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Fall is here, and Ontario's West Coast is the place to be for outdoor fun! Take a scenic walk, go paddling, or enjoy apple and pumpkin picking in the crisp autumn air. If you're into wine, now's the time to go on a tour and sample the region's finest. We've handpicked 5 must-do experiences to add to your fall bucket list. Visit https://www.ontarioswestcoast.ca/fall-bucket-list/ to start planning today!

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The Main Street Arts Festival on Sunday, September 22nd brings an immersive one-stop cultural experience to the village of Bayfield celebrating creativity, culture and community spirit through art, music, food and drink.
This on-the-street experience features a number of participating restaurants including:
The Albion Hotel, Black Dog Pub & Bistro, The Little Inn of Bayfield, Captain Harry's Bayfield, Oliotoo , 1851 Bayfield Landing, Bayfield Brewing Co., The Pink Flamingo Bakery and Boutique, Copenhagen's, Rosie's Ice Cream Shoppe
The festival will also feature art classes for all ages to foster creativity in a fun environment. Don’t miss musicians on the performance stage as well as street performers who will bring a vibrant and dynamic energy to the festival, making the Main Street Arts Festival fun and accessible to everyone!
Learn more by visiting https://www.huroncounty.ca/cultural-services/arts-festival/
This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
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The Main Street Arts Festival on Sunday, September 22nd!
This on-the-street experience features Author Talks & Book Signings:

Author Talks - Hosted by The Village Bookshop

2:00 PM - David Yates, Local Historian and Author of Gothic Huron: Heroes, Rogues, Murders, Daring, Bawdy Houses and Other Tales is Yates’ fifth book in the series and covers the period from the War of 1812 to Queen Victoria’s death in 1901

3:00 PM - Bonnie Sitter, Author of Onion Skins And Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes which was developed into a stage play by Alison Lawrence that premiered at the Blyth Festival in August 2024. She is currently raising money to fund a documentary on these young women who participated in a government-sponsored program that urged young women to lend a hand and help with the war effort when the communities were facing a labour shortages on farms.

Book Signings - Hosted by Bayfield Historical Society & Archives

2:00 PM - Barbara Brown, co-author of "Reflections of Bayfield,” will do a book signing at 2 pm at the Archives & Heritage Centre. The book contains a lovely variety of Bayfield-related images across the decades, drawing on our Bayfield Historical Society collection.

3:00 PM - Bayfield Historical Society will also feature one of their publications, which they commissioned David Yates to write, and they designed and produced. It is called "Admiral Henry Wolsey Bayfield," and the author David Yates will be at the Archives & Heritage Centre at 3 pm to sign copies and answer questions.

The festival will also feature art classes for all ages to foster creativity in a fun environment. Don’t miss musicians on the performance stage as well as street performers who will bring a vibrant and dynamic energy to the festival, making the Main Street Arts Festival fun and accessible to everyone! Learn more by visiting https://www.huroncounty.ca/cultural-services/arts-festival/

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Coming to Main Street Bayfield Sunday, Sept. 22, 2-6 p.m., The Main Street Arts Festival brings an immersive one-stop cultural experience to the village celebrating creativity, culture and community spirit through art, music, food and drink!
This on-the-street experience invites galleries, studios, and retailers to stay open for extended hours and highlight guest artists work. The event also welcomes restaurants, wineries and breweries to extend their businesses out into main street to welcome visitors.
The festival will also feature art classes and community art projects for all ages to foster creativity in a fun environment. As well as author readings and book signings. Don’t miss musicians on the performance stage as well as street performers who will bring a vibrant and dynamic energy to the festival, making the Main Street Arts Festival fun and accessible to everyone!
Visit https://www.huroncounty.ca/cultural-services/arts-festival/ to learn more!

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Huron Arts & Heritage Network County of Huron Bayfield & Area Chamber of Commerce FedDev Ontario

The Main Street Arts Festival on Sunday, September 22nd brings an immersive one-stop cultural experience to the village of Bayfield celebrating creativity, culture and community spirit through art, music, food and drink.

Step right up and witness the most incredible street performances you've ever seen! Featuring a dynamic trio of performers from one of the most unique circus companies in Canada! this show combines the comedic talents of a magician, the skillful juggling of a juggler, and the mesmerizing movements of a hula hooper.

Together, these strolling street performers create a spectacle of circus and artistry. Gather round and prepare to be amazed as these talented performers dazzle you with their skills and leave you wanting more. Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness this one-of-a-kind performances along at the Main Street Arts Festival .

The festival will also feature art classes for all ages to foster creativity in a fun environment. Don’t miss musicians on the performance stage as well as street performers who will bring a vibrant and dynamic energy to the festival, making the Main Street Arts Festival fun and accessible to everyone! Learn more by visiting https://www.huroncounty.ca/cultural-services/arts-festival/

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Huron Arts & Heritage Network County of Huron Bayfield & Area Chamber of Commerce County of Huron FedDev Ontario

On September 21st celebrate harvest in downtown Clinton at the annual Harvest Fest! This event includes activities for all ages. Bring the kids out for a day of bouncy castles, face painting, rock climbing, and more. Don’t forget to check out the classic car show, see what local vendors are selling at the craft market, and enjoy live music.

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The Main Street Arts Festival is happening September 22nd in Bayfield!
The festival will also feature art classes for all ages to foster creativity in a fun environment including:

Youth Art Activity: Petal Painting
2:00 to 6:00 PM
In front of Captain Harry’s Bar & Grill
9 Bayfield Main St N.

Youth (ages 5 to13) are invited to create a work of art inspired by nature with Huron County artist, Abigail Bos. Use your imagination and creativity to transform real flower petals and leaves on paper into a unique artistic masterpiece. Materials and supplies provided free.

About Abigail Bos
Abigail Bos is a born, raised, and still local to Huron County. Abigail is a freelance artist who has created many murals around Huron County. She is currently in her first-year full time as a tattoo apprentice.

Learn more by visiting https://www.huroncounty.ca/cultural-services/arts-festival/

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