UPCOMING EVENTS September 2, 2017 Barrie Brew & Bites Tour #51 Redline Brewhouse September 2-3, 2017 Illuminate Barrie Festival Redline Brewhouse September 7 – 11, 2017 Barrie Automotive Flea Market Burl’s Creek Family Event Park September 28 – October 30, 2017 Pumpkinferno at Haunted ONGOING: LAWN CHAIR LUMINATA Harbour Date: Wednesdays May – September, 2017 Discovery Harbour Location: Downtown Barrie, Heritage Park and Centennial Beach Contact: www.lawnchairluminata.com; 705-734-1414 September 28 – October 1, Description: A free summer series offering a diverse range of entertainment in 2017 Downtown Barrie, weather permitting. Visit website for show times. Carneige Days MacLaren Art Centre ONGOING: SCREEN ONE MONTHLY FILM SERIES Date: Wednesdays and Thursdays January 1– December 31, 2017 September 29 – October 1, Location: Uptown Theatre, 55 Dunlop Street 2017 Contact: http://barriefilmfestival.ca; 705-481-1004 Culture Days Description: This popular monthly film series showcases an international line Various Locations up of cinematic gems. Visit website for show times. Admission: Adults - $10; throughout the City Students & Seniors - $8. September 29, 2017 GHOST TOURS AT DISCOVERY HARBOUR ‘From Judy to Bette: The Date: Wednesdays July 5 – Aug 30, 2017 Stars of Old Hollywood’ Location: Discovery Harbour, 93 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene The Mady Centre Contact: www.discoveryharbour.on.ca; 705-549-4858 Description: A spooky guided tour encountering apparitions in the windows September 30 – October 1, 2017 and footsteps of the hallway. Tales of actual people associated with the Military The Bay Studio Tour and Naval Establishments. Event Time: 9:00pm – 11:00pm. Admission: $10.00 Various Locations per person plus HST. SAINTE-MARIE BY CANDLELIGHT Date: Thursdays July 6 – August 31, 2017 For a full list of all upcoming Location: Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, 16164 Hwy 12 East, Midland events visit Contact: www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca; 705-526-7838 www.tourismbarrie.com Description: A guided tour of Sainte-Marie that highlights French and First Nations stories from 1639 to 1649. Event Time: 5:00pm-9:00pm. Admission: $10.00 46TH ANNUAL KEMPENFEST 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 7Y9 Date: July 29 – AugustTel: 705.739.9444 1, Vendors or 10:00 1.800.668.9100 am – 6:00 www.tourismbarrie.compm Email: [email protected] Location: Waterfront Parks in Barrie PARK PLACE OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT – ‘BOSS BABY’ Date: August 1, 2017 Location: Village Courtyard, Park Place, Barrie Contact: http://www.parkplacebarrie.com/events/2017/08/1/outdoor-movie-night--boss-baby--august-1st Description: Join us for our Outdoor Movie Night - August 1st, 2017 featuring Boss Baby. Bring your own lawnchair around 8pm to reserve your spot, and enjoy games and entertainment before the movie starts at Dusk! Event Time: At Dusk. Admission: Free. BARRIE THUNDER CLASSICS Date: August 2, 2017 Location: Heritage Park, Downtown Barrie Contact: [email protected]; 705-726-1060 Description: Every Wednesday evening in August from 6 PM until approximately 9 PM, Heritage Park in downtown Barrie features over 100 classic cars and trucks, hosted by Barrie Thunder Classics. Food vendors on site, DJ playing period music. Event Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm. Admission: Free. ‘OLD WIVES TALES’ AT THE MADY CENTRE Date: August 2, 2017 Location: The Mady Centre, 1 Dunlop St. West, Barrie Contact: https://secure1.tixhub.com/barrie/online/b_otix.asp?cboPerformances=1678&cboEvent=690; 705-739- 4228 Description: Filled with practical wisdom, we learn that whatever you give to women, they will make it greater. Filled with wit, and the driest of humour, be prepared to laugh, cry, and feel wonderfully human again. Event Time: Various times, see website. Admission: $35.00. PIRATES OF THE BAY Date: August 5, 2017 Location: Discovery Harbour, 93 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene Contact: www.discoveryharbour.on.ca; 705-549-7453 Description: In cahoots with the Town of Penetanguishene, join us for this swashbucklin’ new family event. Walk the plank, learn how to speak "pirate" lingo, enter the Pirate's hideaway for fun activities and games, hornswaggler magic, a treasure hunt for dubloons, face painting and ruffians. Event Time: 10:00am-5:00pm. Admission: Free. 47th ANNUAL KEMPENFEST Date: August 5 – August 7, 2017 Location: Waterfront Parks, Barrie Contact: http://www.kempenfest.com/ Description: Held annually on the August long weekend. Features over 300 artisans, an antique show, food vendors, midway, children's activities, and an amazing line-up of live entertainment. A Barrie long weekend tradition not to be missed. Event Time: 10:00am-6:00pm. Admission: Free. BOOTS & HEARTS MUSIC FESTIVAL Date: August 10 – August 13, 2017 Location: Burl’s Creek Event Grounds, 134 8th Line South, Oro-Medonte Contact: http://bootsandhearts.com/ Description: Boots and Hearts is an annual country music festival event run by Republic Live, and will take place at Burl's Creek Event Grounds, in Oro-Medonte Ontario August 4 - 7 in 2016. This year's headliners include Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley, Sam Hunt, Cam, Autumn Hill, JoJo Mason and more. Visit website for show times & admission. 