September 1, 2011

2011 Canadian Plowing Championship

Thursday, September 1, 2011 to Saturday, September 3, 2011
9:00 AM   
Canadian Plowing Junior and Senior Championship to determine representatives for the World Plowing Championship in Croatia 2012. Also features horse and antique demonstration plowing. Barbeque lunch available from Bruce County Plowmen's Assoc by donation   Across the road from OSCVI School

Meaford International Film Festival

September 1, 2011 to September 4, 2011

Location: Meaford Hall
Closest Community: Meaford
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 519 538 -0463
Email: info@meafordhall.ca
Website: www.meafordhall.ca

Sept 1-4 Four Nights, Four Films, Four Parties. Award-winning films from around the world, with film makers joining us to talk about their films. Stay tuned to www.meafordhall.ca for updates and sneak peeks! Presented by the Meaford Hall & Culture Foundation. www.mhcfoundation.ca

September 2, 2011

Summer Sundown - Sept 2-5

Friday, September 2, 2011
Location: The Village at Blue Mountain
A farewell to summer with the hottest weekend of the season. Live bands, FIREWORKS, street performers, hiking, biking, scenic gondola rides and The Apple Pie Trail. Contact: Heather Harding
Phone: 705-445-0231 x6205
Email: hharding@intrawest.com
Website: http://www.villageatblue.com

September 3, 2011

Owen Sound Art Crawl

Saturday, September 3, 2011
8:00 AM    ends noon
an open air art market. shop local! a different variety of artists every saturday! photography, jewellery, stained glass, weaving, recycled material products & more weather permitting to display or more information. The Last one of this year! cheryl_sims@hotmail.com Free  beside City Hall, downtown Owen Sound   Contact: Cheryl Sims  519-370-2080

September 8, 2011

158th Owen Sound Fall Fair

Thursday, September 8, 2011 to Saturday, September 10, 2011

4:00 PM    Thursday 4-10pm; Friday 9am-midnight; Sat. 10am-10pm;

Check the website for details as they are decided.   Victoria Park Exhibition Grounds, Owen Sound,

Contact: Agricultural Society 519-371-1720

September 9, 2011

Beaver Valley Fall Fair Sept 9-10

Friday, September 9, 2011 7:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Beaver Valley Community Centre

Exhibits & booths open for viewing, Family Skate,Events, Exhibits, Kids Activities, Horse Show, Music, Contests, Races, Demonstrations

Grey Bruce Food & Wine Show

September 9, 2011 to September 11, 2011

Location: P & H Centre
Closest Community: Hanover
Website: www.gbfoodwine.ca

The DS Entertainment Group Inc. invite you to participate in The 1st Annual “Grey Bruce Food & Wine Show”, September 9,10 & 11, 2011. This will be a weekend showcase for vendors of Ontario Wines, Breweries, specialty foods, farms and artisans of all types. This show will be a celebration of the rich uniqueness, quality and ingenuity of Grey Bruce Food & Wine producers. Hosted at the brand new P & H Centre in Hanover; attendees will discover, savor and enjoy local vintners, breweries, small and large specialty food producers, fruit, cheese makers, chefs, produce, chocolate, honey, desserts, meats, caterers, kitchen appliances, kitchen cabinet makers and Market style vendor units filled with delicious local farm fresh products they will be able to touch, taste and buy.

September 10, 2011

Pratie Oaten - Irish Festival

Saturday, September 10, 2011

9:00 AM    to 5pm

In 1987, Grey County held its first Irish Potato Festival; we chose to call the event Pratie Oaten. Pratie is an Irish word meaning potato, while Oaten means oats. A Pratie Oaten is an Irish style food made by combining the two staple ingredients of oats and potatoes. This event was held annually up to 2003 when the museum was relocated to its present site here on Grey Road 18. In 2010 the Pratie Oaten festival returned, so come out again and celebrate Irish culture at Grey Roots as well as the Ann Milne School of Dance Highland Dance Competition. Admission required.  Grey Roots Museum & Archives, 102599 Grey Rd. 18 south of Owen Sound Contact: Lara Javalyn 519-376-3690

