Festival
| Date
| Comments |
Snofest | late January | Peterborough's annual Snofest Winter Carnival includes horse drawn sleigh rides, dog sleigh rides, skating (indoor & outdoor), senior activities, pancake breakfast, chili contest and winter fun games for children. For info, call Wimpy at 705-742-0743 |
Amsoil "Kawartha Cup" Snowcross | end January | For more information, call 905-722-7771 |
3rd Annual International Film Festival | end January | Peterborough's third annual international film festival |
Polarfest | start February | Various events throughout Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield, including horse & sleigh rides, polar putt, ice carvings, hot air balloon rides, mixed softball tournament, sledge hockey, polar jam competition, bonfire, children's winter games, antique snowmobile display, and more. 705-292-9507, X 221. | |
Annual Polar Plunge | start February | Charity Fundraiser held since 1981, at Chemong Lake at Rotary Park at 2:00 pm. For more information, call 705-292-7147 |
Norwood & District Skating Club Carnival | late Feburary | Country & Western Fun. at the Asphodel - Norwood Community Centre at 2:00 pm. Club skaters will be featured in various fun numbers. There is also a bake table, raffle table and 50 / 50 draw. Adults over 12 cost $6, children 6-12 cost $3, and children under 6 are free. For more information, call Mike Rutter at 705-639-2014 or Lee Redden at 705-639-2433 |
Apsley Winter Carniva | start March | Games, Live Music, Hot Food, "Giant" Bake Sale, Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, Free Public Skating, "Tug-O-War", Displays, Trapper's Carnival, Sled Dog Races, Roast Beef Dinner & Dance. Call Paul Tucker at 705-656-2088 |
Storytelling | start March | Whetung Ojibwa Centre presents Storytelling. Whetung Ojibwa Centre, Curve Lake. Call 705-657-3661 |
Annual Ice Floe Race | early March | Teams of divers from all across Ontario congregate at Lock 24, Peterborough for a wacky & wild weekend. They come to race ice floes for 2.3 km. Race starts at noon. |
Buckhorn Maplefest | mid March | Pancake breakfast, demonstrations, tours, hayrides & much more from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Located at McLean Berry Farm, 1 km east of hwy 507 at Curve Lake Rd. Held since 1993. Admission is $4.00 per person (plus food). |
Annual Reel Paddling Film Festival | mid April | Some of the year's best short paddling films, including high-adrenaline White Water, panoramic Sea Kayaking, and secluded Canoe Tripping. Wenjack Theater, Trent University, Peterborough at 7 pm. 705-745-9133 |
61st Annual Kiwanis Music Festival | mid April | Junior, intermediate and senior piano, woodwinds, and choirs. Held since 1946. Various venues across Peterborough. For more information, call 705-748-2045 |
Millbrook Maplefest | late April | Catch the free Shuttle Bus to Kennedy's Sugar Bush to learn how Maple Sugar is made, join in the Taffy Pull and enjoy the Entertainment. When you are finished at the bush, catch the Shuttle Bus to Millbrook, with its Street Festival. 705-932-7007 |
Lakefield Victoria Days | late May | Events in the Village include the Annual Busker Contest, the Annual Lakefield Amazzzing Race, and more. 1-888-565-8888 |
Annual Hiawatha First Nation Traditional Pow Wow | late May | Everyone is welcome to attend. Crafts for sale, food booth and dancers-drums. Located at Hiawatha First Nation. 705-295-4421 |
Peterborough Children's Water Festival | end May | Children learn about about the importance of water, and its use, consumption and protection. Peterborough Zoo. 705-745-3238 |
Paddler's Rendezvous And Canoe-A-Thon | start June | On Saturday, bring your family, friends, canoe or kayak for a leisurely paddle from Lakefield to Peterborough down the Trent Severn Waterway. Canadian Canoe Museum. Register 10 am to 9 pm on Friday. (705) 748-9153 |
Starlight Film Fest | early June | All-night marathon of continuous movies, munchies, music and unlimited arcade games. Galaxy Cinemas, 12:00 midnight to 7:30 am. (705) 742-8839 |
Peterborough Dragonboat Festival | mid June | Located at the T-Wharf on Little Lakefrom 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Barbara at 705-799-5496 |
Father's Day Smoke & Steam Show | mid June | Antique tractor displays, tractor games, a tractor parade and Lang's own Sawyer Massey steam engine. Lang Pioneer Village. 11am - 4pm. 705-295-6694, 1-866-289-5264 |
