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Kawartha Downs is your ultimate event destination!   Music concerts, car shows, axe throwing and yes horse racing! 

Located at 1382 County Rd in Fraserville

Once the centre of a lumbering region, the Kawartha Lakes are known as a popular summer-resort region noted for canoeing, boating, and fishing. With a population just under 100,000 full-time residents, families travel far and wide to come play at Kawartha Downs.  For five decades families have come to KD for Saturday Night Harness Racing.

Here is the 2024 Summer...

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The Ennismore Shamrock Festival is a long-standing tradition in the heart of Ennismore that began in 1967 as a Centennial year celebration.  Join them for a fun-filled day for the whole family!

July 19^th to July 21st

Located at the Robert E. Young Recreation Complex

553 Ennis Road in Ennismore

Friday, July 19th, 2024

Garage Sale from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Dance at the Quarry Golf Club (age of majority event)

• Doors Open at 7:30PM
• Cost: $10.00 per person in advance or $15.00 at the door

Saturday, July 20th,2024 -...

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Get ready for a season packed with thrilling races, special events, and family fun!  The return of the Ontario Outlaw Super Late Models is booked for the Mid-Season Bash on July 13^th, with the 100-lap Ontario Sportsman Series on the lineup for July 22^nd.  The regular season ends on Labour Day Weekend, but the Annual Autumn Classic returns Thanksgiving weekend from Oct 11^th to 13^th.

Located at 1710 Mount Pleasant Road in Cavan

Fans and race members are reminded that Peterborough Speedway is a cash-only facility, without debit or credit...

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The Annual Concerts in the Park series has returned to Frank Banks Gazebo in Victoria Park!

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and join them for live entertainment.  Concerts are scheduled to take place on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm and Sunday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm during July and August.

Location:  190 Kent Street West in Lindsay

These family orientated concerts provide an opportunity to develop community spirit while enjoying and supporting local musicians.

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2024 Concerts...

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It’s the perfect day trip!  Tour at your own pace the picturesque Township of Cavan Monaghan.  Visit distinctive gardens and heritage properties, and enjoy the beauty and artistry of new and heirloom quilts on display.

June 15, 2024

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm

Admission is $20.00 Rain or Shine – Self-Guided Tour

Register and buy tickets online at:  Blocks & Blooms 2024 Ticket Order (google.com)

Or purchase in-person, with cash at their local ticket sellers in Millbrook, Peterborough and Port Hope.

• Moody’s Bar & Grill – Millbrook

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This Father’s Day, dads of all ages — and their families too — will enjoy a nostalgic look at tractors, vintage farm trucks, antique engines, and more at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene.

Enjoy the Kawarthas’ original tractor show featuring power equipment displays, tractor games, vintage farm trucks, tractor and wagon rides.  The day concludes with a huge tractor parade through the village at 3pm!

June 16, 2024

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location:  Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Road in Keene

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The Kawartha Lakes Arts Council (KLAC), the local Community Arts Council for the City of Kawartha Lakes, is proud to announce the 2024 Made in Kawartha Lakes Show + Sale. 

Nestled amidst the breathtaking scenery of Kawartha Settlers’ Village, this event reflects the rich creative spirit of Kawartha Lakes.  Immerse yourself in the talents of 50 local artists and artisans, showcasing their finest works across a myriad of mediums.  From exquisite paintings to handcrafted pottery, there is something to captivate every artistic soul.

Victoria Day weekend is almost here!

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Get ready to attend the ultimate May Long Weekend brought to you by the Bethany Athletic Society.  Join in on the fun for four days of memories that will last a lifetime!

Friday May 17^th

Admission - Adults $5.00

Children under 12 free

Family BBQ 5-9 pm

Beer Garden 5pm- 1am

Fireworks at dusk

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Saturday May 18^th

Softball Tournament 8am – 6pm

Beer Garden 9am – 2am

Pavilion Party Featuring Cartwright Boundary Band and DJ Jeff Pearse

Doors Open at 9pm

Tickets $5.00...

Cast your line and join the adventure this weekend!

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Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 9am-4pm
(On-site registration begins at 8am)

Lock 21 in Peterborough

Open to children 15 years and younger only;

Adults may assist young children or those with mobility issues but adults may not fish themselves;

$15.00 for the first youth; $10.00 for each additional child in the same immediate family at time of registration;

A lunch (hotdog, granola bar, milk) is offered this year. Please bring additional snacks with you;

All registrations...

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Wrestling superstars from all over Ontario will be live!  Stick around for intermission and meet your favourite superstars.  Pick up a limited edition GCW program and get it signed!

April 28, 2024

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bell Time is 7:00 p.m.

Victoria Park Armoury

210 Kent Street West in Lindsay

General Admission Adult:  $15.00 in advance or $20.00 at the door

General Admission Kids 12 and under:  $10.00 in advance or $15.00 at the door

Front Row Reserved Seats $25.00 in advance or $30.00 at the door

Vendors will be selling t-shirts / photos...