'A Christmas Rockstory: A Holiday Circus Spectacular' Hits Peterborough Memorial Centre On Dec. 15

A Christmas RockStory, A Holiday Circus Spectacular! is ready to spread its festive cheer and entertainment to the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Dec. 15.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

Put on by Q Productions Las Vegas, the show dives into a whimsical world where a Holiday-loving storyteller and an egocentric rockstar clash, unite and bring down the house. Acrobats, aerialists, daredevils, singers and comedic actors are there to provide laughs, dazzle your senses and include mash-ups of classic holiday hits according to a press release.

Tickets are priced at $39.50, $54.50 and $69.50. Kids ticket prices of $29.50 are for children under 12. They go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. at the Memorial Centre box office, online or by phone at 705-743-3561.

PMC Scoop members can get presale tickets starting on Wednesday online at 10 a.m. until Thursday at 10 p.m.

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The Arkells 'At Your Service' Tour Ends at the Peterborough Memorial Centre For Nov. 11

Canadian band The Arkells are set to rock the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Nov. 11, announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of Scarlet O’Neill.

The Peterborough stop is the last leg of their ‘At Your Service’ tour running from Sept. 29 to Oct 22. It was added as part of three Canadian shows which included Guelph and St. Catherine’s.

“It’s been four long years since we’ve played these towns,” says frontman Max Kerman. “We’ve had amazing memories in Guelph, St. Catharines and Peterborough and it’s because of the real, longstanding relationships we have with these places. We started playing ‘em in tiny bars, and now we’re playing in the hockey barns.”

Two-time Grammy-nominated artist K.Flay is opening for the band for the performance.

Tickets for the nine-time JUNO Award winners go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m., with fan pre-sales on Wednesday at 10 a.m.

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Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Sept. 8-11

Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this weekend from Sept. 8-11!

Free Dental Day With Kawartha Dental Clinic

For those in need, Kawartha Dental Clinic is hosting Free Dental Day at their facility this Saturday.

The event is located at their clinic at 250 Reid St. Peterborough and runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no appointment necessary and is available for anyone 18 and over who do not have dental insurance.

Services include:

• Cleaning

• Extraction

• Fillings

When: Sept. 9, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Where: Kawartha Dental Clinic

Tickets: Free

Live Harness Racing at Kawartha Downs

See horses and drivers in the sulkies race around a five-eighths mile track at Kawartha Downs. Bet on your favourite horses and enjoy the dining experience while you see the horses circle the track.

When: Sept. 9, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Where: Kawartha Downs

Tickets: Free

Cat Show

Come out and see the world of cat showing at the Morrow Building! Many purebred cats, domestics and rescues will be competing to be the best of the best. Different vendors will be on site selling some amazing products. Come for an hour, or for the day! We will be happy to have you there.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at Eventbrite.

When: Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where: Morrow Building

Tickets: $6.66 and up

Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope

Cheer on participants on this annual, Canada-wide fundraiser at Nicholls Oval to support those diagnosed with ovarian cancer through increasing awareness, funding research and providing resources and support.

When: Sept. 10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: Nicholls Oval

Tickets: Free

Open House - Peterborough New Horizons Band

Come Play with us! Come find out about the Peterborough New Horizons Bands at our Open House, on Sept.11 from 9 a.m. to noon, at 1 Consumers Place, Peterborough. Whether you’re a beginner, experienced, or haven’t played for years, all are welcome! 

Instrument rental options are available.  The 2023/2024 season starts Sept. 11. To learn more, register to join or donate to this registered charity go to www.nhbpeterborough.com or email pnhb.music@gmail.com.

When: Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to noon

Where: 1 Consumers Place

Tickets: Free

Peterborough Farmers Market

Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.

Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians. 

Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares. We look forward to seeing you there!

When: Sept. 9, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where: Morrow Park

Pick Up Some Produce at The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market

We invite you to listen to the sounds of our local musicians while visiting our 100+ vendor outdoor market May 1 to October 31, rain or shine in the Morrow Building parking lot. From November 1 to April 30, we are located inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.

