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Muskoka Lakes Music Festival
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Bush's Sports
Clinics & Events
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Summer
  • Aerobics:
    Classes held Monday,Wednesday and Friday's @ The Bala Community Center from 9-10. Daycare is available.
    NEW Pilates class Friday at 10.
    For further information contact 905-686-5644 or during the summer 705-762-0123
  • Antique and Classic Car Show:
    June Gull Lake Park Gravenhurst (705) 687-4432
  • Antique and Classic Boat Show:
    July Sagamo Park Gravenhurst (705) 687-4432
  • Antique Show:
    Civic Holiday Weekend Huntsville (705) 789-9118
  • Annual MacTier Big Weekend Festival:
    Civic Long Weekend – July 29th-31st
    It's the 4th Annual Big Weekend Festival. The weekend will kick off with the first round of the 2nd Annual Muskoka Beach Volleyball Blast Tournament taking place at the MacTier Ball Diamond on Friday evening, July 29th. There will be an outdoors movie showing of a top Blockbuster movie for the whole family to enjoy and a great comedy line up which includes Neil Crone, Kevin Frank and Jonny Harris. On Saturday family and friends can take part in a multitude of activities including a Fishing Derby, children’s entertainment, engage in a musical performance by Katherine Wheatley and Wendell Ferguson and dance the night away to Brant Babcock and his band Just For Kicks. We don’t want people to forget that Sunday is also action packed beginning with the 4th Annual Stewart Lake Regatta followed by the annual bonfire and corn roast. The finale evening kicks off with the Parade of Boats followed by a spectacular fireworks display by K&H Fireworks. The Big Weekend Festival brings that hometown Muskoka feel to your holiday vacation. Looking for an affordable and fun weekend in Muskoka? Look no further. Join us at the MacTier Big Weekend Festival. Muskoka as it should be!
  • Art in the Heart:
    Where new and emerging artists intermingle with visitors, local merchants and residents alike to showcase their one-of-a-kind artwork. Art in the Heart is an innovative outdoor art market created by a collaborative effort with the Town of Bracebridge, Muskoka Arts & Crafts and Muskoka Small Business Centre.
  • Baysville Riverfront Project:
    The Baysville Riverfront Group has several fundraising events in the summer
    www.baysvilleriverfront.ca
  • Baysville Walkabout Festival:
    Saturday, July 23, 2011 from 9am - 4pm. Over 100 vendors will line the main streets of Baysville offering everything from local baking, preserves and crafts, garage and sidewalk sales, antiques, face painting, a live band and the Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast. Great fun for the whole family. Admission by Donation. For further information contact Louise Garrod, 705-767-3257 or view our website at www.baysvillewalkabout.com
  • Bridges to Better Business:
    Muskoka Small Business Centre is hosting there annual Bridges to Better Business a unique learning and networking opportunity for small business in the Muskoka Area. For more information on this and our other events please visit our website or call us today!
    www.muskokasmallbusiness.ca or phone: 705-646-9021
  • Bush's Sports Center - Waterski & Wakeboard Clinics & Events
    Throughout July & August.
    www.bushsportscenter.com
  • Canada Day Fireworks:
    Sagamo Park Gravenhurst (705) 687-4432
  • Antique and Classic Car Show:
    June Gull Lake Park Gravenhurst (705) 687-4432
  • Children's Summer Dance Classes:
    Dance Classes for children ages 3 and up Wednesday @ The Bala Community Center from 10-12.
    For further information contact 905-686-5644 or during the summer 705-762-0123
  • The Cottage Country Craft Show
    The Cottage Country Craft Show will be held on the 17 and 18 June 2006 at the Gravenhurst Centennial Center.
    Featuring 50 top Artisan from accross the province on Ontario.
    Phone Charles Duval at 705-687-0974
    www.cottagecountrycraftshow.com
  • Dockside Festival of the Arts:
    Arts and Crafts Show, mid-August Huntsville (705) 789-4771 and Gravenhurst (705) 687-4432
  • Farmer's Markets:
    • Bala (705) 762-5663 - Bala Falls Rd., across from the Kee to Bala - Every Monday, 9:00 -2:00 p.m. - all summer long!
    • Baysville 705-767-1094 - every Friday, July 1 - Sept 2, 2011, 2-6 pm. Located on the grounds of the Community Centre/Library, this quaint and friendly market offers fresh produce, homemade preserves, baking, smoked meat & trout, maple syrup, arts & crafts. Join us for our 10th anniversary all summer long!
    • Bracebridge Begining Victoria Weekend and ending Thanksgiving weekend, the Bracebridge Farmers Market runs from 8:30am to 1pm every Saturday in downtown Bracebridge in Memorial Park.
