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WalkingTour Heritage Homes of Exeter1. THE RICHARD PICKARD HOME 4. THE THOMAS CARLING HOME66 John St. E. — This home was owned by successful 527 Main St. — Thomas Carling was another son of Isaacbusinessman Richard Pickard, who arrived in Exeter in Carling Sr., one of Exeter’s earliest settlers. The house,1855; it was one of only 14 homes in the settlement in reported to have been built in 1885, features the typicalits day. The initials R.P. can be seen above the centre Italianate style of architecture. Experience the heritagewindow over the front door. Richard Pickard partnered with charm of this home while enjoying a meal at Eddington’sGeorge Samwell in a dry goods establishment located of Exeter.on Main Street. 5. THE WILLIS HOMESTEAD2. THE ROBERT PICKARD HOME 18 Simcoe St. — When James and Jane Willis made their56 John St. E. — Richard Pickard built this home for his son way along the Huron Tract in the early 1830s, they chose thisRobert – the house is located immediately to the west of the plot of land to build their rst home. Originally, a log cabinoriginal family home. Much of the Victorian elegance of this was built to house the Willis family but in later years, as thehome and its original features, including the stained glass settlement grew, a more substantial brick home was builtwindows imported from England, have been preserved. that still stands today.3. THE W.J. CARLING HOME 6. THE GEORGE SAMWELL HOME73 Huron St. W. — Built by William Carling, son of Isaac 82 John St. E. — George Samwell was the business partnerCarling Sr., this stately home is one of Exeter’s designated and neighbour of Richard Pickard. Mr. Samwell, like many ofheritage properties. the original settlers to the area, emigrated from Devonshire, England. He built this stately home in 1880, with grounds surrounding the entire block.6 It Starts At The Beach... and ends Where You Want! | ARTS & CULTURE 51

WalkingTour Historic Main St. of Exeter 7 7. OLD TOWN HALL 322 Main St. — The Town Hall was built in 1887 for a 8 total cost of $8,000 and boasted a Hess Clock with9 wooden works built by Zurich clock maker, George Hess. In the early 1970s, the building faced demolition, 10 but was restored and reopened in 1980 after the efforts of the Exeter and District Heritage Foundation. After an addition completed in 1995, the municipal of ces and public library now reside in the Old Town Hall. 8. 386, 388, 390 MAIN ST. 386 Main St. — Established in 1872, partners George Samwell and Richard Pickard employed 40 clerks to run their dry goods and household essentials business. 388 Main St. — Next to the dry goods store, Hugh Spackman sold hardware. The room above was an early meeting hall for the Masonic Order. 390 Main St. — The Exchange Bank of Canada, established in 1870. While the stores were very successful, the bank failed in 1882. 9. 412, 414 MAIN ST. 412 Main St. — W.J. Heaman opened his hardware business in the north retail space in the early 1900s. In later years, the business became part of the Home Hardware family. 414 Main St. — This building housed the of ces of the Jackson Manufacturing Company that produced a quality line of work clothes sold across the country and provided employment for many young ladies. 10. 417, 415, 413, 411 MAIN ST. 417 Main St. — This sturdy brick structure was built by Isaac Routledge Carling Jr. and was where he practiced law well into the 20th century. “The Carling Block”: 415, 413, 411 Main St. — Home to Isaac Carling Sr.’s General Store, which had a presence on Main Street for over 60 years. After outgrowing the original frame structure, built in the late 1840s, a new brick building was constructed and still stands today. „Reprinted with thanks to the Exeter and District Heritage Foundation. Visit the Grand Bend Welcome Centre for the full brochure. The Heritage Foundation thanks itssupporters including the Municipality of South Huron, South Huron Communities in Bloom and the Exeter Business Improvement Area (BIA).52 grandbendtourism.com | 1-888-338-2001

