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Collingwood Events
Collingwood Downtown Farmers' Market
Every Saturday 8:30AM - 12:30PM
The market operates each Saturday morning in the heart
of Collingwood’s historic downtown from the holiday weekend in May until
Thanksgiving Weekend. It is located in the municipal parking lot at the
corner of Second and Pine Streets and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
Local vendors feature a wide range of organic vegetables and fruit, baking,
meats and cheeses, flowers and trees, jams and preserves, handcrafted items
and more. Special activities for the family, entertainment and artists from
the Georgian Bay Arts and Crafts Association are featured each week.
After you visit the market, be sure to take a stroll through our historic
downtown. The eclectic mix of shops, dining and professional services is
the perfect blend to keep you family healthy, happy and stylin’. You’ll
find the variety, quality and friendliness … outstanding!
Collingwood
Elvis FestivalJuly 22nd thru July 25th 2010
The 16th Annual Collingwood Elvis Festival, the largest
of its kind in Canada, will take place Thursday, July 22 – Sunday, July
25, 2010. The Collingwood Elvis Festival features some of the greatest Elvis
tribute artists in the industry competing for the honor of participating
in The 2010 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, held during the annual
"Elvis Week" festivities in August at Graceland in Memphis, Tenn. It is
the official Elvis tribute artist contest, presented by Elvis Presley Enterprises,
Inc.
More than two dozen shows starring the industry’s best Elvis tribute artists
and a three-day competition with professional, non-professional, and youth
categories. Also featured are a street dance, venue tour, vendor alley,
parade, and midway. A broad ticket price range, from $8 to $70, has been
set up to accommodate every budget and each member of the family. There
are also free events available.
The Collingwood Elvis Festival continually seeks to improve the quality
of the event while maintaining the same great programming that loyal festival
attendees have come to expect over the years. The festival’s 16th Anniversary
will celebrate the Champions of yesteryear. Visitors will be entertained
by returning crowd favourites, Robin Kelly, Gino Monopoli, Jay Zanier, David
Lee, Shon Carroll, Daylin James, Ben Klein, Roy LeBlanc, Ray Guillemette,
Pete Paquette, David Muggeridge, Shawn Barry and more. Special appearances
by internationally renowned Tribute Artist, Shawn Klush and fan favourite
Stephen Kabakos are also featured throughout the weekend schedule.
Tickets for the Collingwood Elvis Festival are available
by
calling toll free 1-866-444-1162 or online.
Our
archived Elvis Festival page
www.collingwoodelvisfestival.com
Yuk Yuk's on Tour @ the Springs
Past Show Schedule times and dates
Stand Up Comedy from leading comics
The Springs @ Mountain Springs Resort
beside the Toronto Ski Club (Blue Mountain Zone 4 North Slope)
WakeStock World Series
Canada's action sports and music festival
NO DATES FOR 2010 as of yet, stay tuned.
August 7-9, 2009
Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Wake • Skate • FMX and over 20 bands, WWA World Series of Wakeboarding action sports lifestyle expo. 3 days of boarding, bands and bikinis. Nightly Parties.
Our
archived WakeStock page
www.wakestock.com
Outdoor
Art Festival
Sat. Jul 31, 2010- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun. Aug 1, 2010 - 10:00AM - 4:00PM
The Georgian Bay Association for Creative Arts (GBACA) is holding its 21th ANNIVERSARY summer art event once again on Hurontario Street for two days of fun. The event has grown with the years to include 75 artists representing a wide range of media and expression. Live music and children’s activities also enhance the Festival atmosphere. This year promises to be every bit as exciting with many returning artists and some new faces. There will be plenty of time to stroll along and admire the tremendous creativity of our local artists.
Downtown Fall Restaurant Walking Tour
Sun, Oct 17, 2010 - 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Experience the incredible cuisine of Collingwood’s Historic
Downtown during the annual Fall Restaurant Walking Tour.
Collingwood Downtown…. a la carte! Collingwood’s Historic Downtown offers
big city dining sophistication and variety all in the space of a few blocks
and all within walking distance from each other. From sushi to wood fired
pizza, from pub fare to Provencal inspired dishes, from dim sum to cross-cultured
fusion creations, you’ll find a restaurant to suit your cravings and appetite.
What better way to experience all that Collingwood Downtown has to offer
than during the annual “Fall Restaurant Walking Tour”. Join us when, once
again, we tour the streets of beautiful, historic downtown Collingwood and
embrace the fall season by tasting the incredible cuisine of our unique
and excellent restaurants and food shops.
