPMENT OF DAYS GONE BY is featured with 5 running steam engines. Tractor Parade is 9 am Saturday from St Clement Church. See tractor pulling, threshing, steam traction engine, saw mill, steamed corn, bean pot, crafts, food, and entertainment and stock lawn tractor pull demonstration.

AUGUST 19 – 21, 2011
LEAMINGTON TOMATO FESTIVAL
Location: 
Leamington, ON
Phone: 
(519) 326-2878 or (519) 326-3467
Email: 
leamingtotomato@bellnet.ca
Website: 
www.leamingtontomatofestival.com
Free Family Friendly Festival. Featuring a Parade, “Tomato Stomp”, Live Entertainment, New Seacliff Park's Mainstage Lake Erie, Wineries, Car Show, Pancake Breakfast, Firemen's Waterbarrel Competition, Beauty Pageant, “Tapping-the-Keg”, Golf Tournament, Crafts, Cultural Village, Food Vendors, lighted walkways, Children's Village with Splash Pad and Picnic Areas.

AUGUST 21, 2011
MADONNA DI CANNETO FESTIVAL
Location: 
Ciociaro Club of Windsor, Inc., Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 737-6153
Email: 
l.doyon@ciociaroclub.com
Website: 
www.ciociaroclub.com
A unique cultural celebration honouring the Blessed Mother beginning with Holy Mass at 10am followed by a solemn procession. Great food inside and outside all day and evening. FREE entertainment, performance and music for the whole family. Candlelight mass at 8:30pm. Fireworks close the event at 10pm!

AUGUST 21, 2011
HAWK RUN
Location: 
Holiday Beach, ON
Phone: 
(519) 776-5209 Ext. 366
Email: 
stomkins@erca.org
Website: 
www.erca.org
Join the 5km run or walk at Holiday Beach Conservation Area. Cost is $15, proceeds go to habitat restoration and visitor facilities at Holiday Beach. Event starts at 9:00am.

AUGUST 25 – 28, 2011
TECUMSEH CORN FESTIVAL Festivals and Events Ontario Top 100
Location: 
Lacasse Park, Tecumseh, ON
Phone: 
(519) 735-4756 EXT. 421
Email: 
krice@tecumseh.ca
Website: 
www.tecumsehcornfestival.ca
Summer’s not over until the entire family comes out to the Tecumseh Cornfest! So, clear your schedule to “stalk” up on summer fun! The best corn-on-the-cob you will ever eat is just the start! Don’t miss exciting rides, shows and amazing live entertainment all weekend long. There is always something for everyone.

AUGUST 27 & 28, 2011
ART BY THE RIVER
Location: 
Fort Malden, Amherstburg, ON
Phone: 
(519) 736-2826
Email: 
office@gibsonartgallery.com
Website: 
www.gibsonartgallery.com
Join over 130 artists at Essex County’s oldest arts and crafts show on the beautiful grounds of Fort Malden NHSC. Enjoy musical entertainment, paint a picture in the children’s area or take a guided historic tour. Admission is $4.50, children 12 and under are free. Art by the River-an olde town, end of summer tradition since 1967. Times 10 am-5 pm.

SEPTEMBER 2011

SEPTEMBER 1 – 4, 2011
HARROW FAIR
Location: 
Harrow Fairgrounds, McAffee St., Harrow,ON
Phone: 
(519) 738-3262
Email: 
harfair@mnsi.net
Website: 
www.harrowfair.com
The Best Agricultural Showcase in Essex County. Saturday Parade, Midway, 4-H Achievement & Auction, Cattle Shows, Fruits & Vegetables, Seeds & Grains, Flowers & Herbs, Pet & Horse Shows, Produce, Baked Goods, Handicrafts, Sheep, Poultry, Goats, Live Entertainment each evening, Antique tractor display and more.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011
TOUR DI VIA ITALIA
Location: 
Erie Street, Windsor, ON
Phone: 
Email: 
Website: 
www.tourdiviaitalia.com
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 8 – 11, 2011
SHORES OF ERIE INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL Festivals & Events Ontario Top 100
Location: 
Amherstburg, ON
Phone: 
(519) 736-1122
Email: 
morrell@on.aibn.com
Website: 
www.soewinefestival.com
A toast to the Tastes!! The Shores of Erie International Wine Festival. We are a perfect blend of regional wines, fine cuisine and an eclectic mix of live entertainment. All of this set upon the magnificent waterfront grounds of Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada.

