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UNTIL JUNE 7, GODERICH – LIFE ON THE FARM 1887-1930: Photographer Reuben R. Sallows captured the life of rural Canada. Sallows Gallery, 52 Montreal St., Goderich. Tuesday - Fri. 1 - 4 p.m. and Sat. noon to 5 p.m. until June 7.
UNTIL AUGUST 15, GODERICH – HERE COMES THE BRIDE: A collection of wedding gowns, dresses and suits from the 1860s to the 1970s along with traditional wedding gifts and accessories. At the Huron County Museum, 110 North St., Goderich.
UNTIL AUGUST 31, GODERICH - THE VIKINGS: Master mariners, traders, colonists and artisans: An overview of the traditional life and outstanding contributions of the Vikings or Norse people. At the Huron County Museum, 110 North St., Goderich.
MAY 16, EXETER - FARMERS’ MARKET: Exeter Farmers’ Market opens for the season May 16 on Baldwin Street beside Trivett Memorial Church. Operates 2-6 p.m. every Thurs. until October 10.
MAY 18, GODERICH - FARMERS’ MARKET: Goderich Farmers’ Market opens for the season May 18 at the Court House Square in downtown Goderich. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sat. until October 8 at the south side of the park.
MAY 19, BAYFIELD - BAYFIELD LIONS CLUB ALL-CANADIAN BREAKFAST: All-you-can-eat breakfast including pancakes, sausage and maple syrup at Bayfield Community Centre and Arena, Sun., May 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MAY 22, GRAND BEND - FARMERS’ MARKET: Grand Bend Farmers’ Market opens for the season May 22 at 1 Main St. (Colonial Hotel Parking Lot). Operates every Wednesday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. until October 9.
MAY 23 - 26, BLYTH - CAMPOUT JAMBOREE: Hundreds of country music lovers will camp at the campgrounds at the Blyth fairgrounds for concerts at Community Centre. Information at the website: www.thebarndance.ca
MAY 24, WINGHAM - AN EVENING WITH JIMMY KEYS: Comedian and musician brings a high energy show packed with comedy, musical impressions and exciting piano playing at Wingham Legion. 7 p.m. $30 lunch included.
MAY 25, HENSALL - HENSALL VILLAGE-WIDE TRUNK ’N TREASURE SALE: Village-wide garage sales, firemen’s breakfast starts at 7 am at the Fire Hall. Food booths. Every street has a sale. Info at 519-262-2050.
MAY 25, BLYTH - FRED EAGLESMITH TRAVELLING STEAM SHOW — The iconic Ontario song-writer performer who inspired the Blyth Festival hit Dear Johnny Deere will perform live at Blyth Memorial Hall, 8 p.m. Call 519-523-9300.
MAY 25, BLYTH - ART SHOW OPENING — Community artists, professional and amateur, will display their work at the Bainton Gallery, Blyth Memorial Hall until June 14. Free. Gallery open during Blyth Festival box office hours.
MAY 25, BRUSSELS - VILLAGE-WIDE YARD SALE: The Brussels annual village yard sale, now in its tenth year, continues to grow in participants, offering a wide variety of treasures to yard-sale enthusiasts.
MAY 31 - JUNE 2, BAYFIELD - THEATRE/HISTORY: Bloodless Battle of Bayfield. A comedy about the Fenian Raids, among the most important events in local history. At Bayfield Town Hall, May 31 - June 1 at 7:30 p.m., June 2 at 2 p.m.
MAY 31 - JUNE 1, CLINTON - CLINTON SPRING FAIR: Huron County’s first fair of the season opens Fri. evening, with the demolition derby and the midway is in operation. Sat. 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Livestock shows, home crafts, midway.
MAY 31 - JUNE 1, BLYTH - BLYTH FESTIVAL BOOK SALE: A spring tradition in Blyth is the county’s largest used book sale, Fri., 5-8 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thousands of adults’ and children’s books, CDs, tapes, magazines.
JUNE 1, SEAFORTH - SEAFORTH COMMUNITY YARD SALE AND SIDEWALK SALE: Huge community-wide yard sale and sidewalk sale downtown, Saturday, June 1, 7 a.m.-noon.
JUNE 1, VARNA - THE CANADIAN CONNECTION: David Archibald and the Blyth Festival Singers perform traditional ballads and humorous songs from Ontario and beyond at a dinner cabaret. Varna Complex, 6 p.m. $25.
