Special Events

2024 Special Events

Special activities are subject to change due to weather, materials, volunteer availability and unforeseen circumstances.

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27th Annual Father's Day
Smoke & Steam Show

Sunday, June 16 ~ 10 am to 3 pm

Enjoy the Kawarthas’ original tractor show featuring power equipment displays, tractor games, vintage farm trucks, tractor and wagon rides and more. The day concludes with a huge tractor parade through the village at 3 pm!

27th Annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show

Sunday, July 14 ~ 10 am to 3 pm

Join us in the historic village as car enthusiasts from across Ontario showcase their antique & classic cars and vintage motorcycles with over 25 awards to be won. Enjoy historic demonstrations, live music, wagon rides and more!

Corn Roast

Sunday, August 18 ~ 10 am to 4 pm

Join us for a good old-fashioned corn roast! Come celebrate the heart of the summer harvest season with threshing demonstrations, live music, wagon rides, plenty of fire-cooked corn and more.

Applefest

Sunday, October 6 ~ 10 am to 4 pm

Tempt your taste buds with the sweetest event of the year! Enjoy a colourful fall celebration of apples and the harvest. See the Cider Mill in full operation, enjoy wagon rides, live music, historic demonstrations, apple treats, games and so much more!

Spooky All Hallows' Eve

Friday & Saturday, October 25 & 26 ~ 6 pm to 9 pm each night

Enjoy an evening of fun and games as we introduce you to the origins of some of our favourite Halloween traditions. The historic village transforms into an array of spooky fun scenes from ghostly graveyards to witches’ lairs. Featuring fortune telling, tractor and wagon rides and more, this all-ages event is sure to get you into the Halloween spirit.

Christmas Bazaar

Saturday, November 16 ~ 9 am to 2 pm

An indoor/outdoor Christmas market offering a fine selection of local and handmade gifts and festive decorations to satisfy all your holiday shopping needs.  

Christmas by Candlelight

Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8 ~ 4 pm to 8 pm each night

Get into the merriment of the season with a traditional Pioneer Christmas. Join along in a carol sing, tour the village by wagon ride, meet Father Christmas and learn about the origins of Christmas traditions we celebrate today. Delight in the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday season with us!

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Date/Time Event
Sunday, June 16th
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
27th Annual Father's Day Smoke & Steam Show
Sunday, July 14th
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
27th Annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show
Sunday, August 18th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Corn Roast
Sunday, October 6th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Applefest
Friday, October 25th
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Spooky All Hallows' Eve
Saturday, October 26th
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Spooky All Hallows' Eve
Saturday, November 16th
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, December 7th
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christmas by Candlelight
Sunday, December 8th
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christmas by Candlelight