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Festivals &Events GrandBendTourism.com facebook.com/grandbendtourism twitter.com/grand_bend [email protected] ȩsȩJANUARY predators to winter songbirds to on website; Lions Club breakfast, large, night-time predators like great free snowshoeing, public skating,FOREST FILM FESTIVAL horned owls. Bring your cross- wagon rides and more.January 16, 2017, 7:30pm country skis, snowshoes, tobogganKiwanis Kineto Theatre, and/or skates and enjoy winter! Skis MARCH24 King St. W., Forest and snowshoes available for rent.kineto.ca, 519-786-4879 RETURN OF THEMovie presentation: FAMILY DAY WINTER FUN SWANS FESTIVAL“The Dress Maker”. Proceeds February 20, 2017, 10am-3pm March 11-April 2, 2017, Lambtonbenefit Forest-Lambton Museum. Falls Reserve Conservation Area, Heritage Museum, Grand Bend Benmiller returnoftheswans.comPINERY WALKING CLUB mvca.on.ca, 877-325-5722 519-243-2600Wednesdays Year-Round, 9:20am; Fun-filled day of family winter fun. Museum displays, migration stories,July & August 8:20am FREE hot chocolate and popcorn Return of the Swans video andPinery Provincial Park, Grand Bend with $15 vehicle/family admission. more. View thousands of swans onpinerypark.on.ca/walking_club.html BBQ hot dogs available. Take a migration to Arctic at Thedford Bog519-243-1521 horse-drawn sleigh ride. Bring (behind the Museum).Meeting Wednesdays at Lambton snowshoes or cross-country skis andHeritage Museum. enjoy a family trek on park trails. PAINT ONTARIO Snowshoe rentals available. March 10-April 2, 2017CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING Lambton Heritage Museum,& OTHER ACTIVITIES FOREST FILM FESTIVAL Grand BendPinery Provincial Park, Grand Bend February 20, 2017, 7:30pm paintontario.com, 519-243-2600pinerypark.on.ca, 519-243-1521 Kiwanis Kineto Theatre, Juried art show, competition andSkiing Report: 24 King St. W. , Forest sale of 200+ art pieces.ontarioparks.com/skireport kineto.ca, 519-786-4879 Daily 10am-5pm.Other Activities: pinerypark.on.ca/ Movie Presentation:pdf_ les/active.pdf “The Man Who Knew Infinity”. MORE EVENTSFEBRUARY FAMILY DAY WINTERFEST, SOUTH HURONPINERY FAMILY February 20, 2017, 8am–9pmDAY WEEKEND South Huron Rec. Centre, Exeter,February 18-20, 2017 familydaywinterfest.caPinery Provincial Park, Grand Bend 226-423-3028pinerypark.on.ca, 519-243-8539 [email protected] how Pintery's winter residents Full listing of family-friendly eventssurvive in winter -- from tiny54 grandbendtourism.com | 1-888-338-2001

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Festivals & EventsMARCH BREAK MEMORIES - Campground (9am-3pm); Sugar [email protected] OUTOORS! Shanty Tours at Williamson Farms 10am Easter egg hunt with Kids;March 11-19, 2017, Pinery Provincial (9am-5pm). “Egg Scramble” starting at 10:30am.Park, Grand Bend FOREST FILM FESTIVAL LIONESS’ EASTERontarioparks.com/park/pinery/events March 20, 2017, 7:30pm, IN THE PARKpinery park.on.ca/pdf_ les/active.pdf Kiwanis Kineto Theatre, April 15, 2017, 10:30am519-243-1521 24 King St. W., Forest Morrison Dam - Ausable BayfieldVisitor Centre open daily with kineto.ca, 519-786-4879 Conservation Area