    • Gravenhurst (705) 687-4432 - every Wednesday until Oct 5, 2011 from 9 am-2 pm for the Gravenhurst Farmers' Market. Located opposite Boston Pizza on the Special Events Field, just north of Gravenhurst. We are celebrating 20 wonderful years, complete with being named Ontario's Best Seasonal Farmers' Market by Farmers' Markets Ontario and Foodland Ontario! Over 90 vendors offers fresh produce, homemade preserves, baking, smoked meat & trout, maple syrup, honey, fine arts and crafts. Come for the Freshness, Stay for the Fun!
    • Huntsville (705) 789-4771
    • Rosseau (705) 746-9117 We are a non-profit market bringing together farm producers, artists, artisans, cottage producers in an outdoor market at the Rosseau Fair Grounds every Friday in July and August
  • Festival of the Sound:
    Parry Sound (705) 746-2410
    www.festivalofthesound.on.ca
  • Heart of Muskoka Craft Show:
    1-800-667-0619.
    www.craftshowscanada.com
  • Horticultural Society Events:
  • Hawk 98.3 FM Radio Bingo
    Every second Tuesday at 7 p.m. listen into Hawk 98.3 FM radio for your chance to win in our "Big Money Bingo". You can play our bingo with others at the Wahta Community Hall. Contact Hawk 98.3 Radio for card purchase information. (705)762-1274
    www.wahta.com/hawkradio
  • Huntsville Festival of the Arts:
    July in Huntsville 1-800-663-2787 or (705) 788-2787
    www.huntsvillefestival.on.ca
  • Johnston's Cranberry Marsh
    Wagon and Winery Tours at Johnstons
    Visit Johnston's Cranberry Marsh and Muskoka Lakes Winery year round. Guided Wagon and Winery tours available with a booking. Self-guided tour and tasting bar available anytime. Contact Corrie for more details - 705-762-3203.
    www.cranberry.ca
  • Mariposa Folk Festival:
    Muskoka River Bracebridge (705) 645-8121
  • Music on the Barge:
    Every Sunday, 7:30 pm from late June to late August at Gull Lake Park in Gravenhurst
    (705) 687-8426
  • Muskoka Antique Show:
    July 29-31, 2011
    www.antiqueshowscanada.com/the-muskoka-antique-show/
  • Muskoka Concert Association:
    A Muskoka tradition since 1947, the MCA presents an annual four-concert series of Canadian classical musicians.
    www.muskokaconcertassociation.com
  • Muskoka Heritage Foundation Summer Tour:
    Summer Tour - Thursday, July 16, 2009
    View three beautiful summer homes at Beaumaris, Lake Muskoka and enjoy a wonderful lunch at Beaumaris Yacht Club.
    Morning and Afternoon tours are available. $160.00 per person.
    Call Muskoka Heritage Foundation for more informationat 705-645-7393
  • Muskoka Lakes Music Festival:
    July and August throughout Muskoka.
    www.artsinmuskoka.com
  • Muskoka SummerFest:
    Muskoka SummerFest July 10 - 12, 2009 Bracebridge Bay, Downtown Bracebridge. The premier event of the season for cottagers, residents and tourists. Live entertainment all weekend, in-water activities and exhibits, food & drink, shopping and much more.
  • Muskoka Bathtub Derby
    every July in Huntsville
    www.muskoka.com/tour/
  • The Big Art Thing
    Self directed & free tour. Brochures are available through-out Muskoka or you may download from the website.
    www.thebigartthing.com
  • Ultimate Cottager Triathlon:
    Please join us on Saturday August 20th for the Cottage Dreams Ultimate Cottager Triathlon, a family fun filled day as we take on the challenge to become the Ultimate Cottager of 2011 ! Taking place at the beautiful Red Leaves Theatre on Lake Rosseau in Muskoka. The Ultimate Cottager Triathlon involves teams of 6 individuals working together to complete our triathlon of swimming lengths, canoeing and cooking and serving a bbq lunch. The fastest team to complete all tasks will win the Ultimate Cottager of 2011 title with prizes also awarded for other fun categories. This fundraising event will also feature food and drinks, beer from Muskoka Cottage Brewery, a silent auction and supervised kids play area while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Lake Rosseau. Bring your friends and family to watch and participate in this amazing day while supporting Cottage Dreams, a registered charity that provides cancer survivors a week at a private donated cottage to recover and rejuvenate with family and friends.

