It's Tiki Time
2026-08-01 11:00 - 23:00 (America/Toronto) | 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.

5th Le FestivILES Back This Weekend in Gananoque
2026-08-02 10:00 - 16:30
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

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/

Brockville Poutine Feast
2026-08-13 11:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-14 11:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-15 11:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-16 11:00 - 18:00 | Hardy Park, Water Street, Brockville, Ontario, Canada
The annual Brockville Poutine Feast is back from Thursday, August 13 to Sunday, August 16 in Centennial/Hardy Park.
Poutine Feast is excited to bring our traveling celebration of Canada’s favourite comfort food to the beautiful Thousand Islands region for a full weekend of food, music, and community fun.
This family-friendly festival features touring gourmet poutine vendors from across Ontario, live entertainment, local artisans, games, and a welcoming atmosphere right in the heart of Brockville. From classic cheese curds and gravy to creative, flavour-packed twists, there’s something for every poutine lover.
Gourmet Poutines: Dozens of unique variations from travelling professional poutineries, spanning classic styles to inventive toppings (including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free choices)
Free admission, everyone is welcome and pet-friendly atmosphere — bring your furry friends.
What to Expect:
Touring poutine vendors serving classic favourites & gourmet creations
Music & entertainment all weekend long
Local tent vendors, artisans & small businesses
Games, activities & fun for all ages
Pet-friendly atmosphere — bring your furry friends
FREE admission — everyone is welcome
A celebration of food, community, and Canadian pride
It runs from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm on Thursday, from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm on Friday & Saturday and from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on the Sunday.
A celebration of food, community, and Canadian pride.
Confirmed vendors:
Anwars Clothing (Non-food)
Backyard Battles (Non-food)
Boba Bae (Other food)
Canada Homestay Network (Non-food)
Cornelia Corn Dog (Other food)
Fat Les’s Road Crew (Poutineer)
Groovy Gravy (Poutineer)
Miss Ellies Lemonade (Other food)
Mrs Mini Donuts (Other food)
Richard Robin (Non-food)
Scottsauce (Non-food)
Smokin Carnivores (Poutineer)
The Colourful Chameleon (Non-food)
Tragically Chip Wagon (Poutineer)
TSZ Collection (Non-food)
Whispering Pines Soapery (Non-food)

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/

11th Annual Athens Truck Show
2026-08-21 10:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-22 10:00 - 18:00 | G. Tackaberry and Sons Construction, 109 Washburn Road, Athens, Ontario, Canada
The 11th annual Athens Truck Show is set to take place this Friday, August 21st and Saturday, August 22nd at G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction yard located at 109 Washburn Road in Athens.
Hosted by the Upper Canada Chapter of the Antique Truck Club of America, this free spectator event features hundreds of classic, antique, and modern truck.
It runs from 10:00am to 9:00pm on Friday and 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday.
Donations to the Athens Food Bank are also welcomed.
No formal truck judging, evening LED light shows on Friday and Saturday, live music, and onsite food vendors/BBQs.

15th Annual Mallorytown Village Fair
2026-08-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Mallory Coach House, 1523 County Road 2, Mallorytown, Ontario, Canada
The 15th annual Mallorytown Village Fair (MVF) is coming this Saturday, August 22, 2026, 10am-4pm, where there is fun for the whole family – free admission and activities.
MVF is held in the Tony Kall Park/Gardens between the Mallory Coach House and the Community Centre and is filled with displays, market vendors, demonstrations of heritage crafts by local artisans, and a play area with traditional children’s games.
Magician John Pert will be performing for the crowd and The Bubble Guy will make his huge bubbles in the afternoon (weather permitting). In the gazebo will be County Road 5 Bluegrass Band in the morning and DJ Mel Hunt in the afternoon.
For children’s activities Snow White will return 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, (children are welcome to dress up as fairy princesses), as well as a petting zoo and pony rides, live poultry/bird display, children’s face painting and mini steam engine display.
Artisans will also be demonstrating spinning, rope making, tatting and there will be a fur trade display. All entries to the various competitions will be on display at the Community Centre from 11:00-3:00. If you’d like more information on the competitions, please see contact info below.
Local vendors are all selling products that are home-made or home-grown. It is amazing to see the talent of the people from the area. Have a BBQ lunch at the Mallory Coach House Café (cash only), take home some delicious baking from the Community Bake Table, and buy a 50/50 ticket.
Admission and all MVF activities are free, however donations to the Brockville and Area Food bank will be gratefully accepted at all entrance gates. All profits from MVF go back to help support local charities and community groups.

Canine Watersports Canada Canadian Dock Jumping Championships
2026-08-28 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-29 08:00 - 17:30, 2026-08-30 08:00 - 15:30 | Centennial Park, 98 Water St W, Brockville
Canine Watersports Canada Canadian Dock Jumping Championships
August 28, 29 & 30, 2026
Centennial Park beside Hardy Park.

96th Annual North Augusta Labour Day Festival
2026-09-04 18:00 - 21:30, 2026-09-05 09:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-06 09:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-07 09:00 - 18:00
Hosted by the North Augusta Recreation Committee, the 96th Annual North Augusta Labour Day Festival is taking place Friday, September 4th to Monday, September 7th, 2026 in North Augusta.
Friday will see a Mixed Rec Slo-Pitch Tournament, Euchre, Kids Movie at the fire hall and fireworks after last slo-pitch game.
On Saturday there will be a village-wide garage sale, vendor sidewalk sales, a Car Show, swap meet and kids mini cars at the soccer field. There will also be a horse-shoe tournament, kid’s inflatables, face painting and live music by Kevin Rivette, Jimi Martin and the Lads Saturday night.
The Old Timers Fastball Tournament starts the day on Sunday, followed by an Ecumenical Church Service, Kids Inflatables, face painting, and Live Music with the Rock & Roll Cowboys.
Sunday will also see Fairies in the Village, Arts & Crafts in the park with special guests, Tinker Bell and Laurie the Mermaid, a Car Rally and live music from James King and Amanda Keeley Sunday night.
Labour Day Monday will include, Old Timers Fastball Tournament, a Pie Drop, Petting Zoo, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, monster School Bus, a Kids’ Carnival, Bingo, Jujitsu Demonstrations, kids frog jumping contest, Jell-O eating contest and an egg toss.
The popular Labour Day Parade begins with registration at 11:00 am and starting at noon.
Live music on Monday will feature Riverside Swing in the afternoon followed by Mark Bergman and then Deb Currier.
For more information and full schedule please visit: https://www.facebook.com/NorthAugustaRecreationCommittee
