The Lombardy Fair is coming fast! Join us in Lombardy Ontario from August 1-4, there will be so much to do and see you’ll need the whole weekend to take it all in! The Lombardy fair features an agricultural show, midway rides, beer garden, live entertainment and much more!

This year buy your advanced midway tickets from these local retailers: Kitley Grocery & Service Centre (Toledo), Impression Printing (51 Abbott St. N., Smiths Falls), Echo Tours (9 Chambers St., Smiths Falls), and The Roosteraunt (69 Lombard St., Smiths Falls). Ride bracelets are $20 in advance and $25 at the fair.

Here’s what’s happening at the fair this year,

Friday, August 1
3:00 p.m. Gates open to public
Animal & Water Fowl Displays ~ Cattle Pavilion
6:00 p.m. Registration for Junior Fair Ambassador
Contest ~ In the Park
6:30 p.m. Junior Fair Ambassador Contest
~ In the Park
7:00 p.m. OFFICIAL OPENING ~ In the Park
7:30 p.m. Demolition Derby ~ center of track
9:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By
3’S A CROWD ~ Grandstand

Saturday, August 2
9:00 a.m. Gates open to public
Lynn McNabb (the Leather Lady) (All Day)
~ Cattle Pavilion
Local Products ~ Cattle Pavilion
Animal & Water Fowl Displays ~ Cattle Pavilion
Sheep Shearing Demonstrations ~ Cattle Pavilion
Hydro One ~ Cattle Pavilion
Rabbit 4-H ~ Cattle Pavilion
10am-4pm Wood Carving, Spinning, Weaving & Hooking
Demonstrations ~ Homecraft Building
11:30am-1:00pmTea Room – homemade sandwiches
& baked goods ~ Agricultural Hall
11:30 a.m. ENTERTAINMENT By TWO FOR THE SHOW
~ In the Park
12 noon Ranch Competition ~ Horse Show Ring
1:00 p.m. Antique Tractor, Farm Stock and
Lawn & Garden Tractor Pull
~ on track, in front of Bleachers
1:30 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By
RUNAWAY ~ In the Park
2-5:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT ON THE RE/MAx
STAGE ~ SF Kinsmen Beer Gardens
3:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By
SIMON CLARkE ~ In the Park
4:30 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By
THe DOHERTY BROTHERS
~ In the Park
6:30-8:30 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By
HENRY NORWOOD BAND ~ Grandstand
9:00-12:00 a.m. ENTERTAINMENT By
BLAckweLL BAnd ~ Grandstand

Sunday, August 3
10:00 a.m. Gates open to public
Lynn McNabb (the Leather Lady) (All Day)
~ Cattle Pavilion
Local Products ~ Cattle Pavilion
Animal & Water Fowl Displays ~ Cattle Pavilion
Hydro One ~ Cattle Pavilion
Rabbit 4-H ~ Cattle Pavilion
10am-4pm Wood Carving, Spinning, Weaving & Hooking
Demonstrations ~ Homecraft Building
11:30am-1:00pmTea Room – homemade sandwiches
& baked goods ~ Agricultural Hall
11:00 a.m. CHURCH SERVICE LED By
THE SANDHILL DUO ~ In the Park
Pig Scramble ~ Cattle Pavilion
12 noon Extreme Cowboy Races ~ Horse Show Ring
12:30 p.m. Baby Show Registration ~ In the Park
1:00 p.m. Baby Show ~ In the Park
Kid’s Tractor Pull ~ Cattle Pavilion
4X4 Truck Pulls ~ on track, in front of Bleachers
2:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By ECCENTRIC
ADAM (Childrens Show) ~ In the Park
2:00-5:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT ON THE RE/MAx
STAGE ~ SF Kinsmen Beer Gardens
3:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By
COUNTY ROAD FIVE (Country Bluegrass)
~ In the Park
Pig Scramble ~ Cattle Pavilion
3:00 p.m. 5TH ANNUAL NIGHT KARTING RACES UNDER
THE LIGHTS All Classes ~ Karting Track
4:00 p.m. FAMILY CHICKEN BBQ ~ Agricultural
Hall Catered by Delta united Church
4:30 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By
ROTHWELL & MOFFATT ~ In the Park
6:00-8:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By
MIKE FAHEY BAND ~ In the Park

