Enjoy three days of free music at the Stewart Park Festival taking place July 19-21, 2013. This outdoor music festival is a summer favourite. Set in the beautiful park on the Tay River, there are more than 30 free, live concerts.

The festival features a variety of musical styles, including folk, funk and jazz. The weekend includes concerts as well as workshops, children’s activities and an after-hours pub crawl.

For more information visit www.stewartparkfestival.com

Rideau Lakes Artists Association’s third annual Art in the Barn is returning to the Lombardy Agricultural Society Fairgrounds on July 13 – 14, 2013 from 10am to 4pm.

The Lombardy Fairgrounds Barn is located 4 miles south of Smiths Falls on Highway 15 at Kelly’s Road. This show features original art – watercolour, acrylic, oil, and batik paintings, together with pottery, whimsical garden critters, quilting, shorebird carvings and bird carvings.

Admission is free and 10% of all sales, as well as any contributions, will be donated to DO IT FOR DARON fund in support of youth mental health through the Royal Ottawa. For more information call Nora at 613 283 7824.

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a performance by the Perth Citizens’ Band on Thursday July 11 2013 at 7:30pm. This is the month of July’s concert presented during the summer on the bandstand behind the Perth Town Hall.

For more information visit www.perthband.ca

Lanark Laughs present Comedy Night at O’Reilly’s on May 11, 2013.

Cost is $12 at the door and include 1 drink. Show starts at 8pm.

O’Reilly’s is located at 43 Gore Street, Perth ON.

Explore Perth welcomes “Dock & Deck Demos” services all of your dock and deck needs; to our local Perth Ontario Directory. Dock & Deck Demos service any type of dock and deck and welcome island jobs as well. Visit our Business Directory for a full list of vendors in Perth Ontario.

The Perth Antique Show Runs from 10am to 4pm on July 6-7, 2013 at the Perth Royal Canadian Legion (26 Beckwith St. E.) inside and along the Tay Canal.

Thirty-two dealers displaying china, glass, silver, textiles, jewellery, brass, tools, furniture, folk art and decorative accessories and popular retro and nostalgia and collectibles.

Admission is $6 both days. For information phone 613-283-5270 (Bill Dobson)

Explore Perth welcomes “The Lakehouse & Green Valley Cottages” a great place to vacation with family or friends; to our local Perth Ontario Directory. The Lakehouse is a beautiful stone home located on Clear Lake. There is plenty of space in this beautiful vacation home. Cottages are also available for rent at Green Valley Cottages. Visit our Business Directory for a full list of vendors in the Perth.

2013 marks the fifteenth anniversary of the Rideau Lakes Studio and Garden Tour. The Tour takes place Saturday June 29 – Monday July 1, 2013.

The artists have the welcome mats out and are ready with a few surprises for you. As usual the studios will be open 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday but as something new this year they will also be open on Monday, July 1st, to celebrate Canada Day. A free brochure will guide you through the tour and is available at most area stores, restaurants and welcome centres.

For further information, contact Sherry at 613-928-3041 or visit www.rideaulakesstudioandgardentour.com

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Enjoy this strawberry social and concert at Stewart Park. Hosted by the Rotary Club, on June 27, 2013 starting at 7pm at the bandstand behind Town Hall.

The Strawberry Social picks berries, hulls them, and then prepares them into delicious shortcakes!

Art in the Garden showcases artists and crafts people among the extensive and mature display beds at Kiwi Gardens.

Stroll through the walkways and exotic plantings to find all handmade works of art. On display are such items as garden sculptures, obelisks and arbours, blown glass, outdoor furniture, wind chimes, pottery, and various other pieces of unique garden art.

This premiere garden show takes place Father’s Day Weekend – June 15-16, 2013 and compliments the day with tasty food and beverages, live music, and plenty of benches to rest and enjoy the view.

Art in the Garden is open from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Kiwi’s Retail Nursery is open throughout the weekend for those in search of a new addition or two to their own garden. Parking is available on the site, and the admission fee is $5.00 per person.

Pets on a leash are welcomed.