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august, 2020
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01aug10:00 am2:00 pmFarmers Market - MindenShopping
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Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more. Please park at the Minden Curling Club.
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Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more.
Please park at the Minden Curling Club.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Minden Fairgrounds
2048 Fleming Rd.
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We invite you to Schoolhouse/5, a Vintage & Fine-Craft pop-up Market featuring the work of local artists & collectors this August long weekend. You'll find beautiful pottery, woodwork, jewelry, sexy masks,
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We invite you to Schoolhouse/5, a Vintage & Fine-Craft pop-up Market featuring the work of local artists & collectors this August long weekend.
You’ll find beautiful pottery, woodwork, jewelry, sexy masks, fine art, vintage goodies and more! Exhibitors include Lisa Barry & Matt Mihlik of Homestead Pottery, Samantha Vanderwyst, Rod Prouse, Leslie Howchin of Moth Jewelry (Saturday only), Collin Burke of Russel Red Productions, and hostess April Gates of Blackbird Pottery and her alter ego, Vintage Huntress!
Our safe & joy-filled COVID compliant outdoor market experience is yours to enjoy. Entrance will be limited to stay within safety guidelines. Exhibitors will be spaced at an appropriate distance to best accommodate physical distancing. All guest exhibitors will be outdoors, with the exception of Blackbird Pottery who will be between the studio and outdoor area.
Friday July 31rst/ 10-4
Saturday August 1rst/ 10-4
5843 Gelert Rd.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
01aug10:00 am5:00 pmTour De Forest - Summer Studio tourEvent - Throughout the Haliburton Highlands
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This 14th Annual Haliburton county Studio Tour offers a self guided tour of over 28 artists in 11 close studio locations! For Tour map visit most retail locations or go
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This 14th Annual Haliburton county Studio Tour offers a self guided tour of over 28 artists in 11 close studio locations! For Tour map visit most retail locations or go to www.haliburtontourdeforest.com
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Haliburton Highlands
02aug7:15 am11:00 amVirtual - Highland YardExperience - Host in the village of Minden
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The Highland Yard is a fundraiser that raises money for a local non-profit - Places for People - an organization committed to providing secure, affordable housing to
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Time
(Sunday) 7:15 am - 11:00 am
Location
Minden Village
Bobcaygeon Road (Main Street)
02aug10:00 am5:00 pmTour De Forest - Summer Studio tourEvent - Throughout the Haliburton Highlands
Event Details
This 14th Annual Haliburton county Studio Tour offers a self guided tour of over 28 artists in 11 close studio locations! For Tour map visit most retail locations or go
Event Details
This 14th Annual Haliburton county Studio Tour offers a self guided tour of over 28 artists in 11 close studio locations! For Tour map visit most retail locations or go to www.haliburtontourdeforest.com
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Haliburton Highlands
Event Details
Weather permitting - Patio only not full capacity. No reservations. Covid 19 protocols in effect
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Weather permitting – Patio only not full capacity. No reservations. Covid 19 protocols in effect
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Trading Bay Dining Company
1089 Main Street
04aug12:00 pm4:00 pmFarmers Market - HaliburtonShopping
Event Details
Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more. PLEASE ENTER THE MARKET FROM PARK STREET.
Event Details
Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more.
PLEASE ENTER THE MARKET FROM PARK STREET.
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Head Lake Park
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
august 11, 2020 12:00 pmaugust 18, 2020 12:00 pmaugust 25, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 1, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 8, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 15, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 22, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 29, 2020 12:00 pmoctober 6, 2020 12:00 pmoctober 13, 2020 12:00 pm
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The Biggest Little Fair Around Tractor Parade, Dog Show, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Game Zone, Kid Pony Pulls, Pony Rides Penny Raffle, Meet the Animals, Bouncy Castle, Live
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The Biggest Little Fair Around
Tractor Parade,
Dog Show, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Game Zone,
Kid Pony Pulls,
Pony Rides
Penny Raffle,
Meet the Animals, Bouncy Castle,
Live Music,
Great Food.
There’s something for everyone at the Fair
Time
august 7 (Friday) - 8 (Saturday)
Location
Wilberforce Fair Grounds
07aug7:00 amROCK OUR WORLD FUNDRAISING DANCE!Live Entertainment - hosted at Haliburton Legion
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We will start the evening with a well-known talent from Haliburton County. Our feature act, Jamie Williams Entertainment, will get everyone moving!