Monday, August 4
9:00 a.m. Gates open to public
Local Products ~ Cattle Pavilion
Animal & Water Fowl Displays ~ Cattle Pavilion
7th Annual 4-H Horse Show & Brush up
on Your Skills Day ~ Horse Show Ring
11:00 a.m. Horse and Pony Pull
~ on track, in front of Bleachers
12:30 p.m. Lombardy 4-H Club Dairy Achievement Day
~ Cattle Pavilion
1:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By CHRIS PHILSWORTH
(Magician) ~ In the Park
2:00 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT By JERRY LEE
(Country & Country Rock) ~ In the Park
4:00 p.m. Fair Closes

The weekend of July 24-27 come to Delta Ontario and join us at the fair. The Delta Fair features an agricultural showcase, live entertainment, midway rides, and much much more! While you’re here see local sights and visit the Upper Canada Museum. Our fair is one of the oldest in Canada, so tell your friends to come and stay with us in Delta for the fair.

For all the information you’ll need on the fair, visit the Delta Fair website.

Events Schedule
Thursday, July 24
9am Judging of Homecraft and Agriculture Produce
12pm Animal Land opens
12pm Mini King and Queen Pageant
1pm “Safari of Fun” kids show
2pm Jimmy G Hypnotic Show
3pm “Safari of Fun” kids show
4pm Children’s Races
6:30pm Offical Fair Opening with the presentation of Citizen of the Year, and Youth Award of Excellence
7pm Horse Draw
7pm Doherty Brothers
9pm Main Exhibit Hall closed
11pm Grounds closed

Friday, July 25
10am Main Exhibit Hall opens
12pm Animal Land opens
1pm Silly Sally’s Magic Show
1pm Texas Tuxedo
3pm Silly Sally’s Magic Show
4pm Fun for Kids
7pm Motor Madness
8:30pm The Night is Young: Neil Young Tribute
9pm Main Exhibit Hall is Closed
11pm Grounds Closed

Saturday, July 26
9am Leeds 4H Club Sheep Club Achievement
9am Family Horse Show
10am Main Exhibit Hall opens
11am Baby Show
11am Lawn Mower Races
12pm Animal Land opens
12pm Goat Show
12pm Leeds County 4H Cloverbuds
1pm Magic in Your Heart – Ry Guy
1:30pm Irish Boots
2pm Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull
3pm Magic in Your Heart – Ry Guy
4pm Air Band Contest
4pm Chicken BBQ
5pm Magic in Your Heart – Ry Guy
6:30 Adrenaline Ry Guy Magic
7pm the Drifters
9pm Main Exhibition Hall Closed
11pm Grounds Closed

Sunday, July 27
9am Weigh in/Registration for Tractor Pull
9am Leeds 4h Dairy Club Achievement
10am Western Horse Show
10am Antique Tractor Pull
10am Main Exhibition Hall Opens
11am Pet Show
12pm Animal Land opens
12:30 Parade Line Up Foundry St
1pm King of Swingers
2pm Parade
4pm Cow Chip BINGO
5pm Main Exhibition Hall Closes
6:30pm Bowes Brothers
6:30pm “Cheer for a Year” Raffle Conducted
8pm Fair closes

It’s that time of year again, let the fun and games begin at the fair! The Lansdowne Fair runs from Friday, July 18- Sunday, July 20. This year you can buy your midway tickets in advance until July 17 from the following retailers: Ganaoque Pharmasave, Sears, Ganaoque Rent-All, Lucky Dollar, Lion’s Den, Newell’s Garage, Hilltop Coffee Shop, JW Lackie and Sons, Lansdowne Freshmart, Rapdi Valley Restaurant, Twist’s Outlet, and Purcell’s Freshmart in Mallorytown.

