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STRATFORD-PERTH MUSEUM, Stratford,270 Water St., 271-5311.WATERLOO REGIONAL CHILDREN’SMUSEUM, Kitchener 10 King St. W. 749-9387WELLINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM &ARCHIVES, RR# 1, Fergus , N1M 1R1. County Rd. #18. 846-0916.WOODSIDE NATIONALHISTORIC SITE, Kitchener. 528 Wellington St. N., 571-5684.
FARMERS’ MARKETS,Brampton Farmers’ Market: Sat. 7 am to 1 pm, from 3rd week in Junethrough Thanksgiving wknd. 905-874-2650Fergus Farmers’ Market: Sat. & Sun 9 am to 5 pm, 843-5221 Guelph Farmers’ MarketSat. 6 am to 12 pm 822-1260 ext 244Kitchener Farmers’ Market:Sat. 6 am to 2 pm, 741-2287.St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market and FleaMarket:Thurs.& Sat.(year round) 7 am to3:30 pm, plus Tues (June to Labour Day) 8am to 3 pm, 747-1830.
CALENDAR OF EVENTSOngoing to July 1, CambridgeONTARIO SOCIETY OF ARTISTSWATER PROJECTCambridge Galleries. 621-0460
Ongoing to July 1, KitchenerPRIME MINISTERS' QUILTSWoodside National Historic Site,showcasing Prime Ministers'Quilts. 571-5684
Ongoing to October, Sundays,GuelphHISTORICAL WALKING TOURSGuelph’s Historic Downtown core.Tour booklets are available fromGuelph Arts Council. 836-321
Waterloo County Farmers’ Market:Thurs. & Sat.(year round) 7 am to 2 pm,519-747-1830.
Ongoing to Jan. 2, 2005,Elora/Fergus150TH YEARS OF CLOTHINGWellington County Museum &Archives. Marking 150thAnniversary of WellingtonCounty. 846-0916 x 221
April 17-Nov. 17, StratfordSTRATFORD FESTIVAL 2004SEASONContact 271-5140 or 1-800-561-SWAN (7926)
May 16-June 20, Fergus/EloraTHREADWORKS 2004 - JURIEDTEXTILESWellington County Museum &Archives. 846-0916 ex 221
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June 5, St. Marys ST. MARYS HORTICULTURALGARDEN FAIR The Flats- WaterSt. S. Perennials, herbs, alpines,succulents, garden accessories,more. 393-5579
June 5-10, Fergus/EloraDINOSAUR DAYSROM Dinosaurmobile, WellingtonCounty Museum & Archives. 846-0916 ext 221
June 6, Kitchener10th ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE &ART FAIRHomer Watson House & Gallery,1754 Old Mill Road. A fun familyday! Music, magician, face paint-ing, lawn games, more. 748-4377
June 6, CambridgeKID'S DAY WINGS OF PARADISESpecial children's activities andentertainment 653-1234 ext. 102
June 6, BrantfordGLENHYRST FAMILY DAYGlenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant.Entertainment, children's art sta-tions, Potters' Guild Raku firingdemonstration. 756-5932
June 10-27, ListowelJANE WAGNER'S "THE SEARCHFOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENTLIFE IN THE UNIVERSE"Theatre Three - Eleven 311 MainSt. E. 291-2033
June 11, BrantfordRCMP MUSICAL RIDEWayne Gretzky Sports Centre.753-0053
June 13, CambridgeCAMBRIDGE TOUR DE GRANDChurchill Park. Family BicycleRide, routes of 20 km, 50 km,and 100 km. 653-9392
June 11-13, KitchenerWORLD JIU JITSUCHAMPIONSHIPS
The Aud, 400 male and femaleblack belts from over 20 coun-tries. 741-2547
June 12-13, Kitchener23RD ANNUAL GREEK FOODFESTIVALSt. Peter and Paul GreekOrthodox Community Centre, trib-ute to 2004 Olympics. 742-8640
June 11-13, WoodstockGREAT CANADIAN OUTDOOREXPO 519-539-9800
June 13, BramptonHORTICULTURAL SOCIETYGARDEN TOURHistoric Bovaird House, 905-874-2804
June 16, KitchenerSENIORS' DAYDoon Heritage Crossroads invitesseniors over 55 for a trip downmemory lane. 748-1914
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uelph is a communityreplete with the
unexpected. It is not unusu-al to find people who visitedthis historic city sometimein the past, who think theyknow everything aboutGuelph. It is also notunusual for them to beentirely wrong.Guelph has grown into acomplex, culturally rich,diverse and entertainingcity. Once upon a time, theuniversity here was knownfor its agricultural empha-sis; today, that traditioncontinues in a very strongenvironmental, scientificand research tradition, butthe university is alsoranked as one of the bestin Canada, with the atten-dant expertise and innova-tion in culture, art, musicand drama.Guelph’s interest in the arts
extends far beyond the uni-versity campus. This is hometo music festivals like theDowntown Guelph JazzFestival (Sept. 8-12 ), to con-cert halls and arts centres.A summertime highlight isGuelphfest, Sunday, August1. This exciting event, “TheSpirit of the Pioneer,” cele-brates the history and peo-ple of Guelph through thearts, entertainment andeducation. Guelphfestevents take place at RiverRun Centre, at Old QuebecStreet, and at the GuelphSports & EntertainmentCentre.This civic celebration offersa huge menu of attractions,from children’s games andstorytelling to a Town CrierCompetition, from sheepshearing and quilting to alog sawing competition.There is lots of entertain-
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McCrae House108 Water Street
A place with rustic flavour and friendly merchants. We have fresh produce, homemade baked goods,
cheese, eggs, meat, honey, fish,crafts, a snack bar and over 160 years of history. Located at the
intersection of Gordon Street andWaterloo Avenue by the
railroad underpass.
