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Here's What's Happening in Haldimand County This Weekend
If you were planning to sit quietly at home this weekend, Haldimand County has other ideas.
This is one of those weekends when the events calendar looks less like a calendar and more like the entire county collectively decided we should all leave the house. Jarvis Cornfest is back, bringing a full weekend of activities to town, while Dunnville has motorcycles, classic cars, fishing, yard sales, live music and enough going on that you may need to start making logistical decisions.
Caledonia isn’t exactly taking the weekend off either. Hooves & Grooves is raising money for Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue, the sunflower field is opening, markets and yard sales are popping up, and Hammer Hogs has apparently decided one form of entertainment per weekend is insufficient.
Over in Cayuga, Toronto Motorsports Park has a busy few days of racing ahead, while things get considerably quieter at Card Bingo at the Legion. Choose your preferred level of horsepower.
There’s more happening around Fisherville, Selkirk and South Cayuga, including horseshoes, live music, farm tours, painting and a horse show. Hagersville has a full-day craft event Saturday, while the Legion marks 100 years of the Royal Canadian Legion in Canada with live music from Route 6.
And if you feel like crossing the county line, Port Dover has picked this particular weekend to host the South Coast Jazz & World Music Festival, Summer Festival and Art in the Park. Apparently leaving room to park was not part of the planning process.
So yes, it’s busy.
Scroll down, make your plans and send this newsletter to the person who always texts you Saturday afternoon asking, “Is there anything going on today?”
For once, you can answer: Where would you like me to start?
What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Weekend
Sapphire City Playing at Peacock Point Park
There's more going on in Haldimand than you might think, and keeping up with it all can be tricky. If you know of events coming up, email us at [email protected]
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WIN WITH HALDIMAND COUNTY PULSE
Congratulations to Izabella Graham, who won a free tour for four people at the Hillbilly Homestead and Farm Market on Rainham Rd.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HALDIMAND COUNTY THIS WEEKEND
ACROSS HALDIMAND COUNTY
Julia’s Charity in Dunnville is giving away a 26-foot truckload of free groceries today starting at noon. Yes, an entire truckload. If you or someone you know could use the help, spread the word.
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Caledonia
Hooves & Grooves 2026 takes over the Caledonia Lions Hall Saturday from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m., raising money for Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue with an evening out for a very good cause.
Caledonia Legion has the BBQ fired up tonight from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by live music. Dinner and entertainment without having to move the car is a solid Friday night.
The sunflower field at 120 Sawmill Road opens for the season this weekend. Walk the trails, enjoy the field and pick a few flowers to take home. Your camera roll is about to become aggressively yellow.
Caledonia Hunters & Anglers Association hosts a Trailer Park Community Yard Sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Highway 54. One person’s “why do we even own this?” is another person’s excellent find.
The Yellow Farmhouse on Stoney Creek Road hosts another Pop-Up Market Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with local vendors and plenty to browse.
Hammer Hogs has karaoke Friday, BCR playing live Saturday at 8:30 p.m., and trivia Monday night. Three nights, three very different opportunities to prove yourself in public.
Cypress 55+ has its Walking Group and Line Dancing this morning, followed by Tai Chi and Euchre on Monday.
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Cayuga
Toronto Motorsports Park has Take It to the Track and Open Car Lapping tonight. Then the Canada Heads Up Shootout Series takes over the track Saturday and Sunday for a full weekend of drag racing.
Little Dings has Mike Blackborow playing Saturday at 8 p.m. for your Saturday night soundtrack.
Dry Lake Saddle Club holds its Horse Show Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 313 Decewsville Road. Expect a full day of horses, riders and people who know exactly what all those ribbons mean.
Cayuga Legion has Card Bingo Saturday at 1:30 p.m. You know the drill: cards out, eyes down and suddenly everyone gets very serious.
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Dunnville
Julia’s Charity in Dunnville is giving away a 26-foot truckload of free groceries today starting at noon. Stop by, stock up and make sure anyone who could use some extra groceries knows about it.
Grand River Outdoors holds its Fishing Tournament Saturday, with a 7 a.m. shotgun start out of Port Maitland. The fish have been warned.
