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Here's What's Happening in Haldimand County This Week
Happy Canada Day!
Whether you're planning to wave a flag at a parade, hunt down the perfect butter tart at a farmers' market, cheer on drag racers, or simply enjoy a quiet evening watching fireworks, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate across Haldimand County this week.
Canada Day takes centre stage, with celebrations happening in Caledonia, Dunnville, and beyond. You'll also find free family activities, live music, classic cars, museum tours, community markets, fresh local produce, and enough euchre games to keep card players busy well into the weekend.
The fun doesn't stop once July 1 is over. The Nitro Nationals roar into Toronto Motorsports Park, the No. 6 RCAF Dunnville Museum hosts its annual Open House and Car Show, Cruise Night returns to Three Seasons, and communities across the county continue filling the calendar with weekly favourites.
So whether you're looking for a full day of family fun, a relaxing evening out, or an excuse to finally visit that local attraction you've been meaning to check out, we've rounded up the best events happening across Caledonia, Cayuga, Dunnville, Fisherville, Hagersville, Jarvis, Selkirk, and everywhere in between.
Have a safe and happy Canada Day, and enjoy everything Haldimand County has to offer this week.
What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Week
At the Old Fire Station in Caledonia on Canada Day Last Year
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]
 | Mayor Shelley Ann BentleyMayor Shelley Ann Bentley wishes everyone across Haldimand County a safe and happy Canada Day! As we celebrate our country's birthday, let's take time to enjoy our beautiful communities, support local events, and spend time with family, friends, and neighbours. Thank you to the volunteers and organizers who make Canada Day celebrations possible. Have a wonderful holiday, travel safely, and enjoy everything that makes Haldimand County such a special place to call home. |
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BIRTHDAY SHOUTOUTS
Happy 159th Birthday, Canada! Have a fantastic Canada Day, and try not to eat so much cake that you need a nap before the fireworks.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HALDIMAND COUNTY THIS WEEK
ACROSS HALDIMAND COUNTY
Looking for things to do on Canada Day? We rounded up the local celebrations, fireworks, family fun, and free events happening across Haldimand County. Check out our list here.
Plans to create a Haldimand County MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Support Group are underway, and we need your feedback in planning speakers and topics at our monthly afternoon group meetings. These wheelchair accessible, face-to-face meetings will be held in Dunnville. Please contact April Monteiro at [email protected] 289-518-0434 for more information.
Don’t forget to tune in to 92.9 The Grand FM on Thursday morning at 7:05 and 8:40 for a sneak peek at this weekend’s Haldimand County events.
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Caledonia
Canada Day kicks off tonight with the Firemen's Black Top Hop at the Caledonia Fairgrounds. It's the perfect excuse to dance like nobody's filming you for Facebook.
The Caledonia Canada Day Parade starts on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Follow it to the fairgrounds for SuperDogs, a foam party, live entertainment, family fun, and fireworks after dark.
Celebrate Canada Day at HammerHogs on Wednesday from 2 to 6 p.m. Neon Rain provides the live soundtrack while you tackle smoky barbecue and cold drinks.
Darts fly Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Caledonia Legion. Whether you're a sharpshooter or just decorating the wall, everyone's welcome.
Fresh produce, homemade baking, local vendors, and plenty of reasons to spend more than you planned. The Caledonia Farmers' Market is open Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m.
Bistro 103 is serving up free breakfast Monday, Thursday, and Friday at the Community Café, 103 Inverness St. It's the cheapest breakfast in town. By about 100%.
Euchre returns to the Caledonia Legion on Thursday at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Come for the cards. Stay because your partner won't stop talking.
Cypress 55+ hosts trivia Thursday afternoon at the Train Station, then a walking group and line dancing Friday morning. Exercise your brain, then your feet.
 | Julia’s Charity in DunnvilleCelebrate Canada Day with Julia's Charity in Dunnville from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Enjoy free hamburgers, free hot dogs, free cotton candy, and free popcorn, plus meet-and-greet characters, children's activities, games, prizes, music, and more. It's all free, fun, and open to everyone, so bring the whole family and celebrate Canada's birthday together! |
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Cayuga
Feel the horsepower at Toronto Motorsports Park as the Nitro Nationals roar into Cayuga this weekend. Expect lightning-fast drag racing, jet cars, and enough noise to rearrange your hairstyle. FREE Admission on Friday night for Haldimand-Norfolk Residents!
