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SUMMARY:Community Care's Thrift Shop Celebrates 25th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Community Care’s Thrift Shop Celebrates 25th Anniversary – Friday\, August 14 \nDrop by the County Seniors’ Centre\, 74 King Street in Picton\, on Friday\, August 14 from noon – 1:30 pm. \nMeet the wonderful Thrift Shop Volunteers to hear stories behind the shop\, the people who love it and how to volunteer. \nEnjoy a free BBQ lunch while supplies last.  A big thank you to Picton Firefighters’ Association for firing up the grill. \nwww.communitycareforseniors.org
URL:https://events.thecounty.ca/event/community-cares-thrift-shop-celebrates-25th-anniversary/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260815T140000
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SUMMARY:Amelia's Day
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Princess Amelia’s 243rd birthday!\n\nIf you are looking for a fun family friendly event in Prince Edward County the Ameliasburgh Heritage Hub is the spot to be from 11 am – 2 pm on Saturday\, August 15!!\n\nJoin us for a free fun-filled day of activities…and ice cream!\n\nPlanned activities will take place at the Ameliasburgh Heritage Village and the Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre.\n\n….AND…. if your name is Edward or Amelia or it’s also YOUR birthday – there’s something special for you!!!\n****please check our Facebook page for additional details****
URL:https://events.thecounty.ca/event/amelias-day/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,History & Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T170000
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SUMMARY:190th Picton Fair
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the home of one of Ontario’s oldest agricultural fairs\, presented by the Prince Edward Agricultural Society (established 1831) and held annually at the Picton Fairgrounds in Prince Edward County\, Ontario. \nYou’ll enjoy our historical Crystal Palace (only one of it’s kind left in North America)\, first-class exhibits of homecrafts\, woodcrafts\, schools\, cattle & horse shows\, midway\, live music in the Crystal Palace Community Centre\, and our popular demolition derby on Sunday afternoon. \nThe Fair Office located in the Prince Edward Curling Club opens September 2nd at 9:00am for the purchase of advance midway bracelets\, weekend passes\, manual exhibitor entry forms\, and exhibitor tags.
URL:https://events.thecounty.ca/event/190th-picton-fair/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Seasonal & Holiday Event,Community/Local Club Hosted Event,Arts, Culture & Music,Live Entertainment (Music, Comedy/Theatre),Food & Drink,History & Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T123000
DTSTAMP:20260831T142654Z
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SUMMARY:The Great County Read-In
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, September 13 from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm\, join County Kids Read\, Our Community Project\, and friends for The Great County Read-In.  \nBring your own book to Benson Park and take part in our community’s first ever Flash Mob for reading to celebrate International Literacy Day. \n Refreshments\, storytime for the kids\, poems from Free Range Poetry\, and more.  \nFollow County Kids Read on Facebook or Instagram for more information. This event is sponsored by Serendipity Yoga\, Halfkanga\, and Zest Kitchen Shop.
URL:https://events.thecounty.ca/event/the-great-county-read-in/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Community/Local Club Hosted Event,Arts, Culture & Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T190000
DTSTAMP:20260724T134301Z
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SUMMARY:Free Vineyard-Side Summer Music Series at The Grange of Prince Edward
DESCRIPTION:Mariachi Trio Acapulco \nThe Grange of Prince Edward Winery’s free Vineyard-Side Music Series welcomes Mariachi Trio Acapulco for an evening of vibrant traditional Mexican music. Guests can enjoy lively performances\, award-winning wines\, and sweeping vineyard views. \nGuests are encouraged to RSVP by emailing events@grangeofprinceedward.com to reserve their spot and receive a complimentary wine tasting.
URL:https://events.thecounty.ca/event/free-vineyard-side-summer-music-series-at-the-grange-of-prince-edward-2/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Arts, Culture & Music,Live Entertainment (Music, Comedy/Theatre)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260916T130528Z
CREATED:20260916T130528Z
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SUMMARY:Marsh Creek Community Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for connection and collaboration with all those who care about nature! \n\n\n\n\nJoin us Friday September 25 and Saturday September 26 for two days of nature-packed activities as we discover Marsh Creek’s wild side as part of the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Great Canadian Bioblitz. Organized by Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN) and Feral Folc in partnership with the South Shore Joint Initiative\, Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory\, Friends of Delhi Park\, VTLA Studio and Trees for PEC. \nA ‘bioblitz’ is a 24-hour event that invites residents\, visitors\, naturalists and nature lovers of all ages and experience levels to work collectively as community scientists to observe and document the remarkable biodiversity of a specific place using the iNaturalist app. \nAnyone can participate and all observations documented will contribute to a better understanding of overall ecosystem health while supporting one of Canada’s largest community science initiatives. This collaboration and recording of local plants\, animals\, insects\, fungi and more is intended to build local knowledge\, strengthen relationships and lay the groundwork for ongoing community stewardship and ecological monitoring along Marsh Creek. \nThe Bioblitz is FREE to attend and will offer iNaturalist training\, informative learning materials about local wildlife\, drop-in exploration and activities for all ages\, as well as scheduled walks\, workshops and conversations on specific themes and species. No previous experience necessary\, just curiosity and a willingness to slow down and look a little closer. \nThe Marsh Creek and Delhi Park Community Bioblitz iNaturalist project study area follows Marsh Creek from Glenwood Cemetery\, through Delhi Park to Picton Bay. Already\, the iNat project has 84 observers who have contributed 381 observations representing 191 species. This beloved green space in the heart of Picton is home to wetlands\, a creek\, meadow and mature tree canopy\, all providing essential habitat and an ecological corridor for wildlife. \nRegistering for the Bioblitz helps us anticipate attendees and allows us to update you on potential weather cancellations as well as sharing the final report. It’s recommended but not required.