Gates open Friday, July 18 at 3pm, so come on down and have some good family fun at the fair. There is so much to do and see don’t miss out! Do you want to enter the Homecraft Contest? Entrants must register their work on Thursday, July 17 at 7pm, or on Friday, July 18 at 8am. For all fair information visit the Lansdowne Fair website.

Events
Thursday, July 17
Midway opens at 6-10pm
Entries Accpeted at the Exhibit Hall from 7-9pm

Friday, July 18
Antique Tractor and Machinery Display – Inside the Track Judging at 1pm
Cow Chip Raffle – Tickets go on sale at 3pm at the Exhibition Hall.
Decorating Contest – Winner’s are announced during the opening ceremonies.
Toilet Bowl Races – For more info see the Lansdowne Fair website.
Rabbit Showmanship – 3:30pm at the Ag Barn
Mini King and Queen Conest – 6pm at the Grandstand
Opening Ceremonies – 6:30 Grandstand
Horse Draw – 7pm at the Grandstand
Rabbit Hopping Contest – 6pm at the Armistead Pavillion
Country Costume Judging – 7pm at the Armistead Pavillion
Youth Ambassador Competition – 7:30pm Armistead Pavillion

Saturday, July 19
Pony Pull – 8am at the Grandstand
Scavenger Hunt – 10am Ag Barn
Baby Contest – 10am Armistead Pavilion
Doc Century – 10am Kids’ Ten
Heavy Horse Show Line Classes – 10:30am Grandstand
World’s Finest Shows Midway Pie Eating & Lemon Sucking – 11am Kids’ Tent
Parade ( 150 Years, Coming Home to Celebrate) – leaves from Garden St.
PAST PRESIDENTS, FAIR QUEENS & AMBASSADORS REUNION – 12:30pm Dance Hall
Silly Sally Clowning Around – 1-3pm around the fair grounds
ANTIQUE FARM MACHINERY SHOW – 1pm at the Infield
HEAVY HORSE SHOW Hitch Classes – 1pm at the Grandstand
MUSIC BY WAYNE HUFF – 1pm at the Armistead Pavilion
DOC CENTURY – 1pm at the Kids’ Tent
HARNESS RACES & MINIATURE HORSE SHOW – 2pm at the Grandstand
IAN QUICK – Balloon Twisting – 2-5pm at the Kids’ Tent
DOC CENTURY – 3-4pm at the Kids’ Tent
MUSIC by Gary & Mickie Code – 4-6pm at the Armistead Pavilion
BERNIE BARBER’S BBQ Pork/Ham/Beef Dinner with homemade pies – 4:30pm at the Armistead Pavilion Adults $12 – Kids $6
DEMOLITION DERBY WITH TOILET BOWL RACES & TUG OF WAR BETWEEN DERBY CLASSES – 7pm at the Grandstand