Office, Exeterexhibits, indoor and outdoor Movie Presentation: Mystery Feature 519-235-1409 (Cathy)programming, like scavenger hunts, Film. Proceeds benefit Forest- [email protected] hikes, Chickadee feedings Lambton Museum. You must register for this event ($2and more. per child)! Every child leaves with APRIL a goodie bag and is entered to winANNUAL IPPERWASH prizes! Register at Huron CountyMAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL EGGSTRAVAGANZA, Library Exeter or ABCA office.March 18 & 19 EASTER EGG HUNTMarch 25 & 26, 2017 April 15, 2017, Bluewater BAYFIELD LIONS HOMEIpperwash: Williamson Farms Community Centre, Zurich, & GARDEN SHOW(7739 Lakeshore Rd.) / Silver Birches 519-236-9908 April 28-30, 2017Campground (9537 Army Camp Bayfield Arena, BayfieldRd.), Thedford: Legacy Centre, EASTER IN THE PARK bay eldlions.ca, 519.565.2894226-520-0144. Pancake Breakfast at April 15, 2017 Products and services showcaseLegacy Centre (8:30am); Hay Wagon Rotary Civic Park, Forest for your home and garden. Free& Bush Tours at Silver Birches shopforest.ca, 226-520-0144 admission.All you need is abikepassionand theto end MS. msbike.ca Grand Bend to London July 29-30, 201756 grandbendtourism.com | 1-888-338-2001

FISH FRY BEER, WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL Festivals & EventsApril 28, 2017, 5-8pm May 13, 2017Bluewater Community Bayfield Arena, Bayfield sale painted by the native turtles &Centre, Zurich, 519-236-9908 villageofbay eld.com snakes. Educational materials.Annual ticketed event presented by An exciting opportunity to sampleZurich Lions Club offers fish fry dinner Ontario craft beer, local wine and HENSALL VILLAGE WIDEand silent auction. restaurant fare! YARD SALE & FIREMEN’S BREAKFASTMAY BAYFIELD FLEA MARKET May 27, 2017 Every Sunday May 14 to October 8, Town-wide yard sale after you fill upARTS, EATS & BEATS 2017, 7am-2pm, Agricultural Park, on a delicious breakfast served bySTUDIO TOUR – “THE Bayfield, villageofbay eld.com local firefighters.STARS COME OUT”May 5-7, 2017, Multiple locations, BAYFIELD FARMERS’ MARKET DASHWOOD COMMUNITYGrand Bend & Port Franks Fridays, May 19 to October 6, 2017, YARD SALE & FIREFIGHTERS’519-238-1472 3pm-7pm BREAKFASTgrandbendstudiotour.com Clan Gregor Square, Bayfield May 20, 2017, 7am–11am, [email protected] bay eldfarmersmarket.ca Community Centre, DashwoodArt, food and music. Event features 519-275-0781 519-317-2781 (Jamie)34+ artists. Saturday 10am-5pm; bay [email protected] Town-wide yard sale after you fill upSunday 11am-5pm. Local fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, on a delicious breakfast served by plants, syrup & preserves, baked local firefighters.MORRISON DAM goods and artisan items.FISHING DERBY MIGRATION WEEKENDMay 6, 2017, 8am-Noon SPRING BLOWOUT May 20-22, 2017Morrison Dam Reservoir, Exeter May 19-21, 2017 Pinery Provincial Park, Grand Bendabca.on.ca, 1-888-286-2610 Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend pinerypark.on.caAnnual, family-friendly Rainbow Trout grandbendmotorplex.ca Ontarioparks.com/eventsfishing derby. 