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Here's What's Happening in Haldimand County This Weekend 💛
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The long weekend is here, and Monday is a holiday, perfect for packing in local fun. From live music and festivals to markets and family activities, Haldimand County and surrounding areas are buzzing all weekend.
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What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Week
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Caledonia
The Caledonia Legion fires up the grill tonight from 5 to 7, then keeps the fun going with live music, including Open Mic with Victor Morgado. Everyone is welcome.
Hammer Hogs is the weekend’s party HQ with karaoke tonight, live tunes Saturday, and brain-busting trivia Monday. Show up ready to sing, dance, and outsmart your friends.
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Leo Nail Lounge goes off-key in the best way with karaoke Saturday at 5:30 PM. Warm up those vocal cords and grab the mic.
The Jamfest Stag & Doe storms the fairgrounds Saturday with monster prizes, wall-to-wall bands, pro sound and lights, and wild special events. Doors open at 5 PM, and it’s going to be huge.
Cypress 55+ keeps things moving with a walking group today, takes a break Monday, then comes back Tuesday swinging with Cardio Fit, Yoga, Bingo, and Canvas & Mocktails.
The Bumble Bee Memory/Dementia Coffee Group is a warm hug on a Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 PM at 103 Inverness St., Caledonia. Snacks, support, and good company included.
Canfield
On Friday, Heritage Haldimand marks Emancipation Day with historian Rochelle Bush sharing powerful stories of the Street and Cooper families. Join the 4th annual gathering from 6-8 PM at Canfield Community Hall.
Cayuga
Spend Saturday at Ruthven’s Wellness Retreat from 11 AM to 4 PM. Enjoy painting, forest walks, Qigong, labyrinth meditation, a reset workshop, and a catered lunch. Pre-registration is required.
TMP is bringing the heat this weekend with Canada Heads Up Smackdown 3 on Saturday at 10 AM and JSPEC Track Day on Sunday at 11 AM. Engines, adrenaline, repeat.
Ruthven Park hosts an owl drop‑in program through Sunday. Meet the nighttime experts who hoot and glide, enjoy up‑close encounters, and learn from guides for a weekend of feathered charm.
Dunnville
Head to Home Hardware this Monday for Kong Day. Leashed pets are welcome, with treats, giveaways, and plenty of tail-wagging fun.
Tuesday is Country Song Night at Squires.
Friday night at the Dunnville Legion kicks off with 70s and 80s music trivia at 6 PM, followed by a dance party that keeps the retro vibes rolling.
The Joe Kelly Lawn Dart Tournament hits Willoway Park Sunday at 3 PM. Friendly competition, laughs, and a perfect excuse to spend the afternoon outside.
Mudcat Entertainment fires up karaoke Sunday, so grab a mic and sing like nobody’s judging.
Catch Gary Rothwell at New Amsterdam Friday at 8 PM. Smooth vocals, tight grooves, and zero cover excuses.
Dunnville Farmers Market is packed with fresh finds on Saturday from 7 AM to noon. Get there early for the best picks.
Sexmyth TnA brings the full band to Mudcat Bowling and Entertainment Center in Dunnville Saturday, from 8 to 11:30 PM. Big sound, local energy, and a night worth staying out for.
Sandy Acres Park R-Bar rocks with Detour Friday at 8 PM, then hosts a summer social Saturday with cornhole at 1 and a corn and weenie roast at 4.
Turkstra Lumber serves burgers with purpose today from 11 to 1 at their BBQ supporting the Youth Impact Centre. Eat well, do good.
The Dunnville Legion keeps the good times rolling Saturday with bingo starting at 1 PM.
John Atlee goes solo at New Amsterdam on Sunday at 1:30 PM. Easy vibes, sharp picking, and the perfect pint hour soundtrack.
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Fisherville / Selkirk / South Cayuga
Selkirk Sports Day Weekend runs August 1–3 with bingo, baseball, horseshoes, live music, food, and a beer garden. It’s small-town fun at its finest.
Hoover’s Marina kicks off the weekend with Friday night karaoke. Saturday rocks with Coast 2 Coast 2–6 and Atkinson Brothers 7–11. Brad James plays Sunday 4–7, and Albatross wraps up holiday Monday 2–6.
The Tav lights up Saturday, August 2, with Karaoke Night featuring DJ Tim from 8 PM to midnight. Bring your best (or worst) vocals and own the stage.
The Selkirk Community Centre throws the Seniors Hoss Party Monday at 1:30 PM, promising laughs, games, and plenty of good company.