The establishment of a central market area for individual trade or sales has been a feature of societies all over the world for centuries. This trade has taken place in Peterborough for the past 190 years. This efficient method of commerce (ie. producer, direct to consumer) has gained much interest in recent years as small businesses have grown. We at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market are proud to be part of this popular phenomenon.

As producers of local food and crafts, we stress freshness, quality and value as we deal each and every week with our market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.

When: Sept. 9, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Quaker Foods City Square

Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Sept. 1-4

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Petes.

Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this Labour Day weekend from Sept. 1-4!

Kawartha Downs Presents: 'The Battle of Quebec VS. Ontario' Truck and Tractor Pull

Gates open at 4 p.m. with pulls beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Pullers can register at 4 p.m. on the day of the competition or can call Rod Cochrane at 905-243-1124.

Guests can still expect free parking onsite, bleacher seating, beer tents, and food trucks.

When: Sept. 2 - 3, 4 p.m.

Where: Kawartha Downs

Tickets: General Admission, $20; Children, $10; All-weekend pass, $35

Live Harness Racing at Kawartha Downs

See horses and drivers in the sulkies race around a five-eighths mile track at Kawartha Downs. Bet on your favourite horses and enjoy the dining experience while you see the horses circle the track.

When: Sept. 1, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Where: Kawartha Downs

Tickets: Free

Scottish Tea at Hutchison House Museum

Celebrate Martha Hutchison’s birthday with Scottish Tea Season!

Scottish Tea, served on the terrace in the period garden, includes freshly baked scones, preserves, whipped cream, oatcakes, and tea, lemonad, or ice tea. Complimentary tours of the 1840s restored stone house are included with the teas.

This year Hutchison House Museum would like to give a big Thank You to LLF Lawyers for sponsoring our Scottish Tea program. For more information or to reserve a seat please contact the museum at info@hutchisonhouse.ca or phone us at 705-743-9710.

When: Sept. 3 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Hutchison House Museum

Tickets: $12 for Adults/Youth and $8 for Children

Peterborough Petes Training Camp Maroon & White Game

Check out the annual Maroon vs. White game between the Peterborough Petes training camp roster.

When: Sept. 1, 4:05 p.m.

Where: Peterborough Memorial Centre

Tickets: Free

Hastings Eighth -Annual Medieval Festival

The annual celebration of the Sword happens once again in Hastings on Labour Day weekend.

Watch the Spectacle of the Sword wielded by different Sword fighting groups from across Ontario and Quebec.

Falconers, Musicians, Merchants and Artisans await your presence of this 3 day festival.

Hands on activities call you to participate in: Axe Throwing, Spear Throwing, Archery, and Sword Cutting.

Each sword fighting style takes center stage where they showcase their form of medieval combat.

Each sword fighting group also has a booth set up where their knowledgeable members can converse with you about History, Armour, and/or Weapons

Each day there are special guests. Here are some of them so far.

Saturday September 2, 2023

• Muffin Hat Music from Toronto (see description below)

• Royal Canadian Falconry

• Gaasyendietha the Dragon

• Sword Fighting Groups

• Linnagond Peterborough Amtgard: LARP

• The Canton of Petra Thule (SCA)

• Ironwood Sword School (HEMA)

• SHARP Peterborough (HEMA)

• Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE)

• Wakinyan Quebec (Buhurt)

• Blades of Glory (IMCF)

Sunday September 3, 2023

• Unicorn

• Gaasyendietha the Dragon

• Falconer Gryphon with his hawk Valor

• Sword Fighting Groups

• Linnagond Peterborough Amtgard: LARP

• Ironwood Sword School (HEMA)

• SHARP Peterborough (HEMA)

• Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE)

• Wakinyan Quebec (Buhurt)

• Blades of Glory (IMCF)

Monday September 4, 2023

• Pirate vs Knight Battle (show)

• Gaasyendietha the Dragon

• Falconer Gryphon with his hawk Valor

• Chris Devlin Pirate Musician

• Sword Fighting Groups

• SHARP Peterborough (HEMA)

• Blades of Glory Hastings (MACE)

• Wakinyan Quebec (Buhurt)

• Blades of Glory (IMCF)

Merchants and Artisans that will be attending the festival all weekend

There are also some amazing Merchants:

