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CTV News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
What's happening July 19 and July 20 in Waterloo Region?
Ribs cook on the grill at the Ribfest and Craft Beer Show at Victoria Park in Kitchener on Friday, July 17, 2017. (Dan Lauckner / CTV Kitchener) Here's what's happening this weekend in Waterloo Region, Guelph and beyond: Mount Forest Fireworks Festival June 17 to June 20 Fireworks will light up the sky as the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival returns to the Mount Forest & District Sports Complex. Events include a firefighters' breakfast, a mascot race, a demolition derby, car show, kid zone and, of course, fireworks. Downtown Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show July 18 to 20 The Downtown Kitchener Ribfest & Craft Beer Show takes place in Kitchener's Victoria Park from July 18 until July 20. Enjoy a selection of ribs, chicken and craft beer with friends and family. Hillside Festival returns July 18 to 20 The annual Hillside Festival returns to Guelph Lake this weekend. Artists include modern folk artist Abigail Lapell, singer/songwriter Adam Baldwin and indie rocker Ballsy. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Friday and the festival closes at 11 p.m. every night. Cambridge Scottish Festival July 18 and July 19 Grab your tartan and immerse yourself in Scottish culture as the Cambridge Scottish Festival returns. Hear performances from the pipers, watch Highland dancers and watch feats of strength at the heavy events. Guelph Royals vs. Brantford Red Sox July 19 The Guelph Royals welcome the Brantford Red Sox to David E. Hastings Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Cambridge's Mini-Con July 19 Dress as your favourite comic book characters and meet comic book writers and artists during the 2nd annual mini comic convention on Main Street from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday Sessions: 'Juneyt' Live in the Gaslight District July 20 Kitchener-based musician Juneyt will be performing a free live concert at The Gaslight District in Cambridge. Enjoy as Flamenco & Spanish music fills the square from 1 p.m. until 5 Guelph Royals welcome the Brantford Red Sox to David E. Hastings Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Cambridge's Mini-Con July 19 Dress as your favourite comic book characters and meet comic book writers and artists during the 2nd annual mini comic convention on Main Street from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday Sessions: 'Juneyt' Live in the Gaslight District July 20
CBC
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: July 18 to 20
This is one of the busiest weekends of the summer so far when it comes to events happening in this area. The Kitchener Ribfest and Craft Beer Show starts at noon Friday and runs afternoons and evenings Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the event in Kitchener's Victoria Park is free, but donations are accepted for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Elora Community Theatre will present Shakespeare in the Park starting Friday night with The Merry Wives of Windsor. Performances are in the yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts. In Guelph at McCrae House, it's Backyard Theatre season. We Lived, Felt Dawn, Saw Sunset Glow is the title of the performance by Mike Ford, who is described by the museum as a solo troubadour opera. The piece was commissioned by Guelph Museums to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation in Europe. If you can't make it this weekend, the show also runs July 24 to 26 with afternoon and evening performances. Sunset Sessions in Vogelsang Green is a free concert in downtown Kitchener. Music starts at 7 p.m. and you won't know who is performing until they step up to the mic. The Scotland Yard Hockey Classic to support kids cancer care will be held at The Boardwalk in Waterloo with 96 teams taking part. People can show up and cheer on their favourite teams and just enjoy a day of street hockey. The day benefits the Waterloo Region Health Network Foundation. Latin Music on Main happens in Galt on Saturday evening. Beginner dance lessons are at 6 p.m. with dancing from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Kitchener Panthers are on the road this weekend. They're in Welland Friday and Barrie on Saturday. The Guelph Royals are home Saturday night and host the Brantford Red Sox. If you need to drive, here are some local gas prices: Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival Friday 3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 12:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Uptown Waterloo This free, outdoor festival in uptown Waterloo has everything a jazz music lover would want, plus community vendors and food. Headlining Friday night is Monkey House and on Saturday it's Travis Knights. Plus check out the youth ensemble, Freddie's Freeloaders, the Christine Jensen Quartet and much more. Friday 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Guelph Lake Conservation Area This annual festival is back and along with a very long list of musicians on three different stages, there are workshops, vendors, food, children's area and activity areas. Amanda Keeles Sunday at 7 p.m. Forbes Park, 16 Kribs St., Cambridge Cambridge is holding a number of Summer Live events and this weekend, it's a free concert from London, Ont., country singer-songwriter Amanda Keeles. Bring a lawn chair, some snacks and be prepared to enjoy an evening of music. AfroVibes Festival Friday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m. to 9 p.m and 10 p.m. to late Deb 1880 in Waterloo, Carl Zehr Square in front of Kitchener's city hall, Rare Nightclub in Waterloo This festival kicks off Friday night with a panel discussion talking about business and the creative economy locally. On Saturday, the festival takes over the space in front of Kitchener's city hall with a free day of music, workshops, food, fashion, games and lots of interactive activities for people of all ages. There's also an after party with DJ Neptune later in the evening, which requires