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Bethany is home to the City of Kawartha Lakes Fire Station #7, headquartered in a state of the art fire hall which opened in 2019.

Join me on an exclusive behind the scenes look at the firehall, interviews with the crew and a ride in the Bethany Fire Hall super tanker #712.   

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Have you thought about training as a Firefighter? The Bethany Fire Hall is looking for new recruits. Details are in the video.

Thank you to the Bethany crew:

Tim Groen - Captain

Jamie Gray - Captain

Bob Figsby...

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Selwyn Township’s fun-filled family winter carnival (approx. 30 minutes north of Bethany) returns February 2^nd – 4^th for it’s 17^th year and this year’s theme is “Freezin for a Reason!”  PolarFest is an exciting family festival, offering something for everyone to enjoy. A weekend full of laughter, friendly competition, and the enjoyment of winter.

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Choose from activities for the young and the young at heart, including an opening ceremony with...

Winter Events this January & February at the Lindsay Exhibition!

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Lindsay Pro Cross Racing & Kawartha Lakes Regional Snowcross are being held in January and February 2024 at the Lindsay Exhibition Centre located at 354 Angeline Street South in Lindsay.

FXR Kawartha Cup National Snowcross

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Saturday January 27^th – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday January 28^th – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

See the incredible high-flying sleds and UTV’s!

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ReFrame’s 2024 season will be its first hybrid festival ever! The 20th anniversary of ReFrame will offer four days of in-person programming at Market Hall and Showplace from January 25th to the 28th, followed by a full week of on-demand viewing from the comfort of home from January 29th to February 4th, 2024.

The in-person component of the festival will be hosted at Showplace Performance Centre and Market Hall Performing Arts Centre from Thursday, January 25th to Sunday, January 28th and will feature a curated film...

3^rd Annual Kawartha Downs Christmas Pancake Breakfast & Craft Sale

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Come out to Kawartha Downs and enjoy a festive pancake breakfast and get your photo taken with Santa.  What a great way to get your holiday shopping done by supporting local businesses!

Saturday December 9, 2023

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Entry Fee $2.00 or non-perishable food item or unwrapped toy

Kawartha Downs

Located at 1382 County Road 28 in Fraserville

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30 + Local Vendors

Raffle Prize Table

Free Pictures with Santa

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Over 140 + vendors are getting ready to help you fill those Christmas stockings and choose a special gift or two. Of course, you can also buy some homemade treats and put them in the freezer until you host your own Christmas party. 

Saturday November 25^th & 26^th

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Lindsay Fairgrounds located at 354 Angeline Street South in Lindsay

$2.00 Adult Admission

Kids Under 12 Free

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Kawartha Lakes is Hosting Santa Claus Parades!

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Please join the Kawartha ATV Association by spreading the Christmas spirit at the local Santa Claus Parades throughout Kawartha Lakes this season.  Join in and decorate your ATV or SXS with lots of lights and holiday decorations.   You will need to arrive early for line formations.  

You will need to dress warm and helmets are required. Riders must be 16 years and older, licensed and insured. Passengers must be at least 8 years old.  Please do not dress as Santa Claus.

Participate or...

The 2^nd Annual LAS Fall Home & Living Show

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The Lindsay Agriculture Society welcomes you back to the 2^nd Annual LAS Fall Home & Living Show!

Saturday November 4^th:  10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday November 5^th: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Located at 354 Angeline Street South in Lindsay.

Admission:  Admission will be a $2 donation to the LAS Tractor Fund to help raise funds for equipment to maintain their grounds.  LAS are also happy to provide a charity receipt for donations over $20.00

Shop local at this year’s event...

Join in on the Fun at the Hunters Moon Fall Festival!

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Friday October 20th – 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Live Music, Beer Garden, Vendors and Late-Night Shopping.  Attend the Festival under the enchanting Hunter’s Moon for a night of laughter, music, delicious food and cherished memories.

Saturday October 21^st – 10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Food and Drinks, Pumpkin Palooza Carving and Painting, Jr. A Muskies, Vendors, a Photo Booth, First Responder Meet and Greet and Downtown Shopping.

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Fall Fun at the 16^th Annual Keene Pumpkin Festival!

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The Keene Pumpkin Festival is a family event that is fun for people of all ages.  Experience country charm in the picturesque hills of Keene with a car show.  You will be amazed at the giant pumpkin weight-off and the sights of the decorated pumpkin pyramid and entertain the kids at the fun kid zone with bouncy castles, face painting and other great activities throughout the day.

Friday October 13^th – Pumpkin Pyramid Lighting Dusk, Bleachers will be set up at the...