Annual Festivals in Central Manitoulin
There are tree major annual festivals in Central Manitoulin over the course of the summer season.
Bluegrass in the Country
Second weekend in June
Providence Bay, ON
Bluegrass in the Country is a three-day Bluegrass Music Festival that takes place on the second weekend in June at the Providence Bay Fair Grounds. Proceeds from this festival go directly to the Manitoulin Special Olympics.
Contact Ben Lentir at bluegrass_ben@live.com or by telephone or 705-210-0807.
Homecoming Weekend and Manitoulin Ribfest
June/July - Canada Day Weekend
Mindemoya, ON
Homecoming Weekend and Manitoulin Ribfest is a July long weekend tradition for Mindemoya. Hosted by the Central Manitoulin Lions Club, the weekend involves the annual Canada Day parade, children’s events, soapbox races, cookoffs, beer gardens and a ribfest. The majority of the events are located at the Municipal ball fields in Mindemoya, ON.
Email cmlionsevents@gmail.ca
Providence Bay Agricultural Fair
Third weekend in August
Providence Bay, ON
The Providence Bay Fair is an agricultural fair held on the third weekend of August. For 140 years, the Providence Bay Agricultural Fair had been a mainstay for fun and entertainment for the entire family on beautiful Manitoulin Island. It is an event for everyone, with a agricultural exhibits, Fair Ambassador competition, midway, musical entertainment, and horse pull. The Agricultural Society now has a large scale music concert venue called the Lone Pine Stage!
Email providencebayfair@gmail.com
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Municipality of Central Manitoulin
6020 Highway 542, P.O. Box 420
Mindemoya, ON P0P 1S0
Tel: 705-377-5726
Fax: 705-377-5585
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