Whetung Ojibwa Centre Presents National Aboriginal Day Pow-Wow | late June | Whetung Ojibwa Centre, Curve Lake at noon. Call 705-657-3661 |
Peterborough Centennial Museum & Archives Presents National Aboriginal Day | late June | dancing, drumming, storytelling, crafts, educational workshops and more. Peterborough Centennial Museum And Archives. Noon to 5:00 pm. For info, call Ashley or Courtney at (705) 741-0900. |
Annual Greek Festival | end June | Enjoy Greek dance, music, food and crafts! Located in Downtown Peterborough from noon to 9:00 pm |
Busker's Festival | end June | See an interesting range of talent and genres. Downtown Peterborough. (705) 748-4774 |
Stoney Lake Arts And Crafts Show | July 1 | 45 exhibitors with original artwork/crafts, including cedar furniture, ceramics, glass, textiles, jewelry, paintings and stone carving will be available. Barbecue and refreshments available. Admission and parking is free. Located at Crowe's Landing, off County Road 6, Stoney Lake, From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Sandy McFarlane at (705) 652-9988 |
Canada Day Celebrations | July 1 | Buckhorn Community Centre. - Marketplace, games, clowns, magician, music. (705) 657-8833 |
Canada Day Celebrations | July 1 | Apsley Community Centre. (705) 656-4922 |
Canada Day Celebrations | July 1 | Maple Leaf Park in Cavan at 6:00 pm, followed by fireworks at dusk. (705) 932-2929 |
Canada Day Celebrations | July 1 | Asphodel-Norwood Community Centre. Call 705-639-2342 |
Canada Day Celebrations | July 1 | Celebrate Canada's Birthday with fun and games for the whole family. Lang Pioneer Village. 705-295-6694, 1-866-289-5264 |
Peterborough Canada Day Parade | July 1 | beginning at 12:00 noon from City Hall and proceeding down George Street to Morrow Park. Pre-parade at 11:00 am, in front of City Hall. 705-741-1332 |
Friday Night Stock Car Racing And Cruise Night | early July | Kawartha Speedway Presents Friday Night Stock Car Racing And Cruise Night. Featuring Late Model, Limited Late Model, Thunder Car and Mini Stock racing as well as special Mini Stock 50. Admission is $14 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for students, $5 for children 12 and under and free for children under 6. Located at Kawartha Downs & Speedway, County Rd. 28 at 7:00 pm. Call (705) 939-8881 |
Ribfest | early July | Sample the tastes of a good barbeque, then at an event where professionals set up… sample some of the best sauces in North America! Lots of live music to entertain you. Millennium Park, downtown Peterborough. 705-748-4774 |
Lakefield Jazz Art & Craft Festival | early July | Isabel Morris Park, Lakefield from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm. A day by the Otonabee River. 705-292-8774 |
Fiesta Buckhorn | late July | More than 100 exhibitors - wineries, restaurants, breweries and others - offer samples of their best.Friday night from 5 to 9 pm, enjoy a "Taste of Fiesta". Saturday from 12 noon to 7:30 pm is the main event. Sunday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, enjoy "Fiesta Luncheon". One of the Top 50 Events in Ontario. 705-657-8833 or 1-877-300-9767 |
Peterborough Exhibition | | Peterborough Agricultural Society presents agricultural exhibits, home craft displays & an exciting midway. Peterborough Exhibition, in Morrow Park. (705) 742-5781, fax (705) 742-0648 |
Annual Street Dance And BBQ | mid August | Catch live band, auction, food & bar and children's activities. Dutch Marine, Bridgenorth at 6:00 pm. (705) 292-9756 |
Peterborough Folk Festival | end August | A fabulous weekend of music, crafts, food and community! Venues across Peterborough. (705) 749-3220 |
Annual Kinmount Fair | end August | An agricultural fair with something for every age - grandstand show, midway, pioneer displays and more. 705-488-2867 |
Horses And Horsepower Speedfest | Late Spetember | NASCAR Canadian Tire Series 250. Admission is $14 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for students, $5 for children 12 and under and free for children under 6. Located at Kawartha Downs and Speedway, County Rd. 28 at 7:00 pm. (705) 939-8881 |
17th Annual Festival Of Trees | end November | An amazing decorated winter wonderland. Peterborough Memorial Centre.1-800-676-FEST(3378) or 705-743-1705 |
Annual Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade | start December | Starts at 5:30 pm from City Hall to Morrow Park in Peterborough. 705-292-7886 |
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