519-238-7223 519-243-8574, [email protected] facebook.com/grandbendmotorplex Expert local birders and parkPINERY ANTIQUE Three days of Canada's quickest naturalists give guided bird hikes.FLEA MARKET bracket and bike/sled racing. See Witness bird banding in action at theSundays May 7 to October 8, 2017 amazing, ground-shaking jet trains. Visitor Centre.pineryantique eamarket.com519-238-8382 WORLD TURTLE DAY BAYFIELD OPTIMISTSinfo@pineryantique eamarket.com FUNDRAISER RUBBER DUCK RACEOutdoor market with over 200 May 19, 2017, 3-7pm May 21, 2017vendors. Open 8am-4pm. Bayfield Farmer's Market, Can Gregor Bayfield South Pier, Bayfield Square, Bayfield villageofbay eld.comMADE IN LAMBTON May 20, 2017, 8am-1pm Whose Rubber Duckie will win theMay 13 to September 30, 2017 Goderich Farmer's Market, Goderich race? This event is held in the BayfieldLambton Heritage Museum, May 21, 2017, 8am-4pm Marina – great prizes to be won!Grand Bend Pinery Antique Flea Farmer's Market,lambtonmuseums.ca Grand Bend MORE519-243-2600 hsc.huronstewardship.ca EVENTS“150 Years of Lambton County Quilts” 705-350-1015Exhibition features Lambton County [email protected] (Jory)quilts from 1867 to 2017 - from Fundraiser for the Ontario Turtlepractical to artistic. Conservation Centre. Display with live native turtles and snakes (some for hands-on!). Original artwork forIt Starts At The Beach... and ends Where You Want! | FESTIVALS & EVENTS 57

Festivals & Events LAMBTON FILM & Hensall Fairgrounds, Hensall FOOD FESTIVAL villageofhensall.comBAYFIELD LIONS BREAKFAST May 25-28, 2017, King St., Forest [email protected] 21, 2017, 8am to Noon forestfestivals.ca Parade, pet show, clown show,Bayfield Arena, Bayfield, 519-786-4879 mini-tractor pull, mini-horse show,bay eldlions.ca Festival includes film, food and local mad science show, Fire Departmentvillageofbay eld.com producers. Details on website. extrication demo.519-565-5170Come and enjoy a delicious breakfast HEART & STROKE’S “BIG BIKE” MOPAR CANADIANat the Bayfield Arena and help May 27, 2017, Main St., Grand Bend SUPERBIKE SERIESsupport the Lions Club! bigbike.ca , 519-332-1415 June 9-11, 2017 [email protected] Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand BendGRAND BEND One bike, 30 seats, 20 minutes, 2kms. grandbendmotorplex.caFARMERS’ MARKET Raise funds and awareness. csbk.ca, 519-238-7223Wednesdays, May 24 to October 4, First time this national motorcycle2017, 8am-1pm, SOAR MOTORCYCLE road race series is being held inThe Colonial parking lot, Grand Bend ROAD RACE #1 Southwestern Ontario. Will begrandbendfarmersmarket.ca May 27 & 28, 2017 covered by TSN!226-520-0144 Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand BendLocal fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, soaracing.ca, [email protected] SUMMER SIZZLERplants, syrup & preserves, baked ALL BIKES EVENTgoods and artisan items. JUNE June 16-18, 2017 Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand BendFOREST FARMERS’ & POINTS WEEKEND grandbendmotorplex.caARTISANS’ MARKET June 2-4, 2017, Grand Bend 519-238-7223Fridays, May 26 to October 6, 2017 Motorplex, Grand Bend Canada’s biggest Harley Bash and8am-1pm, King St., Forest grandbendmotorplex.ca all-bikes race weekend.226-520-0144 [email protected] facebook.com/grandbendmotorplex EXETER’S TOWN-WIDELocal fruits, vegetables, meats, plants, Thunder, Junior and Extreme YARD SALEsyrup & preserves, baked goods and 32-series dragracing, including June 17, 2017, 7am-onwards, Exeterartisan items. footbrake Bracket and Open Annual town-wide yard sale! Great Comp classes. deals on collectables, treasures andTHE BACK DOOR other good stuff!SALES EVENT FOREST KIWANIS BIKE RODEOMay 27, 2017, King St., Forest June 3, 2017, 11am-1pm, The Shores NORTH LAMBTONshopforest.ca, 226-520-0144 Rec. Centre, Forest QUILTERS GUILD SHOWParticipating businesses hosting sales kineto.ca, 519-786-5070 June 22–24, 2017during the Lambton Film & Food Children learn bicycle skills with Lambton Heritage Museum,Festival weekend. obstacles and fun games. Free hot Grand Bend dogs & pop. Prizes. lambtonmuseums.caFRIDAY LADIES NIGHT OUT 519-243-2600May 26, 2017, 4pm–10pm, Exeter