First, we think you should listen to Allan Johnson’s fun song about Meaford:
Below are a list of annual activities. Click on the title to go to the organizers web page, and on some of the image for videos of the event in an earlier year.
NATIONAL KAZOO DAY
JAN 28TH 2027, 10:00 am, sYKES ST. N.
Kazooing in and out of local restaurants until 11:30 am. Come and join in!
Coldest night of the year
date TBA 2027, 4:30-6:30 pm, thrift store
A winterrific family-friendly walk in support of charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger + homelessness.
<- Click on the image to see a video!
international women’s day
date tba, 2027, united church
A wonderful event to celebrate women + their achievements everywhere!
<- Click on the image to see a video!
rotary club egg hunt
Sat April 4th, 2026. 11:30 am beautiful joe park
Join in the fun with an Easter egg hunt hosted by the Rotary Club of Meaford!
goldenaires choir
1st Sunday in MAY, 2026, 2 pm united church
The Meaford area women’s choir
with a love of choral music!
canada day celebrations
july 1st, 2026, 8 am – 4 pm, Harbour
Bring a lawn chair and make a day of all the fun events happening in town + at the harbour.
meaford farmers’ market
summer 2026. fridays 3-7 pm
A thriving Farmers’ Market in the Harbour Pavilion.
sunny sunday tours
sundays in july + aug, 2026, 12-2 pm
Come to Beautiful Joe Park to join an expert from the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society for a 30 min walking tour.
meaford hospital 5K run walk
july 11, 2026, 9 am, Harbour pavilion
A wonderful event to raise money for the Meaford Hospital Foundation.
rotary fish fry
july 17, 2026, harbour pavilion
Frying fish + raising money for community service projects.
Meaford pet expo
Sept 26, 2026, Meaford community centre + arena, 10-4.
The largest pet festival in the area and a must-visit for all pet lovers!
summerfest
Aug Long Weekend, 2026, early to late
Featuring the legendary Poutine-off, live music, movie and an array of awesome vendors all in Downtown Meaford!
electric eclectics
Aug Long Weekend, 2026, early to late
Tons of fun. The Electric Eclectics lineup features avant-garde + crossover musicians, as well as art installations, + DJs.
SALMON + TROUT DERBY
16-24 Aug, 2026
A week of fishing with great prizes to be won for the heaviest salmon, lake trout, and rainbow trout!
ART IN THE WILD
aug 20th, 2026, 4- 8 pm
A creative and daring art show tucked into the natural landscape of the Georgian Trial featuring local artists displaying works in a range of media: painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media!
Meaford Fall Fair
Sat of Labour Day Weekend, 2026, 9 am – 4:30 pm
This wonderful community event has been running for over 160 years, all about agricultural life.
Pooch party + swim
Sept 5, 2026, 11-2, blue dolphin pool
Meaford’s splashiest event! This free pool party by the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society is for the pooches! No dog needed.
scarecrow invasion + parade
Mid sept-mid oct, 2026, parade oct 2nd, 2026 6:00, festival Oct 2nd 6:30 pm
The town gets invaded by hundreds of scarecrows! There are workshops, design and contests, a parade and a family festival.
<- Click on the image to see a video!
meaford international film festival (Miff)
Sept 24-27, 2026, MEAFORD HALL
MIFF showcases award-winning films and guests from around the world. Come for the gala, films, parties + dinners!
Sweet Strings Music Festival
TBA, 2026, various
Showcasing the best musicians from across Canada and beyond performing classical, jazz, and contemporary music.
apple harvest craft show
TBA, 2026, 10-6 (sat), 10-4 (sun), Meaford Community centre
An amazing local craft show + sale with talented artists, craftspeople + vendors.
Georgian bay fancon
TBA, 2026, meaford community centre
All things pop culture, from anime and comics to video games and fantasy!
Haunted harbour + market
TBA, 2026, meaford harbour
Spooky vendors market at 3 pm, Haunted Harbour at 7 pm. Enter if you dare!
remembrance day parade
november 11, 2026 sykes st.
Join the massive crowd by the cenotaph in front of Meaford Hall, as they gather to honour the sacrifices made by veterans.
country girl’s Christmas market
DATE TBA, 2026, Meaford community centre
Shop local: candles, sewing, soaps, honey, wooden crafts, jewelry, crochet, etc!
christmas on the bay
DATE TBA, 2026, 2 pm (Thur, Fri), 10 am (sat, Sun) to 8 pm., market sq.
A Christmas market with a host of unique gifts for sale in the heart of Meaford!
<- Click on the image to see a video!
goldenaires choir
1st Sunday in Dec., 2026, 2 pm united church
The Meaford area women’s choir
with a love of choral music!
santa parade
date tba, 2026, sykes st. starting at 5:15 pm
Come and see Santa and all his supporters at the annual parade!