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ment by performers andmusicians, including “TheIncredible Pioneer TentShow” at the River RunCentre. All Guelphfestevents are free. For thevery full Guelphfest sched-ule, visitwww.riverrun.guelph.on.ca.Culture often creeps intothe dynamic retail sectionof downtown Guelph. Thecentral shopping sectionincludes such treats as thefascinating “Old QuebecStreet”, a covered mall withgenuine heritage ambience,
and intriguing shops andboutiques. Shopping oppor-tunities abound throughoutthe city, from the most ele-gant, such as La Crème, tothe most traditional, like theGuelph Farmers’ Market,every Saturday. Diners canexpect an eclectic mix ofculinary opportunities,including Georgian Creed.Guelph is home to a num-ber of excellent museumsand art galleries, includingthe Guelph Civic Museumand McCrae House, homeof Colonel John McCrae,
the poet who wrote thefamous “In Flanders Fields.”And the architectural show-piece of the city is the soar-ing, reverent Church of OurLady, a masterpiece mirror-ing the beauties of Europeancathedrals.Visitors can also enjoy theriverfront park areas, or thefamed Arboretum. Youwon’t know where to turnnext, in today’s Guelph –but every turning will revealanother delightful facet ofthis unexpectedly wonder-ful city.
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June 4-6, EloraGRAND RIVER FAIR & EXHIBITIONElora Rd. 7 & 21. 846-8879June 5, CambridgeCAMBRIDGE RIVERFEST ANDDRAGON BOAT RACESDickson and Riverbluffs Parks740-4681 ext. 7499June 12, CambridgeCAMBRIDGE ARTS FESTIVALMill Race Park. Children's area, VisualArts, Drama, Literary. 241-059June 19, FergusREMINESSENCE FESTIVALCommunity Centre; magic, music andmemorabilia of 50s-70s. 843-4852June 19, BramptonBRAMPTON FOLK FESTIVALGage Park, family festival, Morrisdancers, Juno Award winner JimmyRankin. 905-874-2936June 19, WaterlooUPTOWN COUNTRYUptown Waterloo. Country music,food, fully licensed areas. 885-1921
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June 20, Guelph9TH ANNUAL AUTOFESTDowntown core area.Classic &antique car show. 836-6144June 23-27, KitchenerTAPESTRY KITCHENERA family event; music, entertainment,and food. 745-3536 June 26-27, KitchenerMULTICULTURAL FESTIVALVictoria Park. Food, music fromaround the world. 741-2388June 26, GoderichCHILDRENS FESTIVALCourt House Park. Teddy bear parade,face painting, clowns, entertainers.July 3-5, BrantfordROCK AROUND THE BLOCK VictoriaPark, Dunn Building, SandersonCentre. Celebrate 50th Anniversary ofthe Birth of Rock And Roll. 752-1694July 8-11, WaterlooUPTOWN WATERLOO JAZZ FESTIVALWaterloo City Centre, 885-1921
July 8-July 11, St. MarysSTONETOWN HERITAGE FESTIVALDragon boat races, free history basedplay, house & garden tour, concerts,art show, architectural walking tours,children's heritage fair. 284-3500July 7-10, Brantford30TH ANNIVERSARY BRANTFORDINTERNATIONAL VILLAGES FESTIVAL Dance and singing groups, culturaldisplays, traditional foods! 752-1229 July 9-August 1, EloraTHE ELORA FESTIVAL33 Henderson St., 1-800-265-8977July 10, CambridgeFORBES PARK MUSIC FESTIVALFamily event, amateur bands, arts andcrafts, children’s games. 651-0239July 9-11, BramptonCARABRAM: BRAMPTON'SMULTICULTURAL FESTIVALEntertainment, food. 416-452-4917 July 17, BramptonSAVANNAH FESTIVAL OF RHYTHMSChinguacousy Park. Live music fromR&B to Reggae. 416-461-5255 July 22-25, St. MarysST. MARYS FAIRFree. 519-284-1186July 30 - August 2, CambridgeMILL RACE FESTIVAL OFTRADITIONAL FOLK MUSICMill Race Park & Downtown GaltTraditional forms of folk music anddance. Five stages. Free. 621-7135August 1, GuelphGUELPHFEST: THE SPIRIT OF THE PIO-NEER,noon - 6pm, John Galt Park at RiverRun Centre. A free day of adventure &merriment for the whole family.Entertainment, Food & Fun! 519-837-5662 x2206August 2, BramptonNITTYGRITTYBRAMACHING-WINGDINGChinguacousy Park, Bramalea Rd. &Queen 905-874-2367August 6-8, Kitchener BLUES, BREWS & BBQ'S