Sunday, July 20
Gates open at 8am
PANCAKE BREAKFAST – 8:30am at the Armistead Pavilion Adults – $4.00 Kids – $2.00
CHAINSAW CHALLENGE – 9am at the Grandstand
BLACKSMITH PRESENTATION – 9am at the South end of track
KIDS’ GAMES – 9:30am at the Kids’ Tent
WESTERN HORSE SHOW – 10am at the Horse Ring
ANTIQUE/CLASSIC CAR SHOW – 10am at the Infield
DREAMS IN MOTION – 10am at the Armistead Pavilion
SCAVENGER HUNT – 10am at the Ag Barn
MOTORCYCLE SHOW & SHINE – 10am at the North Infield
ULTIMUTTS STUNT DOG SHOW – 10:15am at the Kids’ Tent
PIG SCRAMBLE – 11am at the Grandstand
SILLY SALLY Clowning around the grounds – 11am-2pm
IAN QUICK – Stilt Walking on Fairgrounds – 11am-12pm
WORLD’S FINEST SHOWS MIDWAY COW MILKING COMPETITION – 12pm at the Grandstand
4-H SHEEP SHOW – 12pm at the Ag Barn
CHICKEN BBQ DINNER – 12pm at the Armistead Pavilion Adults $10 – Kids $5
MUSIC by Tom Wilson & The Western Allstars – 12pm at the Armistead Pavilion
IAN QUICK – Balloon Twisting – 12:30-2:20pm at the Kids’ Tent
TRUCK/TRACTOR/ATV PULLS – 1pm at the Grandstand
COW CHIP RAFFLE – 1pm at the South end of Track
PET SHOW – 1pm at the Kids’ Tent
ULTIMUTTS STUNT DOG SHOW – 2-3pm at the Kids’ Tent
KIDS’ TRACTOR PULL – 3pm at the Kids’ Tent
ANGEL HAIR FOR KIDS – 3pm at the Armistead Pavilion
EXHIBIT HALL CLOSES at 4pm
CLOSING CEREMONY- 5pm at the Grandstand

Happy Canada Day all you friends of The Cove!
In tourism country, this is the biggest time of the year (and my wife Megan
and I are about to have a baby!).
Westport and area are thriving with energy and hot weather…
Seamus and ALL of us at The Cove

JULY EVENTS @ The Cove

Every Wednesday
RACK and TUNES with KEVIN HEAD (Ganaoque, Guitar)
Weekly Ribs Special!
6-9pm

Every Thursday
JAZZ NIGHT with Spencer Evans Trio
9-11pm
$5
Thu.Jul.3
ILA VANN (Soul Music Pioneer)

Every Friday
SHAWN MCCULLOUGH (Westport, Guitar)
6-9pm

Every Sunday
HEAD OVER HEELS (Gananoque, Guitar/Vocal Duo)
12:30-3:30pm

Sat.Jul.5
HEAD OVER HEELS (Gananoque, Guitar/Vocal Duo)
6-9pm

Mon.Jul.7
THE LONELY HEARTS CLUB (Montreal, Classic Rock/Pop Duo)
7-10pm

Sat.Jul.12
FOUR PETTY A Musical Tribute to Tom Petty
feat. Seamus Cowan, Jason Kent, Eric Lawrance and Rob Radford
8-11pm 2 Sets
$10

Tue.Jul.15
KARAOKE
7-10pm

Sat.Jul.19
JOHN WILBERFORCE (Oxford Station, Folk/Country/Rock)
6-9pm

Sat.Jul.26
STRINGTEASE (Westport, Gypsy/Blues/Folk)
6-9pm

CALL anytime toll free for reservations 1.888.COVE.INN
info@coveinn.com
www.coveinn.com
Events subject to change…

This Canada Day come and join the Wesport and Rideau Lakes Canada Day committee celebrate Canada Day!
The day kicks off at 3pm. With the 17th annual Bike parade starting at the Westport Museum.
A wonderful way to celebrate Canada’s birthday!
Decorate yourself, bike, tricycle or stroller in red and white and proudly walk through town.
Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion branch 542.

Activities then move to the Lions Club beach, where there will be a rock climbing wall, obstacle course, chuggy choo choo, facepainters, pony rides ,petting zoo and  canteen. 
The evening will be highlighted by the band “The Truffle Pigs” featuring Mike Cochrane and Shawn McCullough.
Be prepared to be swept up in their enthusiasm and exceptional talent!
A spectacular fireworks display by licensed professionals  will cap off the day .
(special thank you to Canadian Heritage and local businesses and organizations for their financial contribution to the fireworks)
Gentle reminder that there is no parking at the Beach, however buses will be running.
Happy Canada Day!!!!  

