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Here's What's Happening in Haldimand County This Weekend
Victoria Day weekend has officially arrived, which means Haldimand County is about to run entirely on sunshine, live music, midway food, and questionable spending decisions at yard sales. Honestly, not a bad way to spend a long weekend.
Every corner of the county has something happening over the next few days. You can spend the afternoon listening to live music on a patio, hunting for antiques and collectibles in Jarvis, checking out community events, or pretending you only stopped at the plant sale “just to look.” Good luck with that, by the way. Nobody leaves with just one plant.
The Caledonia Fairgrounds midway is back all weekend with rides, games, and fireworks, while Toronto Motorsports Park is bringing the noise with jet dragsters, funny cars, live bands, and family entertainment. If your weekend plans don’t involve hearing protection at least once, you may be doing it wrong.
There are community breakfasts, BBQs, charity events, karaoke nights, farmers markets, live bands, fishing groups, historical walking tours, and enough food-related events to completely destroy any plans you had of eating responsibly this weekend.
And if you’re looking for an excuse to get out of the house, this might be the best weekend of the year to do it. From Dunnville to Caledonia, Jarvis to Selkirk, and just about everywhere in between, Haldimand County is packed with reasons to stay local and make the most of the long weekend.
THE LOCAL SCOOP
What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Weekend
The 2nd Annual Firefighters Challenge in Jarvis
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 Patti Hoffman, Joan Marshall, Bernice Emery and Sandi Thorndyke, who each won a pair of tickets PLUS camping for the Victoria Day Weekend Spectacular at Toronto Motorsports Park.
Watch this space for our next giveaway
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HALDIMAND COUNTY THIS WEEKEND
ACROSS HALDIMAND COUNTY
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All municipal boat launches in Haldimand County are officially open for the season. Time to dust off the fishing gear and argue over whose turn it is to back up the trailer.
Toronto Motorsports Park is offering Haldimand County residents 2-for-1 admission and camping all weekend. Show local ID at the gate. Kids 15 and under are free. Cheap thrills. Extremely loud ones.
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Caledonia
Blackheath United Church hosts a breakfast, BBQ, plant sale, and bake sale Saturday from 9-noon at 2320 Haldibrook Rd. Come hungry. Leave carrying at least one tomato plant.
Grace United Church’s annual spring plant sale runs Saturday from 10-2. Your yearly chance to buy flowers and immediately become overconfident about gardening.
Hammer Hogs has karaoke tonight, which means somebody will absolutely attempt Sweet Caroline with more confidence than talent. Live music returns Saturday night.
Victor Morgado performs Friday night at the Caledonia Legion alongside a BBQ and free pool. Music, burgers, and competitive cue sports. What more do you need?
Cypres 55+ has line dancing and a women’s social today. One involves dancing. The other probably involves solving the world’s problems over coffee.
The Caledonia Fairgrounds is packed all weekend with midway rides, Ferris wheels, games, and fireworks for Victoria Day. Tiny stuffed animals will be won. Wallets will be tested.
Hammer Hogs hosts trivia on Monday night. Finally, a place where knowing useless facts about 1990s sitcoms becomes socially valuable.
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.
 | Purple Haven Plant Sale Starting May 16 | 10 AM–5 PM 6834 Hwy 3 Canfield N0A 1C0 Grow your own garden this season! Shop lavender plants, herbs, a section of tomatoes and pepper plants along with other vegetable plants. 6‑pack ready‑to‑go sets available —perfect for your summer garden. A must‑stop for Long Weekend gardeners! |
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Cayuga
Toronto Motorsports Park’s Victoria Day Spectacular runs all weekend with 300 mph jet dragsters, funny cars, live bands, and family entertainment. Subtle? Absolutely not.
The Cayuga Heritage Centre is hosting a Historical Shops of Cayuga walking tour on Saturday at 1. Learn what existed before dollar stores and online checkout buttons.
There’s card bingo at the Legion on Saturday at 1:30. A relaxing afternoon of cards, snacks, and quietly judging people who yell “BINGO” way too aggressively.
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Dunnville
The Great “Find Muddy” Dunnville Scavenger Hunt starts today. Expect clues, competition, and at least one family taking this way more seriously than originally planned.
Purple Haven’s annual plant sale runs Saturday through Monday at 6834 Hwy 3 in Canfield. Lavender, herbs, vegetables, and enough plants to convince yourself you have gardening skills.
Julia’s Charity is hosting a Victoria Day Celebration packed with kids’ activities, costumed characters, giveaways, and family fun. Bring your bottles too, because nothing says community spirit like recycling for a good cause.