• Avani Creations Inc

• DracCoilz

• Fortune Teller Avril

• Iron Phoenix Armoury

• Magpie Costumes

• The Wooden Blacksmith

• Top o' the Hill Jewellery

• Trollkarl Armory

• Upper Canada Leather

Also some Artisans:

• Blacksmith by Douglas Morlock

• Wool Loom demo by River

Sword Fighting Groups:

• SCA: The Canton of Petra Thule

• LARP: Linnagond, Peterborough Amtgard

• HEMA: Ironwood Sword School

• HEMA: SHARP

• Buhurt: Wakinyan Quebec

• MACE: Blades of Glory

• IMCF: Blades of Glory

When: Sept. 2 - 4, 11 a.m. 5 p.m.

Where: Blades of Glory Medieval Entertainment & Education Park

Tickets: Free

Peterborough Farmers Market

Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.

Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians. 

Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares. We look forward to seeing you there!

When: Sept. 2, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where: Morrow Park

Pick Up Some Produce at The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market

We invite you to listen to the sounds of our local musicians while visiting our 100+ vendor outdoor market May 1 to October 31, rain or shine in the Morrow Building parking lot. From November 1 to April 30, we are located inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.

The establishment of a central market area for individual trade or sales has been a feature of societies all over the world for centuries. This trade has taken place in Peterborough for the past 190 years. This efficient method of commerce (ie. producer, direct to consumer) has gained much interest in recent years as small businesses have grown. We at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market are proud to be part of this popular phenomenon.

As producers of local food and crafts, we stress freshness, quality and value as we deal each and every week with our market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.

When: Sept. 2, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Quaker Foods City Square

Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Aug. 25-28

Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this weekend from Aug. 25 - 28!

4th Line Theatre Presents: The Cavan Blazers

Millbrook’s 4th Line Theatre presents ‘The Cavan Blazers,’ written by Robert Winslow and directed by Kim Blackwell. 

It is a gritty, intense play that has the audience on the edge of its seat from start to finish. This drama chronicles the religious conflict between Catholic and Protestant Irish settlers in Cavan Township in the early to mid-nineteenth century. Violence erupts when a Protestant vigilante gang known as the Cavan Blazers tries to stop a Catholic settlement from being established.

When: Aug. 25 to 26, 6 p.m.

Where: 4th Line Theatre, Millbrook

Tickets: Youth (5-16), $45 and Adults, $50

Live Harness Racing at Kawartha Downs

See horses and drivers in the sulkies race around a five-eighths mile track at Kawartha Downs. Bet on your favourite horses and enjoy the dining experience while you see the horses circle the track.

When: Aug. 26, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Where: Kawartha Downs

Tickets: Free

St. Joseph's Bargains & BBQ

Mark your calendars for Aug. 26 for the St. Joseph’s at Fleming Foundation’s FIRST EVER fundraiser “ BARGAINS & BBQ” Yard Sale and lunch. This will take place out on the St. Joseph’s at Fleming terrace.

All proceeds will go to St. Joseph’s at Fleming Foundation, to help raise money for our not-for-profit home.

When: Aug. 26, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: St. Joseph’s at Fleming (659 Brealey Drive)

Tickets: Free

Lang Pioneer Village Corn Roast

Join the harvest season at the Corn Roast at Lang Pioneer Village Museum.

The family-friendly day has historic demonstrations, live music, and plenty of fire-cooked corn. Tour with a free horse-drawn wagon ride and tour the historic village.

The village will teach visitors how corn was used back then with examples such as corn bread, popcorn, dried corn, corn soups, and corn relish in the Fitzpatrick House, and sample some Johnny cake with maple syrup in the Milburn House.

The village will have demonstrations including threshing, bagging, fanning mill and corn grinding.

Traditional music is being performed by Lotus and Luke from the Weaver Shop porch.

A corn-on-the-cob eating contest taking place on the Village Green. Corn crafts and corn hole by the Ayotte Cabin are some activities that will be run.

