From fresh farmers’ market finds, to local cornhole championships, to the Bradford Lions Club’s annual car draw, there are plenty of activities to take part in — and win big — in Bradford West Gwillimbury and area.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 7
Holland Marsh Food Market
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
1153 Canal Rd., Bradford
Fresh produce straight from the Holland Marsh, plus baked goods, flowers, Sheldon Creek Dairy milk, Homestead Farms eggs, and Fresh Acre Farms meat.
Food trucks and firewood also available.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 8
Bradford Farmers’ Market
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Outside BWG Public Library
Every Saturday until Oct. 6.
Enjoy live music, meet local community groups, and find produce from the Holland Marsh and beyond, including plants, flowers, herbs, honey, dairy products, maple syrup, cured meats, free-run eggs, baking, preserves, and a variety of fruits and vegetables, plus handmade arts and crafts.
Holland Marsh Food Market
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1153 Canal Rd., Bradford
Fresh produce straight from the Holland Marsh, plus baked goods, flowers, Sheldon Creek Dairy milk, Homestead Farms eggs, and Fresh Acre Farms meat. Food trucks and firewood also available.
Alliston Farmers’ Market
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Main Street, Alliston
Find warm, out of the oven baked goodies, jams, jellies, honey, syrups, crafts, plants, local potato chips, meats, fruits and veggies, all from local farmers.
Simcoe County Cornhole Championship
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stroud Curling Club, 7883 Yonge St., Innisfil
Cost is $20
Join the Stroud Curling Club for the inaugural Cornhole (bean bag toss) Championships. Participants must be 19 years of age or older. Prizes for the top teams.
Alliston and District Humane Society open house
Noon to 4 p.m.
Alliston and District Humane Society, 5545 Concession 4, Adjala-Tosorontio
Free event
Drop by to meet the animals. Donations accepted.
Watch for the Adopt Me series on BradfordToday.ca every Tuesday to check out some of the animals up for adoption.
Family barbecue and kids activities
Noon to 5 p.m.
Innisfil Lions Hall, 982 Innisfil Beach Rd., Innisfil
A free community barbecue with kids activities is being held. Meet some of the candidates running in the upcoming election.
Mayor’s Charity Rodeo
12:30 p.m. to midnight
Runs Sept. 8 and Sept. 9
Alliston Memorial Arena, 49 Nelson St. W, Alliston
For more information, visit the website.
Bradford Lions Club’s 65th annual Mammoth Draw for Cash and Cars
6 p.m. doors open
Bradford and District Memorial Community Centre, 125 Simcoe Rd., Bradford.
Includes a beef buffet supper, social gaming night, live entertainment by Legends, and the elimination-style draw.
Second prize is a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro, and grand prize is a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado.
Tickets are $100 each and admit two people. Must be purchased in advance from any Bradford Lions Club member, or call 905-775-9170.
Grand opening of Hearth, Water and Stone Inc.
1-4 p.m.
64 Holland St. E., Unit 5
Join owner Evette Chang for the opening of this fireplace store. BWG Mayor Rob Keffer will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 9
Holland Marsh Food Market
10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1153 Canal Rd., Bradford
Fresh produce straight from the Holland Marsh, plus baked goods, flowers, Sheldon Creek Dairy milk, Homestead Farms eggs, and Fresh Acre Farms meat. Food trucks and firewood also available.
Wishing Well Animal Sanctuary tours
12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
2710 Line 10, Bradford
$20 per person, or $60 for a family of four. Kids under three are free.
Sanctuary tours run on the second Sunday and last Saturday of each month from March through November. Meet and interact with the Wishing Well family of rescued former farm animals.
Tours run about two to 2 ½ hours long. Closed toe footwear is recommended. Parking is available immediately to the right of the sanctuary entrance. Please leave pets at home.
Vegetarian burgers will be served after the tour for $5 each.
Mayor’s Charity Rodeo
12:30 p.m. to midnight
Runs Sept. 8 and Sept. 9
Alliston Memorial Arena, 49 Nelson St. W, Alliston
For more information, visit the website.
Dungeons and Dragons
1-5 p.m.
BWG Public Library