County Events

Annual Lilac Festival & Plant Sale

Annual Lilac Festival

Relay for Life fundraising event

Welcome Weekend - Village Awakening!

TERROIR a County Wine Celebration

Village Awakening !

The Great Canadian Cheese Festival

1812 Tea

Glenwood Cemetery Decoration Day

4th Annual Quinte's Isle Bluegrass Celebration

Gardener's Gala

Grain to Flour

48th Annual Antique Show & Sale

CANADA DAY

Historic Walking Tours

Historic Walking Tours

Historic Walking Tours

1812 Fish Fry - Mariners Park Museum

1812 Fish Fry - Mariner's Park Museum

Quilt Show 2012

MS Bike Tour

History Alive! - Summer Experience Camps

Belleville & District Annual Garden Tour

Prince Edward County Rock, Gem & Mineral Show

Chamber Music Festival

MPM Takes to the Streets

29th Annual Art & Craft Sale

Piano Men

Discovering Delhi ....

Rose House Fish Fry

Wellington Lions Club Dragon Boat Races

Annual Fish Fry - Rose House Museum

Mariners Church Service

Prince Edward County Jazz Festival 12th Anniversary

Jazz at the Glenwood Chapel

Pioneer Heritage Day

The 177th Annual Picton Fair

German Dinner - Rose House Museum

Taste the Heritage

Prince Edward County Studio & Gallery Tour

Veteran's Day

Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir

Food, Farming & the War of 1812

Taste! 2012

9th Annual County Marathon

Small Business Week

Quinte Business Achievement Awards

Pumpkinfest Celebrations

Pumpkinfest!

Wine Spiel

Christmas Wreath & Basket Sale

Picton Santa Claus Parade

A County Christmas at Macaulay House

Christmas .... in the Village

COUNTY EVENTS

05/19/2012

Macaulay Heritage Park, 35 Church Street, Picton, Ontario. 8 am to 3 pm

05/19/2012

At Macaulay Heritage Park (the House) from 8 am to 3 pm

For more information contact 613-476-3833 or macmuseum@pecounty.on.ca

05/19/2012

Bottle Drive Drop Off, BBQ, Plant Sale, Bake Sale and Luminary Sale 8 am to 3 pm at the Black River Cheese Factory (BBQ hotdogs begin at 11).

Proceeds to Relay for Life's Black Crick Chicks. Relay for Life supports the Canadian Cancer Society.

05/26/2012

Victoria Day Weekend at Ameliasburgh Historical Museum and Pioneer Village, 517 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh, Ontario.

Village Awakening! "Spring Cleaning" the Pioneer Way!

Call, 613-968-9678 for more information or www.pecounty.on.ca/museums

05/26/2012

7th Annual Prince Edward County Wine Celebration - Canada's newest wine region all in one place at the Crystal Palace, Picton Fairgrounds

more local wineries than ever before
best of County food
Special musical guest
fascinating guest speakers

Noon to 8 pm - All inclusive price of $40 at the door or $35 pre-purchased

Tickets available online at www.thecountywines.com or by phone at 613-403-4455

05/26/2012

"Spring Cleaning" the Pioneer Way!

Ameliasburgh Historical Museum - 613-968-9678 or amelmuseum@pecounty.on.ca

www.pecounty.on.ca/museums

06/01/2012 to 06/03/2012

A showcase of cheese from all across Canada, the Great Canadian Cheese Festival is an event for cheese lovers and enthusiasts. Talk, taste, buy and learn about one of the most diverse dairy foods available in Canada. Learn how to pair your favourite cheese with a great drink, and discover new cheese-based recipes.

For more information : http://www.cheesefestival.ca/

06/01/2012

Rose House Museum celebrates with an 1812 Tea.

For more information contact 613-476-5439 or museums@pecounty.on.ca

06/03/2012

12 noon to 4 pm

A day to remember loved ones. Memorial service in Chapel at 2:00 pm.