When: Aug. 23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: Lang Pioneer Village

Tickets: Adults- $15, Students & Seniors (60+) – $10, Youths 5 to 14 Years of Age – $7, Children Under 5 Years of Age – Free, Family Pass (includes 2 Adults and up to 4 Youths) – $40

Tragic Tales – Little Lake Cemetery

On this tour, you will hear about the tragedy of the Turnbull Building collapse and discover details about the 1916 Quaker Fire that you may not know. Additional stories center on the untimely demise of little Freddie McMaster, the amazing life and career of strongman Daniel McDonald, and the burial of Col. Alexander McDonell, a Catholic, who was supposed to be interred outside St. Peters Cemetery but now has a prominent place near the Little Lake Cemetery Chapel.

When: Aug. 27, 3 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

Where: Little Lake Cemetery

Tickets: Free

Art Gallery Of Peterborough Presents: Reciprocity: Alice Teichert

Alice Teichert’s paintings are known for their holographic depth and unique luminosity, for their visual poetry and multi-faceted proximity to music. In this survey exhibition spanning four decades of practice, Teichert uses line, shape, and colour to push the edges of legibility to open new realms of dialogue.

Multidisciplinary artist Alice Teichert studied music, philosophy, visual poetry, visual arts, and printmaking in Belgium and France. She works from her studio in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. Since 1989, she has built an international career with over 30 solo exhibitions in France, Canada, Switzerland, Germany and Australia. Known for her bold colours and layered transparencies interspersed with script-like line drawings, Teichert’s paintings are noted for their holographic depth. Her works are held in many corporate, private, and public collections including the MacLaren Art Centre, Global Affairs Canada, the Musée de la Ville de Valence (F) and the Museumsquartier of Lübeck (D).

When: Aug. 25 to 28, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: Art Gallery of Peterborough

Tickets: Free (donations are accepted)

Chemong Lodge Presents Conman's Second Annual Lobsterfest

Join Chemong Lodge for the Conman's Second Annual Lobsterfest in support of Oceans Initiative!

We welcome you back to the Lodge for a day filled with Live Music and Entertainment, Family Fun and lots of Lobster in support of a cause that's close to our hearts.

You'll enjoy freshly caught East Coast Lobster and specialty food & beverage stations featuring Primal Cuts & Dr J's BBQ. Plus, we'll have an amazing live music lineup, a bouncy castle for the kids, a charity silent auction, and we'll finish it all off with fireworks!

Come one, come all and be a part of an amazing day of family fun for an amazing cause!

When: Aug. 27, 1 - 8 p.m.

Where: Chemong Lodge

Tickets: $24.99 for children, $49.99 for adults

Peterborough Farmers Market

Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.

Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians. 

Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares. We look forward to seeing you there!

When: Aug 26, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where: Morrow Park

Pick Up Some Produce at The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market

We invite you to listen to the sounds of our local musicians while visiting our 100+ vendor outdoor market May 1 to October 31, rain or shine in the Morrow Building parking lot. From November 1 to April 30, we are located inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.

The establishment of a central market area for individual trade or sales has been a feature of societies all over the world for centuries. This trade has taken place in Peterborough for the past 190 years. This efficient method of commerce (ie. producer, direct to consumer) has gained much interest in recent years as small businesses have grown. We at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market are proud to be part of this popular phenomenon.

As producers of local food and crafts, we stress freshness, quality and value as we deal each and every week with our market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.

When: Aug. 26, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Quaker Foods City Square

Fifth Annual Lock & Paddle

Parks Canada’s fifth-annual Lock & Paddle event is welcoming back paddlers and spectators at the Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site of Canada this Saturday at 3 p.m.

This year’s theme ‘Lift Your Spirits,’ invites paddlers and attendees to show us what makes them happy! Paddlers get to experience going down the Lift Locks and paddling through the canal. This free all-ages event invites anyone to decorate their vessel, wear a costume or have fun.

To participate, registrants can go apply online.

