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1st Annual Rankin River Canoe Rally
2026-05-23 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Wiarton
Welcome to our 1st Annual Rankin River Canoe Rally! 📅 May 23rd 📍 Paddle from Sky Lake → OEC dock on Boat Lake 🗓️ Registration closes May 15th — don’t miss out! Get ready for an adventure-packed day on the water with friends, fresh air, and a little friendly competition 👇 🏆 Prizes for: • Fastest team • Most species identified (category revealed week-of 👀) • Most orienteering markers found 👥 Up to 24 teams 🛶 Canoe rentals & gear available 🚐 Transportation provided to the launch 🔥 And the fun doesn’t stop at the finish line… Stick around for a BBQ lunch, games, and activities at the OEC—perfect for racers, supporters, and anyone who just loves a good time outdoors! 👉 Register now before spots fill up: https://www.bef-oec.org/rrcr

Grey Highlands Ram Rodeo
2026-05-23 - 2026-05-25 | Feversham
The RAM Rodeo Tour is pleased to announce its return to Osprey Community Arena, FEVERSHAMwith the
GREY HIGHLANDS RAM RODEO coming on May 23-24

6th ANNUAL GREY HIGHLANDS RAM RODEO
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026

(Tickets available at the door – cash only)

12NOON – RODEO GATES OPEN

2:30 PM – KIDS RODEO (audience participation)

4 PM – GREY HIGHLANDS RAM RODEO PERFORMANCE

9PM – COWBOY SOCIAL VIDEO DANCE PARTY
Tickets $20

RYC's Shrek the Musical
2026-05-22 19:30 - 22:00 | The Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N8, Canada
May 22 & 29 at 7:30pm, May 23 & May 30 at 2:00pm.

Ticket Price:

$28.50/$26.50/$24 (+service charge)

Directed By:

Ridgley Dier

Presented By:

Roxy Young Company

It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance.

Sweetwater Springtime Live
2026-05-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Leith Church, 419134 Tom Thompson Lane, Leith, ON, Canada

Parkwood: OS Collective Jam
2026-05-21 20:00 - 23:00 | Parkwood Restaurant, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K1K4, Canada
How about a NEW PARKWOOD live music night?! Come out as some of our city’s finest musicians will take the PARKWOOD STAGE and jam out together!
O.S. Collective? The Owen Sound Collective is a group of musicians, writers, and producers from Owen Sound and the surrounding area who come together to perform in a variety of unique configurations. Each performance highlights a different combination of artists and styles. These seasoned stage warriors are sure to provide some great takes on songs you love!
This week’s lineup features TBA.

Camryn Ruthven - Reclaiming the Matriarchs
2026-05-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Grey Roots, 102599 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 5N6, Canada
Camryn Ruthven – Reclaiming the Matriarchs
Tending to ancestral embers, Camryn Ruthven (she/her) explores the Gàidhlig lineage through song, with a focus on honouring and reclaiming women’s traditions from the Gàidhealtachd (Scottish Highlands) – from keening grief rituals to work songs and bagpiping trailblazers. She weaves the medicines of earth-centredness and Gàidhlig traditions into her own creative tapestry through songwriting, vocal improvisation, Soundwork, and instrumentation (primarily piano/guitar/bodhrán). Her distinctive vocal style draws its inspirations from the raw, highly-ornamented, earthy qualities of traditional waulking songs and the natural world.
This evening weaves performances of traditional melodies and original compositions with story-sharing and research, offering a glimpse into the various facets of women’s lives, work, social roles, and music in the Scottish Highlands.

Leeroy Stagger
2026-05-20 17:30 - 21:00 | Studio 79, Blue Mountain, Ontario, Canada
Please join us in welcoming the beloved, award-winning singer-songwriter, producer and master storyteller Leeroy Stagger, as he returns for yet another lilac session – live on the studio stage, with his trio Ryland Moranz and Tyler Lieb.
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Why a lilac session? Simply put, my lilacs will be out.🪻And Leeroy & Ryland like lilacs.
Stylistically, his music moves between folk roots and rocknroll. His music is written through the lens of a spiritual path through addiction and recovery; he cuts a trail through the human condition in only a way that a veteran observational traveller and artist can.
He has supported and toured with Steve Earle, Josh Ritter, Buffy Sainte Marie, Frazey Ford, The Pixies, Modest Mouse, Los Lobos, The Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell, and more.
He is just as at home in a cafe with an audience of 40 (that’s us!!!) as he is on a festival stage with an audience of 10,000.
Limited tickets for this up close & intimate live music performance & artist interaction
Leeroy Stagger and His Trio.