BAYFIELD VILLAGE YARD SALE Quilt show FREE with museumfacebook.com/experienceexeter June 3, 2017, 8am-11am, Bayfield admission.226-423-3028 villageofbay [email protected] Visit the Village of Bayfield for the GRAND BEND BEACH FESTSip, shop & socialize while you get annual town-wide yard sale! June 24, 2017VIP treatment with prizes, food and Grand Bend Main Beachextended shopping hours. HENSALL SPRING FAIR GrandBendOptimistClub.ca June 9-11, 2017 Craft Beer, Wine, Cider, Food and Live Entertainment.58 grandbendtourism.com | 1-888-338-2001

FAMILY FISHING DERBY CANADA DAY Festivals & EventsJune 24, 2017, 7am-11am, CELEBRATIONS & FIREWORKSFalls Reserve Conservation Area, July 1, 2017 Firemen’s Breakfast 8am-11am;Benmiller Main Beach, Grand Bend all-day Corvette show.mvca.on.ca, 1-877-325-5722 canadadaygrandbend.caFish a stocked pond for the big one, 519-238-2001 BACONFEST LUCAN –trout or bass. Three age categories; [email protected] EVERYTHING BACON & BIKESsome angling equipment available to Live music on the beach 11am- July 8, 2017, 10am-7pm, Lucanborrow. Prizes available for youth. onwards, with fireworks at 10pm. baconfestlucan.ca [email protected] MOTORCYCLE CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS Hogs and Rods Show & Shine, BikeROAD RACE #2 July 1, 2017, 8am-10pm Wash, Walking Poker Run, Bands,June 24 & 25, 2017 South Huron Rec. Centre, Exeter Beer Garden, KidZone, Food.Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend 519-319-9315 (Ian Palmatier)soaracing.ca, [email protected] Family-friendly events include KETTLE & STONY POINTFun, competitive and exciting event breakfast, car show, pet contest, free COMPETITION POWWOWfor racers to explore their skills. swimming, bike decorating, musical (47TH ANNUAL) entertainment and Legion supper. July 8 & 9, 2017SENIORS DAY & Fireworks at dusk. Kettle Point Park, 9226 Lake Rd.,MARKET EVENT Kettle PointJune 30, 2017, 8am-3pm SUMMER SUNSET kettlepoint.org, 519-786-2125King St., Forest SOUNDS CONCERTS [email protected], 705-344-5862 Holiday Monday: July 3, Sundays: Event offers cultural [email protected] July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017, 7pm and traditional foods. CompetitionVarious displays and vendors. Main Beach, Grand Bend PowWow – colourful regalia, singing, summersunsetsounds.ca dancing, arts & crafts and drumONDR NOSTALGIA WEEKEND 519-238-1472 contest. Everyone welcome.June 30-July 2, 2017 [email protected] Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend Free music concert at sunset on the GTA EXOTIC CARgrandbendmotorplex.ca beach – all music styles. LAPPING WEEKEND519-238-7223 July 8 & 9, 2017Largest Ontario Nostalgia Drag BACH MUSIC FESTIVAL Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand BendRacer's event of the year, featuring OF CANADA grandbendmotorplex.caclassic drag-racing vehicles from the July 6-16, 2017, Exeter gtaexotics.ca, 519-238-7223past and Classic Car Show. bachfestival.ca Take a Ferrari, Lamborghini or other 519-235-2565 ext. 223 exotic car for a drive. Must be at leastJULY Bringing world-class performers to 16 years old. Exeter. Concerts, brown bag lunchFAMILY FISHING WEEK series, gala concert celebraitng STRATFORD SPECTACULARJuly 1-9, 2017 Canada's 150 years. (Plus Youth Arts WEEKENDPinery Provincial Park, Grand Bend Immersion Program - Bach, Eh! - for July 14-16, 2017pinerypark.on.ca, 519-243-1521 ages 8 to 14 yrs.) Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand BendProvince-wide opportunity for grandbendmotorplex.caCanadian residents to fish Ontario BAYFIELD VETTEFEST 519-238-7223waters without the otherwise July 7 & 8, 2017 NAPA Ultimate Showdown Pro Mods,mandatory fishing licence. Budget Clan Gregor Square, Bayfield show cars and jet dragsters. Friday:and family-friendly way to introduce bay eldvettefest.com qualifier events.kids to angling. 519-565-2020 [email protected] MORE Friday: 7pm Vette cruise. Saturday: EVENTSIt Starts At The Beach... and ends Where You Want! | FESTIVALS & EVENTS 59