Beginners or those with accessibility needs can enter the waterway at the Visitor Centre on-site at the event. Canoes can be launched at the following places:

• Beavermead Campground - 2011 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough (Five-minute paddle to Lock 20)

• Rogers Cove - 131 Maria Street, Peterborough (Five-minute paddle to Lock 20)

• Millennium Park - 130 King Street, Peterborough (20-minute paddle to Lock 20)

• Del Crary Park - 100 George Street, Peterborough (35-minute paddle to Lock 20)

• Peterborough Lift Lock Visitor Centre - 353 Hunter Street East, Peterborough (Drop-off only)

There is no parking available at the Peterborough Lift Lock or Peterborough Lift Lock Visitor Centre (except for vehicles with Handicapped Accessible signage). A paddle craft drop-off option is available at the Peterborough Lift Lock Visitor Centre.

Parking options nearby:

• Trent-Severn Waterway Headquarters (2155 Ashburnham Dr.)

• Eastgate Memorial Park (2150 Ashburnham Dr.)

• Beavermead Campground (2011 Ashburnham Dr.)

• Rogers Cove (131 Maria St.)

This is a smoke-free and alcohol-free event that will happen rain or shine.  

When: Aug. 26, 3 p.m.

Where: Lift Lock

Tickets: Free

Lineup Set For Fourth-Annual Big Band Day in Peterborough at Millennium Park On Sept. 16

Five bands are set to take the stage at the fourth-annual Big Band Day in Peterborough at Millennium Park on Sept. 16.

Electric City Swing at Princess Gardens during its 25th anniversary in April. Photo by David TUan Bui.

The free concert runs from noon to 5 p.m. with each band getting 45-minute sets with 15-minute periods in between acts.

The concert focuses on the music of the Big Band Era with composers such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Glenn Miller and many more. It covers pop, rock, gospel, funk and classical genres and more contemporary composers.

Line-up:

• Noon to 12:45 p.m. - Peterborough Concert Band

• 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. - KnightShift

• 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. - Northern Spirit Big Band

• 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Electric City Swing

• 4 p.m. to 4 :45 p.m. - Ron Marenger Big Band

The outdoor event is weather-dependent with no rain date scheduled.

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Peterborough Concert Band Holding Special Performance to Benefit PATH On Oct. 15

The Peterborough Concert Band is holding a special musical program, ‘The PATH Forward’ to benefit Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes (PATH) for Oct. 15 at Market Hall.

Photo courtesy of The Peterborough Concert Band.

The performance is conducted by Juno-nominated Music Director Saman Shahi as Kate Suhr and Megan Murphy will guide the audience through a program that features big band standards, classical gems, new compositions and vocals.   

The proceeds benefit PATH to help provide transitional housing for unsheltered citizens in Peterborough. 

The performance runs from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Market Hall, located at 140 Charlotte St. A reception will follow the performance. Tickets are $44 (including HST and fees) and are available through Market Hall online.

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Photos: Big Wreck Returns to Peterborough Musicfest To Rock Del Crary Park

After five years since their last performance at Peterborough Musicfest, Big Wreck returned to town to rock a full Del Crary Park on Wednesday night.

Big Wreck consists of Ian Thornley (pictured), Dave MacMillan, Chris Caddell and Sekou Lumumba. All photos by David Tuan Bui.

Big Wreck frontman and guitarist Ian Thornley joked with the audience after their opening song about rocking and seating preference.

“These people want to rock and the rest want to just… Chill. And if I had the choice, I would pick… The chair. But I respect your choice,” joked Thornley.

The band played fan favourites such as That Song, Ghosts and Bombs Away. They even played Come Again from other band ‘Thornley’ after the Big Wreck split up in 2003. The band returned after receiving chants of an encore from the elated crowd and finished off their set with The Oaf (My Luck Is Wasted).

An autographed acoustic guitar by Ian Thornley was put up for raffle during the concert and was given to a lucky winner at the end of the night.

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Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Aug. 18-21

Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this weekend from Aug. 18 - 21!

4th Line Theatre Presents: The Cavan Blazers

Millbrook’s 4th Line Theatre presents ‘The Cavan Blazers,’ written by Robert Winslow and directed by Kim Blackwell. 

It is a gritty, intense play that has the audience on the edge of its seat from start to finish. This drama chronicles the religious conflict between Catholic and Protestant Irish settlers in Cavan Township in the early to mid-nineteenth century. Violence erupts when a Protestant vigilante gang known as the Cavan Blazers tries to stop a Catholic settlement from being established.

