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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: 20 Sep, 2023 - 28 Sep, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Introduction Sketching Foundation is a 4 session course designed to help you create and develop your own personal drawing style. Each session, Alan... Learn More

Date: 24 Sep, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage, Family

Ever wanted to have a carnivorous plant of your own? Join local illustrator (and plantnerd) Kailey Lang for an informative and fun session on how t... Learn More

Date: 24 Sep, 2023 - 01 Oct, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Peter John Reid will help you dispel the belief that water is one of the hardest subjects to paint. You will learn to capture the varying energies ... Learn More

Date: 24 Sep, 2023 - 15 Oct, 2023 Community: Owen Sound,
Category: Arts & Heritage

Clay 1 is a prerequisite. The ability to centre a pot and consistently throw a cylinder with intention is MANDATORY. Clay 2 is a continuation of th... Learn More

Date: 25 Sep, 2023 - 30 Oct, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Join us for five weeks of after-school programming at GB Arts with our knitting and crochet club! Knitting and crochet club is here! Come and play ... Learn More

Date: 26 Sep, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

In this class, you will learn how to thread and operate your own sewing machine. Basic operations will be taught as you make a simple tea towel to ... Learn More

Date: 26 Sep, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Agriculture, Culinary (Food & Wine)

Learn creative pie-making techniques and make a delicious seasonal pie with Red Hen Artisanale's Lauren Hambleton. Discover pie dough secrets and d... Learn More

Date: 27 Sep, 2023 - 01 Nov, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Join us after school for some mixed media fun, where your child will explore three different mediums over the span of 6 weeks. We will explore the ... Learn More

Date: 29 Sep, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Please join us for a free screening of Soop on Wheels. This 1998 documentary presents the story of Everett Soop, a brilliant Blackfoot humourist an... Learn More

Date: 30 Sep, 2023 Community: Utopia
Category: Arts & Heritage, Family, Outdoor

Experience the Historic Fort Willow Conservation Area come to life this September 30! The Festival at Fort Willow is an annual event where visitors... Learn More

Date: 30 Sep, 2023 Community: Red B
Category: Culinary (Food & Wine), Family, Sports

Pre-register for $10 to compete. There's a $500 grand prize and more prizes to be announced. Special lodging discounts will be available. Food will... Learn More

Date: 01 Oct, 2023 Community: Ramara
Category: Outdoor

Join us on Sunday, October 1st for an introduction to the mushroom world. Bob Bowles, award winning writer, artist and naturalist will lead this 3 ... Learn More

Date: 01 Oct, 2023 Community: Clearview
Category: Outdoor

This annual free event celebrates the efforts of the Bruce Trail Conservancy to ensure the preservation of a “Ribbon of Wilderness, for everyone, f... Learn More

Date: 05 Oct, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Mix pure essential oils to produce a unique natural perfume for yourself. In this workshop you will learn how essential oils are classified as top,... Learn More

Date: 05 Oct, 2023 Community: Southampton
Category: Arts & Heritage, Music

Join sandbox pals Dan and Tim for an evening of amusement and music. Dan, playwright behind the beloved Wingfield Farm stage comedies releases his... Learn More

Date: 05 Oct, 2023 Community: Meaford
Category: Arts & Heritage, Music

The Stories & Songs of Stompin’ Tom featuring Whiskey Jack – October 5 @ 7:30 pm $35 Since 1977, Whiskey Jack has become one of the most celebrated... Learn More

Date: 07 Oct, 2023 Community: Thornbury
Category: Family, Holiday, Sports

The Thornbury Turkey Trot hosted by Thornbury Clarksburg Rotary is October 7, 2023. This Half Marathon, 10k, 5k Run/Walk and Free 1K Kid's Run runs... Learn More

Date: 07 Oct, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Join us for Stitch and Weave, a weekend fibre expo with workshops and marketplace encompassing all things fibre and fibre adjacent! Embroidered Pos... Learn More

Date: 07 Oct, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Join us for Stitch and Weave, a weekend fibre expo with workshops and marketplace, featuring all things fibre and fibre adjacent! As well as being ... Learn More

Date: 07 Oct, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Hey all you knitters and crochets! Flex your creativity with this fun and easy craft. Using jewellery supplies and tools, make personalized stitch ... Learn More

Date: 07 Oct, 2023 - 08 Oct, 2023 Community: Midland
Category: Holiday

The Hometown Harvest Festival is back at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons Thanksgiving Weekend. Come celebrate the abundance of the fall season! Put o... Learn More

Date: 08 Oct, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Shibori is the Japanese art of binding and folding fabric in different patterns before dyeing. It is the perfect technique to use when naturally dy... Learn More

Date: 08 Oct, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Make a tiny bird ornament! Choose from lovely, rich colours of glorious wool blend felt for the body and wing. Then, select from a variety of fun a... Learn More