tickets. Sights and sounds from AfroVibes Festival in Kitchener 1 year ago There was food, music and vendors in front of Kitchener's city hall and on the Gaukel Block on Saturday as part of the AfroVibes Festival. The three-day event celebrating African culture also included a karaoke night and a panel discussion in Waterloo. Cambridge Scottish Festival Friday 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Churchill Park, Cambridge The festival gets underway with the Celtic sip and shop Friday night, which has vendors set up, there's live music and watch swords clash in a battle performance. Saturday will see various pipe, drum, band and dancing competitions and performances, a children's glen, the heritage area and live music in the beer tent. Cambridge Scottish Festival website Fitness in the Forest Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Stanley Park Conservation Area, Kitchener This is a resident-led project that is supported through the City of Kitchener's Love My Hood program. The trail through the park now has signs that offer some additional suggestions on exercises that can be done to get even more out of an evening stroll. A grand opening celebration takes place Saturday with some refreshments and giveaways, but the trail is now open to anyone who wants to use it. Facebook event page
Global News
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
Lethbridge jam-packed with summer events ahead of Canada Day
With ribs smoking on the grill, dragon boats making waves in the water and residents parading for their beliefs, Lethbridge, Alta., is chock full of events leading up to Canada Day. Ribfest has once again stopped in Lethbridge, but this time the trucks are here for five days, wrapping up on July 1. Meanwhile, the 25th Rotary Dragon Boast Festival is set to entertain thousands just across the street at Henderson Lake. Meanwhile, on Saturday, the annual Lethbridge Pride Parade will liven the streets downtown. All this combines for a busy weekend and it doesn't even include the weekly events and activities, such as the summer farmers markets, Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens and more. 'We're super excited to be back in Lethbridge. It's such a beautiful city and the community here is always so welcoming,' said Kelsi McInnes, festival director for the Western Canada Ribfest Tour. Story continues below advertisement Ribfest has become a summer staple in the southern Alberta city and McInnes says the fact it lines up with the Dragon Boat Festival, Pride and other events is great for each activity. 'I think (patrons) are kind of hopping from event to event. They're going to hopefully go support the dragon boat races, but then they might come here and grab some ribs and grab a beer and listen to the music.' At the water's edge, Steven Urquhart, event chair for the Dragon Boat Festival, agrees the events only compliment one another. 'I think it's great for people to sort of circulate between these events. Of course, you can't be everywhere at once but I think it's wonderful to have these big events, it helps the city feel alive and also shows how much is going on.' Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy For a quarter century, the dragon boats have entertained the masses, becoming one of the largest annual events in Lethbridge. However, Urquhart says there's a whole lot more happening at Henderson Lake this weekend than just some skilled paddling. 'There's a whole festival side, you see all the food trucks, the beer garden. It's a whole weekend in and of itself and I think that's wonderful.' He says the economic impact of the festival surpasses on the million-dollar mark every year, making it crucial to hotels, restaurants and other industries. Story continues below advertisement 'We have teams that come from out of province, teams from (British Columbia), Saskatchewan, then from the United States, from Montana,' said Urquhart. The events aren't just for Lethbridge or southern Alberta residents, either. Related News Pickering Rotary Ribfest returns for 2025 'We're going to Ribfest, the dragon boat festival, (the farmers' market),' said Susan Thompson. Out enjoying Henderson Lake with her niece, Abbey Zellmer, Thompson recently travelled from out of province to take in everything Lethbridge has to offer this weekend. 'It's the perfect time we came,' said Thompson. For Zellmer, it's an exciting way to launch the summer, which she says is her favourite season. 'I feel really lucky because I just graduated and now I get to enjoy the summer break. My aunt (Thompson) and uncle just came in from B.C., so it's really cool that they get to experience this all too,' said Zellmer. For some of the youngest residents in the city, Canada Day itself will be the highlight of all upcoming events. 'Last year there was a dance and I liked watching the dances and there's really fun things to do,' said Isabela Morgado. She wasn't the only kid eagerly awaiting a chance to celebrate Canada's birthday. Story continues below advertisement 'I like seeing all the celebrations and I love to taste the food,' said Justin Soares. However, no food is worthy of tasting if it isn't made with love. Luckily, for guests at Ribfest, a chance meeting in 2022 means the food should be worth the wait. Ned Simpson and Brooke Weir both currently work for Blazin' BBQ, but three years ago they were on opposite grills, though nothing could keep them apart. 'We owe a lot to the ribs and the people who came out and supported us, kept us going throughout the years. So, it's fun to be here. We put a lot of that love we have for each other into our food,' said Simpson. For Weir, barbecue represents far more than great-tasting food. 'We're very lucky that we got so much out of barbecue that wasn't just barbecue. We've gotten so much out of this, it's fantastic.' Now she says Ribfest has transformed from a community event into something that feels a lot more like a family gathering. 'We cook dinner for everyone and you look out in the parking lot and everyone's eating the food you made for them. It's almost like one big family meal sometimes. It feels really good, really special,' said Weir.