GB School for the Arts: Big Prints
2026-05-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Georgian Bay School for the Arts, 938 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, ON N4K 2H6
BIBLIOARTS 2026 is pleased to present BIG PRINTS!A free outdoor art event!Join artists from across Ontario to watch the creation of large-scale relief prints made with a steamroller! The prints will be made between 12 & 3 on 1st Ave, behind GB Arts, beside the beautiful boardwalk along the Sydenham River.This is a free outdoor art event running from 12 until 3 pm. The BiblioArts Team would like to thank the Japanese Paper Place for a generous donation of a full roll of Kozuke Ivory Heavy Washi for the BIG print artists to use. It is a genuine joy to print on such amazing paper!

The Point at the Dunes
2026-05-16 21:00 - 23:00 | The Dunes, 11 Southampton Parkway, Sauble Beach, ON, Canada

Collingwood Comicon
2026-05-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Collingwood Legion, Collingwood, ON, L9Y2Y7, Canada
COMICON COMES TO YOUR TOWN ! Vendors selling comic books / toys / video games / sports cards / jewelry and pretty much anything geeky cool !

Collingwood’s One and Only ComiCon!!
With Special Guest : Catherine Disher
On: May 16th 2026
When: 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 63

May Long Weekend Festival - Blue Mountain
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-19 | Blue Mountain Village, 156 Jozo Weider Blvd, Blue Mountains, ontario, Canada
Join us from May 16 to 18 and watch the Village transform into a street party, with cool activities, warm weather, and the hottest live music performances!

As the days grow warmer, the celebrations ramp up with live music setting the perfect vibe. Find your rhythm with Groove Dancing with Tyler Boyle, where the beats will have you moving in ways you never expected. And for those who love a challenge, dive into thrilling scavenger hunts, where creativity and teamwork will lead you to exciting discoveries. Whether you’re soaking in the festive atmosphere or joining in the fun, this weekend promises something for everyone.

Bring on Summer: Vendor Event in Sauble Beach
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-17 | Sauble Beach, Sauble Beach, ON, Canada
Lakeview Vendor Markets bring on summer event. Come on out to the Sauble Beach Community Hall and support 57 talented local vendors. Let’s get summer started!
Joining us…Sauble Beach Sandpipers with their Junk in the Trunk. Should be a real busy day!!!
Donations accepted for our local food bank at the door, but not mandatory.

Summer Kickoff Party
2026-05-15 21:00 - 23:00 | Parkwood Restaurant, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K1K4, Canada
Experience the S̶u̶n̶d̶a̶y̶ ̶S̶p̶i̶n̶o̶f̶f̶ Summer Kickoff party as part of the Park After Dark series!
Blending catchy originals with electrifying covers of legends like Janis Joplin, Sass Jordan, Stevie Nicks and more, NuclearVibes brings a raw, high-energy sound that pulls you in and doesn’t let go.
If you’re craving a summer filled with good live music and ice cold drinks, it starts right here at Parkwood with NuclearVibes: Hannah Faith, Ken Ducker, Dan McArthur, Kevin Dougan.
Ditch the couch and grab your people because the 2026 summer season kicks off with NuclearVibes live at Parkwood on Friday, May 15th at 9PM
CALL THE RESTAURANT at 226-664-0340 if you are attending and wish to make your reservation at a different time!

Jeremie Albino
2026-05-15 19:00 - 22:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
Happiness Mafia and Marsh Street Centre present Jeremie Albino

Folkpunk Night
2026-05-14 20:30 - 23:00 | Parkwood Restaurant, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K1K4, Canada
Join Making Woman, Sydney Riley, and James Harris, Thursday May 14th, 8pm, at Parkwood restaurant for an evening of heavily charged folk-punk originals that will challenge (or affirm) your expectations of how society can be different from the status quo.

Making Woman pushes boundaries. Expect to hear everything from soft, sweet, silly, and jazz inspired songs to raw and authentic acoustic-punk-metal. This self-described-over-hyphenated-solo-punk will deliver a purr-formance on an acoustic guitar with a beautiful kick drum.

Heart, soul, and rock & roll: Josie-nominated singer-songwriter Sydney Riley is embracing the darker side of life. Hailing from Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Sydney’s thundering vocals have been described as a balance
between Stevie Nicks and Joan Jett.

James Harris is a folk punk singer/songwriter centred around Owen Sound, Ontario. Inspired by artists like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Laura Jane Grace, Tomas Kalnocky: James’ mix of high energy anthems and soulful sounds will draw you in while his lyrical hooks will catch you and make you think.

