Flavours of Niagara International Food, Wine & Jazz Festival
HH Knoll Park, Sugarloaf Street
Port Colborne,
P: 905-834-2173
T: 1-888-PORT-FUN
From: June 28, 2008 To: June 29, 200
Come join us at HH Knoll Lakeview Park as Port Colborne launches the Flavours of Niagara International Food, Wine & Jazz Festival. Celebrating our national pride and multicultural heritage, enjoy two days of international cuisine, Niagara VQA wine tastings and beer gardens, with acclaimed international jazz presentations. At dusk, watch a storm of colours light up the sky for the “Tribute to Canada” fireworks display over the Welland Canal.
Proudly presented by the Port Colborne Economic & Tourism Development Corporation, the South Niagara Community Futures Development Corporation, the City of Port Colborne & the Port Colborne Folk Arts Council.
Saab Vine Dining 2008
Vineland Estates Winery
Vineland, ON
CAN
P: 905-522-7815, x 237
T: 1-800-465-7529
Event Date: June 22, 2008
Saab Vine Dining is an unsurpassed gourmet feast and strolling picnic that takes guests through the picturesque vineyards and woods at Vineland Estates Winery. Leading chefs and caterers set up kitchens along the route and offer strollers samples of their cuisine. Numerous wineries set up displays with samples of their best wines, many not available at the LCBO. Each participating restaurant and winery volunteers their time, resources, food and wine to make the event fresh and successful year after year. Guests will be treated to the sounds of Fine Grind, a cappella quartet - a delicious blend of 4 voices.
Complimentary transportation to and from the event is provided courtesy of Laidlaw Transport and can be reserved at the time of purchase. Space is limited and available on a first-come. first-served basis.
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Tickets: $125 (with tax receipt portion of $75) may be purchased by calling the Theatre Aquarius Box Office at 905-533-7529 or 1-800-465-7529 or online at www.theatreaquarius.org or in person at the Dofasco Centre for the Arts, 190 King William Street, Hamilton.
While at the event you can purchase a $2 ticket for a chance to win a two night stay for two in a Luxury Fireplace Suite at the charming Casablanca Winery Inn.
This is the 16th annual fundraiser for Theatre Aquarius, Hamilton’s Regional Professional Theatre.
St Catharines Roadrunners - Niagara Ultra – 50K and 1/2 Marathon
Kinsmen Scout Hall King St at Mary,
Niagara-on-the-Lake,
T: 1-800-541-2303 - Tony Power
Event Date: June 21, 2008
This event, hosted by the St Catharines Roadrunners, consists of a 50k road race, a marathon, two person marathon relay and a half marathon between Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Falls. Last year this event had runners from Texas, Virginia and England.
There are two websites with additional information:
Beamsville’s 32nd Annual Strawberry Festival
Beamsville Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd & Ontario St. Beamsville
P: 905-562-9232 or 905-563-7274
Event Date: June 21, 2008
BIG, RED, RIPE, JUICY STRAWBERRIES, a sunny day in June, hundreds of families enjoying the great outdoors with terrific entertainment, arts and crafts, and delicious food!
Where can you experience this wonderful annual family event? At the Beamsville Fairgrounds for the 31st edition of the Beamsville Strawberry Festival of course!
The Festival Committee is working on the presentation of a one day event for the families of Beamsville and its surrounding areas. And, as always, there is free admission, free parking and free entertainment. The 14th Annual Charity Bed Race takes place in front of the Grandstand at the Fairgrounds. The runners are cheered on as their teams dash to the finish line pushing decorated beds on wheels. Between heats we run the La-Z-Boy Grand Nationals Recliner Race. Two runners are pushing a rider, strapped into a La-Z-Boy, towards the finish line. A sight to be seen as some of the teams dress up in costumes to add to the fun! Food will be available so come early, grab some dinner, and pick the best seat in the house for the evening.
The Fairgrounds is bustling all day long with the arrival of approximately 100 vendors including crafters, peddlers, business and community displays along with a myriad of activities for the entire family. The Strawberry Idol Contest will return while other attractions are still being organized. Ya’ just never know what we might come up with! We’re certainly hoping to be able to bring back the Pyromusical from Canadian Champion Mike Bohonos and Garden City Display Fireworks.
We are pleased to announce the creation of the Eco Defenders, a program that rewards people for picking up garbage and recyclables at the Beamsville Strawberry Festival on June 21st, 2008. The concept is simple—people check in at the Eco Defenders Headquarters on the grounds to be deputised and get collection bags. Then they bring whatever they collect back to the Headquarters where they get tickets. They can turn in the tickets for a wide array of prizes (from small toys to gift certificates and more). The more tickets collected, the bigger the prizes.
Additionally, we are pleased to announce that the 1st Beamsville Scouts will be partnering with us on this venture. They will be running the Eco Defenders Headquarters and sorting the recycling.
So it’s a fun filled day for everyone. Come enjoy it with us!
P: 905-957-3751
T: 1-877-957-3751
F: 905-957-0088Event Date: June 21, 2008
This is our 9th PoultryFest … and it’s going to be buckets of fun! Admission is free so join us for a jam packed day of food and frolic in Smithville, Ontario - Canada’s Poultry Capital!
Help us recognize Niagara’s 100 million-dollar-a-year poultry industry and the spirit of our community volunteers.
Enjoy a Get Cracking breakfast, crafts, poultry show, family zone, poultry food court, entertainment on two stages, Rockin’ Country Tribute Party, poultry Discovery Centre, busker’s circle, classic cars and antique tractors.
Check out our website for all the eggciting details!!
A three day beach festival on Nickel Beach, featuring music, charity volleyball event, Chamber of Commerce Lobster & Laughs and Canadian Kids & Castles. Also children’s entertainment and much more.
Regional finals for Senior Stars, citizens over 65 years of age. Event open to the public.
No admission charge. Come out to enjoy the talents of seniors. The cafe will be open for light meals and drinks.
Welland’s Dragon Boat Festival International Flatwater Centre, North Course. Welland
P: 905-735-0490
F: 905-735-5432
Event Date: June 14, 2008
The Dragon Boat Festival has become one of Welland’s most exciting city-wide events, drawing thousands of competitors and spectators from around the area.
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM Niagara Region Children`s Safety Village
Please join us for an evening under the tents at the 2nd Annual Lobsterfest/Silent Auction presented by Niagara This Week. Come out and enjoy all you can eat mouth watering lobster and prime rib along with some delicious clam chowder provided by the Lobster Kings. We will also have some great silent auction item up for bid and some live auction items including 2 tickets with West Jet. We will also be having a 50/50 draw througout the evening, so don\`t delay contact us for your tickets today $80.00 per person or purchase a table of 8 for the price of 7. All money raised goes to the Niagara Region Children\`s Safety Village in assisting us with the creation of new safety programs. (Tickets limited to 200.)
Sponsorship opportunities are available for evening sponsor, flower sponsor for table arrangements, wine sponsor and also a door prize sponsor. Please contact Nikki Cordiner at the office to find out additional information. Also if you would like to make a donation to our Silent/Live Auction you can also contact the office to make arrangements. We thank you all in advance for your support and for making this evening possible.