Taste of Blue

Saturday, September 10, 2011
Location: The Village at Blue Mountain

A culinary experience of local proportions! Features on 12 Restaurant Patios, Local Cider, wine and fashion to bring you the best of Blue! Plus live music, Village Fashion Show, fall hiking and a special Apple Pie Trail kick-off. There's no better way to enjoy the fall and no better place than the Village at Blue. Contact: Heather Harding
Phone: 705-445-0231 x6205
Email: hharding@intrawest.com
Website: http://www.villageatblue.com

"Death and the Maiden"

Saturday, September 10, 2011 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Memorial Library

YardPlay, in association with Amnesty International Group 82 (Thornbury), is presenting 3 performances of Ariel Dorfman’s “Death and the Maiden” at the L.E. Shore Memorial Library. This “explosively provocative, award-winning drama is set in a country that has only recently returned to democracy. Gerardo Escobar has just been chosen to head the commission that will investigate the crimes of the old regime when his car breaks down and he is picked up by the humane doctor Roberto Miranda. But in the voice of this good Samaritan, Gerardo’s wife, Paulina Salas, thinks she recognizes another man – the one who raped and tortured her as she lay blindfolded in a military detention centre years before.” Performances will take place on Sept. 10 at 7:30 and on Sept. 17 at 2:00 and at 7:30. Tickets are $15 each. Contact: Richard Prazmowski
Phone: 519-538-3536
Email: yardplay@bmts.com

September 11, 2011

Give the Gift of Life Walk

Sunday, September 11, 2011
Give the Gift of Life Walk

On September 11, 2011 The KFOC will be hosting our annual walk-a-thon, Give the Gift of Life Walk at the Harrison Park in Owen Sound. All participants can walk, run, jog, cycle, skate or roll their wheelchair over the scenic trials of Harrison Park. Registration is required  Harrison Park
Contact: Bick Trinh btrinh@kidney.on.ca

September 12, 2011

Gallery Night at the Movies

Monday, September 12, 2011
2:00 PM    2, 4:30 & 7:15 pm

Our 16th season of Gallery Night at the Movies premiers! $13  Galaxy Cinemas, Owen Sound
Contact: Kim (519) 376-1932

September 16, 2011

Centurion Cycling Festival - Sept 16-18

Friday, September 16, 2011

Cyclists from far and wide will enjoy the Gran Fondo tour style event that will take riders through the twists and turns of The Blue Mountains and surrounding areas. Sign up for the 25 mile, 50 mile or 100 mile route and see the valley and mountain from two wheels. Contact: Peter McGee
Phone: 519-599-3131
Email: pmcgee@thebluemountains.ca
Website: http://www.centurioncycling.com

Owen Sound Ribfest

September 16, 2011 to September 18, 2011

Location: Kelso Beach, Owen Sound
Closest Community: Owen Sound
Contact: Ray Uotila
Phone: 5193785558
Email: info@owensoundribfest.com
Website: www.owensoundribfest.com

Five professional rib teams come to Owen Sound's beautiful Kelso Beach to compete for awards as voted on by attendees. Live bands, kids' entertainment, great vendors and more will make this the inaugural Owen SOund Ribfest a "must-attend" event. Bring your hunger!

September 17, 2011

"Death and the Maiden"

Saturday, September 17, 2011
Location: L.E. Shore Memorial Library

YardPlay, in association with Amnesty International Group 82 (Thornbury), is presenting 3 performances of Ariel Dorfman’s “Death and the Maiden” at the L.E. Shore Memorial Library. This “explosively provocative, award-winning drama is set in a country that has only recently returned to democracy. Gerardo Escobar has just been chosen to head the commission that will investigate the crimes of the old regime when his car breaks down and he is picked up by the humane doctor Roberto Miranda. But in the voice of this good Samaritan, Gerardo’s wife, Paulina Salas, thinks she recognizes another man – the one who raped and tortured her as she lay blindfolded in a military detention centre years before.” Performances will take place on Sept. 10 at 7:30 and on Sept. 17 at 2:00 and at 7:30. Tickets are $15 each. Contact: Richard Prazmowski

