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Festival of Good Cheer

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Join us for one of our favorite events, the annual Festival of Good Cheer. The doors to the Crystal Palace will open at 9 a.m. and we will start to hand out the swag bags starting at 10 a.m. Once again we will have tastings downtown.  This year Top Shelf Distillers, Perth Brewery and Weatherhead Brewery will be offering tastings from 12 – 5 p.m.
Top Shelf Distillers will be at Code’s Mill.
Perth Brewery will be at the Red Brick Emporium
Weatherhead Brewery will be at Perth Home Furniture.
Mimosas will be served at Fashion Envy
Drop by and enjoy a delicious tasting as you browse through the wonderful shops in downtown Perth.

While you wait in line to pick up your bag, browse through the book sale by the Montessori school, enjoy a wonderful tea from Maggie’s Tea & Toast Cafe or a treat from the Rideau Candy Shoppe.

SCAVENGER HUNT

We will be hiding 18 items throughout our downtown stores. If you find a this special item, mark that location on the piece of paper we will supply and hand in your paper at the end of the day at Kelly’s or Fashion Envy  by 5 p.m.  Important do not remove the item when you find it. It will ruin the fun for the next person.
PRIZE:
The winner will be drawn on Monday, Dec. 2nd and one person will win an overnight stay at the Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn and Spa.

HIDDEN TREASURES

Find one of 8 boxes hidden downtown, each containing a $25 BIA Gift Certificate.
PRIZE:
If you find the box it is yours to keep and you can use the gift certificate in any downtown business or restaurant! ​

 

Date :
November 30, 2020

Event location :
80 Gore St. E., Perth, Ontario

Contact :
(613) 267-3311 Ext 2251

Festival of Good Cheer

 

Hosted by the Downtown Heritage Perth BIA, this is a very special pre-Christmas retail event to kick-off the Christmas season in Perth. Start at the Crystal Palace to pick up your swag bags with coupons galore, then visit all the great shops in our quaint downtown! For information: www.downtownperthbia.ca or call Kari Clarke at 267-3311 Ext. 2251.

Many stores will offer promotions, tastings, music in the streets and more!

Bring your friends and join the fun as we hand out 200+ swag bags filled promotions, coupons, giveaways and more to take you through the downtown. Doors open at 9 a.m. at the Crystal Palace and the first bag is given out at 10 a.m. Marvel at the 40+ Christmas trees in the Crystal Palace while you wait for the excitement to begin. Enjoy music in the streets, promotions and  contests at various downtown businesses.

 

Date :
Saturday, November 30, 2019

Event location :
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace, Farmers Market,
Tay Valley Basin, Perth, ON

Contact :

Kari Clarke, Perth BIA, 613-267-3311 Ext. 2251
E-mail: kclarke@perth.ca or visit website: http://www.downtownperthbia.ca

Town of Perth – November ongoing events 2018

The Weber Brothers Live

 

 

Saturday November 3rd 2018 8pm The Weber Brothers Live at The Full Circle Theatre. Ticket at Shadowfax 67 Foster St Perth or call to charge 613 267 6817. Please bring a non-perishable food item to support the local food bank.

 

Date :
November 3, 2018 | 8-10pm
Event location :
Rideau Ferry
Contact :
C MacPhail at perth@live.ca

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Mary Poppins by Perth Community Choir

 

 

The Perth Community Choir’s annual Fall musical. You know it. You love it. Come see it!

Perth Community Choir presents Disney and Cameron MacKintosh’s MARY POPPINS, a musical based on the stories of the P.L. Travers and the Walk Disney film. One weekend only! Playing at the Mason Auditorium at P&DCI (13 Victoria Street), adults $20, children under 12, $12 and students $15, family (2 adults and 2 children) $56. Visit www.ticketsplease.ca, or at 11 Gore St. East, Perth, 613-485-6434.

Please call to make arrangements for the special $56 family deal to bring 2 adults and kids for one price: 613 485 6434 (Mon-Sat 10-5)

 

Date :
November 8,9,10 2018 – 7-8:30pm
November 112pm
Event location :
11 Gore St. East, Perth

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The Marvellous Wonderettes at Studio Theatre Perth

 

 

Loveable antics and spectacular four-part harmonies

From 17-year-olds singing “Lollipop, Lollipop” at their Senior Prom to mature women, singing classics such as, Sly and the Family Stone’s “We are Family” and Gloria Gaynor’s timeless “I Will Survive,” at their 20-year high school reunion, The Marvelous Wonderettes (Dream On) continue to entertain us with their loveable antics and spectacular four-part harmonies! Plan to welcome back Betty Jean (Lindsay Rewi), Cindy Lou (Lauren Bailey), Missy (Justine Sousa) and Suzy (Cait Porteous) to Perth’s Studio Theatre next month when the girls return to the Springfield High School stage to entertain the guests at Miss McPherson’s retirement.