URL:https://events.thecounty.ca/event/marsh-creek-community-bioblitz/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Seasonal & Holiday Event,Community/Local Club Hosted Event,Arts, Culture & Music,History & Heritage,Education/Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261107T230000
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SUMMARY:The Firelight Lantern Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Illumination presents the 14th annual \nFIRELIGHT LANTERN FESTIVAL  \nFriday November 6 & Saturday November 7\, 2026 \nThe Crystal Palace\, 375 Main St. E.\, Picton \n  \nThe Department of Illumination is ready to light up the night with The Firelight Lantern Festival\, a cherished Prince Edward County tradition since 2013. Two magical evenings of arts and music will unfold at the Crystal Palace in Picton\, Ontario\, November 6 and 7\, 2026. Tickets go on sale to the general public October 17. \nDance the night away at the art party of the year! Friday November 6 is a 19+ evening featuring Grievous Angels. Renowned for their electrifying live shows everywhere from square-dance halls to biker bars\, they’ve earned two JUNO nominations for songs that capture the tragic beauty of life in Canada’s Northern Shield. The night heats up with an illuminated performance from North Fire Circus\, and as always the artists of The Department of Illumination will have crafted an array of wild art installations responding to this year’s theme\, ‘STORYBOOK’. \nSaturday November 7 sees the return of the magical Lantern Parade\, kicking off an all-ages evening starting in Picton’s Benson Park. Gather at 6 PM for a pre-show performance from The Aurora Borealis Community Choir; mingle with neighbours and take in the giant puppets and handmade lanterns. The parade departs at 7 PM sharp\, accompanied by Spencer Evans and the Goat Steppers. The parade will make its way down Main Street to the Crystal Palace for a second night of artistic revelry for the whole family. There will be an outdoor fire show from North Fire Circus at 7:40\, and local music powerhouse\, Cue the Funk\, take the stage at 8:15. Cue the Funk is a 9-piece funk\, disco\, soul band bringing the best\, good-time-ready\, dance-all-night grooves! \nRevelers are invited to dress up in whatever wild and wonderful costume they wish – especially if it’s illuminated! Both evenings are licensed inside the Crystal Palace\, and Kaleidoscope Catering is putting together an incredible creative menu. The Department of Illumination invites community members of all ages to play an active role in the lantern festival by coming to one of six lantern-making workshops taking place between October 17 and November 1. These will be held in The DOI studio in the lower level of The Armoury in Picton\, 206 Main Street. Attendees are provided with all the materials and instructions needed to make a lantern for $15 per lantern (+ tax)\, which they can bring to the festival\, carry in the parade\, and hang in the on-site lantern gallery. There are lantern kits for sale for those who want to create theirs at home\, and handmade lanterns will be for sale at Kelly’s Shop the week before the festival. \nTICKETS on sale: \n\nTues Oct. 14: Department of Illumination Members Only\n\n\nSat. Oct 17: General Public\n\nSee website for details: www.deptofillumination.org \n  \nThe Department of Illumination is a registered not-for-profit organization which was founded in 2013 by a group of artists in Prince Edward County. They aim to bring joy and creativity to the community by producing festivals\, workshops\, and other artistic events. This company of artists weaves creativity into the fabric of their community\, bringing people together for shared experiences of wonder and beauty. They strive to be a cultural leader\, demonstrating excellence and innovation in rural arts.        \nThis event is supported by the Municipal Community Grants Program – your tax dollars supporting community programs and services for residents in Prince Edward County. 
URL:https://events.thecounty.ca/event/the-firelight-lantern-festival/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Arts, Culture & Music,Live Entertainment (Music, Comedy/Theatre)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261113T213000
DTSTAMP:20261013T131747Z
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SUMMARY:Hillier Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar on Friday November 13\, 2026 for a unique celebration of local voice and sound.\nThe Hillier Ward Recreation Committee is opening up the stage at Hillier Hall to the community’s finest talent for an unforgettable evening of live entertainment.  Whether you love new and familiar melodies\, laugh-out-loud comedy\, or the power of poetry and stories\, this free open mic has something for everyone. \nWant to share your sound? Sign-up at hillierrecreation@gmail.com or at the door—all performance styles are welcome.\nPrefer to just cheer them on? Grab a free coffee or soft drink and a snack\, settle in\, and experience the creative energy.\nDon’t miss this unique celebration of local voice and sound. See you at Hillier Hall\, 18650 Loyalist Parkway on lucky Friday the 13th!!
URL:https://events.thecounty.ca/event/hillier-open-mic-night/
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Community/Local Club Hosted Event,Live Entertainment (Music, Comedy/Theatre),Ward Recreation Committee Events
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