47 Ferguson St, Picton www.glenwoodcemetery.ca

06/08/2012 to 06/10/2012

The Quinte’s Isle Bluegrass Celebration is a weekend of music, food and fun. Bands and musicians from across the County and across Canada are coming out to entertain and jam.

For more information : http://www.quintebluegrass.com/

06/09/2012

At Crystal Palace, Picton Fairgrounds

Speaker Terry Sprague

Judged Floral Competition (OHA Rules)

Victorian Rea Room

Crafts & Local Vendors

BBQ 4:00 pm

Free Admission

Details at http://pechort.tripod.com and www.gardenontario.org

06/10/2012

Ameliasburgh Historical Museum remembering Roblin's Mill and the heritage of milling in Prince Edward County.

Call 613-968-9678 or email amelmuseum@pecounty.on.ca for more information.

www.pecounty.on.ca/museums

06/15/2012 to 06/17/2012

Located at the Prince Edward Curling Club, Picton Fairgrounds. Wide variety of antiques and collectibles. Something to appeal to everyone.

Admission is $4.00 including 2 day entry. Hours: Friday 4 to 8 pm; Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm

For more information contact Janet Bryant at 613-476-2078 or bryants@kos.net

06/30/2012 to 07/01/2012

Wellington

Thursday, June 30 - 4pm - 8pm: Chicken Supper at the Legion

DUSK: Big KA-BOOM fireworks!

7:30pm - 11pm: FREE Street Dance with Eddy & the Stingrays

Friday, July 1 - 8:30am - 10:30am: Town Hall Pancake Breakfast

All Day: Lunch and Lawn Sale, Library Book Sale, Museum Tour, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Artisan's Court at the Wellington Heritage

Museum and pancake breakfast at the Town Hall!

10:30am: Canada Day Parade

12:00pm: Opening Ceremony

1pm - 4pm: Wellington Park Gazebo Entertainment including:

Picton

Friday, July 1 - 10am - 5pm: Rising Star Competition

10am - 5pm: Art in the County: Picton Town Hall

12pm - 5pm: Birthday Bash on Elizabeth Street including

12pm - 5pm: Kids Carnival at Delhi Park

12pm - 5pm: Main Street events, visit www.experiencepicton.com

DUSK: Fireworks at Delhi Park!

07/06/2012 to 09/01/2012

Every Friday and Saturday during July and August at 6:30 p.m.

Historic 1 1/2 hour walking tours through Macaulay's Cemetery and neighbouring County Gaol/gallows; or through the Victorian

splendour of Glenwood Cemetery, a "lively" journey into the past. Book your tour through The Regent Tehatre Box Office at 224

Main Street, Picton 613-476-8416 info@theregenttheatre.org

07/06/2012 to 09/01/2012

Every Friday and Saturday during July and August at 6:30 p.m.

Historic 1 1/2 hour walking tours through Macaulay's Cemetery and neighbouring County Gaol/gallows; or through the Victorian

splendour of Glenwood Cemetery, a "lively" journey into the past. Book your tour through The Regent Tehatre Box Office at 224

Main Street, Picton 613-476-8416 info@theregenttheatre.org

07/06/2012 to 09/01/2012

Every Friday and Saturday during July and August at 6:30 p.m.

Historic 1 1/2 hour walking tours through Macaulay's Cemetery and neighbouring County Gaol/gallows; or through the Victorian

splendour of Glenwood Cemetery, a "lively" journey into the past. Book your tour through The Regent Tehatre Box Office at 224

Main Street, Picton 613-476-8416 info@theregenttheatre.org

07/07/2012

Mariners Park Museum 1812 Fish Fry

For more information check www.pecounty.on.ca/museums

or call 613-476-8392 or email marinersmuseum@pecounty.on.ca

07/07/2012

At Mariners Park Museum, 2065 County Road 13, South Bay, Ontario

For more information www.pecounty.on.ca/museums

07/07/2012 to 07/08/2012

Prince Edward County Quilters' Guild presents Quilt Show 2012

NEW VENUE !!! Wellington Community Centre Essroc Arena, 111 Belleville St, Wellington, ON