Tickets are go on sale in late September and are only $35 per person.
Golden
Town Cruisers Cruise Nights
in Meaford
Jun 1 2010 thru Sep 7 2010
Bring out your oldie or just come on down and enjoy vintage and classic cars. Every Tuesday, June 2nd-September 8, 2009 (except June 30). 7-9pm at the Meaford Harbour Pavilion. Door prizes, jacket draws, great music.
Meaford: approx. 24 km (20 minutes) north west on Hwy 26.
Meaford Municipal Farmers' Market
Jun 4 thru Oct 8 2010 : Meaford
A family & friends event under the Rotary Pavilion
at the Harbour, 3-7pm. Local high quality produce
direct from our farmers.
Meaford: approx. 24 km (20 minutes) north west on Hwy 26.
Jazz
at the Station
Jun 16 2010thru Aug 25 2010
Every Wednesday at the Station on St. Paul St. Bring your lawn chair. A community Museum is located in The Station, a reconstruction of the 1873 Collingwood Railway Station. The Station is located at the corner of St. Paul Street and Hwy. #26, in downtown Collingwood.
Salsa
at Blue Mountain
Jun 25 2010 thru Jun 26 2010
Village at Blue Mountain The Ontario Salsa Tour hits Blue Mountain! This FREE family street party celebrating Ontario’s Latin cultures will turn the Village at Blue into a showcase of Latin life: pulsating music, passionate dancing, fiery foods!
Canada
Day in Thornbury
Thurs. Jul 1 2010
Downtown Thornbury 9:00am - 3:00pm. Schedule: 8:30-10:30am Pancake Breakfast at Town Hall 11:00am-12:00pm Parade along Bruce St. 12:15pm Cake Cutting and Singing of National Anthem.
Thornbury: approx. 14 km (14 minutes) north west on Hwy 26.
Picnics
and Performances
Nancy Island, Wasaga Beach
Jul 1 2010 thru Aug 5 2010
Picnics and Performances, Thursday evenings, 7pm at the Nancy Island Historic site. The Schooner "Nancy" was a British supply vessel, and the only ship to survive the naval battle on Lake Erie which the British lost in 1812, but the Americans discovered the "Nancy" hidden away on the Nattawasaga River and subsequently sank her. The hull was salvaged in 1927 and today stands in front of the museum which tells the story of the War of 1812 and the three hundred years of navigation on Lake Superior. There is also a reconstruction of the engine room of a Great Lakes steamer.
Nancy Island: Just off Mosely and 3rd Street North (Main
beach area)
Wasaga Beach: approx. 14km (14 minutes) South east Hwy 26 to Mosely turn
off.
The
Blue Mountains Chili Cookoff
Sat. Jul 3rd, 2010
Village at Blue Mountain. A fun-filled family day, centered on some serious provincial championship chili cooking! This 25th annual event boasts live music, chili tasting and kids' activities.
Ford
Wayne Gretzky Classic Golf Tournament at Thornbury
Jul 5 2010 thru Jul 11 2010
Dates to be confirmed.
Celebrities & Amateurs are paired with 160 golfers from the PGA in a Pro-Am format. Benefiting The Wayne Gretzky Foundation. At the Georgian Bay Golf Club & Raven Golf Club at Lora Bay. The ONLY stop on the nationwide tour!
Purse: $800,099 - Winning Share: $144, 017
Individual Day Pass $15. Weekly Pass $39.99
Many sports and entertainment celebrities will again participate in the
2009 Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic along with 160 golfers from the PGA Nationwide
Tour. The Georgian Bay Club and The Raven at Lora Bay will host this pro-am
format that allows fans to see elite golf played by both pros and amateurs
alike. With proceeds benefiting the Wayne Gretzky Foundation, the impact
will be felt far beyond the golf course.
Our archived July 2009 Gretzky Golf
Rock the Mountain @ Blue
Saturday July 17 and Sunday July 18, 2010
The Hottest grassroots bands climbing the charts hit the Village Stage to Rock The Mountain! Plus the finalists from the region’s most successful Idol contest!
Our archived Rock the Mountain @ Blue
Craigleith Heritage Depot
2010 Lecture Series
Location: Beaver Valley Community Centre, Thornbury
Cost: $7 per lecture - $10 per couple - $4 youth 18 and under.
Phone: 705.444.2601