Canadian Biker Build Off
1100 Niagara Street
Welland, Ontario

P: 905-932-3843 – Randy Doan

From: July 25, 2008 To: July 27, 2008

Now in its 4th year, the Canadian Biker Build Off was designated a City of Welland Community Event in 2007. The event celebrates Canada’s Best Custom Bike Builders and attracts people from all over Canada and the United States.

Location: Niagara Regional Exhibition Fair Grounds,

randy@canadianbikerbuildoff.com

Welland ’s 150th Anniversary Weekend
Various locations
Welland, Ontario

P: 905-735-1700 ext 2321
F: 905-734-9952

From: July 24, 2008  To: July 27, 2008

On July 24, 2008, the City of Welland will officially celebrate its 150th Anniversary as an incorporated municipality. Anniversary Weekend events include:

July 24  -              Governor General Gala – the Governor General has been invited to join the 150th Anniversary celebrations.  We are awaiting a reply to the invitation!

Fireworks – A special display of fireworks for the 150th Anniversary.

Official proclamation of Welland’s Incorporation as a municipality.

July 25  -               Street Dance

Mayor’s Challenge – exact details of the challenge are not being disclosed, however, it will take place partially on the Welland Canal.

Photo Displays and Projection – Photos from the past 150 years of Welland will be on display at several locations.  There will also be an outdoor video projection of photos.

July 26 – 27 -      Kids Day in the Park – A fun-filled day for children at Merritt Park.  There will be inflatables, games, clowns, a magician, peddle boats on the canal and more!

Car Show

Photo Displays and Projection

July 24 – 27 -       IlluminAqua – A special weekend of IlluminAqua events to celebrate the City of Welland’s 150th Anniversary.

Jul 01, 2008

2008 Canada Day Celebration

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Optimist Youth Park

The City of Niagara Falls Canada Day Committee is planning a very special Canada Day Celebration for 2008 including some old favorites as well as new attractions. Among the activities planned is a pancake breakfast hosted by Mayor Ted Salci, followed by a parade starting at 10:00 a.m., Opening Ceremonies, three stages of entertainment, an antique car show and up to 100 community displays. Top local talent will be featured this year with something for all ages and interests! Anyone interested in volunteering for this exciting annual event may contact the City of Niagara Falls Parks, Recreation & Culture at 905-356-7521 Ext. 3339

Website: http://www.niagarafalls.ca
Email: prc@niagarafalls.ca

Phone: 905-356-7521&3339

3rd Annual Canadian Smooth Jazz Festival Concert Series Presented by WAVE 94.7 FM
Chateau des Charmes Winery
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

P: 905-323-FUND (3863)

From: July 13, 2008 To: September 14, 2008

The Bosc family invites you to share award-winning Canadian smooth jazz and wine. Our Vineyard Courtyard, surrounded by the pristine St. David’s Bench Vineyard, will be the setting for home-grown magic. Chef Erik Peacock from Wellington Court Café completes the experience with a perfect Niagara Wine Country casual lunch. All net proceeds will be directed to the St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation.

Single concert, lunch, a glass of wine $80 pp • All three concerts $215 pp

Lunch served at 12:30 • Concert begins at 2:00 • Open seating • Rain or shine
For tickets call 905.323.FUND (3863) or visit www.scghfoundation.com

Extend the magic with an overnight package at White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa or www.whiteoaksresort.com for details.

Sunday, July 13th   Alfie Zappacosta with Cara Matthews

Sunday, August 17th   Steve Oliver with Daniela Nardi

Sunday, September 14th   Brian Hughes

With special thanks:

Cooper Wealth Management

Royal Bank of Canada

Cares Foundation

Grey Power

The Standard

Jul 12, 2008

14th Annual Garden Walk

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls Horticultural Society
14th Annual Garden Walk
Saturday, July 12th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tickets are available after May 1st at Mullen Garden Market & Rainbow Greenhouses
or call 905-354-2446 for further information.
Proceeds from Garden Walk fund community horticultural projects.

Website: http://gardenontario.org/site.php/niagarafhs
Email: president-niagarfallshort@gardenontario.org

Phone: 905-354-7250

Jul 12, 2008 – Jul 13, 2008

Take it Downtown Sports festival

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Queen Street

This event will feature a 3 on 3 basketball event, Volleyball and street hockey this event will partners with local charities raising dollars for local groups and charities.

Email: sargant@cogeco.ca

Phone: 905 -353-9012

Sausage Festival

Slovenian Lipa Park 2850 Oille Road, Pelham

P: Tony – 905-685-4149
F: 905-685-8103

Event Date: July 6, 2008

This outside event takes place on the Picnic Grounds.

Music is in the Outdoor Pavilion from 2:00pm to 10:00pm.

Gate opens at 1:00pm.

Admission charge – Children 15 & under Free with an adult.

Feature Band “Walter Ostanek Band” plus 2 other bands.

Food and refreshments available for purchase. Also Lamb and Pork done on spit outdoors.

Rain or Shine.

Oille Road runs off Effingham Street between Pelham Road and Sawmill Road.

Day of Event Phone Number – 905-682-2922

Downtown St Catharines Classic Car Show
Downtown
St Catharines,

P: 905-685-8424

Event Date: July 5, 2008

Come downtown from 11am to 4pm and take a trip down memory lane.  There are over 200 fantastic classic and custom cars parked along St. Paul Street, James and Queen Streets  Take in the low-rider hop-off competition at 3pm.   live entertainment, skateboarding demonstrations and much more.  Fun for the whole family!

The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure!
Niagara-on-the-Lake to Quebec,

P: (416) 943-8080From: July 4, 2008  To: July 11, 2008

1st Annual Amazing End to End Bike Tour covering 680 km of waterfront and 41 communities over 8 days.

Participate in our first-ever organized end-to-end bike tour of the Waterfront Trail from Niagara-on-Lake to the Quebec border.

* Nail the whole 680 km route in 8 days

* join for an overnight

* or do a day ride you’ll never forget.

Every single day of this fully supported tour includes the WOW Factor – Wonderful Ontario Waterfront communities and parks along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.

Sign up as a single, a family or a group.  You can even ride as a relay with each member of your group doing a different leg of the trip.

Welland Downtown Music Series

Welland, Ontario.
From: July 4, 2008 To: August 29, 2008
Downtown Welland is the coolest place in Niagara every Saturday evening throughout July and August.  Now in its 4th season, the Niagara Blues and Jazz Society and the City present the Welland Downtown Music Series.

Phone: 905-732-5666, x227 Fax:905-732-5255
Admission:Free