Saturday July 7th, 10 to 5 and again on Sunday, July 8th, 10 to 5 - free parking - admission $5

members boutique * quilt raffle * merchant mall * quilt sales * demonstrations * guest artist * judged competition * café

For more information go to www.pec.on.ca/quiltersguild or call 613-399-3629 or email connie.sirot@sympatico.ca

07/08/2012

The MS Bike Tour: Prince Edward County will be taking place on July 8^th 2012 starting at the Prince Edward Community Centre in Picton. Our participants will cycle a 75km route through the beautiful rural roads of the county then returning to the Community Centre for a finish line BBQ and massage! Along the route we will have checkpoints with nutritious snacks and beverages to keep our riders fueled, as well as local Bike Show Mechanics and first aid to assist where needed!

The MS Bike Tour is a nationally acclaimed fundraising event put on by the Multiple Sclerosis Society to raise funds to support research and programs for those living with MS. With successful tours in Grand Bend to London, Acton to Waterloo, Ottawa, Toronto and Niagara, the MS Society is confident the Prince Edward County tour will be met with much success!

To register, please visit www.msbiketours.ca

07/09/2012 to 08/17/2012

Summer Experience Camps July 9th to 14th and August 13th to 17th

A different museum each day! Ages 7 - 12

For more information go to www.pecounty.on.ca/museums

07/14/2012

Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) presents the Belleville & District Annual Garden Tour. Only $20.00 to see 6 to 8 spectacular gardens and support the CUFW scholarship fund. Call 613-968-2238 for more information.

CFUW Scholarships support young men and women in the Quinte Area who are pursuing post-secondary education. Please check our website www.cfuwbelleville.com for updated information about this event and the scholarship application process.

07/15/2012

Rekindle the rockhound in you and discover nature's treasures at our first event -

showcasing gem and mineral, lapidary and jewellery exhibitors in the historic Crystal Palace at 375 Main Street, Picton

10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Admission is only $3.00 per person and free for 12 and under.

For more information call 613-476-5510

07/20/2012 to 08/10/2012

Friday Evening Series: at 7:30 pm at St. Mary Magdalene's Church in Picton

July 20 - Linden String Quartet - Gold Medalist's Fischoff 09

July 27 - Tokai String Quartet - Prize Winners, Banff 07

August 3 - Tokai String Quartet with Peter Longworth, piano

August 10 - Port Milford Faculty Artists - Including Marie Berard, Concert Master Canadian Opera Co. & Pianist, Peter Longworth

$25 adult / $10 student Season Pass $75 adult / $30 student

Saturday Matinees - Students perform Chamber, choral and Orchestral works

July 21 - 2 pm - Music at Port Milford, 89 Colliers Road, Milford

July 28 - 2 pm - South Bay United Church, Milford

Aug 4 - 2 pm - Music at Port Milford, 89 Colliers Road, Milford

Aug 11 - 2 pm - St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Picton

Tickets at door or online with further information at www.mpmcamp.org

07/21/2012

MPM (Music at Port Milford) students will be at various locales in Picton. Weave your way around Picton, while enjoying the music of talented young musicians.

(Free Admission)

More information at ww.mpmcamp.org

08/02/2012

When: Thursday, August 2nd, 2012 from 9 am to 8 pm

Where: The Picton Fairgrounds - Main Street East, Picton, ON

FREE PARKING! WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE! BUS GROUPS WELCOME!

Come visit our Four Buildings/Five areas - Arena & Community Cente, Curling Club, Fruit Building, Crystal Palace - Plus Outside Vendors

Over 200 endors will be selling everything from Crafts, Stained Glass, Paintings, Clothing (both children's and adult fashions), Hats, Wood Products (small & large), OUtside Furniture, Wind Chimes, Potery, Jewellery, Hancrafted Soap, Toys and MUCH MUCH MORE!

There will be lots to eat .... with different Women's Institutes serving food in the Curling Club and the Community Centre as well as a Sunday School serving hamburgers, etc. outside the Crystal Palace & the 4H will be selling milkshakes and ice cream.

