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Jul 26 to Jul 27
No need to be able to portage for hours or even steer a canoe, this festival is open to those who want fun. Plenty of musical concerts, busker entertainment and more can be enjoyed at this summer weekend celebration.
Address: . Mattawa
 Send an Email  1 705 744-0222
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Aug 02 to Aug 03
Showcasing the work of young emerging artists, the Newfanglers Art Festival aims to give these new artists some exposure and confidence. Featuring paintings, sculptures, textile art, mixed media, photography, live performance, ceramics, illustration, music and more, this festival is bound to impress and entertain.
Address: 1123 Dennison Rd. Minden ON
Send an Email 1 705 457-1852
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Aug 07 to Aug 10
Held each August, South River's Festival of the Arts showcases local talent in workshops, exhibits and presentations. The festival also highlights regional musicians.
Address: Tom Thomson Park, Ottawa Ave South River ON
Send an Email 1 705 386-2573
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Aug 29 to Aug 30
Every Labour Day Pembroke hosts its fiddle and step dancing contest. Contestants vie for cash prizes in Fiddle Park and at the Memorial Centre.
Address: Fiddle and Step Dancing Festival, 393 Pembroke St. West Pembroke ON
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Huntsville Winterfest
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This fun family event features tobogganing, a snow maze, skating, a pancake breakfast, hockey game, sleigh rides, blacksmith demonstrations, a Trow Da Boot Bye and multi-games Gladiator Challenge. Discounts with Winterfest tickets include ski passes at Arrowhead Provincial Park, tubing at Rock Ridge Park and lift tickets at Hidden Valley Ski Area.
1 705 789-6421 Extn: 3034
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Celebrating the logging and timbering heritage of the Madawaska Valley, this four day festival is a combination of nail-biting competition and pure fun. Activities include skating, tree felling races, a fishing derby, a dance, performances and a heap of family events.
Timberfest 2008 has been canceled.
Address: Throughout Barry's Bay
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This annual event takes the bite out of winter in Dorset by emerging the population and guests in some fun. A skating party, parade, pancake breakfast, snowmobile trips and horse drawn wagon rides are just a few of the many activities.
Address: Dorset Recreation Centre Dorset
Send an Email 1 705 766-9968
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This festival bills itself as the only Scottish festival in Northern Ontario. Celtfest is a web of activity, featuring Highland dancers, heavy man competitions and bagpipe music. Listen to the grunts as participants toss a caber, or perform the stone or hammer throw. Plenty of food and fun can be had.
Address: Various Locations North Bay ON
Send an Email 1 705 752-5176
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Annual Minden Timberfest Championship
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The Minden Fairgrounds play host to international competitors vying for recognition in a variety of challenging and exciting events. Cross-cutting, axe chopping, chainsaw and wood carving competitions are just some of the events that will entertain onlookers. Many vendors will also be present selling a variety of interesting wares.
Address: Minden Fairgrounds, Minden ON
Send an Email 1 705 286-4419
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Fantastic fun for the whole family awaits Once again, Historic Downtown Huntsville's Main Street will be closed to traffic and open for the party. Outdoor grills, live music, and some of the hottest shopping to find all year.
Address: Historic Downtown Huntsville, Main Street Huntsville ON
Send an Email 1 705 789-1400
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Lads and lassies gather each year to celebrate their Scottish side at this lively event. Experience food and drink while witnessing large men throwing heavy objects. Events include a highland dancing competition, several children's programs, a dance, a parade and more.
Address: Head Lake Park Haliburton ON
Send an Email 1 800 461-7677
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Fantastic fun awaits as Downtown Huntsville presents the Huntsville Firefly Festival. Enjoy live entertainment, live demonstrations, delicious food, and some of the hottest shopping all year. This even is sure be fun for the whole family. Experience the fireflies and the star filled sky at this event from 6 pm to midnight. Main Street is closed for the night and open for the party.
Address: 33 Main Street East Huntsville ON
Send an Email 1 705 789-1400
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