SATURDAY, JULY 20
Bradford Farmers’ Market
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.
Alliston Farmers’ Market
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
51 Victoria St. E., Alliston
You will find warm, out-of-the-oven baked goodies, jams, jellies, honey, syrups, crafts, plants, local potato chips, meats from local farmers and, of course, fruits and veggies. Come enjoy some good food, meet new friends, and have fun.
Barrie Thunder Classics car show
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Heritage Park, 5 Simcoe St. (Lakeshore Drive area), Barrie
Admission is free, but it costs $10 to enter a classic vehicle into the show.
Alliston legion garage sale
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Alliston legion, 111 Dufferin St. S., Alliston
Will include a bake sale, and a butterfly release at 1 p.m.
Innisfil Mobile Youth Centre
10 a.m. to noon
Friday Harbour Resort, 311 Big Bay Point Rd., Innisfil
Kids can hop on a skateboard or scooter and try some tricks at the mobile skate park, along with plenty of other fun activities for the family to enjoy!
Birds of Prey
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wild Birds Unlimited Barrie, 515 Bryne Dr., Unit B, Barrie
Free, all-ages event.
Join us for The Hawks and Falcons of Simcoe County. This drop-in event will feature live birds local to the Simcoe County area. Meet the handlers and learn about birds of prey and the stories of these rehab/education animals.
Grand opening: Art Studio Tattoos Bradford
10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
27 Holland St. E., Bradford
Please join owners Guy and Ana Abergel for the grant opening of their new store. Ribbon cutting with Mayor Rob Keffer will take place at 10:45 a.m.
Plant and insect exploration
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost is $25
Friday Harbour Resort, 311 Big Bay Point Rd., Innisfil
Meet a local naturalist from Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre at the Harbour Master Building at Friday Harbour and head out on an adventure identifying native plant and insect species. All are welcome to attend this event.
Orillia Scottish Festival
Runs Saturday and Sunday
Couchiching Beach Park, 140 Canice St., Orillia
This is a wonderful family event! The beer tent, vendors, children’s area, entertainment and tug of war are a taste of what you will find at the Saturday festivities. Detailed schedules will be available on festival weekend.
Farmers’ market storytime
11-11:30 a.m.
City Hall Rotunda, 70 Collier St., Barrie
Free event for families.
Thirty minutes of stories, rhymes and songs.
Big Sky Music Festival
Burl's Creek Event Grounds, 240 Line 8 South, Oro, Oro-Medonte
General admission early bird is $99.99. All-ages event.
Sing along to Alabama, Travis Tritt, Diamond Rio, and more. We’re taking it back to the good ol’ days with a classic car show, camping, and craft market.
SUNDAY, JULY 21
Segway tours
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday Harbour Resort, 311 Big Bay Point Rd., Innisfil
Cost is $80
Join Segways of Ontario for a truly unique way of exploring Friday Harbour. Meet your guide on the west side of the boardwalk (in front of FH Fit) to set out across the resort, taking in the beautiful views and everything the resort has to offer.
Orillia Scottish Festival
Runs Saturday and Sunday
Couchiching Beach Park, 140 Canice St., Orillia
This is a wonderful family event! The beer tent, vendors, children’s area, entertainment and tug of war are a taste of what you will find at the Saturday festivities. Detailed schedules will be available on festival weekend.