Date: 08 Oct, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Be the envy of all your friends with a silver tapestry needle! Using traditional jewellery making techniques, you will forge, drill, saw a polish o... Learn More

Date: 08 Oct, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Join us for Stitch and Weave, a weekend fibre expo with workshops and marketplace, featuring all things fibre and fibre adjacent! Hey all you kn... Learn More

Date: 08 Oct, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Make you own coloured leather folding pouch with 3 snaps to keep change, guitar picks, or whatever tiny delights your heart desires! If you have ti... Learn More

Date: 10 Oct, 2023 - 02 Nov, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Clay 1 is a prerequisite. The ability to centre a pot and consistently throw a cylinder with intention is MANDATORY. Clay 2 is a continuation of th... Learn More

Date: 11 Oct, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Culinary (Food & Wine)

Join us for this Applesauce Canning Workshop jam-packed with fun and helpful tips. Learn the techniques canner Adriene Mackenzie has honed in 30+ ... Learn More

Date: 14 Oct, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

This half day no experience needed course will give you just a taste of the stained glass copper foil technique. With four simple designs to choose... Learn More

Date: 14 Oct, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Crochet is a fun, relaxing hobby that anyone can do! In this step-by-step class, you will learn the fundamentals of crochet, giving you the foundat... Learn More

Date: 14 Oct, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Not quite sure if playing with glass is for you? Let this class help you to decide. This half day no experience needed course will give you just a ... Learn More

Date: 15 Oct, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

This one day introductory class is for those who are absolute beginners. You will learn the very basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. This is ... Learn More

Date: 15 Oct, 2023 - 29 Oct, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Over 2 Saturdays, participants will learn to create a pair of beaded leather moccasins. Choose a simple design from the instructors files, (or brin... Learn More

Date: 19 Oct, 2023 Community: Port Elgin
Category: Arts & Heritage

On October 19th, the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre presents: An Evening with Jesse Wente. Bringing to life his national bestselling book Un... Learn More

Date: 19 Oct, 2023 Community: Orillia
Category: Music

In honour of the 35th anniversary of their first album, Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1, The Traveling Milburys re-create and capture the unprecedented t... Learn More

Date: 19 Oct, 2023 Community: Utopia
Category: Music

“Tunes in the Trees” is a coffee house style concert featuring Rick Groves and Edward St Moritz. Enjoy an evening of live music in the natural beau... Learn More

Date: 20 Oct, 2023 Community: Meaford
Category: Arts & Heritage, Music

Friday, October 20 @ 7:30 pm - $55.00 Classic rock supergroup Tommy Youngsteen perform Fleetwood Mac's 1977 classic album "Rumours" along with all... Learn More

Date: 28 Oct, 2023 Community: Meaford
Category: Arts & Heritage

SIMPLY QUEEN is a world class act! Saturday, October 28 @ 7:30 pm - $55 This COMPLETELY LIVE tribute performs all the iconic songs that have ma... Learn More

Date: 08 Nov, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Culinary (Food & Wine)

Join us for this Red Pepper Jam Canning Workshop jam-packed with fun and helpful tips. Learn the techniques canner Adriene Mackenzie has honed in ... Learn More

Date: 12 Nov, 2023 - 19 Nov, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Do your rocks look like muffins, or do people tip their heads with a puzzled look while gazing at your painting? If so, this course is for you! For... Learn More

Date: 16 Nov, 2023 - 02 Dec, 2023 Community: Midland
Category: Family, Holiday, Outdoor

Now in its 23rd year, Sainte-Marie’s First Light is a must-see holiday event with a great lineup of family-friendly activities, dynamic historical ... Learn More

Date: 24 Nov, 2023 Community: Meaford
Category: Arts & Heritage, Music

Matt Dusk Sings Sinatra Saturday November 25 @ 7:30pm $66 Sinatra. All that cool, classy style and energy from the Rat Pack shows of yesterday ar... Learn More

Date: 01 Dec, 2023 Community: Owen Sound
Category: Arts & Heritage

Learn how to mix colours and use particular techniques to highlight key elements in the reference image provided. With continued personal instructo... Learn More

Date: 03 Dec, 2023 Community: Hanover
Category: Arts & Heritage, Music

Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Tickets: Adults $30; Youth 13-17 - $20; Children 12 a... Learn More

Date: 07 Dec, 2023 Community: Meaford
Category: Arts & Heritage

FOREVER SEGER creates a dynamic journey through the timeless music of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. With authentic vocals, commanding perfo... Learn More

Date: 09 Dec, 2023 Community: Meaford
Category: Arts & Heritage, Music

Saturday, December 9 @ 7:30 pm - $50 Reg & $25 Stu Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s most unique and most honored artists. An Inuk from Arviat, Nu... Learn More