If you saw indie women two productions’ of The Marvelous Wonderettes last November when the girls provided the entertainment at their Prom (Act I) and their 10-year high school reunion (Act II), you won’t want to miss this update of their lives and music. If you were unlucky enough to have missed it, RUN – don’t walk – to Tickets Please so you don’t miss out on this wacky and wonderful sequel.

The Marvelous Wonderettes Dream On, co-produced by indie women two productions and Studio Theatre Productions, premieres at the Studio Theatre on Thursday, November 15th for eight shows, November 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 at 7:30 pm and November 18 & 25 at 2 pm. Be sure to book your tickets in advance!

Last year’s show all but sold out and you don’t want to be disappointed. Tickets are $27, exclusively at Tickets Please in the Matheson House Museum Visitor Centre, 11 Gore St. E. (613 485-6434; ticketsplease.ca) which accepts in-store, phone, online and credit card purchases. Tickets are $27 at the Studio Theatre box office on show nights, subject to availability. Rush tickets for Students with ID are just $10 at the door, subject to availability. Attend opening night and save $5!

 

Date :
November 15, 2018
Event location :
11 Gore St. E., Perth, ON
Contact :
613 485-6434

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Celebrate Christmas Shopping: a perth BIA Event

 

 

Thursday, November 15th, from 5-8pm: it’s the launch of Christmas in Downtown Heritage Perth. Stores will remain open until 8pm every Thursday from today until Christmas. This part of the annual HOLIDAY ON THE TAY BIA Christmas events.

Enjoy 10,000 sparkling lights and Christmas music while you visit our wonderful shops and boutiques. This evening begins our extended Christmas hours in Perth, as each Thursday evening we will be open until 8 PM. until Christmas.
​If you book an overnight stay at the Best Western Parkside Inn & Spa and say that you are attending a BIA event, you will receive a special room rate for this event.

 

Date :
November 15, 2018 | 5-8pm
Event location :
80 Gore St. East, Perth, ON
Contact :
Kari Clarke, Perth BIA – 613-267-3311 Ext. 2251 – kclarke@perth.ca; http://www.downtownperthbia.ca

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Holly Jolly Art Sale

 

 

The Rideau Lakes Artists Association will be hosting a Holly Jolly Art Sale on November 17th & 18th, 2018. Our Annual Winter Show is held at Algonquin College Perth.

 

Date :

November 17-18, 2018 | 4 pm

Event location :
Algonquin College
7 Craig Street, Perth, ON K7H 1X7
Contact :
Website: http://www.rideaulakesartists.com/

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The Bells of St Paul’s in concert 

 

 

St. Paul’s Handbell Choir, “The Bells of St. Paul’s” under the direction of Ann McMahon will be performing a variety of music from big band sounds to soulful songs and even a wee taste of Christmas. The 3- plus-octave handbells have been part of the Perth and St. Paul’s music scene for nearly 25 years and recently have expanded to include a lower octave of bells and a complete set of hand chimes to create a sublime sound!

Hilary Hodgins studied cello under Sarah Loten and has performed previously at St. Paul’s.

The “Lanark Offbeats”, under the direction of Margo Smith, are a polished 20-voice jazz group accompanied by a slick 5-piece combo. They have been performing throughout Lanark County and beyond for 3 years.

The concert is in the newly renovated St. Paul’s sanctuary and performance space with excellent acoustics. St. Paul’s is located at 25 Gore St. W, Perth.

 

Date :
November 18, 2018 | 3-4:30pm
Event location :

St. Paul’s United Church

25 Gore St. W.
Contact :
 bguthrie@ripnet.com or visit website: http://www.stpaulsperth.ca/

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Festival of Good Cheer

 

 

HOLIDAY ON THE TAY continues in Perth with the annual BIA shopping extravaganza THE FESTIVAL OF GOOD CHEER. Saturday, November 24th from 10am to 5pm. Start at the Crystal Palace where the first 200 shoppers will receive a swag bag, then off shopping in downtown Perth for the day! Many stores will offer promotions, tastings, music in the streets and more!

Our 4th annual V.I.P. Christmas Shopping Event! Bring your friends and join the fun as we hand out 200+ swag bags filled promotions, coupons, giveaways and more to take you through the downtown. Doors open at 9 a.m. at the Crystal Palace and the first bag is given out at 10 a.m. Marvel at the 40+ Christmas trees in the Crystal Palace while you wait for the excitement to begin. Enjoy music in the streets, promotions and  contests at various downtown businesses.

Tastings
We are thrilled to offer tastings by Top Shelf Distillery, Perth Brewery and NEW this year,  Weatherhead Brewery and Pelee Island Winery.

