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What’s happening this Canada Day long weekend

There are plenty of Canada Day celebrations in Bradford and beyond, plus Drag Queen Storytime, a fiesta, and The Good Brothers
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SATURDAY, JUNE 29

Bradford Farmers’ Market — and Family Carnival

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BWG Public Library, 425 Holland St. W., Bradford

Enjoy live music, meet local community groups, and find produce from the Holland Marsh and beyond, including plants, flowers and herbs, honey, dairy products, maple syrup, cured meats, free-run eggs, baking, preserves, as well as a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and handmade arts and crafts.

Plus, as part of the carnival, there will be a kids’ scavenger hunt, carnival games, face-painting, a Hershey’s Kisses "kissing" booth, and more.

True North Festival

Runs Saturday to Monday

10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday Harbour Resort, 311 Big Bay Point Rd., Innisfil

Free, all-ages event.

Celebrate all things Canadian! Sample classic Canadian dishes and listen to live bands that honour some of the greats while you discover local vendors, fun activities and take in beautiful fireworks.

Vendor market featuring local businesses

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Innisfil Idealab and Library, 967 Innisfil Beach Rd., Innisfil

Rain or shine!

Bring a donation for the food bank and be entered to win a prize!

Promenade Days

Runs until Monday

Downtown Barrie, Dunlop Street

Experience the longest-running event and largest Canada Day celebration in the region. Four days of exciting fun and entertainment for the entire family, including Snowbirds air shows, vendors, “The Rolling Stones Show,” Barrie Wrestling, fireworks, and more.

For more information, visit the website

Drag Queen Storytime

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

BWG Public Library, 425 Holland St. W., Bradford

Free, drop-in event.

Celebrate Pride Month with The Devereaux Dolls Family!

Canada Day parade

1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion - Lefroy/Belle Ewart, 1017 Robinson St., Innisfil

Free, all-ages event.

A parade travelling the Main Street of Lefroy, heading to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 547. Refreshments and a ceremony celebrating Canada!

Fiesta los Grandes Del Norte

5 p.m.

La MexiCanada, 32 Holland St. E., Bradford

Entertainment by DJ Jacster from Scaraoke Entertainment, and Trio Los Locos.

Giveaways, and food and drinks specials all day long.

The Good Brothers in concert

7-10 p.m.

Tottenham Community Centre, 139 Queen St. N., Alliston

Tickets are $25.

The Tottenham Lions Club is hosting eight-time Juno Award-winning group for Best Country Group. Also featured will be country/gospel singer Naomi Bristow, known as The Yodelin' Cowgirl.

SUNDAY, JUNE 30

Canada Day Service

June 30, 10 a.m. to Noon

New Location: Zima Room at the BWG Public Library

Free, but please participate in O-CAN-ada by bringing a donation of non-perishable food for the food bank.

Joint Canada Day Service by members of Bradford Baptist Church, Bradford Community Church and Greater Life Community Church includes prayers for the country and for local politicians. Service at 10 a.m. on June 30, at the Library, followed by refreshments and Canada Day cake.

True North Festival

Runs Saturday to Monday

10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday Harbour Resort, 311 Big Bay Point Rd., Innisfil

Free, all-ages event.

Celebrate all things Canadian! Sample classic Canadian dishes and listen to live bands that honour some of the greats while you discover local vendors, fun activities and take in beautiful fireworks.

Promenade Days

Runs until Monday

Downtown Barrie, Dunlop Street

Experience the longest-running event and largest Canada Day celebration in the region. Four days of exciting fun and entertainment for the entire family, including Snowbirds air shows, vendors, “The Rolling Stones Show,” Barrie Wrestling, fireworks, and more.

For more information, visit the website

MONDAY, JULY 1

Happy Canada Day!

True North Festival

10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday Harbour Resort, 311 Big Bay Point Rd., Innisfil

Free, all-ages event.

Celebrate all things Canadian! Sample classic Canadian dishes and listen to live bands that honour some of the greats while you discover local vendors, fun activities and take in beautiful fireworks. 

BWG Canaday Day Celebration

4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Bradford and District Memorial Community Centre, 125 Simcoe Rd.

Free

Non-stop activities, including not one but two tribute bands, the annual Civic Awards, fireworks, an outdoor Kids Zone, and plenty of barbecue and ice cream.

More details here

Promenade Days

Downtown Barrie, Dunlop Street

Experience the longest-running event and largest Canada Day celebration in the region. Four days of exciting fun and entertainment for the entire family, including Snowbirds air shows, vendors, “The Rolling Stones Show,” Barrie Wrestling, fireworks, and more.

For more information, visit the website 

Heading to Newmarket for Canada Day? It’s got plenty of activities on the go, too. 



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