SEPTEMBER 9 – 11, 2011
OLDE SANDWICH TOWNE FESTIVAL
Location: 
Olde Sandwich Towne, Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 254-2880
Email: 
mrssanta@mnsi.net
Website: 
www.santaparade.org
Join us in Historic Olde Sandwich Towne for 3 days and nights of entertainment, arts, car show, crafts, pony rides, BMX stunt Show, and the all new “ Tractor Races” This year marks the 22nd edition of this family favourite. At night the festival stage comes alive with entertainment provided by some of the areas best musicians.

SEPTEMBER 10 & 11, 2011
WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW
Location: 
Windsor International Airport, ON
Phone: 
(519) 682-9797
Email: 
keith@winairshow.com
Website: 
www.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 17 & 18, 2011
FESTIVAL OF HAWKS
Location: 
Holiday Beach Conservation Area, Amherstburg, ON
Phone: 
(519) 776-5209
Email: 
bwannick@erca.org
Website: 
www.erca.org
Bald Eagles, Monarch Butterflies, hummingbird and magnificent hawks can be witnessed in this migration spectacle. In a single autumn season more than 100,000 raptors soar over the Holiday Beach Hawk Tower. Migrate on over, for the full event with live banding demonstrations, live hawk displays and children's crafts. Enjoy Zoo to You on Saturday only, and learn about some of the incredible animals we share our planet with. Bring along your binoculars and try to spot a dragonfly on the Dragonfly Walk, Sunday only.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
MEET THE DOG BREEDS
Location: 
John R. Park Homestead, Essex, ON
Phone: 
(519) 776-5209 Ext. 366
Email: 
stomkins@erca.org
Website: 
www.erca.org
Learn the history of different dog breeds and chat with dog owners. Bring lawn chairs, please leave your own dog at home. Event is from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
ITALIAN CULTURE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL “NOSTALGIE CIOCIARE”
Location: 
Ciociaro Club Of Windsor, Inc. Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 737-6153
Email: 
l.doyon@ ciociaroclub.com
Website: 
www.ciociaroclub.com
Refreshing outdoor care atmosphere feautring great wines from Essex County and specialty Italian foods. Immerse yourself in the culture and hospitality of the Ciociaro people. See live demonstrations of sports, cooking, grape stomping, singing and dancing. Free activities, parking and admission! All ages welcome from 12pm – 9pm!

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011 – JANUARY 1, 2012
WINDSOR BIENNIAL 2011
Location: 
Art Gallery of Windsor, Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 977-0013
Email: 
msalter@agw.ca
Website: 
http://agw.ca/
The Windsor Biennial 2011 will explore recent developments in contemporary art from Windsor, Detroit and the surrounding communities. The AGW encourages proposals from individuals, groups and collectives and culturally diverse communities in all forms of visual arts media. This exhibition will provide an opportunity for artists, curators, and the public to identify regional impulses in contemporary art beyond the geo-political boundaries that divide our region.

SEPTEMBER 17 - 18, 2011
CHILDREN’S FEST
Location: 
Children’s Safety Village, 7911 Forest Glade Drive, Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 253 - 6382
Email: 
info@rotary1918.com
Website: 
www.childrensfest.ca
Children's Fest is the largest annual event of it's kind in Essex County. There is Karaoke Singing, mini jeep rides, Hands-On Activity Centers, pony rides and much more. Come and see Tribute Acts to Hannah Montana and The Jonas Bros , CLaroL the Clown, the Border City Barkers Dog Shows, just to name a few.

SEPTEMBER 24 - 25, 2011
RUTHVEN APPLE FESTIVAL Festivals & Events Ontario Top 100
Location: 
Colasanti's Tropical Garden, Ruthven, ON
Phone: 
(519) 776-6483, ext 246
Email: 
tony@communitylivingessex.org
Website: 
www.communitylivingessex.org
Come celebrate the 32nd annual Ruthven Apple Festival on Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. This is a great community event for the entire family, filled with fun, food, crafts, entertainment and a classic car show. The Ruthven Apple Festival has something for everyone!