Festivals & Events HURON SOUND & Cycle 150km from Grand Bend to ARTS FESTIVAL London (Western University) and PIONEER PARK July 22, 2017, 2-11pm back again. Goal is 1,650 riders! RUMMAGE SALE MacNaughton Park, Exeter, July 14, 2017 culturalcollective.ca AUGUST Bayfield Arena, Bayfield [email protected] pioneerparkbay eld.ca Enjoy local music, art, artisans, food MOPAR CANADIAN info@villageofbay eld.com and a cash bar in the park! NATIONALS Vendors fill the arena for this annual August 4-6, 2017 sale. Arrive early and expect a line- SOAR MOTORCYCLE Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend up at this popular event! ROAD RACE #3 grandbendmotorplex.ca July 22 & 23, 2017 519-238-7223 BAYFIELD BOAT PARADE Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend Canada's Biggest Drag Racing July 15, 2017 (rain date July 22), soaracing.ca, [email protected] Event. 350+ race teams. Dragsters, Bayfield, villageofbay eld.com Fun, competitive and exciting event Nitro Funnies, Jets, Pros, Fireworks! Visit the Marina at sunset for the for racers to explore their skills. 3rd annual boat parade! SUMMER SUNSET ZURICH COUNTRY FAIR SOUNDS CONCERTS TREMENDOUS TUESDAY July 28-30, 2017 Monday August 7 & Sundays, ANTIQUE CAR SHOW Zurich Agriplex, 15 East St., Zurich August 13, 20, 27, 2017, 7pm July 20, 2017, 4pm-7pm zurichcountryfair.com Main Beach, Grand Bend King St., Forest [email protected] summersunsetsounds.ca shopforest.ca 519-319-8021 (Jeff) 519-238-1472 Antique/vintage car show & parade. Horse shows, baby show, elimination [email protected] draw & dance, jamboree, animal Free music concert at sunset on the EXETER SIDEWALK displays, culinary arts, children’s beach – all music styles. SALE DAYS displays and activities and midway. July 20-22, 2017, Exeter CELTIC ROOTS FESTIVAL facebook.com/experienceexeter MS BIKE TOUR – GRAND August 11-13, 2017 226-423-3028 BEND TO LONDON Lions’ Harbour Park, Goderich [email protected] July 29 & 30, 2017 celticfestival.ca, 519-524-8221 3 days of bargains. Deals on Grand Bend Motorplex , Grand Bend [email protected] the sidewalk, deals inside and msbiketours.ca, 1-888-510-7777 [email protected] new items.60 grandbendtourism.com | 1-888-338-2001

A five-stage, three-day traditional BAYFIELD ANTIQUES & Festivals & Eventsoutdoor festival of celtic music and COLLECTIBLES SHOW & SALEdance with craft artisan village from August 11-13, 2017 ANNUAL WESTERN ONTARIOAugust 11-13 plus celtic college & Bayfield Arena, Bayfield STEAM THRESHERS FESTIVALkids camp that runs August 7-10. facebook.com/Bay eldantique August 17-20, 2017, Forest 519-565-2974 Fairgrounds, ForestEXETER RAM RODEO Prestigious dealers, refreshments steamthresher.comAugust 11-13, 2017 and vintage fashion show. Tickets 519-845-1170South Huron Rec. Centre, Exeter at the door. [email protected] (Karla)exeterrodeo.com, 519-235-2833 Event showcases early agriculturalj. [email protected] Family- FIREMEN’S BREAKFAST & tools and methods with antiquefriendly rodeo celebrates agricultural COMMUNITY YARD SALE vehicles, model engine displays,heritage. Bronco riding, steer August 12, 2017, Zurich wagon rides and country music. Thiswrestling, barrel racing and more. municipalityofbluewater.ca year featuring