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What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Week

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HALDIMAND COUNTY THIS WEEK

Everywhere

Today is ‘Free Ontario Parks Day’, which means zero dollars and full access at all Ontario Parks, including Selkirk and Rock Point. Grab your free day pass and roam wild till 10 pm.

Caledonia

Catch The Voice of the River at the Caledonia Fairgrounds Monday around 3:30. Outdoor theatre, shared stories, and a little Grand River magic included.

Karaoke fires up Friday night at Hammer Hogs. Whether you sing or screech, the mic won’t judge.

The Caledonia Legion is the place to be Friday from 2 to 10. BBQ at 5, live music at 7, and free pool all day long.

Live music hits Hammer Hogs Saturday night. Cold drinks, good tunes, and questionable dance moves await.

Cypress 55+ is buzzing today with walking, line dancing, and tai chi. Monday offers mindfulness meditation and euchre, which may or may not stay peaceful.

Curious about memory changes or navigating dementia? Drop by the Bumble Bee Coffee Group Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3 at 103 Inverness. Snacks are free, the support is real.

Hammer Hogs tests your trivia chops Monday night. Bring a team or just your random facts and blind confidence.

Canfield

Sip and paint among the lavender at Purple Haven on Sunday from 1 to 3. High tea, fresh air, and zero painting experience required.

The Kayden Huffman Memorial Show ‘N’ Shine rolls into Canfield on July 19 at noon. Bikes, prizes, food, vendors, and $25 to register your ride. Brought to you by The Irish Sons.

Get crafty with Bottoms Up at Purple Haven on July 20 from 11 to 2. Decoupage, high tea, and amazing atmosphere in the lavender.

Cayuga

The Cayuga Summer Festival takes over the arena and parking lot Saturday, July 19, from 9 to 3. Expect bouncy castles, food trucks, face painting, a petting zoo, a car show, and over 30 vendors. There’s even a 24-foot climbing wall and hot air balloon rides from 9 to noon. It’s free, fun, and full of surprises.

The Cayuga Summer Festival Fishing Derby casts off Sunday, July 20, along the Grand River at Conway Park Pavilion. Free for kids 3 to 17, thanks to Grand River Outdoors.

Ruthven’s Garden Afternoon Tea runs Saturday from 11 to 2. Sip, snack, and pretend you’re classy among the flowers.

Gary Rothwell brings the tunes to Toronto Motorsports Park tonight. Come for the engines, stay for the music.

Cayuga’s town-wide yard sale is on all weekend. Treasure or junk? Only one way to find out.

St. John the Divine is serving up yard sale deals and fresh-baked goodies Saturday from 8:30 to 12:30. Get there early for the good stuff.

Kick off your Cayuga Summer Festival with a firefighters’ breakfast at the firehall Saturday, July 19, from 7:30 to 11. Pancakes taste better when heroes flip them.

Cayuga United Church is bringing the sweet goods on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Your diet doesn’t need to know.

The Poet’s Garden blooms Sunday, July 20, from 4:30 to 6 at Windecker Woods. Poetry, picnics, and garden strolls set the scene for a dreamy, literary evening with Megan Rose.

Rev your engines at the Summer Wheels Car Show, part of the Cayuga Summer Festival on July 19 from 9 to 3. Vintage rides, muscle cars, and serious curb appeal.

Dunnville

Swing by the Dunnville Optimist Club parking lot on July 19 from 10 to 3:30 for lemonade and baked goods offered by the C.A.V.E. Junior Optimists.

Karaoke hits Mudcat Entertainment Sunday. Come sing your heart out or sit back and let someone else steal the mic.

The Dunnville Farmers Market is open Saturday from 7 to 2. Fresh produce, local treats, and maybe a few surprises.

Cruze takes the stage Saturday at 8 at Mudcat Entertainment. Rock, rhythm, and a good excuse to stay out late.

New Amsterdam has The Hammer Tones Friday night. Live music, cold drinks, and a reason to hit the dance floor.

Dunnville Legion hosts karaoke Friday at 7. Show up with a song or just enjoy the chaos.

The indoor and outdoor bazaar at Optimist Hall runs on Saturday from 10 to 2. Proceeds support the Christina Pinnance Memorial Scholarship.

Bingo kicks off at the Dunnville Legion Saturday at 1. Bring your dabber and your poker face.

Burgers with a side of goodwill are on the grill at Turkstra Lumber today from 11 to 1. All proceeds support the Youth Impact Centre.

Fisherville / Selkirk / South Cayuga

Cornhole goes down Monday at 7 at the Fisherville Lions Rink. It’s $2 to play, but priceless if you win bragging rights.

Thom Adkins brings live tunes to The TAV patio on July 20 from 1 to 3. Sun, songs, and maybe a pint or two.

