FESTIVALS & EVENTS
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Market in the Park
The Market in the Park is an annual event that happens every Monday from 9am-3pm in Victoria Park, commencing on Victoria Day and continuing through to Labour Day. Admission is always FREE!The Market offers up a variety of product, including such items as fresh local produce (in season), homemade wood products/crafts, sunglasses, clothing, fresh baking, childrens' products and more...always something for everyone!
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Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band - Saturday Night Parades https://www.kspb.ca
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March with the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band every Saturday evening in the summer. Join this over 100 year old tradition starting at 8pm from Victoria park to Quinn Plaza and back again! Starts last weekend in June to the Labour Day weekend.
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Kincardine Farmer's Market Saturday 9am-noon May 20-Oct 7
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Come down to Connaught Park Saturday mornings in the summer and pick up some beautiful local produce, berries, baked goods, preserves and more, all local and yummy!
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Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games July 7,8,9 kincardinescottishfest.com
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"The Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games aims to preserve, enhance, and celebrate Kincardine’s Scottish roots. Enjoy three days and nights of lively music, exciting competitions, cultural workshops, and friendly small town hospitality."​
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Lighthouse Blues Festival July 14,15,16 lighthousebluesfestival.com
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World-class Blues acts fill the stage in this weekend-long music festival, which grows every year. Enjoy performances from dozens of bands at several downtown venues. This is the party you want to go to if Blues is your thing.
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Chantry Chinook Fishing Derby July 22 to August 6 www.chantrychinook.com
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Anglers come from all over the region to take part in this derby tradition, which is hosted all along the shores of Lake Huron in one combined competition! Join the fun and bring in the big one!
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Bulldogs Beach Dance July 29 www.kincardinebulldogs.ca
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Come down to Reunion Park at Station Beach for the biggest dance party event of the summer! Local and regional performers with a mix of musical genres, 100's of locals celebrate under a big tent, all for a good cause!
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Kincardine Summer Music Festival 1st & 2nd week of August (TBD) ksmf.ca
Musicians young and old come to Kincardine to listen to live instrumental music, combined with classes for youth to expand their musical skills! Youth can pre-register through the ksmf website and receive expert tutelage and meet new friends in this festival tradition for over 30 years! Enjoy acclaimed artist performances, while our town hosts several venues, celebrating all-things music!
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Kincardine Cruise Night August 5
Typical Cruise Night schedule is the Friday before all of the long week-ends. This year there is 1 main Cruise Night Event August 5th where you can browse the classics at Kincardine Airport! Classic Cars, Special Interest Vehicles & Motorcycle Show, Music, Prizes, Trophies and more!Register upon arrival
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Gathering of the Bands August 26 kspb.ca
"Since 1992 the Band has welcomed pipers and drummers, all members of the community, visitors and tourists to take part in our annual Gathering of the Bands and Massed Band Parade. We would like to welcome you and your family to our Annual Gathering of the Bands - enjoy a day of fun and entertainment. "
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Marine Heritage Event August 26
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Come and explore some historic nautical exhibits and learn how sailors in the past navigated the Great Lakes, located on the north pier in Kincardine!
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* These are just a few of the many things to do in Kincardine during summer, as well as spring and fall! From yogafests to craft workshops, paddleboarding events to triathalons, there are dozens of events and performances for you to enjoy,! Here are some links to find out all the goings-on in the area!
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calendar.kincardine.ca municipal site with a list of all registered local events
kincardine.ca/visit municipal site with monthly calender and local amenities
eventbrite.ca/d/canada--kincardine/events find out where local businesses are doing nightly events & performances
brucecounty.on.ca Bruce County's local online resource
explorethebruce.com find all kinds of things to do in all of Bruce County
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