For more information, call the Registrar, Paulina McMahon at 613-394-9914 or send an email to pmcmahon@bellnet.ca

08/04/2012

Music of Billy Joel and Elton John, Band with Port Milford Symphony at the Regent Theatre in Picton.

Tickets $30.00 available at door or online at www.mpmcamp.org

08/09/2012

Rediscover Picton's Delhi "district". Historic walking tour, talk and refreshments at Macaulay Heritage Park. 1-4 pm

For more information contact 613-476-3833 or macmuseums@pecounty.on.ca

08/11/2012

Famous Fish Fry with tasty food & toe-tapping tunes! 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

For more information contact 613-476-5439 or museums@pecounty.on.ca

08/11/2012

Waterfront Celebrations at Wellington Harbour.

For more information : Wilf Durham 613-399-3081

08/11/2012

Tasty food & toe-tapping tunes at Rose House Museum, 3333 County Rd. 8, Waupoos, Ontario

4:30 to 6:30 pm

More information at www.pecounty.on.ca/museums

08/12/2012

Mariners Memorial Service at South Bay United Church - 3 p.m. - County Road 13 at County Road 10

More information at www.pecounty.on.ca/museums

08/15/2012 to 08/19/2012

Celebrating its 12^th year, the Prince Edward County Arts Council’s largest signature event features internationally acclaimed musicians performing in many satellite locations around the County. The Jazz Festival presents a Rising Young Star Award annually where the award winner becomes a featured guest at the main stage performances at the Regent Theatre, Picton. The Jazz Festival hosts a Spring Dinner/Jazz concert in March, Under TD sponsorship a student education weekend takes place for four selected high school jazz bands in April mentored by some of Canada's finest jazz musicians.

For more information : http://www.pecjazz.org

08/18/2012

PEC Jazz Festival satelite location, wonderful talent to be enjoyed. Historic walking tours of the cemetery following the concert.

Glenwood Cemetery, 47 Ferguson St., Picton www.glenwoodcemetery.ca

09/02/2012

Pioneer Heritage Day at Ameliasburgh Historical Museum

For more information contact 613-968-9678 or amelmuseum@pecounty.on.ca

09/07/2012 to 09/09/2012

The 177th Annual Picton Fair

September 07,08 & 09, 2012

The Prince Edward Agricultural Society, circa 1831, presents their annual county fair. Being one of the oldest agricultural fairs in Ontario, it was first introduced in 1836 and has since remained a fun, old fashioned exhibition bringing the past and present into a single setting.

We are proud to present the historical "Crystal Palace" as a backdrop to many attractions including:

Tim Hortons Baby Show ~ Essroc Italcementi Group Artisit Of The Year Award ~ AV Frame & Photo Photographer Of The Year Award ~ Kiwanis Club Of Picton Youth Exhibitors ( schools) ~ Home & Wood Crafts ~ Quilt Raffle ~ Photography Exhibit ~ Fruit & Vegetable Exhibit ~ Seeds, Grains & Flower Exhibits ~ Poultry Exhibit ~ Dairy Cattle Show ~ Beef Cattle Show ~ Steer Show & Sale ~ Heavy Horse Draw ~ Hunter Jumper Show ~ 4-H Calf Show ~ Western Horse Show ~ Dog "Mutt" Show ~ Rising Star ~ Live Entertainment ~ Midway ~ Food Vendors ~ Mechandise Vendors ~ Lawn Tractor Racing ~ Lawn Tractor Pulls and of course the crowd pleasing Demolition Derby.

09/15/2012

By Reservation only at Rose House Museum. 3333 county Road 8, Waupoos, Ontario.

