ith warmer temps and longer days ahead, many of us are looking forward to spending more time outdoors, gathering with friends and family, and being a little more adventurous.
Fun seasonal events are often at the top of the list โ and thatโs certainly the case for local REALTORโ Nick FitzGibbon and the Letโs Talk Real Estate team. Not only are they experts in real estate, they live in the community and enjoy everything the city has to offer.
Here they share the spring, summer, and fall festivities theyโre most excited about this year.
SPRING
โIt is run once a month on a Saturday and itโs free! Just grab some friends, kids, and family and go experience some great local breweries, food, etc.โ says Dave Aubrey, REALTORโ. โI think my wife and I might have been the first people who brought our kids on the beer bus with us and that had a riot jamming with the DJ at Wellington Brewery picking through her albums. I have a hard time telling them they canโt join us now.โ
- Saturday, June 20, 10 am – 5 pm
- Quebec Street
โI love seeing local artists showcase their work,โ says Christina FitzGibbon, Marketing & Client Relations Manager. โMy kids and I love going to see what the kids at the market are selling. They love seeing what other kids their age are creating. I also love purchasing the artwork from the kids to support their hard work!โ
- Every Saturday, 8 am – 1 pm
- 2 Gordon Street
โSpring and summer to me is all about the local food and produce,โ says Colette Bayani, Sales & Marketing Assistant. โI love the opportunity to taste the food from local farmers and vendors. Rodolfoโs Rebel Foods salsa and breakfast burritos, Fengโs Dumplings and new to the farmerโs market โ The Baking Professor โ are all gems. If you go, you must try them all!โ

SUMMER
- Friday, June 12 – Sunday, June 14
- Riverside Park
โThis is what I love most about Guelph โ itโs a place that celebrates diversity in such a genuine, vibrant way. As an immigrant, this event really resonates with me. Itโs a beautiful reminder of the cultures, stories, and traditions that make our community so rich. This year marks its 40th anniversary,โ says Jessica Furmah, REALTORโ.
โIโve been going since I was a kid โ first with my family, then with friends, later with my husband, and now with our kids. Itโs one of those events that grows with you, and somehow gets more special every year. From the main stage performances to the incredible cultural showcases, live music, and amazing food, thereโs truly something for everyone. We always end up running into familiar faces, discovering local businesses, and just soaking in the energy that makes this community so special.โ
- Friday, June 26 – Sunday, June 28
- University of Guelph
โThis is a great opportunity for families to get outside together and participate in sports. It is free and inclusive of all skill levels,โ says Nick FitzGibbon, REALTORโ. โEvery year is so good. Just seeing the amount of families and kids participating is a memory in itself. To see the joy it brings to the kids to participate and how it brings the community together is remarkable.โ
- Friday, August 28 – Sunday, August 30
- Riverside Park
โThis is an end of summer staple in Guelph, a great event that always feels like the start of a new year, with students returning to the University of Guelph and other students leaving Guelph to pursue their education elsewhere,โ says John Clark, REALTORโ.
โHeaded into its 28th year, there are too many memories to count! It is a great event for all ages with live music, the classic car show, the fair for the kids, and of course the food!โ

FALL
- Sunday, September 20
- Garden party on the grounds of St. Josephโs Health Centre
โAmazing food and a great atmosphere are what make the Taste of Guelph stand out right away, but thereโs more to it than just that. It also supports small local businesses, giving them a chance to showcase what they do best and connect with the community in Guelph. On top of that, the proceeds go toward a great cause โ the St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation โ which makes the whole experience feel even more worthwhile,โ says Jeff Basso, REALTORโ.
โI remember grabbing a random dish from a vendor I hadnโt heard of, honestly just because the line was short, and it ended up being the best thing I tasted all night. I started chatting with the person next to me about it, and it turned out they actually knew the chef personally. Five minutes later, we were all talking together, the chef included, about how the dish came together. It was one of those moments where everything felt really local and connected like you werenโt just eating food, you were part of the story behind it. I ended up going back for seconds, and now anytime I think about that event, I remember that feeling more than any specific dish.โ
REALTORโ Colette Aeschlimann is also a big fan. โThere is sooo much delicious food, with many local hospitality businesses showcasing some of their best eats of the season. If you donโt roll out of there, you have to head back in and indulge yourself!โ she says.
โAside from attending with wonderful people, sampling all of the delicious local food, enjoying the music and seeing familiar faces, my favourite part is that the community comes out to support this event and these local businesses, rain or shine! One year, it was so extremely muddy (even under the tent, as it had rained for days straight), everyoneโs shoes were soaked and nearly ruined with mud, and there were still so many people in attendance. Great to see!โ
โThese events are all great reasons why people should consider Guelph as a place to live, raise their families, be close to grandchildren, or retire. There are events for everyone and you can find your community here,โ says Nick FitzGibbon.
Nick and the team are indeed true Guelph enthusiasts who love talking to clients about why they should move here or what makes a particular neighbourhood so special. The city has so much to offer, including wonderful, warm people with great community spirit.
Donโt miss out on these fun seasonal events. The team will be attending with their families and they hope to see you there!
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