What do rescued farm animals, books, tribute artists, classic cars, and soup all have in common?
Events in Bradford West Gwillimbury and area are focused around these things — and many others! Here is a look at what is happening locally this weekend.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 28
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.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Runs Friday to Sunday
Friday 7-9 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 1-3:30 p.m.
BWG Public Library, 425 Holland St. W.
Cost is $10 for Friday and free on Saturday and Sunday
Paperback and hardback books for adults, young adults, children, plus CDs and DVDs.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 29
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.
Doors Open Simcoe County
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit more than 30 sites across Simcoe County on a self-directed tour.
Admission is free at all sites. Visit the website for more information.
Sites in Bradford West Gwillimbury include Gwillimdale Farms’ Fairview century barn, Dingo Farms, and Dreamwinds Equine Centre.
10th annual Holland Marsh Soupfest
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
18977 Dufferin St., Ansnorveldt
Sample some fantastic soups from local restaurants, culinary schools and residents.
Find more information at hollandmarshsoupfest.ca.
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.
And the Beat Goes On
Dinner, music and fun events at Cookstown Curling Club, 20 Church St
4:30-10pm curling club bar open
5pm roast chicken family dinner and dessert decorating contest
6:30pm curling stone mural auction
7pm live music featuring Tim Ronan
$20 adults, school age children $15, preschoolers free
BWG Peace Tree Day Celebration (Tastes of Bradford)
5:45 p.m. doors open
Bradford Arts Centre (Bradford United Church), 66 Barrie St., Bradford
A presentation of the Bradford Arts Centre and BWG Diversity Action Group.
Enjoy the culturally diverse tastes and sounds of BWG, and participate in discussion facilitated by Bernie Faber, former CEO of Mosaic, columnist, and an expert on racism and hate groups.
Donations toward the Bradford Arts Centre gratefully accepted.
For more information or to participate, call 905-751-5335.
Memories with the Legends
6:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. show starts
Danube Seniors Leisure Centre, 715 Simcoe Rd., Bradford
Tickets cost $20
Featuring tribute artists: Mason Cigan (Elvis), Brent Freeman "Elvis & Buddy Holly,” and Will Chalmers as "Neil Diamond"
Meet and greet afterwards, where people can take pictures with them. Refreshments at intermission
SUNDAY, SEPT. 30
Back Alley Cruisers Car Club’s 25th annual Pre-Snow Show
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cookstown Steam Show Grounds, 4635 Victoria St. W., Cookstown
End of season show-and-shine for antique and classic trucks and cars, motorcycles, muscle cars, hot rods and rat rods.
A fundraiser for the Helping Hand Food Bank. Admission by donation of non-perishable food or cash for the food bank. Includes games, Hot Wheels races, and Valve Cover races.
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.
Free public skate
4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
BWG Leisure Centre
Hosted by Ward 4 municipal election candidate Rick Turner, all residents are invited out for family fun and to discuss local issues with Turner.
Free voucher for French fries to first 100 families.
Email [email protected] to RSVP. Maximum 180 people are allowed in the space.
Dungeons and Dragons
1-5 p.m.
BWG Public Library