Phone: 519-538-3536
Email: yardplay@bmts.com

September 22, 2011

Hat's Off Country - Johnny Cash Tribute

September 22, 2011

Location: The Roxy Theatre
Closest Community: Owen Sound
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 519 371-2833
Email: boxoffice@roxytheatre.ca
Website: www.roxytheatre.ca

Roxy Theatre's Hat's Off Country series closes with a locally-developed tribute show to the legendary Johnny Cash on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. Tickets $18. Three-part Hats Off Country Tribute Series begins Thursday, July 21, 2011 with a tribute to Brooks & Dunn, starring Hard Workin’ Men. Tickets 32.50. Series package $85. Tickets on sale at Roxy Box Office, 519-371-2833 or www.ticketscene.ca/roxy

September 25, 2011

Little Opera - Big Show

Sunday, September 25, 2011 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Marsh Street Centre, Clarksburg

Contact: Linda Wykes
Phone: 519-599-3344
Email: riverside@bmts.com

September 26, 2011

Craigleith Heritage Depot 2011 Lecture Series

Monday, September 26, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Beaver Valley Community Centre, Thornbury

The Craigleith Heritage Depot presents: JoAnne Fleming-Valin, Environmentalist/Educator, "Earthy, Wet and Leafy" Cost: $7 per lecture, $10 per Couple, $2 Youth ticket (18 and Under), $65 Year Pass *Museum members receive 10% discount* Tickets can be purchased at the door or can be pre-purchased at the Depot, or at Town Hall in Thornbury For more information contact the Depot at (705) 444-2601 or visit www.thebluemountains.ca Contact: Suzanne Purdy
Phone: 705-444-2601
Email: spurdy@thebluemountains.ca
Website: http://www.thebluemountains.ca

September 29, 2011

158th Sydenham Agricultural Fair

Thursday, September 29, 2011 to Friday, September 30, 2011

10:00 AM    to 3 pm

In partnership with volunteers from the Sydenham Agricultural Society, this fall fair, perhaps the last remaining school-based fall fair in Canada, gives 600 students a chance to show off their talents in a wide range of agricultural activities! Soem children have raised farm animals to show at the fair, while others have made crafts or baked goods, and still others will display the fruits (or vegetables) of their labour in garden club displays. This event is also open to the public. Displays will remain up through Sat. Oct. 1st. Regular admission rates apply.  Grey Roots Museum, 102599 Grey Rd. 18 south of Owen Sound
Contact:  519-376-3690

September 30, 2011

Autumn Leaves Studio Tour 2011

September 30 to October 210a.m. to 5p.m.Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Follow the red leaves for a free, self guided tour Always the weekend before Thanksgiving.
www.autumnleavesstudiotour.ca
info@autumnleavesstudiotour.ca
1-888-445-4312

Culture Days in Meaford

September 30, 2011 to October 2, 2011

Location: Various Locations
Closest Community: Meaford
Contact: Pamela Woolner, Curator
Phone: 519-538-5974
Email: meafordmuseum@meaford.ca
Website: www.meafordmuseum.ca

Meaford is participating in this Ontario wide weekend of fun, free family activities. For a complete list please visit www.meafordmuseum.ca and check out the available “Culture Days” link. For more information on Culture Days please go to www.culturedays.ca .

Scarecrow Invasion Parade & Family Festival

September 30, 2011

Location: Downtown Meaford & Harbour Pavillion
Closest Community: Meaford
Website: http://www.meaford.com/town/scarecrow.html

Thousands of scarecrows descend upon Meaford from mid-September to mid-October for the annual invasion. It all culminates with the parade and family festival. The parade starts downtown on Friday night at 6pm followed by the Family Festival at the harbour.