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Civic Square, free; blues music, BBQ,responsible drinking, family friendlyenvironment. 745-3536 August 13-15, BramptonJERK FOOD FESTIVALChinguacousy Park, 416-993-5123August 13-15, FergusFERGUS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL ANDHIGHLAND GAMESMilitary syled Tattoo, massed bands,Heavy Events, Highland dancing,Piping, Celtic music, 787-0099 August 21, CambridgeROCK THE MILL FESTIVALMillrace Park, Water Street. Local andheadlining bands. 740-4681 ext. 4652August 26-29, WaterlooWATERLOO BUSKER CARNIVALKing Street. Unique InternationalStreet Performers Festival. 747-8769August 26-28, Brantford5th ANNUAL BRANTFORD ELVISFESTIVAL Sanderson Centre. 752-1694September 8-12, GuelphGUELPH JAZZ FESTIVAL 2004,presenting innovative jazz music &educational colloquium. Various ven-ues & times. 519-763-4952
BRAMPTONChinguacousy Park, Bramalea Rd.& Queen St., Entertainment,amusement rides and games,Canada Day cake and fireworksshow set to music. 905-874-2367
CAMBRIDGERiverside Park. Parade begins at1pm on Bishop and King Street,ending at Riverside Park where awhole range activities willl behappening. Fireworks! 740-9926
EMBROEMBRO HIGHLAND GAMES8:30am - 5pm; 519-539-9800
EXETER Breakfast, children's entertain-ment, antique cars, BBQ, fire-works. 235-2962
GODERICH, June 26-July 1,Fireworks, June 30, barbecue,friendship breakfast, heritagewalk, picnic. July 1 parade. 524-6600 or 1-800-280-7637
GRAND BEND Fireworks at dusk at the MainBeach. 238-2001
KITCHENERDOMINION DAY PICNICDoon Heritage Crossroads- a1914 celebration; music, croquet,horseshoes. 748-1914
KITCHENERSPORTSWORLDFireworks, Buskers Games andActivities Live Music. 653-4442
ST. MARYSCadzow Park- 217 Park St.Activities begin 1 pm with a giantbirthday cake. Free admission intoCadzow Pool. 284-3556
SEAFORTH AND VANASTRAAll you can eat fireman's break-fast - Seaforth. Fireworks at duskin Vanastra. 527-1272
TILLSONBURGFESTIVAL OF MUSICFair Grounds, Family event; musicand bands all day, craft show, carshow, holistic health fair and achildren's area. 842-7473
WINGHAMFamily celebration. Fireworks atdusk at Optimist Park. 357-1208
September 9-12, BramptonBRAMPTON FALL FAIR905-843-0210September 10-11, St. Marys"ONCE UPON A THAMES" - ST.MARYS STORYTELLING FESTIVALThe Flats, Water St. S. For all ages –puppetry, music, stories. 284-2698 September 18, Waterloo ROYAL MEDIEVAL FAIRE Waterloo Park West. Vendors, hands-on displays, games, Celtic music,magic, swordplay. 747-8769 September 18, Waterloo RegionDOORS OPEN WATERLOO REGIONVisit heritage buildings! 634-8452September 18-19, BramptonDOORS OPEN BRAMPTON 905-791-4055.September 25, WellesleyWELLESLEY APPLE BUTTER &CHEESE FESTIVAL7 am. Rain or shine, activities toentertain the whole family. 656-9915September 25, BrantfordDOORS OPEN BRANT 2004751-9900
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are extremely proud of, bythe way.Actually, Oktoberfest is aperfect symbol for all thethings at the heart of thiscity. Kitchener is a city ofcelebration, especially cel-ebrations of culture andhistory – and Oktoberfest isa party well rooted in oneof Kitchener’s founding cul-tures.