Line Dancing with Melanie
2026-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | The Dunes, 11 Southampton Parkway, Sauble Beach, ON, Canada
no experience neccessary, all ages welcome!

Exhibit Opening: Inspiring Nature, Inspired Techno - Biomimicry
2026-05-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, 33 Victoria St N, Southampton, ON, Canada
Members See it First!
Thursday, May 14 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
PLUS: Snacks, crafts, and entertainment!
Please RSVP online here, or by calling (519) 797-2080.
Join us on opening night and test your knowledge on inspiring nature and how it has impacted technology with our quiz show kicking off at 5:30 PM in the Bruce Power theatre!
Channel your inner engineer…. and create an invention of your own inspired by an animal or plant!
Make your own bee hotel, enjoy some sliders and pizza and leave with a sweet treat.
Come see what all the buzz is about!
After all, nature IS the best inventor.
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About the Exhibit
Inspiring Nature, Inspired Techno – Biomimicry and Transport is a unique exhibition that allows visitors to explore up to thirty natural specimens and discover how aspects of nature have been applied to create innovative technological objects.
The word comes from “bios” for life and “mimesis” for imitation. The methodology relies on the observation of shapes, processes, and systems to imitate nature’s genius and offer innovative solutions.

Do you want to see how a kingfisher’s beak inspired engineers to make trains quieter?

How did a prickly thistle lead to an invention we use every day?

How are seashells helping us develop stronger windows for our homes?

The exhibition combines themes of innovation and nature to inspire visitors and create a sense of wonder about the natural world and inspiration for how natural designs can inform future development.
This traveling exhibition comes from the Musée de l’ingéniosité J. Armand Bombardier (QC).
Proudly presented by Ontario Power Generation; Media partner 101.7 the One.
The exhibition is a production of the Musée de l’ingéniosité J. Armand Bombardier in collaboration with the Musée de la nature et des sciences de Sherbrooke, the Granby
Zoo and the Institut de biomimétisme. This project was made possible thanks to the contribution of the Government of Canada.

Western Ontario Drama League Festival
2026-05-14 08:00 - 2026-05-17 17:00 | Hanover Community Players, 443 10th Avenue, Hanover, Ontario, Canada
May 14th—17th, 2026
Hanover Civic Theatre & Best Western Walkerton
The Western Ontario Drama League’s Festival 2026 will be hosted by the Hanover Community Players and promises to be a dazzling celebration of live theatre with a “Fabulous Fifties” flair! The top three of Ontario’s finest community drama groups will come to our area to compete by showcasing their performances for our patrons. Drama workshops, and a fabulous Gala top off the event with vintage décor setting the stage for an electrifying celebration of performance.

Biblio Arts: book arts and print fair!
2026-05-14 - 2026-05-18
BIBLIOARTS 2026

BiblioArts is an annual teaching and marketplace event with the aim to support Grey-Bruce artists and fundraise for the Georgian Bay School for the Arts (GB Arts).

BiblioArts is a celebration of the “Book Arts” held the weekend of Victoria Day.

For 2026, our third annual BiblioArts will happen from Thursday to Sunday, May 14-17.
“The Book Arts” describes a wide range of art forms including bookbinding, printmaking, letterpress printing, box-making, paper-making, paper marbling, broadsides, card-making, zines and journals, and so much more; it’s an exciting field and we’re happy to bring it all together for this event.
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Thursday and Friday we’ll be featuring special guest artist Jacquie Sullivan who will lead a two-day intensive workshop on Multi-Block Relief Printing focusing on the connection between the Japanese process of Mokuhanga woodcuts and the Western techniques of multi-block linocut printmaking. In 2025 Jacquie received a Canada Council grant to study mokuhanga (Japanese water-based woodblock printmaking) at the Mokuhanga Innovation Laboratory (MI-Lab) in Echizen, Japan. You won’t want to miss this excellent opportunity to learn from a significant artist in this field
Saturday features a Book Arts Marketplace from 9:30am-3pm including printmaking and book artists, specialty vendors of papers, materials, and tools for all your book and printmaking needs. The Goods Kitchen Cafe, located in the entrance to GB Arts, will also be open from 9am-4pm.
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On Sunday morning, four featured workshops will run with sessions of Water Marbling, Silk Screen printing, and Letterpress Printing. Tickets can be found at gbarts.ca or at the links below.

