Happy Thanksgiving, Haldimand County!

Here's What's Happening in Haldimand County This Weekend 💛

October 10, 2025

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Thanksgiving long weekend is here. Before you sink into potatoes and pie, there’s plenty around Haldimand worth loosening the belt for, from markets to music to quick game nights. Pick a couple now so Monday’s nap feels truly earned.

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 THE LOCAL SCOOP

What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Week

The Dunnville Rotary Club raised $1,622.45 plus 1202 lbs of food for Salvation Army Community and Family Services last weekend

There's more going on in Haldimand County 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]

Norfolk County Fair

The 185th Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show is back October 7–13 at the Norfolk County Fairgrounds in Simcoe. Experience seven days of excitement with Owen Riegling on Friday night and Big Wreck on Saturday, plus the midway, agriculture shows, delicious food, family fun, and so much more. Grab your advance tickets and Ride-All-Day vouchers at all Roulston’s locations or online at norfolkcountyfair.com and save until October 6. Don’t miss Ontario’s biggest fall tradition!

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WIN WITH HALDIMAND COUNTY PULSE

Congratulations to Sue Secord of Dunnville, who won our 30-day Halo Sauna Prize Pack from Calm Beauty + Wellness in Cayuga

Watch this space for our next giveaway! Giveaways are always announced here, before social media, giving Haldimand County Pulse readers the best chance of winning.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HALDIMAND COUNTY THIS WEEKEND

Across Haldimand County

Need mulch on a shoestring? The Canborough Waste Management facility has wood chips for $6 a load. Bring a tarp and a shovel. Your beds thank you, your back maybe not.

Michael Estey

Selling your home shouldn’t feel like running in circles. With Michael Estey, you get straight answers, smart advice, and a clear plan that takes the stress out of selling. No gimmicks, no guesswork, just proven strategies that put your home in front of serious buyers. Ready for results without the runaround? Let’s make your move simple, successful, and smooth.

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Caledonia

Hammer Hogs is weekend party HQ. Karaoke tonight, live tunes Saturday, trivia Monday. Sing, sway, and flex your brain before it forgets the answers.

The Caledonia Legion serves soup and sandwiches on Friday from 5 to 7, with Paul Larabie from 6 to 9, plus free pool all day. Dinner, tunes, and stripes sunk.

The Village support group meets on Monday from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Caledonia Library for parents and caregivers in the perinatal and postpartum period. Gentle support, real talk, warm welcome.

Caffeine & Gasoline Car Show rolls in Saturday at Caledonia Auto Supply. Chrome, coffee, and conversation. Bring your ride or your camera and pretend you came for the spark plugs.

The Wine Country Kennel Club dog show takes over Caledonia Fairgrounds this weekend. Purebreds, proud handlers, and plenty of good dogs. Spectators welcome. Bring comfy shoes and your best aww.

Cypress 55+ kicks off the morning with walking group, Tabata, and line dancing. Start with steps, spike the heart rate, and finish with twirls. Choose your pace, coffee tastes better after.

Canfield

Purple Haven Lavender Farm hosts a sunflower stained glass workshop and tea party on Oct 11, 11:30 to 3. Sip tea, craft something sunny, leave with art that outlasts bouquets.

Elite T Nail Studio

Ready for nails that look polished and stay that way? Meet Thea at Elite T Nail Studio in Cayuga and take 25% off your first visit.

Thea does dry pedicures, precise E-file manicures, and sculpted or dual form gel extensions that don’t quit. Tell her your vibe, she’ll shape it to perfection and add mirror shine.

Text 905.359.4978 to book. Warning: friends will ask where you went.

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Cayuga

Ruthven Park’s 27th Cars in the Park rolls in Monday, 10-4. Classics, lemonade, tours, prizes, kids’ activities. Dash plaques for the first 100. Shine it, show it, stroll the grounds.

King of the North Harvest Mayhem hits Toronto Motorsports Park Saturday. Family event starts at noon with deep-fried turkey sandwiches. Racing starts at 5. Bring ear protection and an appetite.

Dunnville

Head on down to the Dunnville Arena this Saturday, October 11, for an 8:00 PM puck drop as the Aeros take on the Tillsonburg Thunder in their first home game of the season!

Bingo at the Dunnville Legion Saturday at 1 pm. Grab a dabber, call your lucky numbers, and chase that full card. Cheap thrills, quick rounds, and surprise shouts of bingo.

Dunnville Farmers’ Market runs Saturday from 7 to noon. Coffee in one hand, fresh picks in the other. Produce, baked goods, and vendor chatter that beats grocery store small talk.

Sandy Acres Park R-Bar hosts BJ Fritz Sunday, Oct 12 at 3 pm. Cold drinks, good tunes, and afternoon vibes. Show up early for a seat.

Mudcat hosts karaoke on Sunday at 3 pm. Grab a mic, grab a friend, and aim for key-adjacent. Applause is real, pitch is optional, courage supplied on tap.

Friday, Oct 10 at Barracks by the Grand, 5:30 pm. Thanksgiving Turkey Family Pottery Workshop. Make a gobbler that survives dinner. Then at 7 pm a Pottery Workshop for Adults. Shape something gift-worthy, or gloriously wobbly.