When: Aug. 18 to 19, 6 p.m.

Where: 4th Line Theatre, Millbrook

Tickets: Youth (5-16), $45 and Adults, $50

Live Harness Racing at Kawartha Downs

See horses and drivers in the sulkies race around a five-eighths mile track at Kawartha Downs. Bet on your favourite horses and enjoy the dining experience while you see the horses circle the track.

When: Aug. 19, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Where: Kawartha Downs

Tickets: Free

HunTer Fondo

We are excited to invite you to join us for an unforgettable ride in memory of John Hunter, a beloved local cycling enthusiast who passed away in 2021. John was a local legend, known and loved far beyond our community for his dedication to cycling and the Peterborough Cycling Club (PCC). To honour his memory, we’re organizing The HunTer Fondo, an event that aims to bring together 250 local and regional riders for a great cause.

Funds raised from this event will support Peterborough Regional Hospital Centre, Campbellford Memorial Hospital, and Peterborough Cycling Club. We’ve designed three routes for cyclists of all levels: the 40K Trial Heaven Ride, 65K Frappe le Rue and the thrilling 125K “It’s going to be a fun ride.” All rides will start and finish at Ashburnham Memorial Park, followed by a BBQ and social at the Heritage Pavilion at the museum.

The Hunter Fondo’s 2023 support of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation & Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) will help shape the future of cardiac care in our region – expanding cardiac services at PRHC to empower world-class treatment, close to home.

Let’s come together to celebrate John’s legacy and support these important causes. We can’t wait to see you there!

When: Aug. 19, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Ashburnham Memorial Park

Registration: $75-$85

Peterborough Folk Festival

Join us at Nicholls Oval Park for this annual celebration of music, culture and community. Admission to our inclusive and accessible festival is free, with donations encouraged and appreciated. You can donate at the festival to the friendly volunteers in yellow T-shirts, or anytime (with instant tax receipts for donations of $25 and up) via our CanadaHelps page here. Thank you!

With four stages of live music and lots of other activities, the festival has something for everyone. The Artisan Village features local artisan and craft vendors and community organizations. The Children’s Village has activities and children’s performers. Visit the Food Village to sample foods from a variety of local vendors and the Cameron’s Pavilion to wet your whistle while listening to live music on the Pavilion Stage or on the Main Stage.

The festival gets underway both days at 11:00 am with the Children’s Village, Artisan Village, Food Vendors and Cameron’s Pavilion. Live music begins on the Generation Solar Stage and Cameron’s Pavilion Stage at 12 noon.

The festival is accessible on foot and bike from the Rotary Trail, with valet bike parking available thanks to our friends at B!KE Community Bike Shop. See our Frequently Asked Questions page for details.

When: Aug. 19 - 20, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: Nicholls Oval Park

Tickets: $15 - $30

Bobcaygeon Craft Beer and Food Festival

Over 10 beer and cideries on site, six amazing food vendors, local vendors, artists and makers are also on site.

Limestone Cowboys will be headlining in the Murphy Barn, with Kelly Burrows and Shannon Roszell performing in the Gazebo. 

When: Aug. 19, noon - 7 p.m.

Where: Kawartha Settlers’ Village

Tickets: $10-$20

Art Gallery Of Peterborough Presents: Reciprocity: Alice Teichert

Alice Teichert’s paintings are known for their holographic depth and unique luminosity, for their visual poetry and multi-faceted proximity to music. In this survey exhibition spanning four decades of practice, Teichert uses line, shape, and colour to push the edges of legibility to open new realms of dialogue.

Multidisciplinary artist Alice Teichert studied music, philosophy, visual poetry, visual arts, and printmaking in Belgium and France. She works from her studio in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. Since 1989, she has built an international career with over 30 solo exhibitions in France, Canada, Switzerland, Germany and Australia. Known for her bold colours and layered transparencies interspersed with script-like line drawings, Teichert’s paintings are noted for their holographic depth. Her works are held in many corporate, private, and public collections including the MacLaren Art Centre, Global Affairs Canada, the Musée de la Ville de Valence (F) and the Museumsquartier of Lübeck (D).

