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

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

This year will be the 8th consecutive year of the Music Westport and Arts Market. There’s so much to see and do you need the weekend to take it all in. The weekend starts off at The Cove in Westport on Friday, August 15th, with the Music Westport Kick Off Party, featuring H’Sao from Montreal, an African Acapella/Dance Group.

On Saturday, August 16th, enjoy our local arts and music scene by taking in an outdoor concert or shopping in the arts market. In the morning watch our 3rd Annual Voice of The Rideau, The Cove’s local amateur vocal competition where you can cast your vote for this year’s winner.

This music festival features two outdoor stages: behind The Cove and beside Artemisia where you can listen to great Canadian bands play everything from rock’n roll to today’s contemporary country music. All the outdoor events are free, so tell your neighbours and bring your kids to spend the weekend with us in Westport.

To audition for the Voice of the Rideau download and complete the form, then come with your talent on July 19th to the North Crosby Hall from 10am-4pm and show the Westport Arts Council what you’re made of. This competition is open to all ages, no voice is too small to compete.

Events List
Voice of the Rideau Audition – Saturday, July 19, 10am-4pm
H’Sao Concert and Dance – Friday, August 15, 8-11pm, Tickets $10
Outdoor Concerts – Saturday, August 16, 12-6pm, FREE!

Saturday June 14th marks the 8th edition of the Westport Heritage Festival, a family-friendly festival where you can spend the day relaxing in the village. Our 700 residents love opening the town up to visitors and their families. Come out and enjoy the festival, kids can roam through the petting zoo and have their faces painted, you can take home a freshly made rhubarb strawberry pie.

Each June the picturesque village of Westport celebrates its small town charm and heritage with an all-day street festival where dozens of vendors sell art, crafts, unique one-of-a-kind gifts and delicious homemade food, it provides a chance to showcase the village charms to new people coming from Ottawa and Kingston.

Thacker recently said, “The event celebrates our success as a village and as a community. Westport is not immune to the ups and downs of the economy and what have you, but we persevere and are rewarded with a vibrant, vigorous village. Each year we marvel at the number of people that return. It’s been said before; nobody’s a stranger very long in Westport”.

Information Contact:
Nicki Thacker, Westport Heritage Festival – 613.273.4780; visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/heritagewestport

This coming May 17 come down to Seely’s Bay for the Red Canoe Festival. There are a series of canoe and Kayak events, fitness events, a fishing tournament, and tons of activities for the little ones.

Shop in the Red Canoe Open Marketplace, enjoy a pancake breakfast or meal at Volunteer Firefighters BBQ.

So much to see and do, it’s going to be fun for the whole family! So don’t miss out, come to Seely’s Bay and stay for the whole day.

Events
Bowfin and Pike Tournament 6am-3pm
Kayak 101 Clinic 8-10:30am
Legion Pancake Breakfast 8:30-10:30am
Spring Back into Motion 9-10:30am
Fisheroo Silent Auction 9am-3:30pm
Kids and Cops Fishing 9am-noon
Red Canoe Fest Marketplace 9am-3:30pm
Antique Boat Display 9am-3:30pm
The Art of Paddle Making 9am-3:30pm
Adventure – Paddle Smart Interactive Demonstration 9:30am onwards
Paddling for Fitness 11am-12:30pm
Paddle Pursuit 11am-1pm
Silent Poker Run 1:30-3:30pm
Uncle Waldo’s Wacky Tacky Variety Puppet Show 11-11:40am & 2-2:40pm
Volunteer Firefighters Chicken BBQ 4:30pm
Harmoniacs Singalong Seely’s Bay Legion 7-9pm

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

These are great events

Come out to the Delta farm on April 19 for the Maple Syrup Festival. There will be fun, entertainment, activities, craft show and of course -Pancakes and Maple Syrup. For more info visit www.deltafair.com

Mark your calendar for the weekend of February 7, 8, and 9, 2014. There is so much to do you’ll have to stay the whole weekend! Spend the weekend keeping warm with one of our many activities, there is something for everyone so come on down to Seeley’s Bay.

There will be craft displays, rides, activities for the kids, hockey, fun in the park, dances, volleyball tournament, and more!
Take part in one of our contests; the chili cook off, best homemade squares, and the snow sculpture contest. Click here for the Chilli Cook Off and the Best Homemade Squares contest forms.

Registration for the Volleyball Tournament, Road Hockey, Dance, Sno-pitch Tournament are required. Click here for the registration forms to the Volleyball Tournament, Dance, and the Road Hockey.

Check the schedule here. Don’t let the cold keep you home, come and celebrate fun in the snow with us.

For inquiries and questions visit the Frost Fest website. http://www.seeleysbayfrostfest.com/index.html

Fall Studio Tour

October 12-14 10am-5pm

Local artists welcome you into their studios so you can discover a wide range of exciting and eclectic high quality work.