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We will start the evening with a well-known talent from Haliburton County.
Our feature act, Jamie Williams Entertainment, will get everyone moving!
Time
(Friday) 7:00 am
Location
Haliburton Legion
719 Mountain St
08aug10:00 am7:00 pmEvent CancelledFeaturedLove FestEvent - hosted in the Village of Dorset
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Let's gather to celebrate a love of community, love of the planet and love of the arts! You'll discover artists vendors, yummy eats, tasty adult beverages and live entertainment throughout the
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Let’s gather to celebrate a love of community, love of the planet and love of the arts!
You’ll discover artists vendors, yummy eats, tasty adult beverages and live entertainment throughout the day.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
08aug10:00 am2:00 pmFarmers Market - MindenShopping
Event Details
Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more. Please park at the Minden Curling Club.
Event Details
Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more.
Please park at the Minden Curling Club.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Minden Fairgrounds
2048 Fleming Rd.
11aug12:00 pm4:00 pmFarmers Market - HaliburtonShopping
Event Details
Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more. PLEASE ENTER THE MARKET FROM PARK STREET.
Event Details
Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more.
PLEASE ENTER THE MARKET FROM PARK STREET.
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Head Lake Park
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
august 18, 2020 12:00 pmaugust 25, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 1, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 8, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 15, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 22, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 29, 2020 12:00 pmoctober 6, 2020 12:00 pmoctober 13, 2020 12:00 pm
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Discover the artists and artisans of East Haliburton County. A quality studio tour of fine arts and crafts amidst the breathtaking scenery and the quaint communities of Irondale, Gooderham, Tory Hill, Wilberforce, Paudash and
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Discover the artists and artisans of East Haliburton County.
A quality studio tour of fine arts and crafts amidst the breathtaking scenery and the quaint communities of Irondale, Gooderham, Tory Hill, Wilberforce, Paudash and Harcourt. Step inside each studio to view the demos and creative works of art inspired by the beautiful lakes and hills of Highlands East.
Time
august 15 (Saturday) - 17 (Monday)
15aug10:00 am2:00 pmFarmers Market - MindenShopping
Event Details
Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more. Please park at the Minden Curling Club.
Event Details
Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more.
Please park at the Minden Curling Club.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Minden Fairgrounds
2048 Fleming Rd.
17aug12:00 pm7:30 pmGolf TournamentFundraiser - hosted by Abbey Gardens
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Join us for a fun afternoon of golf at Blairhampton Golf Club followed by awards, dinner and beer tasting at Abbey Gardens. The net proceeds
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• Tee times TBD – Staggered starts due to COVID-19.
• 6 p.m. – Dinner at Abbey Gardens.
(Attn: Janis Parker)
Charitable Registration #836125666
Time
(Monday) 12:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Blairhampton Golf Club
1557 Duck Lake Rd
Event Details
We have lots of fun activities and training opportunities built into Freestyle team trials this year! We will be hosting Paddle with the Pros events in partnership with Kawartha Whitewater
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We have lots of fun activities and training opportunities built into Freestyle team trials this year! We will be hosting Paddle with the Pros events in partnership with Kawartha Whitewater Paddlers, Development Camps, races, as well as Freestyle Nationals on Saturday August 22nd with the official Team Trials to follow on Sunday August 23rd.
We will be releasing more details regarding all of these events over the next few weeks so make sure to mark ‘Interested’ to stay up to date!
Excited to be working with Whitewater Ontario, Level Six, Aquabatics Calgary, Salus Marine Wear to make this all happen.
Time
18 (Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 22 (Saturday) 6:00 pm
Location
Minden Wild Water Preserve
1870 Horseshoe Lake Rd
18aug12:00 pm4:00 pmFarmers Market - HaliburtonShopping
Event Details
Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more. PLEASE ENTER THE MARKET FROM PARK STREET.
Event Details
Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more.
PLEASE ENTER THE MARKET FROM PARK STREET.
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Head Lake Park
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
august 25, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 1, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 8, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 15, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 22, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 29, 2020 12:00 pmoctober 6, 2020 12:00 pmoctober 13, 2020 12:00 pm
22aug10:00 am2:00 pmFarmers Market - MindenShopping
Event Details
Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more. Please park at the Minden Curling Club.