OCTOBER 2011

OCTOBER 2, 2011
HARVEST AT THE HOMESTEAD
Location: 
John R. Park Homestead, Essex, ON
Phone: 
(519) 776-5209 Ext. 366
Email: 
stomkins@erca.org
Website: 
www.erca.org
Join us at John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area for a traditional harvest celebration! Event includes ghost stories in the attic, corn husk crafts, cider and sausage making and more. Event runs from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

OCTOBER 14 – 16, 2011
42nd ANNUAL KINGSVILLE MIGRATION FEST
Location: 
Throughout Kingsville, ON
Phone: 
(519) 733-2123
Email: 
mdurocher@kingsville.ca
Website: 
www.kingsville.ca
The 42nd Annual Migration Festival is a perennial fall favourite for Windsor and Essex County residents. Must see events include the Migration Fest Parade, Wood Carvers Show, Trout Pond, Birds of Prey Show, Retriever Trials, Art Show, Marketplace, and so much more. October 14-16 Kingsville is the place to be!

OCTOBER 20 – 23, 2011
HOCKTOBER FEST FEMALE HOCKEY FESTIVAL
Location: 
Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 737-9908
Email: 
Website: 
www.hocktoberfest.com
“Scary Good” Hockey with over 90 Female Hockey Teams from all over North America and Europe converging on the Windsor area for 4 days of Festivities including displays, clinics and special events all geared toward the sport of female ice hockey players and their guests. And of course…don’t forget The Games!

OCTOBER 21, 2011
HARVEST MOON
Location: 
John R. Park Homestead, Essex, ON
Phone: 
(519) 776-5209 Ext. 366
Email: 
stomkins@erca.org
Website: 
www.erca.org
Join us at John R. Park Homestead and get hands on in the harvest to make traditional crafts, help press fresh apple cider, listen to a scary story by candlelight in the 1842 farmhouse, and more!

NOVEMBER 2011

NOVEMBER 3 – 5, 2011
BOOKFEST WINDSOR
Location: 
Art Gallery of Windsor, Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 945-8106
Email: 
langs@bookfestwindsor.com
Website: 
www.bookfestwindsor.com
BookFest Windsor is a three-day festival of books and authors held at the Art Gallery of Windsor. There will be graphic novels, poetry, fiction, spoken word, music, mixed media presentations, sessions in English and in French, workshops on publishing, panel discussions, and winning poetry from a students' poetry contest.

NOVEMBER 10-13, 2011
WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Location: 
Capitol Theatre, Windsor/Detroit Film Theatre at the DIA
Phone: 
(519) 965-6488
Email: 
info@windsorfilmfestival.ca
Website: 
www.wiff11.com
WIFF will screen 30 films over four days in Windsor and Detroit. Meet and dialogue with directors, actors etc. involved in some productions. WIFF provides an enriching Canadian film festival experience for area high school students leading up to the opening night of the festival. Also watch for monthly screenings.

NOVEMBER 18, 2011 – JANUARY 8, 2012
19th ANNUAL KINGSVILLE FANTASY OF LIGHTS FESTIVAL
Location: 
Lakeside Park, Kingsville, ON
Phone: 
(519) 733-2123
Email: 
mdurocher@kingsville.ca
Website: 
www.kingsville.ca
The 19th Annual Kingsville Fantasy of Lights Festival has an outstanding line up in store for everyone. Don’t miss Dinner with Santa on November 18th followed by the official flicking on of the switch bringing to life over 200 displays created by the students at Kingsville District High School. Other events scheduled for the festival include, Ice/Wine/ and Art at the Park, children’s Movies, Crafts, visits with Santa and more. Make Kingsville a destination on your Holiday Schedule.

NOVEMBER 18 & 19, 2011
WALKERVILLE HOLIDAY WALK
Location: 
Wyandotte St. E., Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(226) 346-9242
Email: 
info@walkervilledistrict.com
Website: 
www.walkervilledistrict.com
Enjoy Walkerville in Holiday Style - Gingerbread Contest, Carollers, Horse & Carriage Rides and so much more. The Walkerville businesses will be offering discounts, treats and holiday decor just in time to get you into the holiday spirit. Call 226-346-9242 for more information.