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Doon Heritage Crossroads– an entire heritage villagewith houses, shops, andmore – will carry you backto 1914; while the houseand gallery of famed artistHomer Watson will intro-duce you to Watson’s era;his home was built in 1906.
“Time travel” at Doon HeritageCrossroads.
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THE AUDSpotlight Productions Presents“Hidden Treasures” • June 5Regional Dog Agility Championships • June 5 & 6Dearborn Health 2004 World Jiu-JitsuChampionships • June 11, 12 & 13Canadian Open Drum Corp Competition • July 17www.theaud.caFor tickets or information call 1-800-265-6368 or 745-0303
ROCKWAY & DOON VALLEYGOLF COURSESTwo challenging, picturesque courseslocated within minutes of the downtown. Excellent rates.Tee reservations - Rockway, 741-2949
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YOUR NEW KITCHENER MARKETOur vendors are waiting to greet you atour brand new facility. Farmers’ Marketopen Wednesdays 8 am - 2 pm (May - Oct.) and Saturdays 7 am - 2 pmyear-round. Our multi-cultural MarketShops open September 4.300 King St. East in downtown Kitchener.2 hours free parking during farmers’ market hours.www.kitchenermarket.ca or 741-2287
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door take on cultural activi-ties, this city has fineparks, the exciting attrac-tions of Sportsworld, andexcellent golf courses,including municipal coursesDoon Valley and Rockway.Whether you are lookingfor plenty of hands-on her-itage, great shopping, fineconcerts and theatre, oreclectic shopping,Kitchener, with excellentinns and hotels, is a greatcity for a long, leisurelyvisit.
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pies, made from scratch, aswell as meat pies, butter tarts,squares and cookies. Shakespeare boasts excellentaccommodations at theShakespeare Inn; and throughJune 30, the Inn hosts a dis-play of miniature quilts byHenny Bremer as an extend-
ed feature ofthe WaterlooCounty & AreaQuilt Festival.And speakingof quilts, this
renaissance art is the mainevent year round at The QuiltPlace, with quilts, quilting sup-plies, and gifts for sale.First-time visitors toShakespeare are astonishedat the treasure trove theyhave discovered. And theyalways return to browse theshops of this friendly, creativelittle village.
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➡ Getting There: LocatedWest of Kitchener, take Hwy. 8off the 401 to Hwy. 7/8 west &follow to Shakespeare
➡ Information: www.visitor.on.ca/shakespeare SEE
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June 18, KitchenerCFCC 2004 FAMILY HOE-DOWNBingemans, Marshall Hall, 1380Victoria St. N. Entertainment,dancing, country fair for the chil-dren and prizes galore. 743-6333
June 18, CambridgeMAYOR'S CELEBRATION OF THE ARTSCambridge Centre for the Arts.Music and epicurean delightsfrom over 20 local restaurants.740-4681 ext. 4620
June 18-19, BramptonEXPERIENCE BRAMPTONTOURISM DAYCity Hall & Ken Whillans Square,Best of Brampton. 905-874-3601
June 19, BrantfordROTARY CHILI COOK OFF Victoria Park. 759-8320
June 19, BramptonBRAMPTON FARMERS' MARKETOPENING DAYMain Street. Fresh local produce,baked goods, art and crafts.Open Saturdays in July. 905-874-2650
June 20, CambridgeFATHERS GO WILD!!!African Lion Safari. Every Fatherand Grandfather receive 50% OFFregular admission and a FREEGame Reserves tour. 623-2620
June 20, KitchenerSMOKE & IRON - GRANDOPENING OF DOON HERITAGECROSSROADSCelebrate Father's Day. Grandopening of the village’s newBlacksmith Shop. 748-1914
June 21, BrantfordABORIGINAL SOLIDARITY DAYKanata Iroquois Village. Dance,traditional fare, crafts, and socialdancing. 752-1229
For a complete listing of area events go towww.visitor.on.ca
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