Nathan Katch performs live Saturday night at Sandy Acres Park R-Bar. Good music, cold drinks, and at least one person requesting Free Bird unironically.
Public House takes the stage at the Mudcat Saturday night. Good music, cold drinks, and a strong possibility of somebody dancing like nobody’s watching. Everybody’s watching.
John Atlee performs Saturday night at Sandy Shores in Lowbanks. Lake views, live music, and the perfect excuse to stay out longer than planned.
The Dunnville Legion hosts a tasting event today from 1-5. Sample beverages and help decide what they’ll stock this summer. Democracy, but thirstier.
The Dunnville Farmers Market is open Saturday from 7-noon. Produce, baking, crafts, and at least one person insisting their asparagus guy is “the best one.”
There’s a yard sale happening all weekend at 12 Bartlett Rd in Hines. Somebody’s clutter is about to become somebody else’s “great find.”
The annual RCAF Museum Hangar Sale runs Saturday through Monday with collectibles, treasures, and unique finds inside the hangar. Basically, a giant indoor “oh wow, I remember those.”
There’s karaoke at the Mudcat on Sunday at 3. Sunday afternoons were apparently too quiet and emotionally stable.
Rick Henderson plays Friday night at New Amsterdam, while The Undercovers take over Sunday afternoon. Your weekend soundtrack has officially been handled.
There’s music bingo at the Legion on Sunday. Finally, a game where useless knowledge of 80s songs can pay off.
She’s Hooked Haldimand meets Saturday from 10-3 at Wingfield Park. Fishing, community, and proof that early mornings are sometimes worth it.
Julia’s Catch the Ace jackpot is now at $4000. Grab tickets in person Friday, Saturday, or Monday, or online before Monday’s 8 pm draw at JuliasCatchTheAceDunnville.ca.
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Fisherville / Nanticoke/ Selkirk / South Cayuga
Cottonwood Mansion is offering tours on Saturday. History, architecture, and a reminder that people used to survive without Wi-Fi somehow.
The Selkirk Community Centre hosts the Seniors Hoss Party on Monday at 1:30 PM. Competitive cards and suspiciously serious scorekeeping are expected.
Heaslip FordCelebrate with Heaslip Ford during their 71st Anniversary Sales Event – May 25th to 30th! Enjoy Charity barbeques on May 25th and 27th, and food from the Burger Barn barbecue on May 29th and 30th. Plus, the Rock 'N' Ray Michael’s Road Show is on-site May 30th from 9 am to 3 pm, along with the Drive 4UR Community Event in support of the Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice. Earn $71 in Ford Rewards for each qualified test-drive, excluding Drive 4UR Events. Visit Heaslip Ford during their 71st Anniversary Sales Event at 18 Main Street South, Hagersville. |
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Hagersville
The Allen Brothers & Company play the Hagersville Legion on Saturday from 2-6. Afternoon live music: all the fun, none of the staying out too late regret.
BJ Frid performs tonight at Muck’s from 8-10. Good tunes, cold drinks, and a decent chance somebody sings along louder than the actual performer.
Jarvis
The Jarvis town-wide yard sale kicks off Saturday at 8 am. One person’s junk is another person’s “I can totally fix that.”
The Jarvis Lions Annual Chicken BBQ happens on Sunday from 4-7 at the community centre. Come hungry and leave wondering why chicken somehow tastes better at community fundraisers.
The annual Haldimand County Vintage Farm & Collectibles Tour runs all weekend in Jarvis. Start at WAFMA, then spend the day chasing antiques, collectibles, and rusty treasures with stories attached.
Doppelganger plays Concession Road Brewing on Saturday from 6-8. Craft beer and live music: the adult version of self-care.
Cam Silver performs live tonight at Just John’s. Great music, good food, and somebody definitely ordering “just one more” before last call.
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Nearby
The Burger Barn food truck has officially reopened for the season on 4th Line. Summer is basically here once burgers are being served roadside again.
Bread & Cheese Day celebrations happen Sunday and Monday in Ohsweken with a parade, fireworks, midway, and the famous bread and cheese distribution. Come hungry and wear stretchy pants.
The Port Dover Lions Show & Shine Nights return Monday evening at Lions Silver Lake Park. Classic cars, chrome, and at least one guy polishing an already spotless hood.
Learn how to process animal hides Saturday at 1pm at 63058 Perry Rd in Wellandport. Not your average weekend hobby, but definitely a conversation starter.
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