The Dunnville Grand Tour Ride for Mental Health happens this weekend, bringing riders together for a good cause and a tour through the area.
Dunnville Farmers Market is open Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon. Go early. The vegetables have places to be.
The Catch the Ace jackpot at Julia’s is estimated at $11,000 for Monday night’s draw. Tickets are available seven days a week at the charity or online. Eleven grand would certainly improve a Monday.
Jubilee Community Church holds a giant yard sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Somewhere in there is absolutely something you didn’t know you needed.
The Slowpokes of Dunnville Car Club celebrates its 70th anniversary year with a Classic Car Show Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Austin’s Trailer Park on Lakeshore Road.
Dunnville Legion’s Poker Run heads out Saturday with kickstands up at 10:30 a.m., followed by live music from Tim Hebert and a patio BBQ party back at the Legion.
The Mudcat has karaoke Sunday at 3 p.m. This is your weekly opportunity to discover that confidence and vocal ability are two completely separate things.
New Amsterdam Pub has Don Sexsmith Friday at 8 p.m., then Jake Henri takes over the patio Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.
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Fisherville / Selkirk / South Cayuga
The Hillbilly Farm Market on Rainham Road is offering farm tours this weekend, giving you a chance to see what’s happening beyond the market.
Cottonwood Mansion hosts Picnic & Paint Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Come for the creative afternoon, leave with something you’ll either frame proudly or quietly hide.
Peacock Point Park hosts a Singles Horseshoe Tournament Saturday. No partner to blame this time. Every ringer, leaner and wildly questionable toss is entirely yours.
Samantha Ava plays the Fisherville Tavern Saturday at 8 p.m. for a night of live music.
Selkirk Community Centre hosts Seniors Hoss Monday at 1:30 p.m. Bring your cards and your ability to look completely innocent while ruining someone else’s hand.
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Hagersville
Hagersville Legion celebrates 100 years of the Legion in Canada on Saturday with live music from Route 6 from 2 to 6 p.m. A century deserves a decent soundtrack.
Hagersville United Church hosts No-Frills Craft Day Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. That’s 12 solid hours to craft, create and finally finish the thing that’s been sitting in a bag since February.
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Jarvis / Nanticoke / Townsend
It’s Jarvis Cornfest weekend, which means Jarvis has officially cancelled all plans that don’t involve corn, music or running into everyone you’ve ever met.
The Ladies of Country Dance Party gets Cornfest moving Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jarvis Community Centre. Cowboy boots are not mandatory, but this would be a pretty good time to justify owning them.
The Marlin Dupuis Forever 19 Memorial Ride takes place Saturday, meeting at the Townsend Lions Hall before kickstands go up at 11 a.m.
Concession Road Brewing has Dawson James playing Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. Grab a pint, find a seat and enjoy the music.
And because apparently regular Cornfest competition wasn’t enough, the Jarvis Cornfest Cornhole Tournament takes over the Jarvis Lions Hall Sunday at noon. Time to find out who has been quietly training for this moment in their backyard all summer.
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Nearby
Port Dover is going to be packed this weekend, with the annual Summer Festival and Art in the Park also happening. If you were hoping for a quiet little trip to Dover, you have chosen spectacularly poorly.
Ancaster Fairgrounds hosts a Model Train Show Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tiny towns, tiny people and grown adults taking railway infrastructure extremely seriously.
The South Coast Jazz & World Music Festival takes over the Port Dover Community Centre Saturday starting at 5 p.m., with an evening of live music and performances.
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Get & Give Help in Haldimand County
Caledonia Presbyterian on Argyle St N is looking to restock its food pantry. Non-perishable food and toiletries are always needed. If you’ve got a little extra, it goes a long way here.
Need help covering camps, sports, swimming, or lessons? Haldimand County offers fee assistance so kids don’t have to sit things out just because of cost.
Free, healthy lunches are served every Friday at the Cayuga Community Cafe inside St. John the Divine Church. No fuss, just good food and a welcoming spot to sit.
There’s a community pantry behind Caledonia Presbyterian Church. Take what you need, leave what you can, and keep the quiet good deeds going.
Free breakfast is on the table at Bistro 103. Swing by the Community Cafe at 103 Inverness St. in Caledonia on Monday, Thursday, or Friday to start your day right.
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