Fisherville Lions Rink hosts a cornhole tournament Monday at 7 PM. Bring your aim and your bragging rights.
Hagersville
Plank Rd has Karaoke on Saturday night at 8.
Hagersville Catch the Ace runs Tuesday from 2:30 to 7:40 PM at the Hagersville Legion. Grab your tickets for a shot at next week’s $36,700 jackpot.
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Jarvis
WAFMA Heritage Days takes over August 2–4 from 9 AM to 5 PM with antique farm equipment, tractor and lawnmower pulls, a Sunday car show, petting zoo, kids’ activities, and the train station. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, snacks, and a full day of family-friendly fun at 2050 Hwy 6 South.
Concession Road Brewing pours great vibes with Hayden Di Salvo live Saturday at 6 PM, then deals the cards Monday at 7 for euchre. Music, pints, and friendly competition.
Nearby
Port Colborne’s Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival runs August 1–4 with tall ships, lighthouse tours, boat parades, vintage cars, concerts, kids’ activities, midway rides, craft fairs, and fireworks. Four packed days celebrating the Welland Canal’s history and community spirit.
The RAM Rodeo makes its way to Stevensville this weekend, at 1500 Stevensville Rd in Fort Erie.
The Simcoe Legion serves up a BBQ dinner and dance Saturday, bringing good food, great music, and a reason to stay late.
Narrows Edge Elk Farm in Wellandport is welcoming visitors for tours all weekend. Get up close and meet the herd.
Cornerstones Special Needs Services in Brantford hosts a movie under the stars Friday at 347 Fairview St. Beauty and the Beast (2017) starts at 9 PM. Bring blankets and friends.
The Ancaster Auto Expo rolls into the Ancaster Fairgrounds Sunday at 8 AM with shiny classics, rare finds, and plenty of car talk.
The Toy & Collectibles Expo lands at the Ancaster Fairgrounds Monday from 9:30 to 2:30 with 160 vendor tables stacked with treasures for collectors and curious shoppers alike.
Frisky Beaver Winery hosts Frisky Mingle August 2 at 6:30 PM with live music from Steven Murphy and a laid-back vibe perfect for a summer night.
The Simcoe Heritage Friendship Festival fills Wellington, Clifton, and Grant Anderson Parks this weekend with music, vendors, and family fun, including Movie Night Under the Stars on Friday night at Wellington Park.
Smoke and Moonshine in Beamsville brings a chill vibe Saturday from 2 to 4:30 PM with Open Mic. Play, sing, or just kick back and listen.
Art on the Farm takes over Cider Keg Farm Market in Vittoria Saturday from 10 to 3 with local artists and plenty to browse.
Chiefswood Park hosts movie night tonight from 5:30 to 9:30 PM with Zootopia and Night at the Museum lighting up the screen.
St. Catharines Ribfest fills Montebello Park August 1–4 with BBQ ribs, live music, a kids’ zone, and more. Admission is free, so bring your appetite.
Festival of Friends rocks Gage Park in Hamilton this weekend with live music, vendors, food, and family activities all day long.
Vieni Estates sets the mood on Sunday from 1 to 4 PM with Stephanie DeShane performing live in their courtyard.
David Wilcox takes the stage at Lions Park in Port Rowan/Long Point Saturday, promising a night of powerhouse tunes you don’t want to miss.
Ohsweken Speedway roars to life Thursday, July 31, with Micro Sprint racing presented by Hal‑Nor Mechanical. Watch rookies and rising stars tear up the dirt in a night of pure grassroots adrenaline.
The Slye Fox in Binbrook serves up live music all weekend with Nathian Burke Friday at 7:30 PM and a mystery act taking the stage Saturday night.
Learn Something New
The Women in Homesteading group hosts a Home Dairy and Raw Milk Processing workshop Saturday from 9 to 11 AM at the Haldimand Agricultural Centre. Learn milking routines, raw milk safety, and how to make butter, yogurt, and more.
Haldimand County Jobs
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Places to Rent in Haldimand County
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Get & Give Help
Helping Hands is asking for school supply donations for their Backpack Program. Drop off at 103 Inverness St in Caledonia.
Need help covering the cost of camps, sports, swimming, or lessons? Haldimand County offers fee assistance so every child can join the fun.
The Dunnville Youth Impact Centre is now accepting registrations for August kids’ tennis clinics in partnership with Jumpstart.
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.
Enjoy free brunch every Tuesday from 10:30-12:30 all summer long at the Dunnville Youth Impact Centre.
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.
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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