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Kingston Annual Events & Festivals in Kingston, Ontario!
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| FEBRUARY |
| Feb 2-5 , 2012 |
Kingston Feb Fest!
Feb Fest has quickly become Kingston's premiere winter event. The event draws over 30,000 people to downtown and to the event's primary location, the newly renovated Market Square, located behind Kingston's City Hall.
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| Feb 24-26 , 2012 |
Kingston Gardening Festival!
New this year, the Kingston Gardening Festival will be featured at the Eastern Ontario Home & Cottage Expo show at a brand new location, 700 Gardiners Rd. (the old Norcom building). 2012 marks the 11th year in which the Kingston Gardening Festival will be held.
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| MARCH |
| March 1-4, 2012 |
The Kingston Canadian Film Festival
Welcome to the Annual Kingston Canadian Film Festival! This year’s festival promises to be spectacular with screenings of the year’s best films, receptions and visiting film industry guests. These films will touch your heart,
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| JUNE |
| June 5, 2011 |
Beat Beethoven Run
Kingston’s biggest and most unique running event - our 1000 runners/walkers and
hundred of spectators enjoying the runner and walkers and of course the full Kingston
Symphony in Confederation Park.
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| June 15 |
First Capital Days
Wagon rides, interactive heritage displays and activities, Cadet Tattoo, tour St. George's Cathedral, tours of City Hall, enjoy an authentic 1840’s luncheon or dinner at the Kingston Brewing Company and much more!
Join us as we celebrate Kingston's colourful history as the First Capital of United Canada.
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| JULY |
| July 2, 2011 |
"Fanfayr" Juried Outdoor Art and Crafts Show
FANFAYR is the Outdoor Juried Art and Crafts Show held annually since 1982. Exhibitors come from across Ontario and southern Québec to display and sell their art and crafts in a beautiful setting by Lake Ontario. A wide range of art and crafts will be on view. There will be artists and craftspeople working in wood, glass, tie dye, jewellery, oils, acrylics, watercolour, pottery, small furniture, leather, metal, designer clothing, hats for children and adults, and more. All articles are handmade and unique! Many old favourites will return, and they will be joined by equally exciting new exhibitors.
Info: 549 7706
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| July 1, 2011 |
Canada Day
The Limestone Mile, FanFayre, a Red and White parade, a civic ceremony, and all day music will end with a spectacular fireworks display in downtown Kingston, or families can spend their afternoon at Grass Creek Park for family activities, music, games, and good food.
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| July |
Kingston Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon boat races were traditionally held in China as a ceremony to bring luck and ward
of disaster. Today racers paddle their boats to the beat of large drums, striving to snatch
the flag at the end of the course. The sport is rapidly gaining in popularity and is fun for
both the participants as well as the spectators.
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| July 14-17, 2011 |
The Kingston Buskers Rendezvous
Downtown Kingston truly comes alive as "the heart of the city" as street performers with talents ranging from fire eating, to sword swallowing, to comedy, perform for crowds of thousands. Festival & Events Ontario recognize this four-day festival as one of the Top 50 events in the province! Accessible to everyone, with a broad audience appeal this festival is absolutely FREE - you as an audience member decide how to pay a performer based on their act.
The Kingston Buskers Rendezvous is consistently cited as one of the top 3 street performer festivals in North America - "if not the world". Make your plans to attend this wildly exciting event
TODAY! Join us in historic downtown Kingston for these wildly entertaining 4 days.
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| AUGUST |
| August 1, 2010 |
K-Town Triatholon
Watch as athletes from around the world run, bike, and swim from Confederation
Park.
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| August 5 to 7, 2011 |
The Kingston Sheep Dog Trials
Over 100 of North America's top trial competitors participated in the Kingston Sheep Dog Trial, the third largest trial in North America.
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| August |
1000 Islands Poker Run
1000 Islands Poker Run held in Kingston, Ontario is one of the largest international poker run with more than 50,000 spectators converging in Downtown Kingston! The event begins from Confederation Basin where spectators can come and check out the boats on Friday night and then spend the day on Saturday watching the boats take off, checking out classic car displays and listening to live music in the park. Sunday features the time trials held at Richardson Beach.
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| August 21, 2011 |
Kingston Women's Art Festival
*** FREE ADMISSION*** Rain or shine hand crafted original work a fun family day children's area silent auction - healthy food, live music all day for you enjoyment. Participants: painters of all mediums, jewelery makers, fabric creations, clothing, pottery, ceramics, game boards, etc. Participating artists donate 20% of their sales and silent auction items to support: Women's Counselling Program, Childbirth Kingston Inc., Kingston Community Health Centre, Street Health Centre, Health Pursuits reading/Study Group Queen's University Artist Devel Fund. Spend a great day with your family and friends.
www.womensartfestivalkingston.ca/
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| August |
CORK (the Canadian Olympic-training Regatta)
This two-week event in August attracts sailors from all over the world to compete in the
many races. CORK (the Canadian Olympic-training Regatta) has a history of over 25
years, due to the superior sailing conditions that the area has to offer. Come to this
cheery event that pleases both the competitor as well as the observer.
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| August 25-28, 2011 |
Limestone City Blues Festival
The Festival features four days of the best in blues!
Internationally renowned artists descend upon
Kingston to hit such venues as The Grand
Theatre, scenic waterfront Confederation Park
and your favourite Downtown venues. Saturday
Night, the place to be is historic Market Square
for the main stage concert. A fitting wind-up to
a great four days is the Sunday Brunch Blues.
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| SEPTEMBER |
| September 15-18, 2011 |
Kingston Fall Fair
The Kingston Fall Fair is a non profit organization that supports traditions of the past, family values,
agriculture and its importance in the community. Each year we strive to bring the country and city
together for 4 days. The event showcases agricultural displays, an indoor horse show, cattle shows, 4-H
shows, grain competitions, Homecrafts, baking, grandstand attractions, musical entertainment, and a
midway with rides & games.
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| OCTOBER |
| October 1, 2011 |
Chilifest
Don't miss the fun and excitement of autumn in Downtown Kingston!
Enjoy a spectacular day featuring local restauranteurs and chefs
struttin' their hot stuff along with the ever-popular Classic Car Show,
Fabulous Children's Activity Area, Chili MarketPlace, Horse-drawn Wagon
Rides and the Amazing Apple Pie Challenge!
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| October 29, 2011 |
Pumpkinfest
Celebrate the harvest at the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum, with games, pumpkin carving, entertainment, and more. www.woodworkingmuseum.ca |
| NOVEMBER |
| November 11 |
Civic Service of Remembrance
A civic ceremony will be held at the Cenotaph. Wreath laying by community groups , Military and Veterans groups followed by the civic ceremony at the official wreath laying by dignitaries and the Silver Cross recipient |
| November , 2012 |
Nighttime Santa Parade
An evening Santa Claus Parade ... Come on out and enjoy the magic of the season! 5:00 p.m. |
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