An Archive of Past Events

Here’s an archive of yesteryear’s buzz. Take a look at these past events!

  • Coldest Night of the Year 2026

    Coldest Night of the Year 2026

    Coldest Night of the Year 2026 is coming! The whole world is feeling just a bit Colder. Community’s like Meaford warm it up! Please SPONSOR, PLEDGE, or WALK for those experiencing Hurt, Hunger and Homelessness. Saturday, February 28, 2026 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Register to walk, pledge, sponsor, or volunteer. Meaford helps the Hurt,…

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  • Ship Happens!

    Ship Happens!

    Opening: Mar 7th 2026, 2 – 4pm, L.E. Shore Library in Thornbury, 173 Bruce St. S. The Gallery at the L.E. Shore Library is thrilled to present Viz Saraby and Simon Kattar and their duo exhibition, Abstracted Realities! within which is Viz Saraby’s body of work called ‘Ship Happens!’. In this exciting new show, the artists take everyday experiences and…

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  • Meaford Photography club

    Meaford Photography club

    Through our Lenses  a collection of photographs showcasing a variety of perspectives, styles, and techniques: Meaford Hall galleries, March 3 to May 4 Come and meet the photographers during the opening reception  Saturday, March 7, 5-7 p.m. This exhibition marks the first time the Meaford Photography Club has shown its work at Meaford Hall. The photographs…

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  • National Kazoo Day

    National Kazoo Day

    As National Kazoo Day approaches on January 28, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the history of the Meaford Scarecrow Kazoo Band and the kazoo itself. The Meaford Scarecrow Kazoo Band is a highlight of the town’s Scarecrow Invasion that runs from mid-September to mid-October. The annual tradition began in 1996 as a Business…

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  • International Women’s day

    International Women’s day

    Meaford Celebrates International Women’s Day with Inspiring Event Honouring Women Farmers and Leaders Meaford, ON — — The community is invited to come together for a special International Women’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 7, at Meaford United Church, in support of the Meaford Culture Foundation. This inspiring event features a powerful lineup of guest…

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  • Meaford Skating Club

    Meaford Skating Club

    Presenting ‘Musicals in Meaford’ on Saturday March 14th at 1 pm, at the Meaford and St. Vincent Community Centre. Entry by donation.

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  • Meaford Farmers’ Holiday market

    Meaford Farmers’ Holiday market

    Saturday, December 13, 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Get the best of local produce, indulge in artisanal delights, and explore handmade crafts from talented artisans. Meaford St. Vincent Community Centre, 151 Collingwood St., Meaford

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  • Craig Gallery Holiday Artisan Market

    Craig Gallery Holiday Artisan Market

    Craig Gallery will be hosting their annual Artisan Market starting Nov. 22 in the gallery’s back room/jewelry case and runs until Dec. 20. We will have a selection of beautiful handmade items, and small art works – including work by many “new to our gallery” artists and artisans. Come in and browse through unique ornaments…

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  • Santa Claus Parade

    Santa Claus Parade

    Santa Claus parade is Dec 6 at 5:15 on Sykes Street North!! Come bundled up bearing gifts of canned goods & warm socks to share the feel good vibes! Rotary Club of Meaford will collect socks for United Way of Bruce Grey and participants will collect for Meaford Food Bank and Outreach! See you there…

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  • Christmas on the Bay

    Christmas on the Bay

    Thurs Dec 4 – Sun Dec 7, 2025 Experience the magic of Georgian Bay’s largest outdoor Christmas market!   Full Schedule The countdown is on to Meaford’s fourth annual Christmas on the BayTM! Come join the festivities in Meaford’s Market Square. Christmas on the BayTM features the magic of the season with sparkling lights, music,…

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  • Country Girls Christmas Market

    Country Girls Christmas Market

    Shop local this holiday season and discover a wonderful variety of handcrafted treasures — candles, sewing, soaps, honey, wooden crafts, jewelry, crochet, one of a kind art, and more! 🗓 Saturday, November 29 & Saturday, December 6 ⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM 📍 Meaford & St. Vincent Community Centre Come support local makers and…

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  • Moonlight Market

    Moonlight Market

    Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 03:00 pm to 09:00 pm (EDT)  Meaford Harbor 44 Parker St E, Meaford, ON N4L 1G7, Canada Come join Grey Noise Entertainment & Meaford Haunt for their first ever vendors market being held in the same spot as the haunted harbor. Come see the awesome vendors, grab some food and…

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  • Haunted Harbour

    Haunted Harbour

    Grab your big kid pants and head on down to the water where we are finally putting on a haunted house at the Meaford Harbour pavilion. Saturday October 25th – 7 – 9 PM A big thank you to Grey Noise Entertainment and crew for joining us and hopefully making this a yearly thing. Some…

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  • Haunted Candy Route

    Haunted Candy Route

    The Meaford Haunted Candy Route returns for its 6th edition!  The Route started in 2020 as an effort to save Halloween for kids, when so many of their normal activities were no longer an option. Originally the Meaford Contactless Candy Route, it brought those who wanted to offer candy safely and trick-or-treaters together for a…

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  • Craig gallery: live music

    Craig gallery: live music

    Friday Nov 7th, 6:30-8:30 pm, 4 Sykes Street North, Meaford Join us for an evening of music and entertainment with two local singer/songwriters Bill Monahan and Bill Dickson. They will trade songs, and maybe a tale or two beginning at 7 pm. $15 in advance, $20 at door. Ticket info: info@craiggallery.ca, 519-538-3671

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  • Remembrance Day Parade – Nov 11

    Remembrance Day Parade – Nov 11

    Sykes Street North will be closed from Collingwood Street to Nelson Street during the parade and ceremony from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

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  • Scarecrow invasion

    Scarecrow invasion

    Scarecrow Invasion: September 5th through October 26th Parade: 6 pm, October 3rd, 2025, on Sykes Street Festival: 6:30-9:00 pm October 3rd, 2025 at the Harbour Pavilion Every fall, Meaford comes alive with hundreds of scarecrows hanging from lamp posts, posing in windows, and gathering outside Market Square and Meaford Hall. Residents and businesses join in…

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  • Meaford International Film Festival 2025

    Meaford International Film Festival 2025

    The Meaford Culture Foundation is once again pleased to present the Meaford International Film Festival, now in its 19th season! The Festival, known as MIFF, will open with a Red Carpet Gala on Thursday evening, September 18, followed by three afternoon matinees and three evening films, September 19-21. The evening festivities will include an opportunity…

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  • Sweetwater music festival

    Sweetwater music festival

    The Sweetwater Music Festival kicks off on Sept 16 and runs until Sept 21 with world class musicians giving concerts in the region. Go to sweetwatermusicfestival.ca for details of all the concerts playing in and around Meaford. The final festival concert will be a matinee at Meaford United Church on Sunday Sept 21  Don’t miss it. For more…

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  • Beautiful Joe’s Annual Pooch Pool Party

    Beautiful Joe’s Annual Pooch Pool Party

    At the Blue Dolphin Pool, Sunday Aug 31st at the Blue Dolphin Pool, 11 am – 1 pm. Contest and fun!!

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  • Songs for Joe – A Musical Fundraiser

    Songs for Joe – A Musical Fundraiser

    Helping to Build Joe’s Bridge Local musicians are donating their time and talents. Admittance to “Songs for Joe” event is by donation. Lots of activities for the whole family:

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