Under a canopy of majestic maple trees the Stewart Park Festival in Downtown Heritage Perth brings together an eclectic variety of Canadian and International musicians for a great weekend of over 30 free outdoor concerts. The weekend has entertainment for everyone including children’s entertainment and an international food and artisans market.

This year, cycle to the Stewart Park Festival! Secure bike parking and bike rentals available from Heritage Bikes and Rentals.

* World-class music on 3 different stages
* Admission by donation
* Scheduled children’s activities in the park on Saturday and Sunday
* Adult workshops in the park on Saturday and Sunday
* A festival labyrinth in the centre of Stewart Park
* A festival market featuring food vendors and local artisans
* A Saturday morning farmers’ market at the Crystal Palace with music
* Saturday downtown sidewalk sale with roving musicians & bargains galore
* Licenced Saturday and Sunday patio (2:00 – 6:00) at the Crystal Palace
* After Hours: Music in various downtown venues on Friday + Saturday evenings
* Music and a delicious Sunday breakfast at the Crystal Palace
* Sunday Strawberry Social hosted by The Table Community Food Centre
* Special camping package available at Last Duel Park
* Air-conditioned shuttle bus from designated parking areas to the park

Date :
Friday, July 14 to Sunday, July 16, 2017

Event location :
Stewart Park
80 Gore Street East, Perth, ON

Contact :
Website: www.stewartparkfestival.com

New Location! The popular Perth Antiques Show has moved to the Civitan Club of Perth located at 6787 Lanark County Road 43, just on the west entrance to town. You can’t miss it right on the highway! You will see dealers set up, under tents on the spacious front lawns and inside the air-conditioned Hall.

This annual show will be held on Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2 as Canada celebrates its 150th. Come to the show and buy a piece of history!

Dealers from Quebec and Ontario display for sale fine examples of art, china, glass, silver, textiles, jewellery, brass, tools, furniture, folk art, decorative & architectural accessories, and popular retro & nostalgic collectible items.

The show opens at 10 am. to 4 pm. both days. Admission is $7. Children are free. The Civitans will be having a BBQ and providing home cooking during the show.

Come and find something unique for your collection, cottage, condo or home.

Date :
Saturday July 1 to Sunday, July 2, 2017 from 10 am to 4 pm
Tuesday, July 4 to Sunday, July 9, 2017 from 10 am to 4 pm

Event location :
1112 Matheson Dr.

Contact :
Bill Dobson/Linda Hynes
Phone contact: 613-283-5270
e-mail: hynesdobson@me.com
Website: www.perthantiqueshow.com

The PERTH FARMERS’ MARKET opening day is Saturday, May 13th, 2017 at the Crystal Palace and Tay Basin area, in Downtown Heritage Perth. Vendors will offer items such as locally grown and organic vegetables and fruit (in-season), fresh cut flowers and bedding plants, honey, maple syrup, preserves, baked goods, freezer meat, also craft vendors with jewellery and a wide variety of hand-made items for sale. Stop in at the Piggin’ Out Cafe for a coffee and treat. Occasionally there will be musical entertainment. Market runs 8am to 1pm, every Saturday between Mother’s Day and Thanksgiving weekends.

Date :
Saturdays, July 8, 15,22,29, 2017

Event location :
Perth, ON, Canada

Contact :
Sarah MacKenzie, President
Phone contact: 613-284-0578
e-mail: sarebmac@gmail.com
Website: www.perthfarmersmarket.ca

Join YAK at Stewart Park Festival on Sunday July 16th for our 17th Annual Duck Race fundraiser! All proceeds go to assist with the operations of YAK Youth Services. Buy a ticket for only $5.00 wonderful prizes to be awarded.

YAK serves youth 10 and up. We offer after school and employment readiness programs, healthy living and sport activities, summer camps, homework help, free snacks and dinner, workshops and someone to talk to.

Date :
Sunday, July 16, 2017 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Event location :
1 Sherbrooke St. East

Contact :
Contact: Tanis Cowan
Phone: 613-264-8381
Email: YAKyouthcentre@gmail.com

Meet & Greet & Book Signing with Arlene Stafford-Wilson, author of –  Lanark County Classics, Lanark County Connections, Lanark County Chronicle, Lanark County Kid, Lanark County Calendar and Recipes and Recollections.

Stories set in: Perth, Almonte, Carleton Place, Rideau Ferry, Port Elmsley, Smiths Falls, Lanark, Balderson, Pakenham, Middleville, Glen Tay, DeWitt’s Corners, Clyde Forks, Maberly,and Fallbrook.

