Music on the Veranda at Fulford Place
2026-07-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Music on the Veranda is back at Fulford Place Museum this summer for an EXTENDED SEASON!
This summer join us on the Fulford Place veranda every Wednesday in JUNE, JULY, and AUGUST! Local artists will perform from 12:00-1:00PM in a beautiful historic location along the St. Lawrence River.
Admission is by donation.
The first Music on the Veranda at Fulford Place is on Wednesday, June 3rd featuring Pat Johnson.
Stay afterwards for a tour of the museum or a wander through our carefully restored Italianate gardens.

A Rideau Canal Nautical Heritage Festival 1826-2026
2026-07-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Portland Harbour, 15B Water Street, Portland, Ontario, Canada
Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Portland Harbour (15B Water Street, Portland ON)
rideaulakes.ca/festival2026
Join us for this free, multi-day public celebration marking the 200 years since the beginning of construction of the Rideau Canal.
The national significance and UNESCO World Heritage designation of the Rideau Canal offers the perfect setting for this uniquely immersive experience that blends heritage interpretation, live demonstrations, water-based activities and community storytelling that highlight the Canal’s role in shaping Canada’s early development.
http://www.rideaulakes.ca/festival2026

5th Le FestivILES Back This Weekend in Gananoque
2026-07-30 16:00 - 22:30, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-02 10:00 - 16:30 | ON
Le FestivÎLES is back for its 5th season. We have a fantastic lineup of FREE events including live music, live theatre, artisan markets, and more!

Le FestivÎLES is sponsored by the Town of Gananoque | ACFOMI | CCF Kingston | City Cruises Gananoque | Province of Ontario | Downtown Gananoque | Tourism Advisory Panel | Tourism 1000 Islands

Le FestivÎLES est de retour pour sa 5e saison. Nous avons une programmation fantastique d’événements GRATUITS, comprenant de la musique en direct, du théâtre en direct, des marchés d’artisans, et bien plus encore !

Le FestivÎLES est sponsorisé par la Ville de Gananoque | ACFOMI | CCF Kingston | City Cruises Gananoque | Province of Ontario | Downtown Gananoque | Tourism Advisory Panel | Tourism 1000 Islands

For more information, check out https://www.travel1000islands.ca/le-festiviles-2026

It's Tiki Time
2026-08-01 11:00 - 23:00 | St. Lawrence Park, 525 King St W,, Brockville
Escape to a tropical night on the shores of St. Lawrence Park, where tiki vibes take over the beach. Spend the day exploring vibrant vendors, sipping colourful cocktails, playing island‑inspired games, and dancing to DJs as the sun goes down.

When night falls, settle in for an outdoor movie under the stars, surrounded by warm lights, good music, and the sound of the water. It’s the ultimate summer hangout, fun, festive, and right by the beach.

No fuss, no attitude, just pure fun, like a luau by the river.

Brockville Ribfest
2026-08-07 11:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-08 11:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-09 11:00 - 18:00 | Hardy Park, Water Street, Brockville, Ontario, Canada
August 7, 8 & 9, 2026
Hardy Park, Brockville
The 24th annual Brockville Ribfest is back this year from August 7th to 9th at Hardy Park in Brockville.
The region’s most beloved summer tradition introduces a new chapter of community impact as the event now proudly supports the local Boys and Girls Club (BGC South East) for the first time.
“Brockville Ribfest has always been about celebrating community, tradition, and summer in our region,” says Bev Heuving, Director of Programs & Evaluation at BGC South East. “This year, we are especially proud to have the event support BGC South East and the new programs in STEM and mentorship they are bringing to children and youth in Leeds & Grenville.”
This year’s Ribfest will feature six ribbers, Silver Bullet Bar-B-Q, Ribs Royal, Billy Bones BBQ, Dinosaur Smokehouse, Jack The Ribber and Crabby’s BBQ Shack.
As well, there will be a Kids Zone, a Vendor Village, Food Booths, and a Beer Garden.
The popular Rib Eating Contest is back start at 6:00pm on Friday, August 7th, the Brockville Hyundai Beach Volleyball Tournament starts at 8:30am on Saturday, the Cops & Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday starts at 9:00am, the Arm Wrestling Competition on Saturday starts at 11:00 am and the Ribfest Idol Competition begins at 5:00 pm on Saturday.
To register for the Beach Volleyball Tournament and Rib Eating Contest please visit: https://ribfestbrockville.ca/
Sunday will see the Fairytale Loft Meet and Greet from 11:00am to 1:00pm, C&M Ranch Pony Rides from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
This year’s live entertainment lineup is:
Friday:

