Ready, Steady, Cook!

Thursday, October 1, 2015 – from 4:00pm to 7:00pm

We will be selling brown paper bags with mystery ingredients at the Thursday Farmers’ Market on Thursday October 1st for $30. Please sign up in advance by sending us a message (1000islandsfestivals@gmail.com) or by pre-paying here. http://www.gananoqueharvestfestival.ca/ready–steady–cook-.html

Your challenge should you choose to accept it: Make a three-course meal for neighbours who live on either side of you using the mystery ingredients and whatever is in your pantry.

Post pictures and comments from your dinner party (including your sumptuous meal) on our Facebook page. Describe your meal and send us the recipe!

Prizes for the first three posts – and prizes for the best-looking appetiser, main course, dessert and wittiest toast!

Event or Related Website: www.gananoqueharvestfestival.ca

Contact Name: Debra Davis

Contact Email: 1000islandsfestivals@gmail.com

Contact Phone: 613 929-3942

Contact Organization: Thousand Islands Festivals & Events

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2015 – from 10:00am to 4:00pm

Location: Gananoque Town Park (corner of King Street East and Park Street),

This outdoor summer festival will center on dog-related products and services as well as Rescue Lane, where you will learn about the wonderful, behind-the-scenes work being done for dogs.

Admission Details: Admission is free. Don’t forget to bring your dog!
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes

Website: www.1000IslandsBarkBash.com
Contact: Bill McCormick
Email:barkbash@live.com
Contact Phone: 613-353-6923

Take a step back in time at the Gananoque Pirate Festival. Visit the Pirate Village with live music, tarot card readers, wood carvers, a blacksmith, potters, a tall ship manned with pirates, cannons and guns! KIDS ZONE and of course no Pirate Festival would be complete without the notorious Captain Jack! We would never forget the big kids so come out and test your skills on the tippy ladder, cool off on the giant water slide or listen to great music on the waterfront mainstage.

July 10th – July 12th at Noon – Grog Contest: Visit participating outlets to and be sure to purchase a tasty grog concocted by their devious pirate staff! Be sure to fill out a ballot for your tasty treat and see who will win the Infamous Best Grog Award!

FRIDAY, JULY 10

7:30 pm – Pirate parade (meet at the Gananoque Recreation Centre by 7 pm for line-up)

7:30 pm to 10:30 pm – KIDS ZONE – games, crafts, obstacle course and more

8:15 pm – Hairband doing 70’s funk

9:30 pm – Thriller Canada doing the best of the Jacksons and Michael Jackson

11:00 pm – Village Closes

SATURDAY, JULY 12

10:00 am: Waterfront Family breakfast with Captain Jack

10:30 am to 7 pm – KIDS ZONE

11:00 am – Capt’n Tor and the Naer-Do-Well-Cads on Kid’s Stage

12:30 PM  Dolce Vita

12:30 – 3:00 pm: Kingston Fencing demonstrations.

2:00 PM: Bellyflop Contest

3:00 – Captain Tor and the N’aer De Well Cads

4:30 pm – Dolce Vita

7:00 pm – Pirate Waterfront Dinner with host Captain Jack. Must be 19 or older $35 per person. (For tickets call: 613-381-8427)

8:00 pm – Jolly Rogers doing dance rock.

9:30: Crush doing the best of Bon Jovi

Date:

from Friday, May 8, 2015 – 6:00pm to Saturday, May 9, 2015 – 9:30pm

Registration at the Gananoque Public Library.

Further information about this event :

Website:www.gananoqueliteraryfestival.ca

Contact: Debra Davis

Email:debradavis.cda@gmail.com

Phone: 613 929-3942
Contact Organization: Thousand Islands Festivals & Events

The Gananoque Literary Festival combines a weekend break with great Canadian lit.  Seven authors have confirmed – including Peter C. Newman, Canada’s most successful author having written over 26 books and selling over 2 million copies; Terry Fallis, award-winning author of Best Laid Plans, The High Road, Up & Down and No Relation; and Kelley Armstrong, a prolific author of modern gothic novels – #1 New York Times and #1 Globe & Mail bestselling author.

