WHAT'S HAPPENING IN PERTH
Perth is a vibrant and active town with many festivals and events happening throughout the year. We have a world class music festival held in July of each year, Garlic Festival, one of the areas best fairs, Maple Festival and more. Below are some of the main events in our town. There is more information on the local attractions page so find out about our amazing town and pay us a visit! Check out our events calendar to see what is coming up in Perth.
PERTH MAPLE FESTIVAL~April
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held on April 26th each year
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features maple syrup producers demonstrating and selling their products, local vendors displaying their products and entertainment for the whole family.
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keep the kids entertained at the the family fun area beside the Crystal Palace
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this event marks the official arrival of spring in the area and is a major attraction for the downtown business area.
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See 2008 Maple Festival Photos here.
STEWART PARK FESTIVAL~July
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Stewart Park Festival is one of the premiere music festivals in the province if not the country
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The festival draws approximately 25,000 people to town every year for an ecclectic mix of folk, country, rock and world music showcased in beautiful Stewart Park directly behind town hall
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Concerts are held on the mainstage thoughout the day and then in seven after hours venues in local bars and restaurants thoughout the town
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The festival is FREE! and after hours passes are only $20 which represents incredible value. Check out the festival website here.
FESTIVAL OF GOOD CHEER~November 29th
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Kick of the holiday with carol singing, the Town Crier, merchants in period costumes, and seasonal specials from the downtown merchants
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Enjoy the charm of an old fashion Christmas. Held in November.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
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Free entertainment for the whole family featuring uniquely decorated Christmas Trees and free entertainment for the whole family
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Come out for fireworks, hot cidar, horse-drawn trolley rides and a tree lighting ceremony in the Tay Basin.
SANTA CLAUS PARADE ~December
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Held in early December. The floats light up the night as they wind through town from the Perth Mews Mall
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See floats hand crafted by local businesses and community groups
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Our parade is unique in that it is held at night
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PERTH FAIR~Labour Day weekend
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Held on Labour Day every year, now in it's year
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The Fair features traditional agricultural exhibits, a mid-way, equestrian contests, demolition derby and live entertainment
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VOYAGEUR CANOE TRIPS~ June to September
PERTH AUTUMN STUDIO TOUR~Thanksgiving Weekend
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Follow a 25 km route and see 19 artists in their studio
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Held Thanksgiving weekend from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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free admission
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see painters, sculptures, wood carvers and more
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fantastic scenery in rural Lanark County
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PERTH FARMERS MARKET~May to October
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Come down to the Crystal Palace every Saturday from May to October between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm.
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Sample produce from local growers, flowers and crafts in and around the Crystal Palace.
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PERTH GARLIC FESTIVAL
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It's chick to reek at one of Perth's best fetivals
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find garlic, crafts and related products presented by vendors from far and wide
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Garlic recipes presented in the Lions Hall throughout the day
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Musical entertainment and fun for the whole family
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