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Catch a movie under the stars at the Mustang Drive-In

Enjoy an evening under the stars at the classic Mustang Drive-in Theatre! Don't miss a chance to see the hottest new movies and have some delicious movie treats. See you there!
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16th Annual Alma Optimist Car Show and Swap Meet

Start your engines on Saturday, August 29 and head to the Alma Optimist Club Car Show! This event is held at the Alma Community Centre from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm and runs rain or shine.
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Elora Farmers' Market

When people come to the Elora Farmers’ Market, they not only find great local foods, treats and artisanal products, they find each other too! The market is a true community hub and the customers’ energy is what makes the market so special.
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En Plein Air Art Event at the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum

Minto Arts Council is partnering with the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum and Minto Farmers Market for Summer Fun Day and En Plein Air at the Palmerston Railway Museum! Come enjoy a day filled with art, music, food, and community.
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Hillsburgh's Gravity Grand Prix

Race day is coming! Are you ready to roll? Hillsburgh's Gravity Grand Prix is taking place on August 29. Registration and inspection open at 9:00 am, with races starting at 10:00 am.

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Wellington Fall Fairs

A band performing on the main stage at the Hillside Festival
Guelph/Eramosa Hillside Music Festival
Aerial view 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
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
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 (photo by Jessica West Photopgraphy)
Groups of people sit and stand under white tents, participating in workshops and browsing from vendors
Lavender Bloom Festival at Tullamore Lavender Co.
Drive-in movie theater at sunset with parked cars silhouetted against a brilliant orange and purple dusk sky.
Mustang Drive-In Outdoor Movie Theatre (photo by Crystal Ellis)

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