12:00PM: Bradley Smith
2:00PM: Sue Prosser
4:00PM: Whiskey Smoke
6:00PM: Rib Eating Contest
7:00PM: Country Rocks
9:00PM: Los Desperadoes

Saturday:

12:00PM: Mark Bergman
1:00PM: Ribfest Idol 2025 Winner – Fergus Graves
3:00PM: Ribfest Idol 2026 Competition
5:00PM: The Lads
7:00PM: One Eyed Dawgs
9:00PM: The Oreoz

Sunday:

11:00AM: School of Rock
1:00PM: Duo Loco
3:00PM: 2026 Ribber Awards
4:00PM: River City Junction

Brockville Ribfest is also looking for volunteers to help out:

Event Setup/Teardown
Canteen – cook or sell hotdogs, prepare corn and sell drinks
Parking – monitor parking lot/barricades
Beer Tent – must have smart serve
Kids Zone – monitor bounce houses and games
Table/Site Cleaning

“Community support is what makes this event possible year after year. Together, we’re not only continuing a 24-year tradition — we’re also helping build stronger futures for local youth,” Heuving adds.
For more information please visit: https://ribfestbrockville.ca/ or their Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/brockvilleribfest

188th Merrickville Fair
2026-08-07 12:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-08 09:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-09 09:00 - 18:00 | Merrickville Fairgrounds, 446 Main St W, Merrickville, Ontario, Canada
The 188th edition of the Merrickville Fair is set for August 7th to 9th.
Hosted by the Merrickville Agricultural Society, there will be Livestock Shows, Horse Shows, Kids Zone, Lumberjack Shows, Exhibit Hall, & more.

Annual South Grenville Bluegrass Festival
2026-08-07 13:00 - 22:30, 2026-08-08 10:00 - 22:30, 2026-08-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Spencerville Fairgrounds, 22 Ryan St,, Spencerville, Ontario, Canada
The annual South Grenville Bluegrass Festival began Thursday evening at the Spencerville Fairgrounds and continues until this Sunday August 9th.
Some of the bands performing will include, County Road 44, Dave Adkins, Maple Hill, Dusty Drifters, Nelson Family, Woodsmoke Band, Tyler Comeau & Highway 10, Edgar Loudermilk Band, Third Harmony, The Fiddlaires, Maple Sugar Sweethearts and more.
The festival began Thursday night featuring a Band Scramble, County Road 44 and Dave Adkins.
The festival continues today from 1:00 pm until 10:30pm. The opening ceremonies are being held at 6:45pm this evening.
Saturday it runs from 10:00 am until 10:30pm and on Sunday from 10:00 am to12:30pm.
Admission is daily pass, Thursday is $30, Friday, $40, Saturday $60 and Sunday $20. The weekend pass is $150.
For more information and tickets please visit: https://southgrenvillebluegrassfestival.ca/

43rd Annual Athens Cornfest
2026-08-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Centennial Park – Athens, 35 Henry Street, Athens, Ontario, Canada
Come out to Athens on Saturday, August 15th for the 43rd annual Cornfest.
It is being held at Centennial Park in Athens from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Free admission.
There will be live entertainment, food vendors, a kids zone, local vendors, Cornfest Kids Parade and of course, fresh corn on the cob and much more.
The Cornfest Kids Parade begins at 10:00 am.
Live entertainment will include, Sue Prosser & Bad Hattitude, Classic Country 64, Doug Barr Children’s Show, and The Beverly Boys.
There will also be, Dunk the Corn by the Township of Athens Fire Department, RY-J’s Climbing Adventures, Reptile Forest, a Corn Launcher, Wagon Rides and more.
For more information please visit: https://athenscornfest.com/
