the 2009 Ridgeway Summer Festival is two days of fun and free entertainment for families. We have expanded this year with two entertainment tents with non stop free entertainment from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days. Saturday night street dance 7 p.m. Lions Club Pancake Breakast both days 8 a.m. - 12 noon. Plenty of crafters and food vendors. Historical shopping district with unique shops for your browsing pleasure. Wildlife display both days. Car show on Sunday. Musical entertainment includes, Blues, Motown, Country, Gospel, Big Band. Buskers - Johnny Toronto - Saturday, Madame Buskerfly - Sunday.
Childen’s entertainment, Pirate Show, Magicians, Clowns, “So you wanna be a movie star” Train ride on the trail, Tim Horton’s Activity area, Inflatables, Merry-go-round for 5¢ a ride. Live auction - Saturday. Games with cash prizes for children & adults - 100 musical chairs, Simon Says. Eating contests.
Event Details: Springlicious returns to downtown Niagara Falls for the second year in a row. This popular food festival drew over 30 000 visitors last year and organizers for the 2009 Springlicious food festival are sure they will top that number.
More information on the Springlicious festival, entertainers, and line-ups will be posted as it becomes available.
Location: Downtown Niagara Falls
Address: Queen Street
City: Niagara Falls
Date: June 5, 6, 7, 2009
Admission: FREE
NFHS 56th Annual Rose & Flower Show
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Event Details: A long-running Rose Show blooming with vibrant colour and presenting some of the finest specimens in Niagara for everyone to enjoy.
Refreshments, Free Admission, Open to the public
Location: Niagara Falls Public Library
Address: 4848 Victoria Ave
City: Niagara Falls
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2009
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission: FREE
More Info: 905-354-7250
Contact Name: Niagara Falls Horticultural Society
Event Details: Many World War II fighter aircraft and bombers from Canada and the U.S. will be featured along with dog fight scenarios will being attempted.
Location: Russell Group Aviation
Address: 12761 Sodom Rd
City: Niagara Falls
Date: June 2009
Time: All Day Visit their site for line up
Admission: Daily Admission applies
More Info: 905 295-2777
Contact Name: Russell Group Aviation
http://www.therussellgroupairshow.com/
Event Details: While there could be only one Dean Martin, his youngest son Ricci, has put together a new and exciting show “A Tribute to Dean Martin, His Son Remembers”. In this show, Ricci takes you on a walk down memory lane, singing many of his father’s hit songs like “Memories Are Made of This,” “Volare,” “That’s Amore,” and “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime,” just to name a few.
Location: Greg Frewin Theatre
Address: 5781 Ellen Avenue
City: Niagara Falls
Date: June 24, 2009.
Time: 8:00PM
More Info: (905) 356-0777
Contact Name: Eric Hitchcock
Chippawa Lions Club Carnival - June 10, 11, 12, 13, 2009
Event Details: The Lions Club Carnival is coming to Chippawa, June 10th through 13th 2009. Along with the midway and games will be a Fish Fry, Friday only of course, Bingo, and the atmosphere only a Lions Club Carnival can bring.
The major prize for 2009 is a vacation package for a family of four to any attraction spot in Florida valued at $3000.00, plus $1,000.00 cash. Other prizes include a BBQ, Toshiba 52 LCD TV, and Canon Powershot digital camera.
Event Details: Niagara Falls fireworks is Canada’s longest running firework and concert series. The fireworks will light up the skies over Niagara Falls every Friday, Sunday and holidays at 10:00 p.m., after our free Coca Cola Concert Series at 8:00 p.m. Additional firework shows have just been added for every Wednesday in July and August and every Friday from September 11 through October 9, 2009. It’s the perfect free family outing!
All dates and times are approximate and subject to change. Niagara Falls fireworks displays are weather permitting.
Location: Queen Victoria Park
City: Niagara Falls
Date: May 15, 2009 - October 9, 2009
Time: Every Friday & Sunday and Holidays- Concerts @ 8:00 pm Fireworks @ 10:00 pm
Admission: FREE
More Info: 1 877 NIA-PARK (642-7275) or 905 371-0254
Contact Name: Holly Goertzen
Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise Ribfest & BBQ
Friday, June 19th - 21st only till 5:00 pm
Event Details: WHAT IS RIBFEST? Teams of “Ribbers” from the United States and Canada will set up their booths, BBQ and serve up a load of some of the best award winning ribs found on either side of the border. The competition is fierce, these great tasting BBQ Ribs are competing to win trophies and top honours. Truly a family event, there is something for everyone - Great barbequed ribs with all the fixings, with some Ribbers cooking up succulent chicken. Music, fun and entertainment and for the kids - a playground with inflated bouncers, Jurassic Adventure playground and giant 24 foot slide. What goes better with ribs than beer? Our large tent, sponsored by Molson’s fine brews will be open Friday, from noon to 11:00 pm Saturday from Noon to 11:00 pm, and Sunday from noon to 7:00 pm. You can sit inside or out, relax and enjoy the entertainment on the nearby stage.
Location: Optmist Park
Address: Dorchester and Morrison
City: Niagara Falls
Date: June 2009
Time: Fri. NOON to 11pm Sat .11am-11pm Sun 11am - 6pm
Admission: FREE Admission
http://www.niagarafallsribfest.com/
Special Guest Stars Chuck McCann & Louise DuArt
June 24 & 25
8:30pm
Avalon Theatre
Tickets start at $30
Best known for his role on the Carol Burnett Show, Tim Conway takes the stage with Chuck McCann and Louise DuArt to relive their hilarious antics and favourite skits live at Fallsview Casino Resort.
Buy your tickets at Fallsview Casino Resort’s Box Office (open Noon on show days), at all Ticketmaster locations, by calling Ticketmaster at 1-877-833-3110 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca.
Alice Lau & Dicky Cheung
June 14 & 15
Sun 7pm, Mon 8:30pm
Avalon Theatre
Tickets start at $95
Critically acclaimed stage actress, Alice Lau, takes the stage with Dicky Cheung to perform their many hits.
Buy your tickets at Fallsview Casino Resort’s Box Office (open Noon on show days), at all Ticketmaster locations, by calling Ticketmaster at 1-877-833-3110 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca.