On Sunday afternoon, the public is welcome to join BIG PRINTS!—We’re renting a steamroller and going BIG! We will be printing large-scale relief prints on 1st Ave, behind GB Arts, beside the beautiful boardwalk along the Sydenham River. This is a free outdoor art event running from noon until 3pm.
This is all taking place in the large creative studios of GB Arts, located on the main street in the heart of downtown Owen Sound.

Rural Roots in Springtime with Tom and DeeAshman
2026-05-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
Rural Rootz in Springtime with Tom and Dee Ashman. A Wonderland of Rocks, Ferns, Flowers and more.
Celebrating 5 decades of respectful conservation and sharing of Rural Rootz here at Wiarton. Limit 15. Register with John at jwdickso@gmail.com

Needle Felting - Denim Patch
2026-05-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Kimber Farms, Kimber Valley Farms 236087 Beaver Valley Road Kimberley, ON, N0C 1G0 Canada (map)
Join us for a creative, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to transform a simple piece of denim into a unique, hand-felted patch! Whether you’re mending your favorite jeans or adding a personal touch to a jacket, this session will introduce you to the relaxing and versatile art of needle felting. Click the link below to register

Voice of Hind Rajab
2026-05-12 19:00 - 21:00 | East Ridge Auditorium, 1550 8th St E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K1K4, Canada
Join us for a screening of the Oscar-nominated docudrama based on real audio recordings of a six-year-old Palestinian girl trapped in Gaza.

Springtime Nature Ramble in the Beaver Valley
2026-05-12 09:00 - 11:00 | OSFN
Noon Springtime Nature Ramble in the Beaver Valley ‘again’ with Jen Worrall
Enjoy meadows, forests and wetland features. The 2025 hike there was a winner with birds, flowers, deer, salamanders. Ramble up to 3KM, at a relaxed pace along good walking
trails – mostly flat, except for one steep sloped area.

Köln 75 - TIFF
2026-05-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
Mon. May 11, 7:00 PM
Part of the TIFF to MIFF series presented by Meaford Culture Foundation
Add all 4 movies to cart to purchase for $70. $20 for a single show
Köln 75 tells the true story behind one of the best-selling jazz records of all time, Keith Jarrett’s “Köln Concert” from 1975. The event almost failed to happen – before a formidable German teenager, the 18-year-old Vera Brandes, pulls out all the stops and arranges the conditions for the creation of a masterpiece.
Run time 1 h 56 m
Trailer: KÖLN 75 – official US trailer
zeitgeistfilms.com/film/koeln-75
Please note that the balcony level is ONLY accessible by stairs.
♿ For accessible seating, please call the Box Office at 1-877-538-0463.

Discovering my O'Hagan Roots with guest speaker Joe O'Hagan
2026-05-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, 33 Victoria St N, Southampton, ON, Canada
In this presentation, Joe will discuss and illustrate the steps, and occasional missteps, involved in collecting information pertaining to his O’Hagan ancestors. Joe will show how he put together this extensive information into two books (O’Hagan Genealogy – Part 1 John O’Hagan, Bridget Ryle & Their Descendants and O’Hagan Genealogy – Part 2 The Life and Times of Dr. Thomas O’Hagan. 477 pages + 633 pages) to preserve it for future generations.
This is an in-person event, hosted by the Bruce County Genealogical Society.
Free to attend; Register online here or by calling (519)797-2080.
Location: Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre (33 Victoria St N, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0)
For more information, email the Bruce County Genealogical Society: BCGSwebinars@gmail.com

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About Joe O’Hagan
I was born and raised in Walkerton, Bruce County, Ontario, and grew up there during the 1950s and 60s in this small town atmosphere. As a child, I was surrounded by relatives who told family stories about colorful, and even famous, characters from my family and this made me curious to find out more about my family history and genealogy. Books like the Queen’s Bush and the Black Donnellys fuelled my burgeoning interest. My work as a police office and detective for the Toronto Police for 32 years, starting in 1969, gave me invaluable tools to collect facts, distinguish fact from fiction, and gather supporting evidence.
Over the years, I compiled a lot of information relating to my ancestors and more recent family members. One of my ancestors, Dr. Thomas O’Hagan, my great-granduncle, was a well-known author, poet and world traveler. Like him, I love to travel and went to Ireland on a number of occasions to find out more about my roots and succeeded in discovering some difficult-to-find information about my ancestors who had left Ireland and travelled to Bruce County. In 2010, I helped organize a family reunion in in Chepstow which 430 people attended from all over North America and Europe. The following year, 50 of us O’Hagans and friends, went to Ireland and explored our family’s original home property. In 2025, I privately published two books about my ancestors, O’Hagan Genealogy – Part 1 John O’Hagan, Bridget Ryle & Their Descendants and O’Hagan Genealogy – Part 2 The Life and Times of Dr. Thomas O’Hagan.

