Festivals and Events

There are lots of reasons to visit Guelph/Eramosa! And if you live here, there are lots of things happening in your own backyard! 

Spring (March – May)

Eden Mills Arts Festival

Check out this show and sale of fine arts and crafts by over 25 artists. 

Visit website for list of locations!

www.edenmillsartsfestival.com

 
Subaru Triathlon Series I

June 17th -18th 2023
Athletes of all abilities will participate at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area and surrounding roads, which is a venue selection for its challenge and natural beauty.

www.trisportcanada.com

Local Food Fest

TBA , 2023

Come out to a fun day celebrating local food and agriculture at Ignatius Jesuit Centre!

For more information on this event please click here.

Hillside Festival

July 28th - July 30th 2023

Guelph Lake Conservation Area

(34th Annual) The Hillside Festival A crowd of hands clapping along to music at a festivalis one of Canada’s best-loved music festivals and a three-day featuring a diverse blend of musical genres in a relaxed festival atmosphere. The Hillside Festival is a not-for-profit music festival that celebrates creativity through artistic expression, community engagement and environmental leadership.
hillsidefestival.ca

Pirate Fest

August 3rd-5th , 2023

A festival for the whole family!  Be a pirate for the day and play!  A full weekend of activities, including: a pirate bouncy ship, kids activities, archery, stories, magic, juggling and more!  Have a break in the pirate pub and enjoy food and drinks while listening to live music!

thepiratefestival.com

Subaru Triathlon Series II

September 2nd, 2023
Athletes of all abilities will participate at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area and surrounding roads, which is a venue selection for its challenge and natural beauty.

www.trisportcanada.com


Fall (September – November)
Eden Mills Writers’ Festival

A writer at a podium giving a reading at the Eden Mills Writers' FestivalSeptember 8-10th , 2023

A nationally acclaimed and widely respected literary event, which takes place on the banks of the Eramosa River. Audiences of several thousand “come for the words” each year to enjoy readings and to visit Publishers’ Way, where publishers, booksellers, magazine producers and non-profit groups come to showcase their wares.

Photo credit:  Dan Harasymchuk Images

edenmillswritersfestival.ca

Strom's Harvest Fun Area

September 21st - October 30th, 2023

Harvest Fun Area includes a corn maze, straw maze, wagon rides, puppet show, and pumpkin chuckin'!

www.strom.ca

Fall Wellington Rural Romp

September 30th, 2023

The Wellington Rural Romp is your chance to get up close to your food. Experience a day in the countryside, meet local farmers, eat, learn about food and experience agriculture’s bounty. At each location, you will find farmers and business owners who are passionate about bringing real taste and local food to you.

http://www.tastereal.com/events-2/fall-rural-romp/


WINTER (December - February)
Rockwood Parade of Lights

December 14, 2023

Bundle up and enjoy a special evening with family and friends! Each year more than 200 farmers, their families and friends ride on floats in an amazing night time parade. Come to see antique and modern tractors and farm equipment adorned with lights and holiday decorations!

www.rockwoodfarmersparade.ca


For more information about festival and events in Guelph/Eramosa and throughout Wellington County, check out the Wellington County Festival and Events Guide


Do you have an attraction or experience to add to this page? Let us know by contacting Legislative Services at 519-856-9596 ext. 107.