Date :
Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 12 pm

Event location :
The Book Nook
60 Gore St. E, Perth
ON, Canada

Contact :
Name : Arlene Stafford-Wilson
E-mail : arlenestaffordwilson@gmail.com
Phone contact : (613) 6957888

Bridge – Friday, May 26th
Pickleball – Saturday, May 27th & Sunday, May 28th
Swimming – Sunday, May 28th

More info here: https://theshuffler.net/2016/06/30/we-tell-you-something-about-the-on-senior-games/

Date :

Friday, May 26, to Sunday, May 28, 2017 from 8 am to 6 pm

Event location :

Perth, ON, Canada

Contact :

George Landon
Phone contact: 613-342-6087
Website: www.ontarioseniorgames.ca

Experience cultural and culinary tales as you meander through some of downtown Perth’s best restaurants and bakeries, tasting and savouring their food. The tour includes a friendly tour guide, six to seven food tastings (enough for lunch for most people), a bottle of water, and many culinary, cultural and historical anecdotes.
Leave from Matheson House Museum, 11 Gore St E. For more information visit perth.ca and click on Food and Drink.

Dress: Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing
Capacity: 16 people per tour
Cost: $35 per person plus taxes and fees

This event occurs weekly beginning Saturday, May 13, 2017 until Saturday, June 24, 2017 on Saturday.

Date :

Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 1 pm to 4 pm

Event location :

11 Gore St E., Perth, ON

Contact :

Contact: Perth Tourism Centre
Phone contact: 613-267-1947
Website: http://perth.ca/

Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May.

Background
Early Mother’s Day celebrations can be dated back to the spring celebrations to honor Rhea, the Mother of the Gods, in ancient Greek civilization, according to some sources. Later, Mothering Sunday in the United Kingdom was traditionally a day for people to visit the church where they were baptized, although it now also celebrates motherhood in modern times.

Symbol
Early celebrations of Mother’s Day originated from Canada’s neighboring country, the United States. Carnations are a popular Mother’s Day symbol in both Canada and the United States. Some people may choose to wear a carnation as a brooch on Mother’s Day. However, other flowers are also given to mothers or mother figures to symbolize one’s love and appreciation for them.

What do people do on Mother’s day?
Many people remember their mothers and mother figures on Mother’s Day.
Some people give cards, flowers, or chocolates, and/or make handmade items or special meals on Mother’s Day. Others take their mothers or mother figures to the movies, a restaurant, café, or a day in a park. Some mothers and mother figures also receive special gifts such as jewelry, clothing, accessories, and gift vouchers for services or products.

Mother’s Day falls on different days depending on the countries where it is celebrated. It is held on the second Sunday of May in many countries, such as Australia, Canada and the United States. It is held exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday in the United Kingdom. Sundays are usually non-school and non-working days in these countries.

Date:

Sunday, May 14, 2017 | all day

A superb night of original music from two established songwriters. Both have new stories and sweet voices to share in this beautiful venue. One night only!

Christine Graves and Kate Weekes are singer-songwriters with roots in the Perth area. Kate is originally from Smiths Falls and has spent the past decade living in the Yukon Territory. For the winter of 2017, Kate’s adventures took her to Norway where she was working as a wilderness guide with a team of 52 sled dogs. Christine lived in Balderson for 15 years, often writing songs that reflected the Lanark landscape and life. She now resides in Ottawa.

The two songwriters carry an affinity for rural Canada and have teamed up to share an evening of song in concert. They will be accompanied by James Stephens on fiddle and Franc van Oort on guitars.

For tickets visit Shadowfax or order by phone1-800-518-2729.

Date :

Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 8 pm

Event location :

Full Circle Theatre,
26 Craig Street,
Perth, ON, Canada

Contact :

Phone contact: 613-267-6817

Film Night International presents “I, DANIEL BLAKE“ at Full Circle Theatre (26 Craig St., Perth) on Wednesday, May 10th, 2017 with screenings at 2pm and 7pm.

British master Ken Loach won his second Palme d’Or at Cannes for this timely drama about an aged, ailing handyman’s battle to survive after being denied his government health allowances. Tickets are $10 each or a 9-film pass is $75, at the Perth & District Union Public Library.

Both events release twice a day from 2 pm to 4 pm and from 7 pm to 9 pm.

Date :

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

and

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Event location :

Full Circle Theatre,
Craig Street, Perth, ON, Canada

Contact :

Film Night International
Phone contact: 613-267-1224
Email:  filmnightperth@gmail.com
Website: http://filmnightinternational.blogspot.ca/