Bala Cranberry Festival
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Autumn
  • Bala Cranberry Festival:
    Centered in the town of Bala, the weekend after Thanksgiving. Marsh tours, food vendors, juice and cider, recipes, dances, clowns and kids entertainment. (705) 762-1564
    www.balacranberryfestival.on.ca
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  • Bridges to Better Business:
    Muskoka Small Business Centre is hosting there annual Bridges to Better Business a unique learning and networking opportunity for small business in the Muskoka Area. For more information on this and our other events please visit our website or call us today!
    www.muskokasmallbusiness.ca or phone: 705-646-9021
  • Hawk 98.3 FM Radio Bingo
    Every second Tuesday at 7 p.m. listen into Hawk 98.3 FM radio
    for your chance to win in our "Big Money Bingo". You can play our bingo with others at
    the Wahta Community Hall. Contact Hawk 98.3 Radio for card purchase
    information. (705)762-1274
    www.wahta.com/hawkradio
  • Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour:
    September 24 & 25, 2011
    The Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour is proud to continue its rich legacy of the arts in 2011, our 33rd year of presenting scores of diversely talented artists. Conceived by one individual three decades ago, the idea of giving people a glimpse into the studios where raw materials are transformed into superb art pieces still holds its appeal.
    www.muskokaautumnstudiotour.com
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  • Port Sydney Craft Tour:
    Late fall annually
    For more info call 705-385-2311.
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  • Terry Fox Run:
    Windermere, September 18, 2011
    Once again it is time for Windermere s Annual Terry Fox Run. The date for this year s run is Sunday, September 18th beginning at 9am and ending at 11am. The past 10 years have brought out the true spirit of the Windermere citizens as they rally behind the Terry Fox Foundation band we plan to continue on with the tradition in 2011. The run route is 10km in length and participants can walk, bike, jog or wheelchair the event. The course will begin at Windermere Village Park, travelling along Windermere Rd, to Brackenrig Rd and back again. The road will not be closed during the run. Signage and enthusiastic volunteers will be used to warn drivers of the run in progress. As in the past, a trained first aid responder will be in attendance. After the run a BBQ with live band will take place in the Windermere Village Park from 11am until approximately 2pm.
  • Dorset Observation Tower
    amazing views of fall colours
    www.dorset-tower.com


Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival
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Winter 
  • Bridges to Better Business:
    Muskoka Small Business Centre is hosting there annual Bridges to Better Business a unique learning and networking opportunity for small business in the Muskoka Area. For more information on this and our other events please visit our website or call us today!
    www.muskokasmallbusiness.ca or phone: 705-646-9021
  • Dorset Snowball:
    3rd weekend in February, Main St. Dorset (705) 766-9968
    www.dorsetsnowball.com
  • Annual Christmas Craft Sale - Minden, Ontario
    Minden Arena
    Donna McKnight - Phone: (705)286-6926
  • Hawk 98.3 FM Radio Bingo
    Every second Tuesday at 7 p.m. listen into Hawk 98.3 FM radio for your chance to win in our "Big Money Bingo". You can play our bingo with others at the Wahta Community Hall. Contact Hawk 98.3 Radio for card purchase information. (705)762-1274
    www.wahta.com/hawkradio
  • Old Fashioned Christmas & Nighttime Santa Claus Parade:
    www.downtown-huntsville.com
  • The Kelly Shires Breast Cancer Snow Run:
    February 2-4th 2007, Snowmobile run for women only to raise money to financially assist women in their first year of a diagnoses.
    Contact: 877-436-6467 or
    www.breastcancersnowrun.org
  • The Taylor Cup Pond Hockey Championship:
    In tribute & in memory to an incredible friend, it's GAME ON! with The Taylor Cup Pond Hockey Championship - a three-day round robin tournament that takes hockey back to the basics...on a frozen patch of lake. Teams will take to the ice at the Bayview-Wildwood Resort on Sparrow Lake, just north of Orillia, in a 4 on 4 format, January 29th 31st, 2010. The money raised will benefit cancer research at Princess Margaret Hospital.
    www.taylorcup.ca
  • Winter Carnivals: Happen throughout January and February, in nearly every town throughout the area. Call Muskoka Tourism for dates and activities at: 1-800-267-9700 or www.muskokatourism.ca

Maple Orchard Farms
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Spring
  • Bridges to Better Business:
    Muskoka Small Business Centre is hosting there annual Bridges to Better Business a unique learning and networking opportunity for small business in the Muskoka Area. For more information on this and our other events please visit our website or call us today!
    www.muskokasmallbusiness.ca or phone: 705-646-9021
  • Festival of the Falls:
    Visit spectacular scenic waterfalls when water levels are at their peak from winter run-off; early May Bracebridge (705) 645-8121
    www.muskoka.com/falls/
  • Hawk 98.3 FM Radio Bingo
    Every second Tuesday at 7 p.m. listen into Hawk 98.3 FM radio
    for your chance to win in our "Big Money Bingo". You can play our bingo with others at
    the Wahta Community Hall. Contact Hawk 98.3 Radio for card purchase
    information. (705)762-1274
    www.wahta.com/hawkradio
  • Maple Orchard Farms and the Chocolate House:
    One-stop factory outlet supplies you with a choice of Maple products. 14 Gray Rd, Bracebridge (705) 645-3053
    www.mapleorchardfarms.com

For a more detailed list of up to date community events through the seasons call Muskoka Tourism
1-800-267-9700 or visit  www.muskokatourism.ca
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