When: Aug. 18 to 21, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: Art Gallery of Peterborough

Tickets: Free (donations are accepted)

Peterborough Musicfest Presents: Tim & The Glory Boys

Peterborough Musicfest closes out its 36th summer season welcoming explosive Canadian country/bluegrass band Tim & The Glory Boys to Del Crary Park.

Self-described as “a Canadian gang of backwoods hillbillies with world-class facial hair and infectious on-stage energy,” the two-time Juno Award-winning band, and 2021 CCMA Group of the Year and Rising Star nominees, have toured for a decade, sharing the stage with top country, roots and gospel music acts.

Formed in 2013, the band sees front man Tim Neufeld superbly backed by his Glory Boys brethren, among them Colin Trask (dobro/percussion) and Brenton Thorvaldslon (banjo/guitar).

The band’s debut full-length self-titled album released just past in April features five songs that have already achieved Top 40 country radio status and generated some 30 million streams. When You Know You Know has been certified gold with three other tracks – Me Without You, Without A Prayer and Float – appearing on Top 10 playlists. The band’s latest single release is Take Me Backroad, featuring High Valley.

When: Aug. 19, 8 p.m.

Where: Del Crary Park

Tickets: Free

Peterborough Farmers Market

Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.

Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians. 

Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares. We look forward to seeing you there!

When: Aug 19, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where: Morrow Park

Pick Up Some Produce at The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market

We invite you to listen to the sounds of our local musicians while visiting our 100+ vendor outdoor market May 1 to October 31, rain or shine in the Morrow Building parking lot. From November 1 to April 30, we are located inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.

The establishment of a central market area for individual trade or sales has been a feature of societies all over the world for centuries. This trade has taken place in Peterborough for the past 190 years. This efficient method of commerce (ie. producer, direct to consumer) has gained much interest in recent years as small businesses have grown. We at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market are proud to be part of this popular phenomenon.

As producers of local food and crafts, we stress freshness, quality and value as we deal each and every week with our market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.

When: Aug. 19, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Quaker Foods City Square

Things To Do In-and-Around Peterborough This Weekend; Aug. 11-13

Here are some things to do in Peterborough City and County this weekend from Aug. 11 - 13!

4th Line Theatre Presents: The Cavan Blazers

Millbrook’s 4th Line Theatre presents ‘The Cavan Blazers,’ written by Robert Winslow and directed by Kim Blackwell. 

It is a gritty, intense play that has the audience on the edge of its seat from start to finish. This drama chronicles the religious conflict between Catholic and Protestant Irish settlers in Cavan Township in the early to mid-nineteenth century. Violence erupts when a Protestant vigilante gang known as the Cavan Blazers tries to stop a Catholic settlement from being established.

When: Aug. 11 to 12, 6 p.m.

Where: 4th Line Theatre, Millbrook

Tickets: Youth (5-16), $45 and Adults, $50

Live Harness Racing at Kawartha Downs

See horses and drivers in the sulkies race around a five-eighths mile track at Kawartha Downs. Bet on your favourite horses and enjoy the dining experience while you see the horses circle the track.

When: Aug. 11, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Where: Kawartha Downs

Tickets: Free

Village by Lantern Light At Lang Pioneer Village

Tour Lang Pioneer Village by the soft glow of lantern light and experience the charm of Village life after dark.

When: Aug. 12, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: HBM Community Centre

Tickets: $15 adults, $10 students and seniors (60+), $7 children and youth 5 to 14, free for children under 5, $40 for family pass (2 adults and up to 4 children and youth)

League 1 Ontario Men's Home Game - Electric City FC vs Unionville Milliken SC

The Electric City Football Club Men’s Team host the Unionville Milliken SC for a regular-season match at Fleming College.

When: Aug. 12, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: Fleming College

Tickets: $15 - $30

To Honour and Respect: Gifts from the Michi Saagiig Women to the Prince of Wales, 1860

In April 2023, quilled birch bark makaks made by women of Rice Lake Village (now Hiawatha First Nation) will arrive at the Peterborough Museum & Archives (PMA) for an extended loan visit from the

Royal Collection Trust in England, where they have been cared for since they were given to the young Prince of Wales in 1860. The makaks will be exhibited and will be the focus of activities: workshops on

quillwork, Michi Saagiig Anishnaabemowin, special tours of the exhibit, and some visits in which participants will be able to gently touch them.