JUNE 4, GRAND BEND - THEATRE OPENING: The Sound of Music, the story of the singing Von Trapp family with songs like “Climb Every Mountain” plays at Huron Country Playhouse. Plays until June 22. Call 1-888-449-4463.
JUNE 5, GODERICH - GODERICH THEN AND NOW: Reuben R. Sallows and contemporary photographers capture “The prettiest town in Canada”. Sall-ows Gallery, 52 Montreal St. Tues. - Fri. 1 - 4 p.m. and Sat. noon to 5 p.m. until Dec. 15.
JUNE 7 - 8, HENSALL - 145th ANNUAL HENSALL SPRING FAIR: Homecraft and school displays, light horse show, mini-tractor pull, ATV pull, parade, lawn mower races, midway. Fri. 4-10 p.m., Sat. begins at 10 a.m.
JUNE 7 - 9, WINGHAM - MUSICAL MUSKRAT FESTIVAL: A weekend of activities including boat building competition, barbecue, beer garden, dance, community church service and more. Info at www.musicalmuskratfestival.com.
JUNE 8 - 9, CLINTON - HORSE SHOW: The Mid-Western Ontario Horseman’s Society holds its spring show at the REACH Centre, 169 Beech St., Clinton. Barrel races, polebending, equitation and more. Starting at 8:30 a.m.
JUNE 9, SEAFORTH - VAN EGMOND HOUSE BREAKFAST: Visit historic Van Egmond House and enjoy a breakfast of real maple syrup, pancakes, eggs and more 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located in Egmondville (go south on main street).
JUNE 11 - 22, BLYTH - THEATRE: The hit musical Dear Johnny Deere returns. A farm family’s struggle is chronicled to the music of Fred Eaglesmith. Call the Blyth Festival, 519-523-9300 or check the website at blythfestival.com.
JUNE 13, BAYFIELD - BAYFIELD FILM SOCIETY: Bayfield Town Hall hosts series of films throughout the year. The Intouchables tells of a quadriplegic aristocrat who hires a young man from the projects as his caretaker. Info: 519-565-5884.
JUNE 14 - 15, DUNGANNON - DUNGANNON SUPER PULL: Farm modified tractors, pro stocks, trucks and more test their strength at the Dungannon Fairgrounds. Food. Beer tent and dance Friday night. Tractor pull Saturday.
JUNE 15, GRAND BEND - DRIVE ’N JIVE: Car show, dinner and ’50s/’60s dance. Car show from 9 a.m. on the main beach at Grand Bend. Dinner and dancing starting at 5:30 p.m. Prizes for table wearing the best ’50s/’60s costumes.
JUNE 15, MOLESWORTH - CAR SHOW & MINI-FLEA MARKET: Old 86 Farmers’ Market, #44229 Amberley Rd., hosts antique cars and trucks, hot rods, motocycles and more, 8 a.m. to dusk. Food booth. ’50s and ’60s music all day.
JUNE 15 - 16, BAYFIELD - SAIL AND CANVAS: Bayfield’s maritime pleasures combine with fine artisans at various locations in the village. Stroll the streets and see artists at work, inspired by the beauty of the village. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
JUNE 16, BRUSSELS - BRUSSELS FIREMEN’S BREAKFAST: Brussels firefighters serve up eggs, bacon, ham, home fries, toast, coffee, and juice at the fire hall, 51 CN Road, 8 a.m. to noon.
JUNE 20 - AUGUST 29, SEAFORTH - TWILIGHT TUNES: Musicians perform a free musical jamboree at Seaforth’s Victoria Park Bandshell, 5:30 p.m. until dusk, every Thursday evening, June 20 to Aug. 29. Bring your lawn chair.
JUNE 21, BLYTH - ART SHOW OPENING: Blyth Festival Art Gallery hosts its first professional exhibit: Transparent Architecture, paintings by Brenda McDonnell. Bainton Gallery, Blyth Memorial Hall until July 17.
JUNE 21 - 23, LUCKNOW - LUCKNOW STRAWBERRY SUMMER-FEST: Events throughout culminating. Sat., June 22 with a pancake breakfast with strawberries from 8 a.m. at the Legion and activities on main street.
