Summer is a busy time here in the Royal
City. Between June and August it seems like there’s always something going on
at Riverside Park, or a festival happening somewhere in the city. There’s so
much going on, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to decide what to do! To
help, we narrowed it down to the Top 10 list of events to check out this
summer.
In this list we give you the first five things we recommend you try to make it to this summer.
Read on!
1. Donkey
Day – June 14
Visit the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada for
their 22nd annual open house. Visit with 70 donkeys and mules and
learn about what goes into the care of these animals. There will also be live
entertainment, demonstrations, and food. Something for everyone!
Admission: Adults
$15, Children $5 (3-12), Students/Seniors $10
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| Prepare to be charmed |
2. Guelph
Wellington Local Food Fest – June 21
Now in its 10th year, the Guelph
Wellington Local Food Fest celebrates food and agriculture in our region. This day-long event is filled with cooking demos, interactive workshops, and exhibitors offering prepared food, craft beer samples, fresh produce, flowers and more!
Admission: Free to the public.
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| What's not to love about local food? |
3. McCrae
House Tea and Tours – June 23 to August 30
Enjoy a tour of McCrae House, and then relax over a cup of tea in the peaceful gardens. It is a chance to pause, reflect, converse, and absorb the historic surroundings. Reservations recommended.
Fee: $15 per person, available online
| Explore some Guelph history |
4. Canada
Day Celebrations – July 1
Join your fellow Guelphites at Riverside
Park for the annual Canada Day celebrations. Open at 11am, the park will be
hosting a wide variety of activities for people of all ages. Spoil yourself
with tasty treats from over a dozen food vendors. Try your scoring skills in a
puck shoot out with the Guelph Storm. Visit the midway for rides or try your
luck at a game of chance. Conclude the evening with fireworks as we celebrate
the 148th birthday of our amazing country!
Admission: Cash by donation, $2 per person or $5 per family. Money raised goes
towards local charities and events
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| Happy birthday, Canada! |
5. Outdoor
Theatre: A Night in Flanders – July 2 to August 29
With John McCrae’s poem In Flanders Fields
turning 100 this year, playwright Donald Mccrae put together an original play
about the writing of this famous poem. Enjoy theatre in the open air, as it was
meant to be enjoyed. Featuring original music, this is a night of theatre you won't soon forget, one that will change the way you read the poem forever. Tickets can be purchased online at www.guelphmuseums.ca.
Tickets: $20 per person
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| Take a step back in history |
Stay tuned for our next update later this week. It will contain the exciting conclusion to this Top 10!
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