July 11th - July 12th, 2025
The Great Lakes Medieval Tournament & Faire: Friday, July 11th includes a pub and night market from 7PM-12AM, with two bands and an acrobatic act. This is a 19+ event. On Saturday, July 12, a family event starting at 9AM-6PM is taking place with local vendors selling handmade and locally sourced goods, food and drink, medieval themed groups and activity, public archery, axe throwing and Ranger Rumble (where people can giht trained swords people with foam swords, birds of prey, highland cows and of course the tournament show.
www.greatlakesmedievaltournamentandfaire.ca
July 30, 2025
Whether you’re a foodie seeking gourmet delights or a shopper on the hunt for on-of-a-kind finds, Party In The Park has you covered! Come explore a variety of activities from handcrafted wonders, taste sensations, live entertainment, wiener dog races, bouncy castles, fireworks, and more!
Get ready to explore, indulge, and play! Don’t miss out on the chance to support local businesses and find treasures that are as unique as you are!
www.get.on.ca/party-in-the-park-2026
August 1st-3rd , 2026
A festival for the whole family - come be a pirate for the day! A full, three-day weekend of activities, including: circus shows with fire-eating, sword-fighting, acrobatics, and more! Kids activities and shows, archery and axe-throwing, and over 50 of the area's best artisans selling hand-crafter wares - have a break in the pirate pub and enjoy food and drink while listening to live Celtic music!
thepiratefestival.com
Father's Day Weekend (June 20th, 2026)
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
TBD
Harvest Fun Area includes a corn maze, straw maze, wagon rides, puppet show, and pumpkin chuckin'!
www.strom.ca
TBD
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
TBD
A self-guided tour to farms, markets, nurseries, and local food businesses in Guelph/Eramosa, Centre Wellington, Erin, Pushlinch and the City of Guelph. Meet the farmers, visit with farm animals, enjoy yours, taste harvest foods and beverages, participate in kids activities, corn mazes, purchase fall décor, contests and more! Learn about local agriculture, and discover food destinations in our communities.
www.tastereal.ca
TBD
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, please visit Wellington County's online calendar.
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.