Richardson’s Farm offers wagon rides to the pumpkin field. Pick pumpkins, feed goats, sip cider, corn box and straw jump. Oct 11, rides hourly from 10 to 3.

Dunnville Secondary School reunion, Oct 11, 6 pm at Dunnville Arena, for graduating classes 1987 to 1997. Find old friends, swap stories, and confirm hairstyles improved.

Karaoke at the Dunnville Legion Friday at 6:30. Warm up the vocals, grab a buddy, and let confidence hit the high notes.

New Amsterdam hosts Samantha Walker on Friday at 8 and Paul Mallard on Saturday at 8. Two nights, strong vocals, easy pints, and no cover attitude.

Cruze plugs in at Mudcat Saturday, 8 to 11:30. Tight covers, cold pints, and zero sitting still. Grab a table early, then pretend you’re resting your voice between choruses.

Drop-in Mah Jongg at Dunnville Library today, 1 to 3. Beginners to sharks welcome. Bring a friend, claim a table, let tiles do the talking.

Halloween Howl at Rock Point Provincial Park Saturday at 1 pm. Costumes welcome, gentle spooks, shoreline strolls. Bring a treat bag, a camera, and a sweater for the breeze.

Wallbeds and Storage Solutions

Short on space? Wallbeds and Storage Solutions turns spare rooms into real rooms.

Murphy beds and smart cabinetry by Jeff, a local pro crafting since 2010. Proudly serving Jarvis and all of Haldimand County. Host guests at night, reclaim floors by day.

From home offices to hobby nooks, get a clean, built-to-fit look. Book a chat and see how much space you can win back.

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Fisherville / Nanticoke/ Selkirk / South Cayuga/

Hoover’s Marina does the weekend right: karaoke Friday night, Route 6 on Saturday from 7 to 11, and a Sunday afternoon solo set with James Bernard. Cold drinks, lake views, easy vibes. Pick your night and linger.

18 Main St. South, Hagersville

Heaslip Ford

You’re invited to celebrate 115 years with Heaslip Ford on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 9 am to 3 pm, with a 1 pm ceremony. Enjoy grazing tables and an anniversary cake, pick up limited edition gift bags, plus get $115 in FordPass Rewards Points when you purchase a vehicle this month. Explore vintage pickups and catch a live Model T assembly that becomes a running chassis in about twenty minutes.

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Hagersville

U-First! for Health Care Providers at Hagersville United Church, 34 Main St S on Oct 15 from 9-4. Training for non-registered providers supporting people living with dementia. Build a shared approach and tools.

Tyler Wilson hits Plank Road Oct 10 at 8 pm. Strong vocals, easy banter, and pints within reach. Grab a seat early, stay for the last chorus.

Jarvis / Townsend

Townsend Lions Harvestfest is Saturday, Oct 11, 11 am at Townsend Lions Hall. Fall eats, kid-friendly games, and draw prizes. Come hungry, leave with a pumpkin and a big grin.

BJ Frid hits Just John’s Friday, Oct 10, 7 to 10. Cold drinks, warm guitars, and no cover attitude. Slide in for a slice, stay for the set.

Brad Hailz live at Concession Road Brewing Saturday at 6. Craft pints, tight tunes, and zero pretension. Grab a table early, then act like you discovered him first.

Near Haldimand County

Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show is on through Monday. Midway, barns, big eats, and concerts with Owen Riegling on Friday and Big Wreck on Saturday.

Monster trucks roar into Merrittville Speedway Saturday, Oct 11 at 1 pm. Expect crunching metal, flying dirt, and big air. Bring ear protection, a camera, and your best wow face.

The Rockton World’s Fair rolls in this weekend with midway rides, prize pumpkins, tractor pulls, and pie you did not bake. Arrive early, wear boots, budget for extra funnel cake.

Open Mic at Smoke and Moonshine in Beamsville this Saturday, 2 to 4:30 pm. Bring a guitar, a poem, or audacity. Friendly room, cocktails, applause guaranteed, recording contracts not included.

Tonight at Schofield’s Bistro, Amber Banks brings folk, roots, and soul. Settle in with something tasty, catch a smoky vocal, and call it the best accidental date night.

Route 54 Variety & Gas at 1086 Hwy 54 hosts a Harvest Festival community food giveaway on Oct 11, starting at 10 am. Come early, leave full, bring a neighbour.

Super Sunday at Six Nations Bingo this weekend. Grab your lucky dabber, chase the big ones, and practice your victory whisper.

The Binbrook Agricultural Society is looking for vendors for their Halloween Fun Fest Night Market on Oct 24. Email [email protected] for details

Haldimand County Information

Haldimand County Jobs

We’ve moved our Haldimand County Jobs section to our website, allowing us to provide more information (where available). - Updated every couple of days.

Places to Rent in Haldimand County

We’ve created a page with apartments and houses for rent in Haldimand County. Know of other listings? We wanna know!

Houses for Sale in Haldimand County

Know someone who wants to move to Haldimand County? Looking for houses for sale in Haldimand County for yourself? We’ve also got a new Houses for Sale in Haldimand County page too. 

Get & Give Help in Haldimand County

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

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 on Oct 10th & 24th and Dunnville on Oct 16.

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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