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 7Y9 Tel: 705.739.9444 or 1.800.668.9100 www.tourismbarrie.com Email: [email protected] FLYING MONKEY’S CRAFT BREWERY ‘PINTS AND PILATES’ Date: August 15, 2017 Location: Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery, 107 Dunlop Street East, Barrie Contact: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pilates-and-a-pint-with-kelly-tickets-35123080078; 705-321-4960 Description: Join us for two of our favorite things - Flying Monkeys Craft Beer and Pilates! It’s a great way to stay fit and enjoy time with your friends! BRING A MAT and A FRIEND! Event Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm. Admission: $20 per person. PARK PLACE OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT – ‘TROLLS’ Date: August 15, 2017 Location: Village Courtyard, Park Place, Barrie Contact: http://www.parkplacebarrie.com/events/2017/08/15/outdoor-movie-night--trolls--august-15th Description: Join us for our Outdoor Movie Night - August 15th, 2017 featuring Trolls. Bring your own lawnchair around 8pm to reserve your spot, and enjoy games and entertainment before the movie starts at Dusk! Event Time: At Dusk. Admission: Free. BARRIE RHYTHMFEST Date: August 18– August 19, 2017 Location: Heritage Park, 5 Simcoe Street, Barrie Contact: http://www.barrie.ca/rhythmfest Description: Celebrate the universal language of rhythm including live entertainment, workshops, and vendors. Interactivity is a central theme and audiences young and old are encouraged to participate. Event Time: 10:00am- 10:00pm. Admission: Free. ‘MATT SCHOFIELD’ AT THE MADY CENTRE Date: August 19, 2017 Location: The Mady Centre, 1 Dunlop St. West, Barrie Contact: https://secure1.tixhub.com/barrie/online/b_otix.asp?cboPerformances=1714&cboEvent=723; 705-739- 4228 Description: Get to know the magical Harold Arlen, the mystery man behind such hits as Stormy Weather, Over the Rainbow, and many others. Featuring a cast direct from Stratford, Shaw, and Broadway, it will have your toes tapping as you take a musical trip down memory lane. Event Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $80.00 per person. TOUGH MUDDER Date: August 19 – August 20, 2017 Location: Mt. St. Louis Moonstone, 24 Mount St. Louis Road, Coldwater Contact: http://www.mountstlouis.com; 705-835-2112 Description: Hardcore obstacle course designed to test your all around strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie. Visit website for show times & admission. 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 7Y9 Tel: 705.739.9444 or 1.800.668.9100 www.tourismbarrie.com Email: [email protected] ‘OVER THE RAINBOW – THE HAROLD ARLIN STORY’ AT THE MADY CENTRE Date: August 23 – August 27, 2017 Location: The Mady Centre, 1 Dunlop St. West, Barrie Contact: https://secure1.tixhub.com/barrie/online/b_otix.asp?cboPerformances=1673&cboEvent=689; 705-739- 4228 Description: Schofield is lauded as the British blues guitarist of current times. With his first release for Provogue, Schofield finds himself as representative for the long tradition of British Blues on the ultimate blues guitar label, and gaining a home amongst his peers - the world's greatest contemporary blues players. Visit website for show times & admission. CANADA 150 CELEBRATION BARRIE FAIR Date: August 24 – August 27, 2017 Location: Essa Agriplex, 7505 Sideroad 10, Thornton Contact: http://essaagriplex.ca/; 705-726-1200 Description: The first of our Fairs was held in 1853 and there is 164 years of tradition of our Fair within the Simcoe County community to celebrate our agricultural heritage. Our 2017 Fair will continue in this tradition by hosting judged events of livestock, horses, and home crafts and will also offer a variety of vendors and exhibits which will be of interest to all visitors of the Fair. Visit website for show times & admission. 15TH ANNUAL BARRIE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Date: August 26, 2017 Location: Heritage Park and Kempenfelt Bay, Barrie Contact: www.barriedragonboatfestival.ca; 705-728-1010 ext. 7137 Description: Barrie Public Library 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. Fun & Excitement on Kempenfelt Bay! Bring the family to watch the Dragon Boat races, cultural and commercial exhibits, children’s activities and much more. Visit website for show times & admission. ‘VAGUE DE CIRQUE’ PRESETNED BY LA CLE AND THE CITY OF BARRIE Date: August 30 – September 2, 2017 Location: Heritage Park, 5 Simcoe Street, Barrie Contact: https://secure1.tixhub.com/barrie/online/b_otix.asp?cboPerformances=1725&cboEvent=730; (705) 739- 4228 Description: Vague de Cirque brings their latest show, Barbecue, to Barrie's waterfront for the last long weekend of the summer! Vague de Cirque will perform six spectacular shows in a yellow tent right on the lake! Please note - this is a family Cabaret-circus style show and it is suitable for all ages. Visit website for show times & admission. 205 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON L4N 7Y9 Tel: 705.739.9444 or 1.800.668.9100 www.tourismbarrie.com Email: [email protected] .