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Port Hope's Festivals Listing
Folks living in Oshawa-Durham and the communities east of Toronto (and those visiting)love festivals, be it spring, summer, fall or winter. Throughout
the year, over 100 different festivals and annual events are put on by various local groups.
There's no better way to enjoy yourself than to take in a festival.
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Canada Day | July 1 | Annual Calithumpian Parade, followed by a fun filled day of music, entertainment, activities for the kids, a beer garden, lots of food, fun for the entire family, and a spectacular display of fireworks. The Parade commences at 1pm at the corner of Ridout and Bramley. Live local entertainment in the Bandshell from 2pm to 10pm. There will be food booths, and a beer garden. The Annual Antique Car Show in Rotary Park at 2pm. Fireworks at the Waterfront East Beach commence at 10:15. 1-888-767-8467 |
Port Hope Arts Festival and Farmers' Market | mid August | Up to 35 artists and artisans as well as the Farmers' Market stalls are on display from 9 am to 3pm, on the lawns behind Town Hall. |
Port Hope Antique Farm Machinery, Cars and Fire Truck Show | mid August | from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Activities and events such as farm machinery demonstrations, tractor races and contests, horse drawn wagon rides for the kids, crafts and food booths all provide a fun filled day. The show will feature demonstrations, displays, crafts and live music. Prizes will be given for Best Restored Tractor, Best Original Tractor, People's Choice and Longest Distance To Show. at Hunco Farms between Port Hope and Cobourg on County Road 2.905-753-2387 or 1-888-767-8467, |
Port Hope Fall Fair | mid-September | The Port Hope and District Agricultural Society Fall Fair is one of Canada's longest running fall fairs, running since 1831. Attractions include the midway, ATV, antique car and tractor shows, horse shows, dog agility trials, demolition derby, blacksmithing and milking demonstrations, exhibitions, stage entertainment. At the Agricultural Town Park. 905-396-3247. |
All-Canadian Jazz Festival of Port Hope | late September | A gathering of leading jazz musicians from across the country perform concerts, march in the Saturday Walton Street Jazz Parade, & celebrate the energy of the Young Jazz Showcase. 905-885-1938 |
The Dry Stone Wall Festival | late September | Many events such as period music, children's walling sessions, interesting walling demonstrations, training/testing events are all being planned as well as an authentic dry stone wall 'Boat Roofed House' to be constructed as a monument to the people who first came to North America from Europe. |
Vintage Film Festival | end September | Features classic films from the 1920's to the 1940's. Saturday and Sunday shows are at the historic Capitol Theatre. 905-885-1071 or 1-800-434-5092. |
Port Hope Olde Tyme Christmas | end November to Christmas | The windows in the shopping district are decorated in an old fashioned theme for the holidays. Merchants are dress in Victorian garb. 1-888-PORT HOPE (767-8467) |
Santa Claus Parade | start December | Annual holiday event, with bands andfloats, the parade starts at the top of the main street and marches into Memorial Park. 1-888-PORT HOPE (767-8467) |
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