2 sittings at 5 pm or 6 pm

613-476-5439 or email museums@pecounty.on.ca

www.pecounty.on.ca/museums

09/16/2012

Back to basics heritage cooking, with samples! Bannock, Breads & Other Baked Delights! at the Ameliasburgh Historical Museum

For more information contact 613-968-9678 or amelmuseum@pecounty.on.ca

09/21/2012 to 09/23/2012

The Prince Edward County Studio Tour is in its 18th year, and features the work of quality local and guest artists. The public can spend 3-days travelling the County to visit artists where they work, in studios and workshops, as well as to multi-artist, multi-disciplinary galleries. This is one of Ontario's most diverse tours as its artists' works include sculpture, drawing, painting, glass, pottery, woodturning, printmaking, photography, jewellery and fibre.

For more information visit www.pecstudiotour.com

09/22/2012

A ceremony to honour our Veterans, coinciding with Legion Week.

Glenwood Cemetery, 47 Ferguson St., Picton www.glenwoodcemetery.ca

09/22/2012

The Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir with Jeanette Arsenault as soloist is once again coming to the Regent Theatre for another magnificent performance on behalf of the PEC Memorial Hospital Foundation. The concert is to raise funds for the current campaign for new ultrasound and digital mammography units for the Picton hospital. The "Afterglow" will also be held again at the Picton Legion after the concert. Tickets will be available at the Regent Theatre Box Office.

09/23/2012

A lecture by Cheryul Macdonald at the Macaulay Heritage Park (the Church) at 1 pm

For more information contact 613-476-3833 or macmuseum@pecounty.on.ca

09/29/2012

Visit http://www.tastecelebration.ca/ for more information.

10/14/2012

This Boston Qualifier is sactioned by Athletics Canada ON-2003-J3-JHC and as an ORRA, AAA classified race. Described as flat and fast by National Level Coach Peter Pimm, this October 14th expect a warm welcome from the residents of Prince Edward County as you run the fully closed course down the main streets of Wellington, Bloomfield and Picton.

Registration open December 1st, 2011 - For more information go to www.pecmarathon.ca or call 1-866-473-2786

10/15/2012 to 10/19/2012

Small Business Week, watch for seminars, events to be announced.

10/18/2012

Celebrate the culmination of Small Business Week at the Awards Gala at Highline Hall in the Wellington & District Community Centre. News, itinerary and tickets available closer to the event. Check www.qbaa.ca.

10/20/2012

Wellington Heritage Museum celebrates Pumpkinfest! Artisan's Court at the Museum - 290 Main Street, Wellington, Ontario.

Pancake Breakfast at th eTown Hall. Parade, weigh-in, etc.

For more information www.pecounty.on.ca/museums

10/20/2012

Wellington Heritage Museum Celebrates Pumpkinfest!

Pancake Breakfast at the Town Hall

Artisans Court at teh Community Centre

For more information contact 613-399-5015 or wellmuseum@pecounty.on.ca

11/17/2012

Prince Edward Curling Club WINE SPIEL - Open Format - Three Six end games

Entry fee: $200 per team - First sixteen teams accepted.

Sponsored by Prince Edward County Vineyards.

Experience the best in the County

Catered County themed Dinner
County Wine Tasting
Prizes from County Vineyards
and more!

Enquiries - email to info@pecurling.com

11/24/2012

Annual fundraiser for the Glenwood Cemetery. Purchase Wreaths & Baskets for use in homes during the holiday season and for placement on monuments in memory of loved ones.

Glenwwod Chapel, 47 Ferguson St., Picton www.glenwoodcemetery.ca

12/02/2012

Parade starts at 2:00 pm. For more information contact Picton BIA 613-476-7901 www.experiencepicton.com

12/02/2012

Call 613-476-3833 or email macmuseum@pecounty.on.ca for more information.

www.pecounty.on.ca/museums

12/08/2012

Ameliasburgh Historical Museum presents Christmas ... in the Village!

For more information contact 613-968-9678 or amelmuseum@pecounty.on.ca

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Prince Edward Community Theatre
May 04, 2012 to May 12, 2012

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Prince Edward County Spring Birding Festival
May 12, 2012 to May 21, 2012

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Annual Lilac Festival & Plant Sale
May 19, 2012 to

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Welcome Weekend - Village Awakening!
May 26, 2012 to

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