Earlier this week we listed the first five things that we here at 1 Carden feel you shouldn't miss in this busy summer season. Here's the rest of the list!
6. Art on the Street – July 11
6. Art on the Street – July 11
Now in its 13th year, Art on the
Street is a highly regarded exhibition and sale that has become a staple
calendar event for art lovers of all ages. Come browse the originals works of
art and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts. With a juried selection of artisans
displaying works including just about every medium: textiles, pottery,
photography, watercolours, oils, acrylic, and more, you are sure to find
something you love!
Admission: Free to the public
7. Hillside
Festival – July 24 to 26
Now in its 32nd
year, Hillside is the cornerstone in any Guelphite’s summer calendar. The Hillside Festival is a
three-day, five-stage event with a broad artistic vision that emphasizes
diversity: of culture, of musical heritage and style, of age, geography
and influence. The festival takes over the island at Guelph Lake, with many of
the festival goers opting to camp at the conservation area. Performers come
from around the world to share their talent at what is one of the best music
festivals in the country.
Admission:
- Friday Day Pass (4:30pm - 11pm) - $67.24
- Saturday Day Pass (10:30am - 11pm) - $98.88
- Sunday Day Pass (10:30am - 11pm) - $98.88
- Adult Weekend Pass - $162.16
- Weekend passes and day passes available online
- Seniors Weekend Pass - $69.50 + HST/SC Available at outlets in Guelph, Kitchener, and Toronto beginning May 2nd, as well as at the festival gate throughout the weekend.
- Children under age 12 are free!
8. John
Galt Day Festivities – August 1
John Galt Day celebrates the founder of our
city, John Galt. The Scottish novelist founded our city in 1827. Galt planned the community with its distinctive radical design, quite different than the gridiron plan of most cities, making Guelph a unique and special place. 188 years later, the city has changed a lot since Galt first laid out his plans, but many things remain the same. This celebration offers free activities and entertainment such as face painting, hands-on crafts, and a community stage featuring local performers. A variety of Guelph Farmer's Market craft and food vendors will also be on site.
Admission: Free!
9. Fergus
Scottish Festival and Highland Games – August 7 to 9
Take a short drive north of Guelph to
Fergus to experience the wonder of the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland
Games. Now in its 69th year, the festival embraces
all things Scottish. Celtic music, bagpipes & drums, heavy events, highland dancing, clans and heritage education. There is something at the festival for everyone!
Admission: (all tickets available online)
Adult: Weekend pass - $53.96
Friday pass - $27.83
Saturday pass - $27.83
Sunday pass - $20.83
Senior: Weekend pass - $43.96
Friday pass - $22.83
Saturday pass - $22.83
Sunday pass - $16.50
Youth: Weekend pass - $43.96
Friday pass - $22.83
Saturday pass - $22.83
Sunday pass - $16.50
Sunday Family package: $43.95 (includes 2 adults and 1 youth. Additional youth $12.09)
10. Guelph
Ribfest – August 28 to 30
In 1997, Guelph’s Riverside Park was
transformed into RIBBERside Park, for what became the first annual Guelph
Ribfest. 18 years later, this three-day weekend long event is still going
strong! End the summer with what has consistently been voted the Guelph
favourite festival. Rain or shine this event provides first class musical entertainment, a kids area and specialized children's entertainment, classic cars, a Bavarian tent, marketplace, and of course delicious, mouth-watering RIBS!
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