Dr Lori Beavis (Hiawatha) and Dr Laura Peers curate the To Honour and Respect project, with a Planning Circle including Gimaakwe Laurie Carr (Hiawatha), Kim Muskratt (Hiawatha), Veronica King-Jamieson

(Mississaugas of the Credit) and others. The project is funded by the Museum Assistance Program (Department of Canadian Heritage), Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, and Hiawatha First Nation, with in-kind contributions by the City of Peterborough and the Peterborough Museum & Archives, whose staff will care for the makaks during their visit. The Royal Collection Trust is lending the makaks.

When: Aug. 11 to 13

Where: Peterborough Museum & Archives

Tickets: Free (donations are accepted)

Art Gallery Of Peterborough Presents: Reciprocity: Alice Teichert

Alice Teichert’s paintings are known for their holographic depth and unique luminosity, for their visual poetry and multi-faceted proximity to music. In this survey exhibition spanning four decades of practice, Teichert uses line, shape, and colour to push the edges of legibility to open new realms of dialogue.

Multidisciplinary artist Alice Teichert studied music, philosophy, visual poetry, visual arts, and printmaking in Belgium and France. She works from her studio in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. Since 1989, she has built an international career with over 30 solo exhibitions in France, Canada, Switzerland, Germany and Australia. Known for her bold colours and layered transparencies interspersed with script-like line drawings, Teichert’s paintings are noted for their holographic depth. Her works are held in many corporate, private, and public collections including the MacLaren Art Centre, Global Affairs Canada, the Musée de la Ville de Valence (F) and the Museumsquartier of Lübeck (D).

When: Aug. 11 to 13, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: Art Gallery of Peterborough

Tickets: Free (donations are accepted)

Peterborough Musicfest Presents: Fandango - ZZ Top Tribute

ZZ Top tribute act Fandango headlines at Del Crary Park.

Formed in the mid 1990s by brothers Geoff and Chris Dahl, joined by drummer Perry Weido, Fandango was originally part of Legends Live, a rock and pop music theatre production that toured North America. That was followed by residencies in Las Vegas and Myrtle Beach.

Now, trademark beards and sunglasses in place, Fandango is back on the circuit, bringing the timeless blues-rock music of “that little band from Texas” to venues, casinos and festivals throughout North America.

Formed in 1969 in Houston, ZZ Top – Billy Gibbons, Frank Beard and Dusty Hill – released 15 albums and piled up an estimated 50 million record sales, earning the trio induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. Notable hits include Tube Snake Boogie, Gimme All Your Lovin’, Sharp Dressed Man and Legs.

When: Aug. 12, 8 p.m.

Where: Del Crary Park

Tickets: Free

Peterborough Farmers Market

Buy directly from the farmer who grew it, raised it, harvested, or foraged it! Sixty percent of our vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100% of what they sell. The remaining forty percent include bakers, prepared food vendors, artists and community groups.

Enjoy a festive market atmosphere with Peterborough’s finest prepared food vendors, artisans and musicians. 

Come find us every Saturday to find local produce, delicious takeaway meals and goodies, and artisan wares. We look forward to seeing you there!

When: Aug 12, 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Where: Morrow Park

Pick Up Some Produce at The Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market

We invite you to listen to the sounds of our local musicians while visiting our 100+ vendor outdoor market May 1 to October 31, rain or shine in the Morrow Building parking lot. From November 1 to April 30, we are located inside the Morrow Building just south of the parking lot.

The establishment of a central market area for individual trade or sales has been a feature of societies all over the world for centuries. This trade has taken place in Peterborough for the past 190 years. This efficient method of commerce (ie. producer, direct to consumer) has gained much interest in recent years as small businesses have grown. We at the Peterborough Farmers’ Market are proud to be part of this popular phenomenon.

As producers of local food and crafts, we stress freshness, quality and value as we deal each and every week with our market patrons. Come and enjoy this traditional shopping experience.

When: Aug. 12, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Quaker Foods City Square