Event Details
Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more.
Please park at the Minden Curling Club.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Minden Fairgrounds
2048 Fleming Rd.
Event Details
Join us for an evening of first-class entertainment with Canadian-Scottish tenor John McDermott, Jason Fowler and Mark Lalama. You'll also get a delicious buffet dinner
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– Janis Parker (janis@parkerpad.com)
– Brenda Smith (b59smith@yahoo.ca)
– Barb Bolin (bolin.barb@gmail.com)
– Marianne Fenninger (marianne.fenninger@gmail.com)
Time
(Saturday) 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Abbey Gardens
1012 Garden Gate Drive
23aug10:00 am4:00 pmEvent CancelledFeaturedGarlic FestivalEvent - hosted at Abbey Garden
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Abbey Gardens
1012 Garden Gate Drive
24aug11:00 am12:00 pmMinden Pride - Flag RaisingEvent - Hosted at Minden Hills Township Office
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Celebrate the kick-off of our 5th year of Minden Pride week of events with the official raising of the Rainbow Flag over our Minden Hills Municipal Building, 9 Milne Street.
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Celebrate the kick-off of our 5th year of Minden Pride week of events with the official raising of the Rainbow Flag over our Minden Hills Municipal Building, 9 Milne Street. The flag will go up but this is currently scheduled as a virtual event because Minden Hills will not yet permit gatherings on municipal property. Stay tuned!
Time
(Monday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Minden Municipal Parking Lot
24aug7:00 pm10:00 pmMinden Pride - FREE Drive-In Movie NightEvent - Hosted at Abbey Gardens
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Feature Film & Shorts. Also two surprise videos! Watch the award-winning feature film, Pariah, and short, Trevor, both dealing with the challenges of coming out, and identifying as Lesbian and Gay.
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Feature Film & Shorts. Also two surprise videos!
Watch the award-winning feature film, Pariah, and short, Trevor, both dealing with the challenges of coming out, and identifying as Lesbian and Gay. Also two surprise videos!
Location: Little Pit Drive-in at Abbey Gardens, 2012 Garden Gate Drive off Hwy 118 between Carnarvon & Haliburton.
- 30 vehicle limit so register early
- Pizza, brews & treats available by advance order
- Door prizes for the best decorated Pride vehicle
- Time: Entrance after 7 pm; Showing at dusk
- Register at https://abbeygardens.ca/littlepitdrivein/
RAIN DATE: Tuesday, Aug. 25th
Time
(Monday) 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Abbey Gardens
1012 Garden Gate Drive
25aug12:00 pm4:00 pmFarmers Market - HaliburtonShopping
Event Details
Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more. PLEASE ENTER THE MARKET FROM PARK STREET.
Event Details
Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more.
PLEASE ENTER THE MARKET FROM PARK STREET.
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Head Lake Park
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
september 1, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 8, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 15, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 22, 2020 12:00 pmseptember 29, 2020 12:00 pmoctober 6, 2020 12:00 pmoctober 13, 2020 12:00 pm
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A Minden Pride video produced in the Haliburton Highlands by Sticks and Stones Time: 7 pm Video Link: will be posted on day of event Join us in a ZOOM post show
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A Minden Pride video produced in the Haliburton Highlands by Sticks and Stones
Time: 7 pm Video Link: will be posted on day of event
Join us in a ZOOM post show chat to discuss the impact of Minden Pride on the community
- Please register at: curtaintalk@mindenpride.ca
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
26aug7:00 pm8:00 pmMinden Pride - Virtual Launch of "Our Community Speaks Out"Event - Hosted on Zoom
Event Details
A Minden Pride video produced in the Haliburton Highlands by Sticks and Stones Time: 7 pm Video Link: will be posted on day of event Join us in a ZOOM post show
Event Details
A Minden Pride video produced in the Haliburton Highlands by Sticks and Stones
Time: 7 pm Video Link: will be posted on day of event
Join us in a ZOOM post show chat to discuss the impact of Minden Pride on the community
- Please register at: curtaintalk@mindenpride.ca
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
27aug8:00 pm9:30 pmMinden Pride - Virtual Trivia NightEvent - Hosted on Zoom
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Time: 8:00 – 9:30 pm Register at: trivianight@mindenpride.ca before noon on August 27th Question: What is different about Minden Pride Trivia this year? Answer: Minden Pride is going virtual. Be part of
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Time: 8:00 – 9:30 pm
Register at: trivianight@mindenpride.ca before noon on August 27th
Question: What is different about Minden Pride Trivia this year?