Cockshutt Tractors, 519-236-4351 rodeo, Farmall Square DancingKIDS DAY & MARKET EVENT Tractors and Canadian Cowgirls.August 11, 2017 11am-5pm RACER 5 MOTORCYCLEKing St., Forest TRAINING WEEKEND MOREshopforest.ca, 519-786-4728 August 12 & 13, 2017 [email protected] Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand BendKid-friendly fun with free activities racer5.ca, 416-225-5000incl. train rides. Fast track riding skills with the Racer 5 multi-stage motorcycle handling and racing courses, training riders of all skills, from introductory to race levels.It Starts At The Beach... and ends Where You Want! | FESTIVALS & EVENTS 61

Festivals & Events 2ND ANNUAL TURTLE day. Wear gloves - garbage bags HATCHLING RELEASE provided. Please pre-register. WINDSOR RACING WEEKEND August 31, 2017 August 18-20, 2017 Noon-6pm, Morrison Dam RACER 5 MOTORCYCLE Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend Conservation Area, Exeter TRAINING WEEKEND windsorweekend.ca hsc.huronstewardship.ca September 16 & 17, 2017 519-562-1406 705-350-1015 Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend grandbendmotorplex.ca [email protected] (Jory) racer5.ca Large community-driven, drag- Release a baby turtle into the wild grandbendmotorplex.ca racing event. Open competition. in exchange for a donation to the 416-225-5000 Saturday Night of Fire, show cars, Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre. Fast track riding skills with the jets, fireworks and more! Live animals for hands on. Racer 5 multi-stage motorcycle handling and racing courses, BAYFIELD FAIR SEPTEMBER training riders of all kills, from August 18-20, 2017 introductory to race levels. Bayfield Fairgrounds, Bayfield THUNDER BY THE BEACH bay eldfallfair.ca September 1-3, 2017 TERRY FOX RUN info@bay eldfair.ca Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend September 17, 2017, 10am-2pm Friday kicks off this weekend festival grandbendmotorplex.ca MacNaughton Park, Exeter with fireworks and local vendors 519-238-7223 Terryfox.org/run/ nd-a-run-site competing for the BEST RIBS 300+ race teams at this final big 519-281-7313 title; ticketed and licensed event. event of the season. Nitro cars, Fundraiser for cancer research. Saturday and Sunday activities Ultimate Showdown Pro Mod & TD/ Register at Dalton Finkbeiner include Townsend Amusements, TS, Jets, fireworks. Pavilion. Walk, run, bike or live music, kids Discovery Tent and rollerblade the route. Youth Talent Search. SUMMER SUNSET SOUNDS CONCERTS FOREST FALL FAIR ZURICH BEAN FESTIVAL & September 4, 2017, 7pm, September 22-24, 2017 ANTIQUE CAR SHOW Main Beach, Grand Bend Forest Fairgrounds, Forest August 25 & 26, 2017 summersunsetsounds.ca forestfair.ca Zurich Fairgrounds and 519-238-1472 [email protected] Bluewater Arena, Zurich [email protected] 519-786-3353 beanfest.ca Free music concert at sunset on Livestock shows, miniature horse [email protected] the beach – all music styles. show, baby contest, barrel racing 519-236-2326 and speed shows, midway, exhibits, Friday 7pm antique car cruise, Bean SOAR MOTORCYCLE special displays. Dance, fireworks. Saturday: giant ROAD RACE #5 antique car show, pancake breakfast, September 9-10, 2017 FALL FAST BIG $$ RACE children’s midway rides, street Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend September 22-24, 2017 market, live music, home-cooked soaracing.ca, [email protected] Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend beans & pork chop dinners! Fun, competitive and exciting event grandbendmotorplex.ca for racers to explore their skills. 