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

April 17, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

If you were hoping things might slow down for a minute… not this weekend. Haldimand County (and the usual suspects nearby) decided to stack the calendar like it’s getting paid by the event.

You’ve got chili cookoffs, home and garden shows, live music in basically every direction, trivia nights testing knowledge you forgot you had, and at least one place daring you to eat unlimited wings. There’s pickleball, crokinole, archery, karaoke, and something called a Wing Ding, which feels like it should require a waiver but probably doesn’t.

And just when you think you’ve got a handle on it, someone says, “Hey, Monster Jam is on,” and suddenly your quiet weekend plans are replaced with monster trucks doing things your insurance company would strongly advise against.

If you’re feeling productive, there are markets, workshops, and a soup fundraiser to balance things out. If you’re not, there are plenty of patios-in-training, bars with live music, and events where showing up is the only requirement.

Bottom line: there is absolutely no excuse to say “there’s nothing to do.” The harder question is what you’re willing to miss.

So grab a friend, make a loose plan, and accept that you probably won’t get to everything. So grab a friend, make a loose plan, and accept you won’t hit everything. Leave a few for next weekend… or at least that’s what you’ll tell yourself.

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What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Weekend

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]

Toronto Motorsports Park

Toronto Motorsports Park roars back to life this Saturday, April 18, with Opening Day at the dragstrip. Expect Test & Tune runs, fast cars, and the kind of noise you feel in your chest. Kids 15 and under get in free, and local residents can score 2-for-1 admission. Whether you’re racing or watching, it’s the unofficial start of speed season in Haldimand County.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HALDIMAND COUNTY THIS WEEKEND

ACROSS HALDIMAND COUNTY

Running an event? Add it to our community events calendar. Just looking for something to do? We’ve got the next few weeks covered.

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Caledonia

90s trivia hits St. Paul’s Anglican Church Saturday at 7 pm. Dust off the random knowledge you didn’t know you still had.

The Grand River branch of the United Loyalists Association of Canada meets Saturday at 1:30 pm at Grace United Church. All are welcome.

Hammer Hogs has karaoke on Friday night, then keeps things going with live music on Saturday.

The Caledonia Chamber of Commerce hosts its AGM on Friday at 8 am at the train station. Coffee helps.

The Knights of Columbus’ Annual Chili Cookoff runs Saturday from 4-8 pm at the fairgrounds. Come hungry, leave full, possibly competitive.

Cypress 55+ has a full slate today with a walking group, line dancing, and a women’s social, plus euchre on Monday afternoon.

Tonight, Victor Morgado hosts open mic night at the Legion from 7-10 pm, with a BBQ beforehand.

Hammer Hogs is back at it on Monday with trivia night. Bring your smartest friend or at least your loudest.

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Cayuga

The dragstrip at TMP fires back up Saturday with Test & Tune. If it’s loud and fast, it’ll be there.

A Celebration of Dogs: A Dog Photography Showcase opens Saturday at the Carolinian, with a reception from 1-3 pm. The exhibit runs through May 30.

Adult pickleball is on Monday at the high school with games at 6:30 and 8:30 pm. Register through Caledonia Badminton.

The Women in Homesteading Group meets Saturday at the Haldimand Agricultural Centre for a workshop on elderberries and their medicinal uses. Turns out they’re doing more than just looking nice in a pie.

Card bingo happens Saturday at 1:30 pm at the Legion. Bring your lucky streak.

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Dunnville

The Canboro Community Centre’s Wing Ding is Saturday night with all-you-can-eat wings. Sittings at 4:30 and 6:30 pm, so pace yourself.

Grab your Catch the Ace tickets at Julia’s on Monday from 4–7:30 pm, with the draw at 8. Or skip the line and grab them online Tuesday through Sunday.

The farmers’ market runs on Saturday from 7 am to noon. Early birds get the good stuff.

Karaoke kicks off Sunday at 3 pm at the Mudcat. No judgment, just volume.

Suzie Vinnick takes the stage at The Minga Cafe on Saturday, bringing roots and blues that hit just right in a smaller room.

Sit to Be Fit is on Monday at 1 pm at the Lifespan Centre. Low impact, still counts.

Family volleyball hits the high school tonight from 7-8:30 pm. All ages, all skill levels, all in.

Old School Rewind plays the Mudcat Saturday night with a lineup of throwbacks you definitely know.

The Dunnville Lions Home and Garden Show kicks off today at the arena. If spring had a headquarters, this is it.

The Legion has karaoke tonight from 6-10 pm, then switches it up Sunday with open mic and karaoke bingo from 2-6.

Passmore’s has live music on Saturday at 6 pm. Good excuse to stay out a little longer.

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Fisherville / Nanticoke/ Selkirk / South Cayuga

The Selkirk Community Centre hosts the Seniors Hoss Party on Monday at 1:30 pm. Cards, laughs, and a little friendly competition.

The Grand River Leadership Prayer Breakfast happens tomorrow at 8 am at the Fisherville Lions Hall. Early start, good company.

The Fisherville Tavern has trivia on Sunday at 2 pm. Quietly confident guesses encouraged.

Fisherville’s Finest is hosting a Downton Abbey Greenhouse Tea and Tour on Saturday at 10:30 am. Hats optional, attitude recommended.

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Hagersville

There’s a crokinole party Saturday at 7 pm at Cheapside United Church. All ages welcome, steady hands optional.

Cornerstone Christian High School is hosting a soup fundraiser Saturday from 5–7 pm at 4501 Hwy 6 in Hagersville. Free will donation, full bowls encouraged.

Paul Harris plays at Muck’s tonight from 8-10 pm. An easy way to upgrade your evening.

The Bonfire Boys hit Plank Rd tonight from 8-11 pm. Expect a full night and a few songs you’ll pretend you don’t know all the words to.

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Jarvis

Concession Rd Brewing has a pour painting class tonight at 6 pm, then Cam Silver takes over Saturday at 6 pm. Creative one night, live music the next.

Just John’s has Rico Hanvold tonight. Show up, grab a drink, and settle in.

Family archery is on Monday at 7 pm at Jarvis Community Church. Aim optional, fun guaranteed.

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Nearby

The Grand River Artisan Market hosts its Spring Fling on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Local vendors, handmade goods, and plenty to browse.

The Ancaster Fairgrounds has the Bump, Baby and Toddler Expo on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, followed by the Ancaster British Car Show and Flea Market on Sunday from 9 am to noon.

The Eagle Pass Car Show and Burnout Competition runs Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm at 3691 4th Line in Ohsweken. Loud, smoky, and not exactly subtle.

Musicfest takes over Merritts United Church in West Lincoln on Sunday at 2 pm, featuring The Whozat Band with Chris Scott.

TD Coliseum has Monster Jam all weekend long. Big trucks, big noise, zero chance of staying clean.

Haldimand County Information

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Places to Rent in Haldimand County

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