Tour one of Haldimand County's grandest homes at Ruthven Park. Guided mansion tours run every hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., including Canada Day.
If Tuesday isn't complete without a few trump cards, head to the Cayuga Legion for euchre at 7:30 p.m. Skill helps. Luck helps more.
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Dunnville
Celebrate Canada Day in Central Park on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Expect bouncy castles, family games, live music, a barbecue, cake, prize draws, and plenty to keep the kids busy.
Julia's Charity is hosting one of the area's biggest free Canada Day parties. Enjoy free hamburgers, hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, meet-and-greet characters, games, and activities. Your wallet gets the day off, too.
Fresh produce, homemade baking, local vendors, and those treats you definitely didn't come for. The Dunnville Farmers' Market runs today from 2 to 7 p.m.
Free groceries? Yes, really. Julia's Charity is giving away a truckload of food and fresh produce on Wednesday, while supplies last.
Looking for your next great read? The Friends of the Library Book Sale opens Thursday at the Dunnville Library. Your bookshelf is about to get a little fuller.
The Over 60 Euchre Club deals in plenty of friendly competition on Thursday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Dunnville Optimist Club. Shuffle up and have some fun.
New Amsterdam has Quietly Violet on the patio Wed from 2-5.
 | ☀️ CAYUGA SUMMER FESTIVAL ☀️ Join us at the Cayuga Arena for a free day of family fun featuring a car show, vendors, food, bouncy castles, a petting zoo, a climbing wall, pickleball, homesteading classes, and free tethered hot air balloon rides. |
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Fisherville / Selkirk / South Cayuga
Looking for something different this Canada Day? The Hillbilly Farm Market and Off-Grid Farmstead is offering free family tours from noon to 3 p.m at 4970 Rainham Rd. Chickens don't judge your questions.
Fisherville Lions Club hosts Seniors Hoss on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. If you've never played before, someone will happily explain the rules. Probably more than once.
Chrome, classics, and ice cream. Cruise Night returns to Three Seasons Ice Cream Parlour on Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m., weather permitting. Calories don't count if you're looking at cars.
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Hagersville
Muck's hosts euchre Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bring your lucky partner, or blame them anyway. That's half the fun.
Fresh produce, baking, local vendors, and plenty of friendly faces. The Hagersville Farmers' Market is open Wednesday from 7 a.m. to noon.
The Hagersville Lawn Bowling Club welcomes drop-in players Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. It's like curling, except you don't need a parka.
Warm up those vocal cords. Karaoke takes over Main 88 Tuesday night, where confidence usually beats talent.
Motorcycles line Plank Road Wednesday for Bike Night. Stop by to admire the chrome, chat with riders, or pretend you're shopping.
The cards are shuffled for HOSS Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Hagersville Legion. Friendly competition, questionable luck, and plenty of laughs are always on the table.
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Jarvis / Townsend
Think you know everything? Concession Road Brewing puts that theory to the test with trivia Thursday at 7 p.m. Wrong answers still pair nicely with craft beer.
Classic cars roll into Townsend Lions Cruise Night tonight from 5:45 p.m. until dusk at 58 Forest Park Drive. Come for the chrome, stay for the stories.
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Nearby
Celebrate Canada Day at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum with the Lancaster bomber, free cupcakes, and free admission for everyone under 18. History has never tasted so good.
Southbrook Golf Club's Canada Day celebration is back, featuring Alan Frew of Glass Tiger LIVE, inflatables, face painting, vendor market and fireworks are happening TONIGHT in Binbrook
Celebrate Canada Day in Port Dover with a full day of family fun! The festivities include the Kinsmen Soap Box Derby, Parade of Boats, dog contest, Calithumpian Parade, live music by Pine Down, a new bouncy castle kid zone, and a spectacular fireworks show at 10 p.m. at Lions Silver Lake Park.
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