Answer: Minden Pride is going virtual. Be part of the most colourful trivia game going. Get the gang together, load in the snacks and beverages, and gather around the computer as hosts Jack Brezina and Sean Pennylegion present an hour and a half of Pride-themed questions, both challenging and fun.
Register your team, with its delightfully creative name, and email address and we’ll email you the ZOOM coordinates and password. Tune in any time after 7:30 and be ready to play at 8 pm. There’ll be prizes (the winner claims 2020 Minden Pride Trivia bragging right), great questions and lots of fun as the evening unfolds. The number of teams is limited to 100 so join soon to ensure you’re set to play.
Time
(Thursday) 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
28aug7:00 pm9:00 pmNorth of SevenLive Entertainment - hosted at Haliburton Highlands Brewing
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Located on the beautful grounds of Abbey Gardens on highway 118 overlooking Grass Lake, enjoy some local beer & food while taking in live music. The Band North of Seven will
Event Details
Located on the beautful grounds of Abbey Gardens on highway 118 overlooking Grass Lake, enjoy some local beer & food while taking in live music.
The Band North of Seven will be opening with a 1 hour set starting a 7 pm featuring an acoustic mix of classic rock cover songs followed by a second 1 hour set starting at 8 pm highlighting music from the grunge era along with some North of Seven original songs
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
1067 Garden Gate Drive
Event Details
Time: 8 - 10 pm Register at: COVIDparty@mindenpride.ca Shake your booty online with the LGBTQ+2 community and allies. Door prizes for the best costumes.
Event Details
Time: 8 – 10 pm Register at: COVIDparty@mindenpride.ca
Shake your booty online with the LGBTQ+2 community and allies.
Door prizes for the best costumes.
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
29augAll DayATV Poker RunExperience - hosted Haliburton ATV Association
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he 8th Annual HATVA/Wilberforce Curling Club Poker Ride. COME AND ENJOY OVER 80 KM OF TRAIL RATED FOR ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS. Space is Limited to ONLY 125 ATV’s
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he 8th Annual HATVA/Wilberforce Curling Club Poker Ride.
COME AND ENJOY OVER 80 KM OF TRAIL RATED FOR ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS.
Space is Limited to ONLY 125 ATV’s
Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Wilberforce area
29augAll DayMinden Pride - Parade Your PRIDE ColoursEvent - Hosted in the Village of Minden
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Due to COVID-19 we've come up with a way to celebrate Pride in our community without gathering: PRIDE COLOURS DAY! Show your support for the LGBTQ+2 community by being creative: Raise
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Due to COVID-19 we’ve come up with a way to celebrate Pride in our community without gathering: PRIDE COLOURS DAY!
Show your support for the LGBTQ+2 community by being creative:
- Raise a pride flag, wear your pride t-shirt or cap, in town, at the market, floating down the Gull
- Watch for the Minden Pride Trailer around town to get our Pride stuff
- Support local businesses – many will be offering Pride specials
- Find you own way to celebrate Minden Pride’s 5th year!
- Tag Minden Pride on social media – you could win a prize! Go to https://www.mindenpride.ca/social-media-contest-2020/ for details
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All Day (Saturday)
29aug10:00 am2:00 pmFarmers Market - MindenShopping
Event Details
Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more. Please park at the Minden Curling Club.
Event Details
Offering local seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, preserves, prepared foods, hand-crafted artisan items and more.
Please park at the Minden Curling Club.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Minden Fairgrounds
2048 Fleming Rd.
30aug1:00 pm2:00 pmMinden Pride - Multi-faith ServiceEvent - Hosted on Zoom
Event Details
Time: 1 pm Register at: multifaith@mindenpride.ca PRIDE comes in many beliefs and spiritual practices. Come join in the virtual PRIDE Service led by Rev. Max Ward, Highland Hills U.C.
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Time: 1 pm Register at: multifaith@mindenpride.ca
PRIDE comes in many beliefs and spiritual practices. Come join in the virtual PRIDE Service led by Rev. Max Ward, Highland Hills U.C.
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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