One of the finest fairs in the province will take place July 15-17th, 2011 – The Lansdowne Fair!

Take in all the events over the weekend. Car shows, live entertainment, demolition derby, agricultural exhibits, fair parade, rides, food and many more attractions. This event is for all ages!

For more information on The Lansdowne Fair schedule, please visit their website at: www.lansdownefair.com.

Come on out to the heart of downtown Gananoque for the Craft Fair organized by the Gananoque Rotary Club. On July 2nd-3rd and again on August 6th, 2011, there will be a large display of crafts and home-made goodies in Town Hall Park. Plan to attend rain or shine from 10am-4pm.

You will find hand crafted arts & crafts such as wood work, clothing, jewellery, home-made soaps and many more products. Not only will you find unique gifts but proceeds go to raise funds for community projects. For more information contact Ron Casselman at (613) 382-4900.

Celebrate Canada Day at the 1000 Islands Family Ribfest starting June 30 – July 3, 2011. Right in the heart of downtown Gananoque is were you will find this exciting event at the Town Hall Park. Now in its 6th year, this popular event is jointly organized and hosted by the Rotary Club and the Lions Club of Gananoque. It attracts well over 20,000 visitors who come to enjoy live music, great food and some fantastic deals. Children are delighted with the free pony rides and the other events and attractions designed especially for them.

On the evening of Canada Day, there is a fantastic fireworks display to celebrate the birthday of our great country. For more information visit the official website for the Ribfest at www.ganribfest.com

Chalk the Walk 2011 will take place Saturday July 16, 2011 at Gananoque Town Park. The festival was postponed on May 14 because of inclement weather. Please join us on July 16. This year the festival also features the “Change Your World for Wildlife” Chalk Art contest for amateur & professional artists, with cash prizes!

This is a fun-filled family event showcasing art for all ages. Many types of art go on display, including sidewalk chalk art, paintings, drawings, and fine art. Enjoy a day of family fun, live music, crayola air castle, boys and girls club bbq, ice cream, entertainment, and prizes.

For more information visit www.chalkthewalk.ca.

This is event celebrates the St.Lawrence River, and the unique way paddlers connect with it. The Paddlefest is Perfect for kids, beginners, seniors and competitive paddlers of all ages! The Paddlefest is taking place June 25-26th, 2011.

Building on the success of last years event, this weekend combines a fun day of learning in kayaks and concludes with a race on Sunday. All ages, abilities, individuals + families welcome. There will be learning clinics for adults and kids and race categories for recreational and competitive folks.

For more information call the 1000 Islands Kayaking Company at 613 329-6265.

Come out to Sweet’s Corners Public School for “An Evening of Music” in Lyndhurst on Friday June 10, 2011 starting at 7pm. This event will be fun for the whole family!

This event features The Talents of Sweet’s Corners School and My Canadian Music (www.mycanadianmusic.ca)

Tickets are available at The Green Gecko, Wing’s & Sweet’s Corners School in Lyndhurst or at the door. Funds raised will go to support Main Street Improvements in the Village. More info, please call 613-928-1196.

Come on out to the Lyndhurst Village Wide Sidewalk & Yard Sale happening this weekend May 28, 2011 from 8:30 am to 3:30pm. Find a bargain and help us raise money for village improvements. There will be yard sales throughout the entire village and one huge yard sale on Main Street. Also local businesses will be hosting sidewalk sales.

There will be something for everyone so come join the fun and participate in a good cause!

The entire community is invited to welcome back the “Cangarda” to the 1000 Islands. She return on June 2, 2011, 3:30 to 6:00 pm on the dock of the Arthur Child Heritage Museum in Gananoque. All ages welcomed and there will be complimentary food and refreshments served.

This 126′ “Cangarda” Steam Launch, built in 1901 will be dockside at the Museum, as she makes her first stop in Canadian waters since leaving in the early 1950’s.This vessel might be better known to some as the Magedoma. Senator George T. Fulford, of Brockville owned it from 1905 until the early 1950’s. It has been completely restored and is en-route to Brockville once again on June 6th.

Those currently, and those wishing to be Local Flavours members, as food producers, restaurants, citizens and markets of the region, will gather February 12 from 2pm-7pm at the Firehall Theatre in Gananoque to lay out plans for 2011 and beyond. They’ll continue to build capacity, programs and a food identity for the region. Lori Stahlbrand, CBC journalist and founder-president of Local Foods Plus, and Edward Pond, locavore and food photographer, will inspire a roundtable discussion to help guide the direction of Local Flavours for 2011, and beyond.

With a pot luck supper, top notch speakers, a great band, and hearty discussion; it will be an awesome evening! Admission is $5 for adults, free for children; the $5 will go towards Local Flavours membership fees if you choose to register. The meeting event is a great opportunity to renew membership in Local Flavours, or join for the first time – and perhaps to become a Friend of Local Flavours:

Producers, Restaurants, Distributors, B&Bs – $50
Friends of Local Flavours – $20.

This event is hosted by the Frontenac Arch Biosphere – to help our community become more sustainable. From farm to fork, local food is a key ingredient in the well-being of our region’s environment, culture, society and sustainable economy.

Local Flavours is going into year seven, and now has over 100 members. If you are part of the local food picture, you won’t want to miss this event.

Please spread the word. This will be a wonderful, fun and informative event. Learn more about Local Flavours through ashley@fabr.ca. Don’t forget to let her know what your potluck dish will be!

Frost Fest brings the Seeley’s Bay Community together each February to celebrate the season and enjoy the many events surrounding this weekend Winter Festival. Come out on February 4-6th for this years exciting event!

From Crafts, Rides, Dances, Hockey to Kids events and Dances – all add up to a Fun Weekend.

The festival will officially begin with the Opening Ceremonies on Friday Evening at the docks. Opening remarks will include the Town Crier, Frost Fest Chair, and the announcement of the 2010 Frost Fest Mini King & Mini Queen, followed by fireworks that will illuminate the night sky over the bay.

For more information regarding Frost Fest and the Events Calendar, please visit the festival’s website at www.seeleysbayfrostfest.com.