UPCOMING EVENTS August Calendar of Events September 10 – 13, 2015 45th Annual Fall Automotive Flea Market Burls Creek Event Park September 12 – 13, 2015

Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre Annual POW WOW Sainte Marie among the Hurons

September 16 – 20, 2015

Barrie International Comedy Festival Georgian Theatre

September 18 – 20, 2015 Simcoe County Quilt, Rug ONGOING – LAWN CHAIR LUMINATA and Craft Fair

Date: Wednesdays June to August Simcoe County Museum Location: Heritage Park & Centennial Beach, Downtown Barrie September 20, 2015 Contact: www.lawnchairluminata.com; 705-734-1414 th 6 Annual Great Canadian Description: Enjoy a diverse range of arts and entertainment including, theatre, Beaver Race & Festival music, art, film and more on Barrie’s beautiful waterfront and downtown. Heritage Park, Barrie 45th ANNUAL Sept. 21 – Oct. 31, 2015 Date: July 31 – August 3, 2015 Pumpkin Festival & Location: Along Kempenfelt Bay, Barrie Haunted Adventure Contact: www.kempenfest.com; 705-739-4216 Chappell Farms Description: Held annually on the August long weekend. One of ’s Top 100 Festivals. Features over 400 Art, Craft and Antique exhibits. Midway and September 24 – 27, 2015

Children’s Village. Live entertainment all weekend. Free shuttle buses and Carnegie Days remote Park n’ Ride, off-site parking and buses. Vendors open Sat/Sun/Mon. MacLaren Art Centre Event Time: Art Vendors 10am – 6pm. Various concert times. Admission: Free September 26 – 27, 2015 BOOTS & HEARTS MUSIC FESTIVAL Barkfest Dog Festival & Date: August 6 – 9, 2015 Harvest Fall Food Fair Location: Burl’s Creek Event Grounds, 134 8th Line South Essa Agriplex Contact: www.bootsandhearts.com October 3, 2015 Description: Boots and Hearts is an annual country music festival event run by Downtown Barrie Autumn Republic Live, and will take place at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte. Harvest Cider & Sweets This year’s headliners include Brad Paisley, Eric Church and Florida Georgia Line. Memorial Square, Barrie BARRIE RHYTHMFEST October 9 – 12, 2015 Date: August 7 – 8, 2015 Images Thanksgiving Location: Downtown Barrie Studio Tour Contact: www.barrie.ca/culture/festivals/pages/rhythmfest; 705-739-4299 Studios throughout Barrie & Description: Multicultural and interactive festival featuring entertainment, food Simcoe County and merchandise from around the world with opportunities to grab an instrument and join in! Admission: Free.

205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 7Y9 Tel: 705.739.9444 or 1.800.668.9100 www.tourismbarrie.com Email: [email protected]

GET OUTDOORS FESTIVAL Date: August 8 – 9, 2015 Location: Wye Marsh, 16160 Hwy 12 East, Midland

Contact: www.wyemarsh.com; 705-526-7809 Description: Explore one of Ontario’s largest wetlands by foot, boat or bike. There are over 25km of scenic forested trails, floating boardwalks and canoe channels that let you escape into the Wye Marsh. Activities include: monarch tagging, hummingbird and songbird banding demonstrations, exploring Bats of Ontario exhibit, guided canoe and kayak tours and much more. 13th ANNUAL BARRIE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Date: August 22, 2015 Location: Heritage Park & Kempenfelt Bay Contact: www.barriedragonboatfestival.ca; (705) 728-1010 ext. 7137 Description: is continuing a new tradition based on a centuries old one. The Barrie Dragon Boat Festival is a summer event that promotes community spirit, vitality and unity. The Dragon Boat Festival strengthens community spirit, providing an opportunity for citizens to demonstrate their talent and resources in hosting a major recreational and cultural event. 162nd Annual Barrie Fair Date: August 27 – 30, 2015 Location: Essa Agriplex, 20th Sideroad, Thornton Contact: www.essaagriplex.ca/161st-barrie-fair; (705) 737-3670 Description: Our 2015 Fair will continue the traditions of our first fair, held in 1853, by hosting judged events of livestock, horses and home crafts. The fair will also offer a variety of vendors and exhibits which will be of interest to all visitors of the fair. An exciting Midway and attractions like the Demolition Derby and Tractor Pulls will certainly make it another fair not to miss! Event Time and Admission TBA. SAVOUR SIMCOE Date: August 30, 2015 Location: Simcoe County Museum, 1151 Highway 26, Minesing Contact: www.simcoecountyfarmfresh.ca; (705) 734-2075 Description: Savour Simcoe is an Award Winning local food/drink agri-culinary event. It pairs local farmers and chefs who come up with unique taste offerings showcasing the quality food and drink grown and produced in our region. It’s an event where guests have an opportunity to talk face-to-face with those who grow/produce and prepare our food and beverages, who are eager to share their knowledge and talents. Event Time: 12pm – 4pm. Admission: $70 +HST per person.

205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 7Y9 Tel: 705.739.9444 or 1.800.668.9100 www.tourismbarrie.com Email: [email protected]