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Fairs
are as much a part of fall as back to school and the leaves
turning colour. Muskoka boasts any number of traditional
fall fairs, some with well over 100 years of history, as
well as some other fall events, making for a great excuse to
get out for a drive in the country in the fall.
Fall Fairs
The 136th Annual Bracebridge Agricultural Society
Fall Fair & Horse Show takes place at the
Bracebridge Fairgrounds September 12-14.
Call (705) 645-4223 for more information.
Huntsville
Fall Fair
takes place at the Huntsville Fairgrounds September 19-21.
For more information contact Violet Earl at (705)789-5982 or
the Fall office at (705)789-9540.
Farmer’s
markets
The Gravenhurst Farmer's Market,
(voted Best Seasonal Market in Ontario) is on until October
8. The market runs every Wednesday from 9am to 2pm, and
includes special event days, free coffee and weekly prizes.
Come savour the flavour of Muskoka! For more information
call 705-684-8731.
The Bracebridge Farmer's Market runs
until October 11. Located in Memorial Park, in the heart of
downtown Bracebridge, it is open Saturdays,
rain or shine. A fifteen year tradition, offering
farm fresh produce, arts and crafts, baked goodies, smoked
fish and cured meats, honey, maple syrup, fruits, perennials
and annuals. Take a stroll through the park, visit with the
vendors and take home a taste of Muskoka.
Huntsville Farmer's Market is
on until October 30th, every Thursday from 9am to
2pm. Market highlights include special event days such as
Father's Day Basket Draw, Christmas in July and Customer
Appreciation Day.
Other
events
Katrine Octoberfest at the Katrine Community Centre on Hwy 11
September 13.
Traditional German festival with polkamusik and dance, food
and beer and lots of gemuetlichkeit! For more information
contact Stefan Gerstweiler at (705)382-3802.
Logging
Days Festival
September 19-21. The Parry Sound area celebrates its
heritage at the Georgian Bay Timber Sport Championships and
the Canadian Timber Sport Championships. Best from the West
compete against the Best from the East. Food, entertainment
and much more! Part of this celebration includes the Logging
Days Festival Night of Fiddling at the Charles W.
Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts in parry Sound,
September 19. Featuring explosive Canadian step dancing and
fiddling.
End of Summer Dock Party at Lumina Resort September
25, at 5 p.m. Tickets are $35 plus GST. Silent Auction items
are needed for this fundraiser. For more information or to
book your tickets call the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber
at 705-789-4771 ext. 21, fax 705-789-6191 or email: chamber@huntsvillelakeofbays.com.
Shades of Autumn September 25 – 27. In downtown Huntsville,
featuring Muskoka's biggest Non-Profit Bake Sale. For more
information contact the Huntsville BIA at (705)789-1400 or
email bia@vianet.on.ca.
Website: www.downtown-huntsville.com
The
25th Annual Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour takes place
September 27&28.
Always two weeks before Thanksgiving weekend 10am - 6pm. Go
to www.muskoka.com/tour
for more information.
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