 

Date :
November 24, 2018
Event location :
Perth, ON
Contact :
Kari Clarke, Perth BIA, 613-267-3311 Ext. 2251
E-mail: kclarke@perth.ca or visit website: http://www.downtownperthbia.ca

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Christmas Craft Show

 

 

Christmas Craft Show taking place on November 25th, 2018 at the Perth Civitan.

 

Date :
November 25, 2018 | 10am – 3pm
Event location :
Perth Civitan Hall
6787 Lanark County Rd 43
Contact :
Website: 613-267-5088 or email bonnieennis@gmail.com; http://www.perthcivitan.org/

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Perth’s Festival of Lights

 

 

On November 30th, 2018 the Downtown Heritage Perth BIA presents the Festival of Lights adjacent the Crystal Palace and in the Tay Basin. The fun begins at 6pm with music and a bonfire beside the Palace followed by a fireworks display at 6:30 p.m. sharp. After the fireworks the Crystal Palace will open for the mass lighting of the Community Christmas Trees. This is the BIA’s way of ringing in the Christmas and Shopping season in Downtown Heritage Perth.

 

Date :
November 30, 2018
Event location :

Crystal Palace, Farmers Market, Tay Valley Basin, Perth, ON
Contact :
For information please call Heather Hansgen at 613-267-3311 or bia@perth.ca.

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Hansel & Gretel

 

 

HANSEL & GRETEL
or
The Crumbs Don’t Fall Far From The Loaf

November 30 through December 16
Thursdays and Fridays, 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays 2:00 p.m.

An outrageous, hilarious holiday “panto”
for the WHOLE family!

Last year’s Cinderella panto was:
Amazing and hilarious
“‘Way, ‘WAY too much fun
Without hesitation, the best panto I’ve ever seen
High energy panto in its most outrageous tradition

Our 2018 panto will keep tradition that going —
plus there’s more music and a horse!

Children 12 and under (escorting an adult) just $5!!!
Adults (escorted by a child) just $16!
(max. 1 adult per child)
Unescorted adults: $20
Students 13+: $10a

 

Date :
November 30, 2018
Event location :
Perth, ON
Contact :

Phone contact: 613 267 1884 or visit https://www.barndoorproductions.ca/

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Festival of Good Cheer

On Saturday November 28th 2015 the Downtown Heritage Perth BIA hosts the Annual Festival of good cheer a shopping festival extravaganza in Downtown Perth. Vendors will be located in the Crystal Palace from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm come and shop locally amongst the beautifully decorated Community Christmas Trees!

Downtown merchants will have lots of in-store specials and there will be live music at locations within the downtown. For further information email bia@perth.ca or call Heather Hansgen at 613-267-3311.

The FESTIVAL OF GOOD CHEER is the kick-off event for Perth’s HOLIDAY ON THE TAY Christmas Campaign. Registration begins at 11am on the 28th at the Crystal Palace in the Tay Basin, in Downtown Heritage Perth.

The first 100 shoppers will receive a VIP swag bag filled with coupons, give-aways and the location of your special gift. Horse-drawn wagon rides happen throughout the downtown from 11am to 8pm, demonstrations in-store, festival holiday music and so much more.

 

Festival of Good Cheer 2014

Perth OntarioOn Saturday, November 22nd, 2014, the Downtown Heritage Perth BIA hosts the Annual FESTIVAL OF GOOD CHEER, a shopping festival extravaganza in Downtown Perth. Vendors will be located in the Crystal Palace from 10am to 3pm, come and shop locally amongst the beautifully decorated Community Christmas Trees! Downtown merchants will have lots of in-store specials, and there will be live music at locations within the downtown. For further information emailbia@perth.ca or call Heather Hansgen at 613-267-3311.

Festival of Good Cheer

Perth OntarioOn Saturday November 26, 2011, at 10am Perth comes to life with the Annual Festival of Good Cheer, sponsored by the Downtown Heritage Perth – BIA. Holiday shoppers will be transported back to the Victorian era and entertained by the Perth town crier, carollers and music groups around town.

The museum will feature cider and cookies by the fireplace in the 1840 kitchen and seasonal music will play throughout the house. A Christmas shopping fare will take place in the Crystal Palace. The day will also feature discounts and demos at your favourite downtown stores, wine tasting at The Stone Cellar, live music in the sun-filled atrium at Code’s Mill and meal deals at select restaurants. Some restaurants will feature dinner and theatre packages that include a delicious meal plus a ticket to A Month of Sundays, the heart-warming comedy by Bob Larbey that on stage at the Studio Theatre all that weekend.

For further information please contact Heather Hansgen of the Downtown Heritage Perth BIA: 613-264-1190.

Don’t miss the evening fireworks and community tree-lighting ceremony at the Tay Basin the night before.