Gaia's Gifts with Peter Rasberry
2026-05-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
‘Gaia’s Gifts’ with Peter Rasberry, celebrates the beauty, complexity and diversity of some of the living things with which we share the planet. Gaia was the Greek Earth goddess who emerged from Chaos and created the Mountains, Sea and Sky. We know her as Mother Earth.

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Kenny and Dolly Tribute - Meaford Hall
2026-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of country music magic! “Real Love” the world’s #1 Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Tribute Show is performed by award-winning country artists Alan Turner and Laurie Lynn. This concert promises to be a night filled with classic hits and the timeless charm of two country music legends. Alan and Laurie bring Kenny and Dolly’s legacy to life, taking audiences on a journey through six decades of unforgettable songs. Fans of all ages are invited to sing along, tap their feet, and reminisce as they enjoy the legendary hits that made Rogers and Parton household names. This dynamic duo’s on-stage charisma and heartfelt chemistry will make you feel like you’re spending an evening with the real Kenny and Dolly. The show has wowed audiences across North America, offering a faithful recreation of the original country icons’ stage presence and vocal harmony. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering these classic hits for the first time, the “Real Love” tribute show is sure to be a heartwarming experience, filled with songs that speak to love, life, and memories that last a lifetime.
Presented by Beach Towel Live

Sandhill Creek Tulip Fest
2026-05-10 - 2026-05-13 | Sandhill Creek Flower Farm, 262 Bruce Road 8, South Bruce Peninsula, Ontario N0H 2T0, Canada
We are very excited to be opening for our second Tulip Fest this May! We have planted rows and rows of beautiful tulips on our family farm for visitors to enjoy, in fact, we planted over 350,000 bulbs on 4 acres! We offer a unique experience for visitors to come enjoy being surrounded by tulips, take in their beauty and capture beautiful moments among the flowers! This is the only one of it’s kind in the Grey-Bruce area!

Karaoke with Fred
2026-05-09 20:00 - 23:00 | The Dunes, 11 Southampton Parkway, Sauble Beach, ON, Canada

Conor Gains with Jolie Anastasia
2026-05-09 20:00 - 23:00 | Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, n4k 2h5, Canada
Heartwood Hall Is Proud to Present: Conor Gains with s/g Jolie Anastasia! Recommended to get your advance tickets for this show ASAP while they last!

Good time buddies Conor Gains and Jolie Anastasia are hitting the Heartwood stage with their full bands for an unforgettable night of alt-country, soul, and rock n‘ roll! Known for their passionate and heartfelt original music, these artists will have you swooning one minute, and dancing your boots off the next. Powerful and poetic all at once, Conor and Jolie will warmly remind you of a bygone era of music and community. The musicianship of their band members will elevate the experience to a top tier performance. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this incredible night of song, dance, and magic!
Seasoned roots rock artist Conor Gains has a well-earned reputation as a road dog and one of a kind live performer with a tour history mapped across the globe and awards testifying every mile of travels! Gains’ has been playing festivals, clubs and halls all across 3 continents (including support slots for Kaleo, Glorious Sons, Big Wreck, July Talk, Feist, Daniel Lanois, Les Paul, Colin Linden & more) He has also performed on prestigious stages such as Massey Hall, Montreal Jazz Festival, Rock The Park (London).

“Good Time Buddies” was recorded in the home studio in Waterloo with some of my best friends over the winter of 2025.
It was my most honest recording where we took our time letting the songs do their thing”. Says Gains. “These songs have been a joy to play live and we can’t wait to bring this album to the good people out there on our 2026 tour”.
Teasing songs from a new 2026 release, the band is giving audiences a sneak peak of their new material that is not available online yet.
“I have been working tirelessly through the winter on new material and now that the snow is melting I can’t wait to share these new songs with everyone”. This show will be full of songs from the 5 albums out to date of Gains’ nearly 20 year career plus a special peak of what is to come.

Jolie Anastasia is a folk and Americana singer-songwriter whose music feels like a conversation around a fire—intimate, timeless, and rooted in the human spirit!

With a voice that carries both tenderness and grit, she weaves stories of love, resilience, and belonging. From Ontario to open skies far beyond, Jolie’s melodies echo the traditions of the folk greats while carving her own path, balancing vulnerability with quiet strength. Her music invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and find yourself reflected in the poetry of her songs—like letters written from the soul to anyone willing to hear.
