Local Colour

Plan now to visit BruceGreySimcoe for a summer of total fun - before arriving, buy event tickets online, check the Promotions page then book your accommodation and, if needed, make reservations at local restaurants. 

Smaller community events are a big part of living in BruceGreySimcoe. Check out the list below for community events across the region, ranging from music to arts and culture, heritage celebrations, nature and fireworks. Staff at local information centres can help out, too, with their insider knowledge of their communities.

Date: 21 Feb, 2026 - 26 Dec, 2026 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Culinary (Food & Wine)

We are all about giving our community access to locally grown food, delicious cultural cuisine and fine craft. Every Saturday. Year Round. 8 a.m. t... Learn More

Date: 05 Mar, 2026 - 31 Jul, 2026 Community: Minesing
Category: Arts & Heritage

Vehicle registration is now open for the Canadian Festival of Old Cars on August 22 & 23! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this showcase of cla... Learn More

Date: 07 Mar, 2026 - 30 Jun, 2026 Community: Collingwood
Category: Arts & Heritage

SARGENT & FRIENDS is an art exhibition featuring master studies of John Singer Sargent's artwork. Learn More

Date: 21 Mar, 2026 Community: Creemore
Category: Family

Join the vendors indoors at the Station on the Green for the first of the Spring markets. Enjoy shopping from local artisans. Learn More

Date: 22 Mar, 2026 Community: Barrie
Category: Arts & Heritage

7th Annual Glam It Up Barrie, presented by Beyond Giving to support the Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie. Enjoy makeovers, shopping, and connec... Learn More

Date: 11 Apr, 2026 Community: Creemore
Category: Family

This is the second of our Spring markets indoors. We offer a variety of vendors selling handmade products. Learn More

Date: 11 Apr, 2026 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage, Music

Double the talent, double the fun! Four instrumental soloists take center stage in this concert! Violin and Bass, Flute and harp. Sponsor: GEI Co... Learn More

Date: 11 Apr, 2026 Community: Thornbury
Category: Arts & Heritage

Step away from the panoramic and take a closer look at the familiar in a new exhibition by Bonnie Hastings and Wanda Haayen. From the bold, intrica... Learn More

Date: 24 Apr, 2026 Community: Hanover
Category: Arts & Heritage

Runs for 7 shows: April 24, 30, May 1 at 7:00 pm; April 25, 26, May 2, 3 at 2:00 pm. Tickets: $20 adult; $17 student ages 13-17. A laugh-out-loud... Learn More

Date: 25 Apr, 2026 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage, Music

Featuring and amazing trio of musicians: Ravi Naimpally (tabla), Shreyas Ambikar (santoor), and Vasu Bisht (bansuri). A Georgian Bay Symphony f... Learn More

Date: 16 May, 2026 Community: Kincardine
Category: Family

Shoreline season is loading... book your May long weekend plans now! Kick off the start of warmer days and long weekends at the lake with us at La... Learn More

Date: 23 May, 2026 Community: South Bruce Peninsula
Category: Family, Outdoor, Sports

Our first annual rally on the Rankin River, from Sky Lake all the way to the OEC's dock on Boat Lake! Prizes for the fastest team, the most species... Learn More

Date: 27 Jun, 2026 Community: Tiverton
Category: Family, Holiday, Music, Outdoor

Join us for an evening of fun to Kick-off Canada Day in Tiverton on Saturday, June 27th, 2026! This free, family-friendly event kicks off at 5 p... Learn More

Date: 27 Jun, 2026 - 05 Sep, 2026 Community: Kincardine
Category: Family, Music

Every Saturday evening at 8 p.m. in lakeside downtown Kincardine is the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band's Saturday Night Parade. Starting on June ... Learn More

Date: 01 Jul, 2026 Community: Kincardine
Category: Family, Holiday, Outdoor

Canada Day Fireworks Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 at Dusk Join us in celebrating this Canada Day with a firework show! The show start at dusk from t... Learn More

Date: 31 Jul, 2026 Community: Kincardine
Category: Family, Outdoor

Classic cars, special interest vehicles, and motorcycles are all welcome to join us on Queen Street in Downtown Kincardine this summer on three fab... Learn More

Date: 08 Aug, 2026 Community: Southampton
Category: Arts & Heritage, Family, Music, Outdoor

Enjoy an afternoon of Métis fiddle music, cultural displays, children's crafts, and our famous whitefish on a bun! Learn More

Date: 04 Sep, 2026 Community: Kincardine
Category: Family, Outdoor

Classic cars, special interest vehicles, and motorcycles are all welcome to join us on Queen Street in Downtown Kincardine this summer on three fab... Learn More

Date: 12 Sep, 2026 Community: Kincardine
Category: Arts & Heritage

As part of the Kincardine Art Crawll event, the Arts Alive Market will be part of the activities that will be taking place throughout the day to ce... Learn More

Date: 10 Oct, 2026 Community: kincardine
Category: Culinary (Food & Wine), Family, Outdoor

Savor the flavors of fall at October Food Fest in the heart of Kincardine! Join us at beautiful Station Beach for a full day of delicious eats, swe... Learn More