An Archive of Past Events

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

  • 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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  • Art in The Wild!

    Art in The Wild!

    Thursday, August 21 | 4:00–8:00+ PMGeorgian Trail, Meaford (Bridge + Denmark St) One night only!The Georgian Trail was transformed into an open-air gallery. 30+ local artists, sculptors, photographers, and musicians! Art popped up in trees, bushes, along fences. Playful, unexpected, and WILD.Visitors enjoyed mocktails as they strolled, chatted, sipped, and soaked up the creative energy!…

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  • Sailing in Meaford

    Sailing in Meaford

    Meaford Ontario offers a premier sailing playground on the sparkling shores of Georgian Bay. Whether you’re a curious newcomer or a seasoned skipper, the town’s welcoming marina, expert coaching, and vibrant sailing community have something for everyone. ⚓ Harbour: The Heart of Meaford Meaford Harbour is your launchpad. Featuring over 200 slips with hydro and…

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  • James Paterson Art Sale

    James Paterson Art Sale

    We are having an Open House this Saturday to showcase and offer for sale James’ work from the past, as well as his current body of work, the wire sculptures. Please join us at 158523 7th Line, Meaford anytime between 10 and 5 on Saturday June 14th.

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  • Sail Past 2025

    Sail Past 2025

    Meaford’s Reef Boat Club will be conducting their Sail Past ceremony on Saturday, June 14th at 1pm. Come take a look! Learn more about the Reef Boat Club. The Reef Boat Club is group of enthusiastic boaters hanging out in our snug clubhouse overlooking Meaford Harbour and the beautiful clear waters of Georgian Bay. Our mandate…

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  • Sponsor a Bike Basket

    Sponsor a Bike Basket

    We are happy to announce the colourful bikes will be returning downtown Meaford AND we have a few new bikes that will be making their appearance in rural areas of Meaford this summer.This year we are giving businesses and our community members the opportunity to sponsor a bike basket. Grey Huron graciously was the sponsor…

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  • Summerfest 2025!

    Summerfest 2025!

    August 1 to August 3, 2025 Schedule

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  • Summerfest 2025 – Calling All Vendors Aug 1-3

    Summerfest 2025 – Calling All Vendors Aug 1-3

    Attention Makers • Artists and Creators • All Vendors We are looking for vendors to fill our streets and join in on the Summerfest Fun. This event brings in people from all over Ontario with over 4K people in attendance last year it was a busy weekend in Meaford. For more details regarding Summerfest please…

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  • all about musicals

    all about musicals

    Join us for All About Musicals, this year’s spring dance concert! Chock full of show tunes, this show is a must-see for friends, family and community members. Come support local talent! All About Musicals! Mutable Arts Year-End Dance Performance Meaford United Church, 7 Boucher St E, at Sykes St S (enter through the main doors…

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  • Let’s Clean up Meaford! – May 10

    Let’s Clean up Meaford! – May 10

            Let’s Clean Up Meaford!         Our friends at the Rotary Club of Meaford are hosting their Annual Garbage Clean-Up — and you’re invited! Yes, we are picking up trash! Let’s work together to restore our town to its natural beauty. Everyone is welcome! What to bring: What’s provided: All parts of town will…

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  • Rotary Easter Egg Hunt

    Rotary Easter Egg Hunt

    April 19th, 2025.  Beautiful Joe Park.  Hunt starts at Noon Sharp.   Limited parking at the Park.  Best to park across from the Legion Apts and walk across the bridge to Beautiful Joe.   Arrive between 11:30 – 11:45am.  Freewill donations accepted will benefit Meaford FoodBank.

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  • The Tidbits History Project Raises More Funds

    The Tidbits History Project Raises More Funds

    The Tidbits Meaford History Project is growing! Thanks to a second $25,000 grant, founders Viz Saraby and Mikael Sandblom are expanding their work, which started with walking tours and an online archive of Meaford’s past. The new funding will bring permanent plaques to over 40 historical sites, each with a QR code linking to local…

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  • Redneck games

    Redneck games

    DEADLINE is approaching Fast (Registration deadline May 24th)  Saturday June 7th, 2025 Contact the Meaford & St. Vincent Agricultural Society for more info & to register your team today go to:   meafordfallfair@gmail.com,  www.meafordfallfair.com LEGAL information: All participants must be 18 years of age & older. All teams must consist of both genders & all participants must sign…

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