The Selkirk seniors’ Hoss party kicks off Monday at 1:30. Expect cards, jokes, and more competitive banter than a family game night.

DJ Tim hits the mic on July 19 from 8 to midnight at The TAV. Bring your vocal cords or just your judgmental stare.

Hagersville

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Movie Night in the Park returns Friday, July 18, at Sgt. Andrew Harnett Memorial Park with Despicable Me 4 on the big screen. Enjoy live acoustic music at 7:30, snacks for sale starting at 7, and the movie at dusk. Wear your best Minions PJs and bring a food donation for the Hagersville Food Bank.

Bonfire Boys light up the Plank Rd Patio Friday night at 8 with live music, good vibes, and maybe a few sing-alongs.

Jarvis

Haldimand County is asking for your thoughts about removing street parking near Talbot & Main. If you’d like to tell them how you really feel, here’s the survey.

Concession Road Brewing serves up live music with Dan Walsh Saturday at 6 and euchre Monday at 7. Beer pairs well with both.

Nearby

The Norfolk Pro Rodeo rides into Timmermans Ranch in Simcoe from July 18 to 20. Three days of rodeo action, live music, food trucks, and family fun at 2454 Nixon Road.

Baby Goat Yoga is happening tonight at Shooters Tavern in Waterford with classes at 5, 6, and 7. Stretching meets bleating.

Super Sunday hits Six Nations Bingo this weekend with minis starting at 11. Big prizes and bigger bingo energy guaranteed.

Frisky Beaver goes full southern rock with a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute on July 19. Freebird requests incoming.

Country night kicks off tonight at Pelham Summerfest at 6:30. Boots, beers, and plenty of twang.

The Port Dover Summer Market sets up shop on July 19 from 10 to 4 at Silver Lake Park. Handmade goods, artisan eats, and breezy lakeside vibes all day.

Open Mic runs Saturday from 2 to 4:30 at Smoke and Moonshine in Beamsville. Bring your guitar or your glass and soak up the laid-back vibe.

The first-ever Summer Roundup Vendor Market rides into Ancaster Fairgrounds Sunday, July 20, from 10:30 to 5. Western flair, live music, tasty food, local vendors, and a Kid Zone packed with fun.

Al Newhouse sets the mood with solo sax tonight at Schofield’s Bistro from 5 to 7:30. Smooth tunes, tasty bites, no cover.

Blueberry Hill Estates in Port Rowan hosts the Blueberry Festival this Sunday from 10 to 7. Fresh berries, farm fun, and probably pie.

The Slye Fox in Binbrook has Steve Sinnicks Friday and Bliss Saturday, both at 7:30. Great music, cold drinks, and no excuses to stay home.

Ramblin' Road Brewery Farm in Delhi hosts a truck and tractor show Saturday. Classic rigs, farm power, cold beer, and a whole lot of chrome in the countryside.

The Brantford Ukulele Festival lands at 95 Dalhousie Street this Saturday with workshops, jam sessions, and a gala performance. Small strings, big fun.

Vieni Estates brings The Shuck Truck to the courtyard Friday from 4 to 7, and Samantha Ava live Sunday from 1 to 4. Good wine meets good company.

Art in the Barn runs Saturday from 11 to 4 at Red Fox Farm in Port Ryerse. Local artists, fresh air, and a barn full of creative treasures.

The Stoney Creek Rib and Beer Fest fires up this weekend at Eastgate Mall in Hamilton. Come hungry, leave sticky and satisfied.

Norfolk County Ribfest takes over the fairgrounds all weekend with ribs, cold drinks, country bands Friday, and rock on Saturday. Come hungry and leave with sauce on your shirt.

Learn Something New

The Women in Homesteading group hosts a root cellar and cold storage workshop on July 19 from 11 to 1 at the Haldimand Agricultural Centre. Cool stuff, literally.

Generations Marketplace in Townsend tackles pest management with a hands-on class on July 22. Learn how to outsmart the bugs, not just squish them.

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Get & Give Help

Need help covering the cost of camps, sports, swimming, or lessons? Haldimand County offers fee assistance so every child can join the fun.

Enjoy free brunch every Tuesday from 10:30-12:30 all summer long at the Dunnville Youth Impact Centre.

Grab a free, healthy lunch every Friday at the Cayuga Community Cafe inside St. John the Divine Church. Simple, nutritious, and served with a smile.

The Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic makes regular stops in Cayuga on Wednesdays, Hagersville on Fridays, and also visits Southcoast Wellness in Dunnville and Caledonia.

Ontario Works Community Days are in Caledonia today.

There’s a new community pantry behind Caledonia Presbyterian Church. Take what you need, leave what you can—it’s neighbours helping neighbours.

Start your day right with a free breakfast at Bistro 103. Drop by Monday, Thursday, or Friday at the Community Cafe, 103 Inverness St. in Caledonia.

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