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An annual, province-wide festival celebrating arts, heritage, and creativity. Spanning multiple weeks, it features hundreds of free or pay-what-you-may events, including workshops, studio tours, pop-ups, and performances, designed to engage the public and highlight local creators.

Starting September 19 on till October 19, in celebration of Ontario Culture Days 🍁
Opening receptions with artists on-site Saturday September 19 4-7pm and Sunday September 20 11-3pm
This exhibition is made possible through funding by Haliburton County Development Corporation LIP Grant. Thank you HCDC!

Spend five immersive days painting outdoors on the beautiful campus of the Haliburton School of Art + Design in this Impressionist plein air course. Working directly from life, you will focus on capturing expressive movement, fleeting light, and shifting atmosphere through bold brushwork, confident colour choices, and simplified forms. Daily demonstrations and individualized guidance will support painters in responding intuitively to the landscape, emphasizing energy, mood, and personal interpretation over detail. (For Intermediate/Advanced Students)

Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more.

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Come out and play a few songs and enjoy great food and live music

Join local songwriters Tanya Nye, Samara Johnson, and Eric Casper for an intimate evening of original music and storytelling. Each artist will perform selections from their catalogue, share the inspiration and stories behind their songs, and answer questions from the audience. Discover how personal experiences, local landscapes, and everyday moments are transformed into music in this engaging and interactive celebration of songwriting.

This is a Pay-What-You-Can event. Please help support local musicians.

pond side patio with beer and bbq space / viewing platform

Join local artist and author Janet Trull for an immersive field journaling hike where guests learn together, connect through creativity, and deepen their relationship with the natural world. Through sketching and written reflection, participants will explore the Abbey Gardens trails and discover how journaling can enhance any hiking experience.

The experience culminates in an intimate seasonal farm-to-table community meal, thoughtfully curated by the Abbey Gardens team and shared together on the porch.

Please bring a journal and a writing tool — thin Sharpies are recommended.

Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more.

Local handmade items : Textiles, Jewellery, Wood Products, Photography and MORE!

For application forms and any other information regarding the Minden Hills Artisan Market, please contact Liz McGowan of the Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation at bluearth1406@gmail.com or phone, or text her at (613) 762-3874.

A day of family fun, among the many attractions will be classic cars and planes, municipal heavy equipment, Algonquin Highlands Fire Services, MNRF helicopters and fire equipment, food from local restaurants and live music!

Admission and parking are free.

Rain Date of Sunday

Take in panoramic views of Eagle and Moose Lakes and beautiful fall colours while you enjoy a scenic chairlift ride. Rides are available between 11am and 2pm. Last lift ride up is at 1:45pm.

Book online in advance to make sure you get your desired time slot.

Classic Tunes from Ancient Dudes

Former lead vocalist and bassist of the iconic Canadian country roots band Prairie Oyster, Russell deCarle is no stranger to awards and accolades — his “Oyster years” were rewarded with six Juno Awards and more than a dozen Canadian Country Music Awards. His warm, burnished voice is perfect for an intimate concert with his mix of southern soul, jazz, blues, old-school country, and western swing. Russell and his trio sold out their show last year at the Dominion.

Get tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Live Music in Gunners Pub

pond side patio with beer and bbq space / viewing platform

Take in panoramic views of Eagle and Moose Lakes and beautiful fall colours while you enjoy a scenic chairlift ride. Rides are available between 11am and 2pm. Last lift ride up is at 1:45pm.

Book online in advance to make sure you get your desired time slot.

Double Canadian magic champion, Marc Trudel is coming to Haliburton! Join us for magic tricks to amaze you, music to make you dance and jokes to make you laugh! Magic workshop to follow.

Magic workshop following the show. Spaces are limited. Be sure to get your free tickets online for show and workshop. Workshop is suitable for kids ages 8 and up.

Create journal covers, wall hangings, cushion covers and bags. Wet felt a base fabric of your choice with several colours of rovings to choose from. Several techniques for embellishment will be covered including: hand embroidery, crocheting with thread, beading, use Lutradur, creating fabric from silk rovings and Sashiko stitching.

Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more.

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