
Looking to keep the family entertained this summer? Weโve got just the list.
These great summer events will be a hit with the whole gang. Pick one or two or attempt them all!
1. Explore the supernatural
Is Guelph haunted? Thereโs only one way to find out! Join theย Ghost Walk of Guelphย in late July and stroll around downtown learning about the cityโs haunted past (and present?). Tour leader Greg Taylor shares the colourful stories and rich histories behind some familiar locales and even welcomes story-sharing from participants.
2. Picnic with a loved one
What could be more charming than enjoying a Teddy Bear Picnic? Set on the grounds of theย Wellington County Museum and Archivesย in Fergus, this August 7th event also includes fun contests. Enter your best bear into one of several categories, including: smallest, largest, best dressed or most Scottish. Bear owners/humans can compete too; thereโs an award for the person dressed exactly like their bear and for the one with the most bears.
3. Head to the market
Grab your tote bag and head out on a Saturday morning toย Aberfoyle Farmersโ Marketย in Puslinch. Here youโll find local, seasonal produce, specialty meats and tasty baked goods, all from neighbourhood farms. Itโs a great place to stock up on preserves, maple syrup, honey, coffee, prepared foods, craft beer, VQA wine and distilled spirits as well. Youโll even find a range of artisanal handmade goods.
4. Soak in the sounds of summer
The much anticipatedย Hillside Music Festivalย is a guaranteed good time and the 2022 lineup promises to not disappoint. This three-day festival has several stages and dozens of musical performances, workshops, an artisan market, and a long list of attendance-worthy events.
5. Meet a real-life hero
Guelph Fire crews will be visiting seven different local parks this summer, on Thursday evenings, as part of theย Hot Summer Nightsย series. Theyโll be spreading the word about fire safety and how to stay safe in an emergency. Itโs a chance to meet real-life firefighters, police officers and paramedics, ask them questions and check out their fire trucks, emergency vehicles and equipment up close.
6. Get your BBQ on
Ribfest Guelphย is a weekend-long celebration at Riverside Park where you can enjoy BBQ from the best ribbers around. Thereโs also lots of great entertainment for the kids, including the Magical Midway rides, rock climbing, the Guelph Public Libraryโs Bookmobile and face-painting. Free valet bike parking is available.
7. Expand your musical repertoire
Purchase single concert tickets or festival passes for the music-filledย Elora Festival 2022, Canadaโs International Choral Festival, which is celebrating its 43rd year. Enjoy world-class choirs and vocal ensembles over a three-week period in July.
8. Go down by the river
With multiple stages and performances,ย Riverfest Eloraย offers something for everyone. From the breakFEST buffet to the nightly after-parties, you can enjoy a packed schedule at this mid-August celebration. One of the headliners this year is Ontarioโs own Alessia Cara!
9. Get medieval
Get transported to the times of knights and ladies at theย Fergus Medieval Faire. Youโll see magicians and wizards, monks and Vikings, witness battles, falconry, archery, axe-throwing and more. Any Harry Potter fans in your household? Visit Wizardโs Way for wand-duelling classes.
10. Check out a tractor pull
The Palmerston Agricultural Fair offers a weekend chock full of fun. Friday night kicks off with a parade; on Saturday there is a tailgate garage sale, cake decorating challenge, aย tractor pullย and an auction. Sunday starts with a church service followed by a dog agility show and closes out with a tasty roast beef dinner.
11. Reconnect with nature at the farm
Wander over 50 acres, pick flowers, take a wagon ride, visit fields of lavender and sunflowers, and cut your own fresh herbs and flowers atย Lochland Botanicalsย in Campbell. You can also learn about sustainable farming practices and holistic, plant-based remedies. Build your own bouquet and take it home in a mason jar.
12. Pick-your-own in-season goodness
With so many incredible farms in the area, you have your pick of where to goโliterally! For the best pick-your-own strawberries, cherries and more, tryย Buttโs Berry and Flower Farm,ย Full Circle Farm,ย Ignatius Farm,ย Mapletonโs Organic Dairy,ย Marcyโs Berriesย andย Thatcher Farms Butcher Shop, Bakery and Farm Market.
Story written for GuelphToday and Sponsored by Nick FitzGibbonย








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