Admission Details: 
Friday night and Saturday programme – $39pp
Saturday programme – $29pp
Early Bird registration; $39
on site 10% concession on groups over 10 people
Students Saturday programme – $10pp

Date:

Saturday, May 23, 2015 – from 10:00am to 3:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival

Location: Gananoque Town Park 30 King St.E

A day of outdoor family fun and entertainment in Gananoque’s beautiful Town Park. Special guest artists, (David Day Guy Wales, Wallace Edwards), live music (Spare Change) “Tay”, Dreams in Motion, Dr. Kaboom and more.

Registration $2. (includes chalk)

Info: or preregistration forms www.chalkthewalk.ca

Admission Details: $2.Registration only (includes chalk)
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Website: www.chalkthewalk.ca
Contact: Jan Gravelle

Email: jangravelle@gananoque.com
Phone: 613 530 0922
Contact Organization: Chalk the Walk

This outdoor summer festival takes place Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 10am to 4pm at the Gananoque Town Park. The Thousand Islands Bark Bash will center on dog-related products and services as well as Rescue Lane, where you will learn about the wonderful, behind-the-scenes work being done for dogs.

Admission is free. Don’t forget to bring your dog! For more information contact Bill McCormick at 613-353-6923.

Join Gananoque in celebrating the seventh annual Chalk the Walk festival on Saturday May 23, 2015. Registration opens at 9:30am, and costs $2 (including chalk). Wallace Edwards will be the special guest again this year!

Festival is a day of outdoor family fun and entertainment in Gananoque’s beautiful Town Park. Special guest artists, (David Day Guy Wales,Wallace Edwards), live music (Spare Change) “Tay”, Dreams in Motion, Dr. Kaboom and more.

For more information visit www.chalkthewalk.ca

The Gananoque Literary Festival is a gathering of writers and readers that combine a special interest in Canadian literature with a weekend break. The festival takes place May 8 – 9, 2015.

Seven authors have confirmed their attendance including Peter C. Registration is available at the Gananoque Public Library. For more information visit www.gananoqueliteraryfestival.ca.

Can’t get enough summer concerts in before September? Here’s one more to add to your list, the Two Rivers Music Fest – a day long musical showcase and community gathering in downtown Gananoque. Featuring the best local talent, Two Rivers works with the Town of Gananoque, the Gananoque BIA, and Gananoque Brewery to create a fun and exciting atmosphere in celebration of our unique community.

Come to beautiful downtown Gananoque on Saturday, August 23 and enjoy great food and music. The first annual Two Rivers Music Fest is an exciting and family friendly event created to celebrate our unique community and the talent that lives here.

All ages welcome and donations accepted for admission.

Line up to date:

12:00 – Aaron Ray
1:00 – TBA
2:00 – Cliff Edwards
3:00 – Patrick Kirkby
4:00 – Alex Leggett
5:00 – Foley Mountain Playboys
6:00 – Colin Brady
7:00 – Mark Hunt & Guests
8:00 – Special Electric Guest
9:00 – Special Guest

Admission Details: $5.00 Admission Wristband Website: http://www.tworiversmusicfest.com Contact Name: Alex Leggett & Kristina Miller

Email: alexanderleggett@hotmail.com Contact Phone: 647-269-1536

This Victoria Day weekend, come out on Saturday, May 17 at 8:30am for VICTORIA DAY IN THE VILLAGES! There will be various events in the villages around the township of Leeds & 1000 Islands to celebrate the start of summer! Tour your way through the villages and enjoy!

In Seeley’s Bay there will be a number of events to take in including the Crafts & Trunk Sales; Paddling & Fishing; Giant Puppets; Food & More. www.redcanoefest.com

Travel to Lyndhurst for their community Yard Sales, Huge Plant Sale, and Sidewalk Sales.613.928.1196

Come down to Lansdowne for the LAFR Plant Sale, Mom to Mom Sale, Bake Sale, Trunk/Trailer/Tailgate Sale, and Sidewalk Sale. lafr@1000islands.com

Lastly, Rockport will be holding its Sidewalk Sale, Plant Sale, Lunch Cruise, Lobster Dinner, and Sunset Dinner Cruise. www.rockportcruises.com