JUNE 22, GODERICH - HURON'S INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: Celebrating Huron residents’ traditions and cultures. Beach-front park by the Marine Museum, Harbour Rd., Saturday, June 22. Music, food, outdoor games – 2-7pm
JUNE 23, ETHAL - GREY FIREMEN’S BREAKFAST: Grey firefighters serve up eggs, bacon, ham, home fries, toast, coffee, and juice at the fire hall, 44358 Brandon Rd., Ethel, 8 a.m. to noon.
JUNE 23, GODERICH - HARBOUR PARK CONCERTS: Every Sunday night from June 23 to August 25 a different band will perform at Harbour Park from 7-8:30 p.m. A wide variety of musical styles. No admission but collection taken.
JUNE 26, GRAND BEND - THEATRE OPENING: Spamalot – Monty Python’s Smash-Hit Musical, brings a hilarious version of the Camelot story to the stage. Plays at Huron Country Playhouse until July 13. Call 1-888-449-4463.
JUNE 26, GRAND BEND - THEATRE OPENING: Tuesdays with Morrie, tells of Mitch Albom’s life-changing relationship with his old college professor. At Playhouse II, Huron Country Playhouse until July 13. Call 1-888-449-4463.
JUNE 28, BLYTH - THEATRE OPENING: Beyond the Farm Show, based on stories collected from Huron County farm families. Call the Blyth Festival, 519-523-9300 or check the website at blythfestival.com. (Previews June 26.)
JUNE 29, GODERICH - CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL: Goderich Memorial Arena, 180 McDonald Street is home for a children’s festival, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Parade begins at 10:30 followed by games, crafts, food.
JUNE 30, GODERICH - CANADA DAY FIREWORKS: Goderich kicks off its Canada Day celebrations with fireworks at the harbour 9:30-10:30 p.m. Info at Tourism Goderich, 1-519-524-6600 or 1-800-280-7637. www.goderich.ca
JULY 1, GRAND BEND - CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS: Children paint a giant mural, 11 a.m. onward. Musical entertainment 1:30-5:30 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. at Main Beach. Fireworks at 10 p.m. on the Main Beach, July 1.
JULY 1, GODERICH - CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS: Goderich celebrates Canada Day at Lions' Harbour Park, 168 West Street. 11 a.m. Enter-tainment, free hot dogs. Parade, 2 p.m. Info at Tourism Goderich, www.goderich.ca
JULY 1, SEAFORTH - SEAFORTH FIREMEN’S BREAKFAST: Seaforth firefighters serve up eggs, bacon, ham, homefries, toast, coffee, and juice at the fire hall, 31 Birch St., 9 a.m. to noon.
JULY 1, EXETER - CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS: Pancake breakfast from 9-10 a.m. in Exeter at the South Huron Recreation Centre. Games for kids, classic cars, entertainment, beef barbecue dinner and fireworks at dusk.
JULY 1, WINGHAM - CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS: Wingham celebrates Canada Day, Monday, July 1. Fireworks in Riverside Park at dusk.
JULY 4-7, CLINTON - CLINTON PLUC’KIN FEST: One of Ontario’s largest chicken farming areas, celebrates with dances, chicken barbecue July 4 at 5 p.m., firemen’s breakfast, chicken wing cook-off and more.
JULY 5, BLYTH - THEATRE OPENING: Yorkville - the Musical, a musical comedy about two country girls moving to Toronto to seek fame and fortune. Call the Blyth Festival, 519-523-9300. (Previews July 3.)
JULY 5 - AUGUST 23, GODERICH - PIPING DOWN THE SUN: Celtic Blue Highlanders Pipe Band perform Friday evenings, July 5 to Aug. 23, one hour before sunset, at Rotary Cove as they “pipe down the sun”. Free. Bring your lawn chairs.
JULY 5 -6, BAYFIELD - BAYFIELD VETTEFEST: Clan Gregor Square, in the heart of Bayfield hosts sleek Corvettes. Fri., 7 p.m. cruise. Sat. 8 a.m. registration. Show until 4 p.m. Info at 519-525-9744 or www.bayfieldvettefest.com
JULY 5-7, GODERICH - FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND CRAFTS: Over 150 painters, photographers, sculptors and crafters gather at the former Victoria Public School, to show and sell their wares July 5, (12-8 p.m.); 6, (9-5); and 7, (12-4).