NOVEMBER 18, 2011 – JANUARY 1, 2012
RIVER LIGHTS WINTER FESTIVAL Festivals & Events Ontario Top 100
Location: 
Amherstburg, ON
Phone: 
(519) 736-4642
Email: 
Riverlights@mdirect.net
Website: 
www.riverlights.ca
Visit hundreds of magical light displays and unique family programs in our Gingerbread Warming House. The tradition continues in the olde towne center of Amherstburg. Carriage rides, costumed carolers, olde fashioned gingerbread houses, and wonderful parks for your walking pleasure! Bring the entire family for a memorable night!

NOVEMBER 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 2011
WINDSOR LIGHT MUSIC THEATRE
Location: 
St. Clair Centre for the Art, Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 974-6593
Email: 
ticketmanager@windsorlight.com
Website: 
www.windsorlight.com
Windsor Light Music Theatre presents professional-like community music theatre annually 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.

NOVEMBER
BELLE RIVER TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Location: 
Bell River, ON
Phone: 
(519) 728-4624
Email: 
brbia@mnsi.net
Website: 
www.belleriverbia.com
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 26, 2011
6th ANNUAL AMHERSTBURG SANTA CLAUS PARADE
Location: 
Sandwich Street, Amherstburg, ON
Phone: 
(519) 254-2880
Email: 
mrssanta@mnsi.net
Website: 
www.santaparade.org
Amherstburg comes alive with this must see event at 6pm. A host of floats, community organizations, bands, clowns and more combine to bring everyone to the streets for this annual celebration.

NOVEMBER 27, 2011
7th ANNUAL KINGSVILLE SANTA CLAUS PARADE
Location: 
Main Street to Division concluding at Lakeside Park, Kingsville, ON
Phone: 
(519) 254-2880
Email: 
mrssanta@mnsi.net
Website: 
www.santaparade.org
The 7th Annual Kingsville Fantasy of Lights Santa Claus Parade is a mixture of lights, sounds, and children’s smiles. Join us at 6pm on Main Street for this outstanding community event feature over 40 entries. At the conclusion of the parade visits with Santa at Lakeside Pavilion, where the lights and sounds of the season continue to thrill.

DECEMBER 2011

DECEMBER 2, 2011
CHRISTMAS IN TECUMSEH
Location: 
Town Hall Park & Tecumseh Arena, ON
Phone: 
Email: 
Website: 
www.tecumsehbia.com or www.tecumseh.ca
A Community celebration, full of festive activities to ring in the Christmas Season. There will be an official Christmas Tree Lighting, entertainment, hayrides, skating and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. New this year will be the TECUMSEH SANTA CLAUS PARADE welcoming all the Christmas shoppers to our GREAT MALTERNATIVE*.

DECEMBER 3, 2011
43rd ANNUAL WINDSOR SANTA CLAUS PARADE
Location: 
Riverside Drive from Atkinson Park to Brock Street in Olde Sandwich Towne, Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 254-2880
Email: 
mrssanta@mnsi.net
Website: 
www.santaparade.org
Don’t miss the 43rd Annual Windsor Santa Claus Parade at 6pm. Bands from across the area, Michigan and Ohio combine with floats, entertainers, community groups and more to bring the very best of holiday entertainment to you. The merchants of Olde Sandwich Towne complete the warm welcome with special menus, hot chocolate, and treats at numerous locations. Free parking at the University of Windsor Lots on University Ave, and under the Ambassador Bridge.

DECEMBER 4, 2011
LASALLE SANTA CLAUS PARADE
Location: 
Vollmer Complex, LaSalle, ON
Phone: 
(519) 254-2880
Email: 
mrssanta@mnsi.net
Website: 
www.santaparade.org
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus at 6pm in this LaSalle community classic event. Parade features dozens of floats, bands, entertainers and special guests all making their way to the Vollmer Complex to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Following the parade join in the fun at the Vollmer Complex and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

DECEMBER 11, 2011
EVE OF ST. NICHOLAS
Location: 
John R. Park Homestead, Essex, ON
Phone: 
(519) 776-5209 Ext. 366
Email: 
stomkins@erca.org
Website: 
www.erca.org
Join us at John R. Park Homestead from 12:00pm to 4:00pm to examine the history of gift giving and early holiday celebrations. Play “conkers”, make a traditional decoration and enjoy hot cider and roasted chestnuts too!

