Festivals and Events

If you are looking for another reason to visit our beautiful countryside and small towns, look no further than our delightful events and festivals. You can kick off the fall with a classic country fair in Caledonia or cheer on the Calithumpian parade at the Selkirk Gas Fest. These events are fun for the whole family!

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Caledonia Fair

Combining the traditions of the country fair – livestock shows, home craft, food, and the midway – with continuous entertainment, makes the Caledonia Fair a perfect Autumn outing for the entire family. From homemade pies, rides, demolition derby, and entertaining shows to heavy horses – this fair has been entertaining residents and visitors for over 145 years.

a parade runs through a small town with a large rubber ducky on a float

Dunnville Mudcat Festival

This festival celebrates the town mascot, “Muddy The Mudcat.” Festivities include; a parade, vendors, entertainment, fireworks, blues night, children’s entertainment, strongman/woman competition, car show and more.

Hagersville Summers End Festival

A free one-day community festival organized by the Hagersville and District Lions Club to cap off the end of summer and thank area residents for their support throughout the year. Families will enjoy the inflatable play area, crafts for the kids, vendors, horse-drawn wagon rides, live entertainment, and a car cruise-in.

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The Old Mill in Caledonia next to the river shown at night with fireworks.

Caledonia Canada Day

Featuring a community breakfast, parade, inflatable rides, shopping and food. Stroll the grounds shopping for unique items, and enjoy traditional festival food. In addition, Caledonia Canada Day boasts a main stage chock-full of the best local entertainment. A huge fireworks display takes place over the Caledonia Fairgrounds at dusk.

Dunnville Canada Day in the Park

The Optimist Club of Dunnville, the Lioness of Dunnville, and Dunnville Legion Branch 142 organize the annual Dunnville Canada Day in the Park. The morning begins with a pancake breakfast at the Optimist Hall from 8 to 10 a.m., then over to Central Park for free festivities at 11 a.m.! Enjoy games, entertainment, music and vendors which will be topped off with cake and ice cream.

historical setting with two women in dresses reading

Selkirk Heritage Day

This annual event is held on the third Monday in February at the Selkirk Centennial Community Centre. Old-fashioned crafts, heritage displays and demonstrations, music, 10-cent ice cream cones, and much more.

Haldimand Norfolk Pride Day

Fly the rainbow flag on this welcoming, family-friendly free event to celebrate LGBTQ2 communities. Haldimand Norfolk Pride Day is a celebration, come and listen to live music and enjoy the handmade market and food vendors.

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