Annual fun Stuff

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.

international women’s day

date tba, 2027, united church

A wonderful event to celebrate women + their achievements everywhere!

rotary club egg hunt

Sat April TBA, 2027. 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, 2027, 2 pm united church

The Meaford area women’s choir
​with a love of choral music!

canada day celebrations

july 1st, 2027, 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 2027. fridays 3-7 pm

A thriving Farmers’ Market in the Harbour Pavilion.

sunny sunday tours

sundays in july + aug, 2027, 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 TBA, 2027, 9 am, Harbour pavilion

A wonderful event to raise money for the Meaford Hospital Foundation.

rotary fish fry

july TBA, 2027, harbour pavilion

Frying fish + raising money for community service projects.

summerfest

Aug Long Weekend, 2027, 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, 2027, early to late

Tons of fun. The Electric Eclectics lineup features avant-garde + crossover musicians, as well as art installations, + DJs.

SALMON + TROUT DERBY

August TBA, 2027

A week of fishing with great prizes to be won for the heaviest salmon, lake trout, and rainbow trout!

ART IN THE ……

August tBA , 2027, 3- 7 pm

A creative and daring art show located in different settings, featuring local artists displaying works in a range of media: painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media!

Meaford Fall Fair

Sat of Labour Day Weekend, 2027, 9 am – 4:30 pm

This wonderful community event has been running for over 160 years, all about agricultural life.

Meaford pet expo

Sept TBA, 2027, Meaford community centre + arena, 10-4.

The largest pet festival in the area and a must-visit for all pet lovers!

Pooch party + swim

Sept TBA, 2027, 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, 2027, parade oct tBA, 2027 6:00, festival Oct TBA 6:30 PM

The town gets invaded by hundreds of scarecrows! There are workshops, design and contests, a parade and a family festival.

Sweet Strings Music Festival

Sept TBA, 2027, venue: various

Showcasing the best musicians from across Canada and beyond performing classical, jazz, and contemporary music.

meaford international film festival (Miff)

Sept TBA, 2027, MEAFORD HALL

MIFF showcases award-winning films and guests from around the world. Come for the gala, films, parties + dinners!

Georgian bay fancon

sept TBA, 2027, 10-4, meaford community centre

All things pop culture, from anime and comics to video games and fantasy!

apple harvest craft show

Oct TBA, 2027, 10-6 (sat), 10-4 (sun), Meaford Community centre

An amazing local craft show + sale with talented artists, craftspeople + vendors.

Haunted harbour + market

Oct 24, 2026, 7 -9 pM, meaford harbour

Haunted Harbour at 7 pm. Enter if you dare!

remembrance day parade

november 11, 10:30 AM, 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.

christmas on the bay

December 3-6, 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!

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!

Video by Paul Stewart