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Western Fair Kicks Off Today In London

by on Sep.10, 2010, under Concerts, Info, Kid's, Locations, London, Other

Real Serious Fun is the motto for the infamous Western Fair which is taking place from September 10th to the 19th in London. Fantastic musical performances, rides and games, talent search and more!

Western Fair

This annual event is 100% pure family fun that offers something for everyone. The Grandstand this year will be host to top-shelf entertainment…

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Mayor’s Movie Morning Fundraiser This Saturday

by on Sep.09, 2010, under Fundraisers, Info, Kid's, Kitchener / Waterloo, Other

Mark your calendars! The second annual Mayor’s Movie Morning is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 11. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Alzheimer Society of Kitchener-Waterloo. The fun gets underway with a reception at 9 a.m. at the Cineplex Galaxy Cinema at Conestoga Mall in Waterloo. Movies begin at 10 a.m. Movie [...]

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Lucky Number 13 For Hamilton’s Annual Mustard Festival

by on Aug.30, 2010, under Concerts, Festivals, Hamilton, Info, Kid's, Locations, Other

The 13th annual Mustard Festival will take place on Labour Day weekend in the heart of downtown Hamilton on Ferguson Avenue between Main St. E. and King William St.

Now you may be asking yourself what exactly a mustard festival might be and why would we be celebrating mustard anyways. Well, did you know that Hamilton is home to the largest miller of dry mustard in the world?

Mustard Festival in progress

This year the entertainment will once again include the Toronto All Star big Band and a handful of other performances as outlined below.

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Guelph Ribfest In Riverside Park This Weekend

by on Aug.28, 2010, under Concerts, Festivals, Guelph, Info, Kid's, Other

That’s right, the annual event that many of you have been waiting for is finally here. Ribs, Rhythm & Rotary is the theme taking over Riverside Park in Guelph this weekend. This is one of the last opportunities of the summer to get out and enjoy some of the best bbq ribs around, and with [...]

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3rd Annual Preston Music Festival

by on Aug.27, 2010, under Cambridge, Concerts, Festivals, Info, Kid's, Local Talent, Locations, Other

Rockfarm Productions and the Preston Towne Centre BIA are proud to announce the third annual Preston Music Festival. Live bands will perform a free concert from 12:00pm to 11:00pm, Sleeman beer garden, Kinsmen BBQ, Preston Pub Crawl with plenty more live music and after parties to enjoy.

I.D. IS MANDATORY TO ENTER THE BEER TENT REGARDLESS OF AGE!!!!

Please plan to attend and invite all your friends to make this the party of the year!

Rock on !

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Cambridge Fall Fair Is Just Around The Corner

by on Aug.27, 2010, under Cambridge, Concerts, Dickson Park, Festivals, Info, Kid's, Local Talent, Locations, Other

The Cambridge Fall Fair is literally just around the corner geographically for many of our readers, and for others it is still a reasonable reference as it is just around the corner in the sense of a time frame as well. In just 2 short weeks the the 171st Cambridge Fall Fair opens from September 9th to the 12th in Dickson Park, at Parkhill Road and George Street. The Cambridge Fall Fair is recognized as one of the oldest of such events celebrated annually in Ontario.

Cambridge Fall Fair Saturday Night

Since 1839 The Cambridge Fall Fair has proudly reflected the people, flavours and culture of our city and the agricultural community which surrounds us.

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Brantford’s Own 1st Annual Ribfest

by on Aug.13, 2010, under Brantford, Competitions, Concerts, Fundraisers, Info, Kid's, Local Talent, Other

The biggest event in Brantford, since Canada Day. Three days of warm weather and sunshine in August 13-15, 2010 for Brantford’s Own 1st Annual Ribfest at Cockshutt Park in Brantford, Ontario. An astonishing amount of mouth watering ribs and chicken to be prepared and consumed over the weekend.

Brantford's Own 1st Annual Ribfest

Come down and enjoy the entertainment while some of the best “ribbers” from Canada will be competing for “best ribs” and other awards.

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Round Three Of Canada’s Biggest Party Hits London

by on Jul.30, 2010, under Competitions, Concerts, Festivals, Info, Kid's, Local Talent, London, Other, Reviews, The Joys, Victoria Park

Promoted as Canada’s biggest party, and with the website to back it, the Ribfest portion is taking place in London’s Victoria Park this weekend. Don’t kid yourself, this is way more than ribs…With the Top 10 Rib Rigs we get how this is called a Rib festival out of the way in hurry, so on [...]

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Hillside Festival Set To Celebrate 27th Year With Sold Out Crowds

by on Jul.21, 2010, under Concerts, Festivals, Guelph, Info, Kid's, Local Talent, Other

This weekend will be the 27th year that Guelph will host the Hillside Festival. Over the years this festival has grown into a massive event with several stages and a musical lineup that other festivals are envious of.

Hillside Festival 2010

For those of you that aren’t familiar with the history of the Hillside Festival, a little bit of background information from their website might provide some insight into the steady growth that has made it what it is today.

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3rd Annual Cherry Festival

by on Jul.10, 2010, under Festivals, Info, Kid's, Kitchener / Waterloo, Local Talent, Other

The 3rd annual Cherry Festival is going on today and promises treats for all of your senses. Local artists will provide a full range of entertainment that will please the whole family. The following was found on their website, which can be found HERE. This year’s Cherry Festival promises to be a blast! We have [...]

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Canada Day Celebrations

by on Jun.30, 2010, under Brantford, Cambridge, Concerts, Guelph, Info, Kid's, Kitchener / Waterloo, Local Talent, Locations, London, Other, Stratford

It is time to celebrate our country’s 143rd birthday, and no matter where you live there are going to be lots of events and activities for the whole family to enjoy. All across this great land people will come together to celebrate, and Southern Ontario is no exception. For obvious reasons we couldn’t possibly highlight [...]

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