FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Essex County is home to a wide assortment of festivals and events throughout the year.
Whether you're looking to discover a hidden treasure at a flea market, in pursuit of great live entertainment, or a car show enthusiast, Essex County has a little something for everyone! Have fun!

Details for the events listed in this section may change without notice. Please contact the organizers for confirmation.

MARCH

March 6 - 7
Antique Show
Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village
519-776-6909
www.ctmhv.com

March 7
Maple First Taste of Spring
John R. Park Homestead, Harrow
519-738-2029
www.erca.org

March 16
Maple March Break
John R. Park Homestead, Harrow
519-738-2029
www.erca.org

March 16 and 19
Maple Moon
John R. Park Homestead, Harrow
519-738-2029
www.erca.org

March 27
Frootloops with the Bunny
Kinsmen Field House, Essex
519-776-9811
www.essexbia.com

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APRIL

April 3
Essex Gospel Community Church Easter Egg Hunt
Holy Name Catholic Elementary School, Essex
Community Easter egg hunt open to all children from toddlers to grade six.
519-776-4667
www.essexgospel.com

April 22
Earth Day / Clean Sweep Day
Downtown Essex
519-776-9811
www.essexbia.com

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MAY

May 2
Homestead Giant Yard Sale
John R. Park Homestead, Harrow
519-738-2029
www.erca.org

May 8
Murder Mystery
Canadian Transportation Museum
and Heritage Village
519-776-6909
www.ctmhv.com

May 23
Parade of Horse Breeds
John R. Park Homestead, Harrow
519-738-2029
www.erca.org

May 29 - 30
War of 1812 Encampment
Maidstone Bicentennial Museum
1093 Puce Rd., Lakeshore
519-727-8838, 519-728-1587
www.townoflakeshore.on.ca

Re-enactors bring the War of 1812 to life. Activities for the whole family.

May 30
Purina Walk for Dog Guides
Hosted by Essex & District Lions Club
Sadler's Pond, Essex
519-776-8880
www.purinawalkfordogguides.com

May 30
2nd Annual Golf Tournament
Wildwood Golf & RV Resort
In support of Gesstwood Camp & Retreat Centre
519-776-7413 after 5 pm
www.gesstwoodcamp.com

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JUNE

June 5
Big Bike for Heart & Stroke
Setting off from 19 Laird Ave. at noon
519-254-4345
www.bigbike.ca

June 5
Cottam Street Festival and Village-wide
Yard Sale
Village of Cottam
519-839-4734

June 5
Gesstwood Camp Garage Sale
County Rd. 34 on the way to Cottam Village-wide Yard Sale. Check local paper for location.
519-776-7413 after 5 pm
www.gesstwoodcamp.com

June 6
Spring Fun on Wheels Car Show
Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village
519-776-6909
www.ctmhv.com

June 6
Tiny Feet - Big Dreams Walkathon
Sadler's Pond, Essex
Benefits the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit at Windsor Regional Hospital's Met Campus.
519-984-5698

June 11-12
Relay for Life (Canadian Cancer Society)
Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village
519-254-5116

June 12
18th Annual Colchester Walleye Derby
Colchester Harbour, Colchester
519-738-4025 walleyederby@gmail.com

June 13
McGregor Music Festival
Co-An Park, McGregor
Proceeds to Windsor Essex County Cancer Foundation
519-253-3191 ext. 58506

June 19-20
Ronstock
Suchiu Gallery
143 Keown Ave., Essex
519-776-5767 www.suchiu.com
Music, entertainment, food, gallery tours

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JULY

July 8
Essex BIA Cruise Night
Downtown Essex
519-776-9811
www.essexbia.com

July 8 - 10
Essex Sidewalk Sales
Downtown Essex
519-776-9811
www.essexbia.com

July 8 - 11
Essex Fun Fest
Arena Fairgrounds, Essex
Reconnect with family and friends during the annual homecoming festival, one of Ontario’s Top 100 festivals. Food, carnival rides and games, live entertainment nightly, talent contest, parade and Sunday night fireworks finale.