Hamilton Spectator
17-06-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Woodstock to conduct safety review of Connell Park Raceway
Connell Park Raceway will be the focus of a safety review by the Town of Woodstock after a three-year-old died on the opening day of harness races on June 14. The toddler died when he was struck by the starting gate attached to the pacing truck. In a news release dated Tuesday, June 16, the town said a comprehensive safety review of Connell Park Raceway would begin to 'ensure that all future events at the venue provide a safe environment for both participants and spectators.' Town administrators will meet with the facility's user groups as they conduct their review. 'Out of an abundance of caution, the Town will be reaching out to all groups with scheduled events at Connell Park Raceway to review plans and determin whether those events can proceed prior to the completion of the safety review. This includes upcoming harness racing events, and any other large-scale gatherings scheduled to take place at the facility.' Some larger events scheduled for Connell Park Raceway include the upcoming Ribfest on June 20, 21, and 22, which raises money for local cancer support groups, harness racing on June 28, and the Woodstock Truck and Tractor Pull, scheduled for July 11 and 12. 'We recognize the significant time, effort, and dedication that go into organizing community events,' said Trina Jones, Mayor of Woodstock. 'We are committed to working collaboratively with our event partners to support them through this process. At the same time, we must prioritize public safety and take every necessary step to prevent future accidents.' The news release said the review may result in 'scheduling adjustments.' The Woodstock Police Force, which closed the track late Saturday while it conducted its investigation, has since 'released' the track back to the town. To support people during this difficult time, town administration has organized a community support session on Wednesday, June 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Rotary Room in Studio 2 of the lower level of the AYR Motor Centre. The session is open to everyone. Mental health professionals and support workers will be on-site, offering one-on-one or group conversations, resource information, and guidance on where to access further support. The town announced this would be an 'evening to connect and heal in a safe space.' If you need support sooner, we offer a reminder of the support options available: Mental Health Support Phone Numbers: Woodstock Office – 1-506-325-4419 Perth Office – 1-506-273-4701 Child and Youth Office – 1-506-325-4475 Members of the driving club are collecting donations in support of the family to help with ongoing expenses. Those wishing to donate can send e-transfers to woodstockdrivingclub@ . They ask that those making donations include the word 'Gunnar' in the subject line. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CTV News
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Prescott, Ont. hosts Ribfest for the first time to support youth charity
Ribs Royale BBQ and The Hogfather at Prescott Ribfest. June 15, 2025. (Jack Richardson/CTV News Ottawa). Ribbers have taken over Prescott, Ont. this weekend at the Leo Boivin Community Centre and Fort Wellington. The first annual Prescott Ribfest and Sportsman Show, being hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Leeds and Grenville, started on Friday and will wrap up Sunday afternoon. Admission to the event is free but donations for BBBS' mentoring programs are accepted to support the region's youth. The event features two ribbers, Ribs Royale BBQ and The Hogfather, along with local vendors. A beer garden that is operated by Windmill Brewery, based in Johnstown, Ont., is sharing a portion of its proceeds with BBBS. More details to come