DECEMBER 13, 2011
CANDELIGHT CHRISTMAS
Location: 
John R. Park Homestead, Essex, ON
Phone: 
(519) 776-5209 Ext. 366
Email: 
stomkins@erca.org
Website: 
www.erca.org
Join us at John R. Park Homestead to learn more about traditional holiday celebrations of the 1840’s; come wassailing, make an ornament, listen to readings and more. Also enjoy hot cider and traditional holiday snacks made from scratch and cooked on the fireplace. Event starts at 7:00pm.

JANUARY 2012

JANUARY 1 - 8, 2012
KINGSVILLE FANTASY OF LIGHTS
Location: 
Kingsville, ON
Phone: 
(519) 733-2123
Email: 
mdurocher@kingsville.ca
Website: 
www.kingsville.ca
Light show continues…

JANUARY 16-22, 2012
WINTER BITES CULINARY WEEK
Location: 
Phone: 
(519) 982-5212
Email: 
info@windsoreats.com
Website: 
www.windsoreats.com/winterbites
From January 15 to January 21, 2012, diners can visit any Winter Bites participating restaurant and indulge in a 3-course meal for only $10 or $15 for lunch or $25 or $35 for dinner. Each restaurant will offer a unique Winter Bites menu.

FEBRUARY 2012

FEBRUARY 11 & 12, 2012
COLIO FESTIVAL OF ICE ICEWINE FESTIVAL
Location: 
Colio Estate Wines 1 Colio Dr., Harrow, ON
Phone: 
(905) 896-8512 ext. 221
Email: 
dougb@coliowinery.com
Website: 
www.coliowinery.com
Break out of those winter blues and take in the region’s longest-running Icewine Festival. Watch professional ice carvers ply their trade, take a personalized winery tour, taste the estate Icewine and any of our award-winning wines at our friendly hospitality centre. Artisanal food, hot drinks, crafts, prizes and fun for the whole family.

FEBRUARY 25 & 26, 2012
ESSEX TRAIN SHOW
Location: 
Essex District High School, Essex, ON
Phone: 
(519) 776-9800
Email: 
Website: 
heritageessex@bellnet.ca
The Essex Train Show is the largest 2 day train show in Southwestern Ontario. This will be the 17th annual event. Two days of exhibits and vendors, interactive fun for the kids. The Essex Train Show is now listed on the Michigan Railroads website. The show is popular not only with hobbyists, but also grandparents, parents and kids. Essex is located just 30 minutes from the Ambassador Bridge. Take the first Essex exit on highway 3.Include a visit to the historic Michigan Central railway station just 2 minutes from the show!

MARCH 2012

MARCH 8 – 11, 2012
WINDSOR CLASSIC
Location: 
Parkside Tennis Club, Windsor, ON
Phone: 
(519) 977-7746
Email: 
jenbellaire@hotmail.com
Website: 
This ITF sanctioned Wheelchair Tennis Tournament is held each winter to promote the growth and development of Paralympic sport. The 31st Anniversary will bring Internationally and Nationally ranked athletes here to qualify for the Paralympic Games in London in 2012.

MAY 2012

MAY 18 – 21, 2012
COUNTRY 95.9 ROCK’N HORSE FEST
Location: 
Cidermill Farms on 1750 Ferriss Road in Harrow, ON
Phone: 
(519) 738-4999
Email: 
pat@cidermillfarms.ca
Website: 
www.rocknhorsefest.com


AUGUST 2012

AUGUST 3 – 5, 2012
ROOTS TO BOOTS BI CENTENNIAL FESTIVAL
Location: 
Amherstburg, ON
Phone: 
(519) 736-8320
Email: 
tourism@amherstburg.ca
Website: 
www.1812amherstburg.com or www.amherstburg.ca
1812 Bi Centennial Commemoration. Amherstburg transformed! Music, theatre, re-enactments, childrens’ pavilion, Destiny Art exhibit and Tour, Period Tavern. All in commemoration of 200 years of peace between nations. Wear your 1812 costume. A fun and inspiring opportunity of a lifetime! For info 519-736-8320 or www.1812amherstburg.ca