July 11
2nd Annual All British Car Show
Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village
519-776-6909
www.ctmhv.com

July 31
Essex County Plowing Match
Hosted by the Essex County Plowmen's Association
Location to be announced
519-839-5351

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AUGUST

August 7
Museum Fundraiser
Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village
519-776-6909
www.ctmhv.com

August 7 - 8
Blueberry Social
John R. Park Homestead, Harrow
519-738-2029
www.erca.org

August 13 - 15
Essex County Steam and Gas Engine Show
Co-An Park, McGregor
519-776-7720
www.essexsteamandgasengine.com

Features a parade on Saturday, various working displays, flea market, craft and food vendors and a bake sale. This year featuring Oliver tractors and machinery. Please call for tours.

August 14 - 15
Military Muster Show
Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village
519-776-6909
www.ctmhv.com

August 22
Hawk Run
Holiday Beach Conservation Area, Harrow
519-738-2029
www.erca.org

August 8
16th Annual SWOVA Vintage Tasting
Muscedere Vineyards
7457 County Road 18, Harrow
519-965-1075
www.swova.ca

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SEPTEMBER

September 2 - 5
Harrow Fair
519-738-3262
www.harrowfair.com

Celebrate the end of summer with a trip to the Harrow Fair! Competitions in livestock,
produce, horticulture and baking divisions. Arts and crafts, carnival rides, live entertainment and great food!

September 5
Fall Fun on Wheels Car Show
Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village
519-776-6909
www.ctmhv.com

September 11 - 12, 18 - 19
Festival of Hawks
Holiday Beach Conservation Area, Harrow
519-738-2029
www.erca.org

September 11 - 12
Fall Arts & Crafts
Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village
519-776-6909
www.ctmhv.com

September 12
50th Anniversary Celebration
Gesstwood Camp & Retreat Centre
www.gesstwoodcamp.com

September 17 - 19
Women’s Country Weekend Retreat
519-776-8839
www.gesstwoodcamp.com

September 19
Cottam Rotary Horse Show and Fall Festival
Ridgeview Park, Cottam
Starts with Pancake Breakfast, 8 am – 4 pm.

September 19
ECFA Annual Farm Hiker Tour
A self-guided tour of agricultural
and agri-food operations.
519-776-5159
www.ecfa.ca

September 25 - 26
Fall Flea Market
Canadian Transportation Museum
and Heritage Village
519-776-6909
www.ctmhv.com

September 25-26
Ruthven Apple Festival
Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, Ruthven
519-776-6483
www.communitylivingessex.org

Come out and celebrate the 31st anniversary of this favourite fall event, one of Ontario’s Top 100 festivals. Musical entertainment, midway rides, games, car show, craft and food vendors, parade, farmers’ market and more.

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OCTOBER

October 3
Harvest at the Homestead
John R. Park Homestead, Harrow
519-738-2029
www.erca.org

October 16
Fall Colour Tour
Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village
519-776-6909
www.ctmhv.com

October 20
Murder Mystery
Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village
519-776-6909
www.ctmhv.com

October 22 - 24
Gesto Spookhouse
2644 Gesto Road
Open 7-11 pm daily. Admission: two canned goods for Essex Area Food Bank and St. Vincent de Paul Society.

October 22
Harvest Moon
John R. Park Homestead, Harrow
519-738-2029
www.erca.org

October 29
Tiny Tots Trick or Treat Parade
Downtown Essex
519-776-9811
www.essexbia.com

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NOVEMBER

November 21
Ken Knapp Ford Jingle Bell Run
390 Talbot Street North, Essex
5km walk/run and 10km run to benefit Community Living Essex County
519-776-6483, ext. 246
www.communitylivingessex.org

November 26
Christmas Tree Lighting and Evening of Voices
Essex Town Hall and Essex United Church
519-776-9811
www.essexbia.com

November 27
Santa Claus Parade
Downtown Essex
519-776-9811
www.essexbia.com

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DECEMBER

December 4
Breakfast With Santa
Essex United Church
519-776-9811
www.essexbia.com

December 4
Colchester North Annual Hayride
Colchester North Public School
519-776-8633

December 4
Harrow Christmas Parade
Downtown Harrow

December 4
Cottam Rotary Park Tree Lighting & Visit with Santa
Cottam Rotary Park, 7 pm

December 4
Essex Area Christmas House Tour
In support of Gesstwood Camp & Retreat Centre
519-776-8839
www.gesstwoodcamp.com

December 5
Christmas in the Country
John R. Park Homestead, Harrow
519-738-2029
www.erca.org

December 16
Candlelight Christmas
John R. Park Homestead, Harrow
519-738-2029
www.erca.org

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