One of the longest running tours in Eastern Ontario, The Rideau Lakes Studio and Garden Tour continues to attract new artists while maintaining a core of favorites with collectors.

Located in the heart of the Rideau Lakes district concentrated around the villages of Portland, Philipsville and Chaffey’s Locks, the 2014 tour will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 4th, 5th and 6th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

At some studios you will meet surprise guest artists who are unadvertised but are invited by their hosts. The goal is to have more than one artist at each stop to make your tour experience more enjoyable. You will find paintings, candles, quilts, pottery, cast stone sculptures, weaving and woodworking for your home and garden.

For more information contact Margaret Kelk 613-272-2604 or visit our website at http://www.rideaulakesstudioandgardentour.com

The Lace Up 4 Marsha Walk-a-thon is a fundraiser for Marsha Thake who requires a living donor liver transplant. Marsha grew up in Westport and her family and friends are asking for your help to raise money that will support Martha and her donor through the transplant process. Not all parts of the transplant process are covered by O.H.I.P. and Martha needs your help and support in this time of need.

Lace Up 4 Marsha is a walk/run/bike event for teams or individuals. It starts at the Westport Legion and heads into the Village via Hwy 42. The entire course is a 4 mile block around the Village of Westport. Afterward participants return to the Legion for a barbeque and entertainment. This is a family oriented event, so sign your family and friends up today.

The entrance fee is $15 per person. If teams and individuals choose to collect pledges they can. For those who raise $100 or more the entrance fee is waved. You can download all the forms from the Lace Up 4 Marsha website.

For more information visit Donor for Marsha at Facebook, while you’re there “like” us and “share” with your friends. For complete walkathon information visit laceup4 Marsha.com. So please be generous and come and walk/run/bike with us this coming August 9.

As of today Martha is still searching for a liver donor. For more information about the liver transplant process see the Canadian Liver Foundation website.

CANADA DAY JULY 1ST…. A wonderful way to celebrate Canada’s Birthday! Join the North Crosby Recreation/Parks/Events Committee as they host July 1st events in WESTPORT AND NORTH CROSBY. 

3pm Commencement of Canada Day celebrations at the Rideau District museum in Westport with the Colour Party of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 542 3:15pm 17th annual Bicycle Parade…Decorate yourself, your bike or stroller in red and white and proudly walk through town! 

Parade starts at the Rideau District Museum, to Church St. then onto Spring St., the Westport Community center, with surprises waiting for the participants. 

4:00pm Lion’s Club Beach Many activities for young and young at heart including afternoon stage entertainment, petting zoo, non-supervised swimming, Canteen, air bounce activity centers, clowns, live band in the evening and more surprises to put a smile on everyone’s face.

10:00pm Spectacular Fireworks Display by licensed professionals. 

Also in NEWBORO – the Parks/Recreation/Events Committee volunteers organize an evening parade, hot dogs and cake in the park; support the Village in decorating their homes with Red & White and fly their Canadian Flags and they host evening fireworks! 

Special thanks to Canadian Heritage and the Township of Rideau Lakes for their contribution to these events. 

We’re celebrating Canada Day this year on June 28 as well as July 1st. Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display and local sights as you sit and watch the fireworks explode overhead. The BIG RIDEAU LAKE ASSOCIATION will present the CANADA DAY FIREWORKS from Cow Island at dusk near Portland.

View by water or land (Hanna Park on Water Street in Portland is an excellent spot to see this wonderful celebration!) Rain Date June 29th (Donations appreciated). Check their web site for complete details atwww.bigrideaulakesassociation.com

On Saturday, June 28 come and celebrate Music in the Park in Portland. HANNA PARK in PORTLAND will host “Music in the Park” from 7:30 to 9:00pm prior to the fireworks at Cow Island. Enjoy a fantastic live concert with your friends and family. Then stay and watch the fireworks explode overhead as evening falls.

All festivities are sponsored by the Portland Community Hall Board.