Festivals & Events

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Whether it's to spend a day out with your friends or family, learn a new skill, treat your taste buds, or simply explore the natural landscapes of Wellington County. No matter how you spend your time here, a new experience is waiting for you.
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Twilight at Templin Downtown Fergus

Enjoy live local music every Wednesday evening in July and August at Twilight at Templin in downtown Fergus. This free, family-friendly event runs 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Templin Gardens – an iconic riverside setting where music meets heritage, rain or shine.
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Erin Farmers' Market

Stock up for the weekend at the Erin Farmers’ Market – your one-stop shop for delicious local food! Held rain or shine inside the Agri-dome at the Erin Fairgrounds, it’s a celebration of fresh produce, artisans, farmers, and community spirit.
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The Elora Festival

Now in its 46th season, the Elora Festival brings world-class choirs and vocal ensembles to Ontario’s most beautiful village over three weeks in July. Featuring The Elora Singers and acclaimed guest artists, it’s Canada’s premier choral celebration.
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Great Lakes Medieval Tournament and Faire

Step back in time at the first annual Great Lakes Medieval Tournament and Faire! Enjoy a 19+ pub night with live entertainment on July 11, then bring the whole family July 12 for an all-ages day of food, vendors, and performers.
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Clifford Carnival Celebration

The Clifford Carnival Celebration returns July 12 – bigger and better than ever! Elora Street North will be packed with a car show, dog show, vendors, live entertainment, games, food, and fun for all ages.

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Wellington Fall Fairs

Photograph of a band performing on the main stage at the Hillside Festival with crowds of people in front, stripped tents in the background, and blue skies above.
Guelph/Eramosa Hillside Music Festival
Colourful aerial photo of a large Ferris wheel spinning above the Erin Fall Fair grounds.
Erin Fall Fair
A vivid red and gold Chinese lion dance costume is held high by a performer in a red shirt, with the “Wellington County Multicultural Festival” banner visible in the background.
Wellington County Multicultural Festival at the Wellington County Museum and Archives
Groups of individuals stand in circles with drinks in hand outside at the Palmerston Heritage Railway Museum. They stand in between rows of tents from local breweries and distilleries.
All Aboard Palmerston's Raleway Festival
A wide-angle shot of the pedestrian bridge in Elora, which is lined with white tents and people crossing the bridge.
Elora's Longest BBQ in celebration of Food Day Canada
Groups of people sit and stand under white tents, participating in workshops and browsing from vendors.
Lavender Bloom Festival at Tullamore Lavender Co.

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