JULY 6, BAYFIELD - HOME AND GARDEN TOUR: Tour 6 unique Bayfield homes and 3 additional gardens from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets $20 at the Village Bookshop, Hive Bayfield or at the Town Hall the day of the event.
JULY 6, BAYFIELD - HISTORIC WALKING TOURS: Group tours of Bayfield’s heritage district Saturdays during July and August. Learn the history of homes, hotels, schools and early settlers. $10 per person. Call 519-440-6206 for appt.
JULY 10- 13, GODERICH - KINSMEN SUMMERFEST WEEKEND: Marine Museum Park at the waterfront becomes the scene of fun with activities beginning noon Thursday and lasting all weekend. Refreshment tent on site.
JULY 12, BAYFIELD - BAYFIELD RUMMAGE SALE: This large indoor rummage sale at the Bayfield Arena, Friday evening, July 12, 7-9 p.m. Helps raise money for local projects. Free admission. Info at www.pioneerparkbayfield.ca
JULY 13, GODERICH - SUMMER GARDEN TOUR: Visit 7 unique gardens in Goderich, 1 - 5 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance, 519-612-1236; $12 day of the event. Day of event tickets at the Tourism Centre Dutch Pavilion.
JULY 14, BAYFIELD - ALL T-BIRD OWNERS GET TOGETHER: Clan Gregor Square in the heart of Bayfield will shine with gleaming classic Thunderbird cars as owners meet to display their cars, Sunday, from 10-4. No admission.
JULY 14 - 20, EXETER - BACH MUSIC FESTIVAL: A week of concerts, master classes and recitals. Noon-hour concerts and 8 p.m. evening concerts at Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church and other Exeter-area locations. www.bachmusicfes-tival.wordpress.com
JULY 17, BRAND BEND - THEATRE OPENING: The Buddy Holly Story tells the triumphs and tragedies of the young Texas songwriter’s short life through his songs. At Huron Country Playhouse until July 27. Call 1-888-449-4463.
JULY 17, GRAND BEND - THEATRE OPENING: In Weekend Comedy, a vacation cabin gets double booked with a comic results. Plays Playhouse II, Huron Country Playhouse until Aug. 3. Call 1-888-449-4463.
JULY 19 - 21, GRAND BEND - IHRA MOPAR NITRO JAM NATIONALS: Grand Bend Motorplex hosts Canada’s largest drag racing event. Top fuel, funny cars, pro mods and jets will be racing all three days. www.grandbendmotorplex.com.
JULY 19, BLYTH - ART SHOW OPENING: Indwelling showcases hand-built furniture pieces by Wayne Mumaat the Blyth Festival Art Gallery, Bainton Gallery, Blyth Memorial Hall until Aug. 14. Admission free.
JULY 20, BENMILLER - BIRDING FESTIVAL: Falls Reserve Conservation Area at Benmiller, east of Goderich, (junction of County Rds. 1 and 31). Activities will include presentations on local bird species, children's activities.
JULY 21, BAYFIELD - THE BICYCLE OPERA: 12 wheels, 6 Canadian opera scenes, three voices and a sense of adventure, when the Bicycle Opera cycle performs at Bayfield Town Hall, 7 p.m. Tickets $20 each.
JULY 26 - 28, ZURICH - ZURICH FAIR: Bluewater Arena and Community Hall. Friday evening entertain-ment and dance. Saturday, parade, livestock shows, homecraft exhibits, games and crafts. Sunday jamboree and horse show.
JULY 31, GRAND BEND - THEATRE OPENING: Too Many Cooks, opens at Huron Country Playhouse. Plays until August 3. Call 1-888-449-4463. A jobless drifter fills in as chef in a Niagara Falls restaurant in this Depression Era Farce.
AUGUST 2, BLYTH - THEATRE OPENING: Garrison’s Garage – a comedy about a tax auditor who brings his car to the garage of a rural eccentric and thinks he’s found a tax scam. Call the Blyth Festival, 519-523-9300. (Previews July 31.)
AUGUST 4, BENMILLER - CLASSIC CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW: See classic automobiles at the Falls Reserve Conservation Area at Benmiller (junction of County Rds. 31 and 1) from 10-3. Craft exhibits. Admission day pass.
Early summer events in Huron County.
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