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Exploration and adventure await you in Wellington County.

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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Top 5 Things To Do in Wellington County this Week!

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Open Sky Live - Free Summer Concert Series at Elora Centre for the Arts

Throughout the summer, enjoy seven free live music performances on the MacDonald Pavilion Stage at the Elora Centre for the Arts, taking place on select Thursday evenings between Jun. 11 – Sept. 3. Each concert features a food truck, bar and concessions!

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Thursday Cruise Nights at Grand River Raceway

Calling all car enthusiasts! This free, family-friendly event celebrates the local car community and welcomes all makes and models. Visitors can admire a variety of vehicles, connect with fellow enthusiasts, purchase food, and help keep car culture alive!

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Wellington North Farmers' Market

Shop for tasty fresh products, baked goods, preserves, handcrafted items and more at the Wellington North Farmers' Market! Get a glimpse of the horse-and-buggy culture, and see for yourself why Wellington North is a renowned agricultural hub in Ontario.

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Fergus Medieval Faire 2026

Come and celebrate a free, family-oriented day of medieval fun and merriment in downtown Fergus! Featuring knights and ladies, vikings, battles, magicians and wizards, monks, birds of prey, musicians, archery practice, fight the knight and more.

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Discover your favourite butter tart on Wellington County's Butter Tart Map

Whether you prefer your tarts plain, with raisins, pecans, blueberries or chocolate, warm or cool, or even topped with whipped cream, we got you covered! Plan your own trip to the best butter tart stops in Wellington County and Guelph. How sweet is that!