519-238-7223 SOAR MOTORCYCLE Final Drag event of the season, ROAD RACE #4 GREAT CANADIAN features big dollar race programs, August 26 & 27, 2017 SHORELINE CLEANUP Racer/Crew appreciation dinner. Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend September 16, 2017 ONDR race Saturday & Sunday. soaracing.ca, [email protected] Pinery Provincial Park, Grand Bend Fun, competitive and exciting event pinerypark.on.ca VOLKFEST for racers to explore their skills. shorelinecleanup.ca September 24, 2017 519-243-8574 Meet at the Visitor Centre to start the62 grandbendtourism.com | 1-888-338-2001

Clan Gregor Square, Bayfield woodworking, fine art, photography, Festivals & Eventsvillageofbay eld.com/volkfest clothing, jewellery, stained glass,[email protected] pottery and more. NOVEMBERBreak out your tie dyed shirt andjoin us in Clan Gregor Square for PINERY FALL CLASSIC CHRISTMAS CRAFTthe third annual Volkfest! Enjoy VW ROAD RACE SHOW & SALEbugs & busses, live music, food & art October 15, 2017 November 3-5, 2017, Lucanvendors and more! Pinery Provincial Park, Grand Bend Community Memorial Centre, Lucan pineryfallclassic.ca, 519-243-1521 facebook.com/lucancraftshowSOAR MOTORCYCLE [email protected] 519-227-4442ROAD RACE #6 Walk, jog or run through Oak Over 75 craft vendors. Baked goods,September 29 & October 1, 2017 Savanna in support of Friends of artisan crafts, syrups, preserves,Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend Pinery. Park of the “Runpiker Series”. clothing, home decor.soaracing.ca, [email protected] Register early!Fun, competitive and exciting event LIGHT UP GRAND BENDfor racers to explore their skills. HALLOWEEN November 17, 2017 WEEKEND AT PINERY Optimist Park, Grand BendOCTOBER October 21 & 22, 2017 grandbendtourism.com Pinery Provincial Park, Grand Bend 519-238-2001THANKSGIVING MARKET 519-243-8574 or 519-243-1521 [email protected]& SIDEWALK SALE [email protected] Friday: Light Up Grand Bend -Farmers Market October 7; Join park naturalists for Halloween- caroling, Santa's visit, seasonalSidewalk Sale October 7 & 8, 2017 themed activities. Trick-or-treating beverages & treats, town lighting.Grand Bend and scarecrow-decorating. Bat226-377-1851 (Robin Cooke) house building on Saturday. OLD FASHIONEDOutdoor market offers FRESH CHRISTMAS WEEKENDLOCAL fruits, vegetables, meats, OWL PROWL November 17-19, 2017baked goods, crafts and artisan Saturday, October 28, 6pm-9pm King St., Forestproducts. Morrison Dam Conservation Area, shopforest.ca, 519-786-5062 Exeter [email protected] BRANDON abca.on.ca, 519-235-2610 Tree-lighting with Santa on Friday.MEMORIAL TROUT DERBY [email protected] 13-15, 2017, Friday 6am A chance to hear an interactive CHRISTMAS COMES EARLYto Sunday Noon, Rainbow Valley presentation about owls and to November 17-19, 2017 Grand Bend,Campground, Bayfield take part in a night-hike owl ‘hoot’. Forest, Dashwood & St. Josephbay eldlions.ca/events Hundreds of people have learned facebook.com/519-565-5142 about owls and their amazing events/617708285083311All ages derby. Top prize is $800. nocturnal adaptations through 226-377-1851 (Robin Cooke)Weigh station in Rainbow Valley engaging multimedia presentations Weekend-long event with localCampground. and this moonlit guided hike to downtown businesses in Grand call for owls. Bend, Forest and St. JosephLAMBTON FALL COLOUR decorated for Christmas. Get a start& CRAFT FESTIVAL WITCHES WALK on your Christmas list and enjoyOctober 14 & 15, 2017 October 28, 2017, 6pm-9pm seasonal atmosphere and specialLambton Heritage Museum (Grand The Ashwood Inn, Bayfield sales and giveaways!Bend) & Legacy Rec. Centre 519-565-4444(Thedford) villageofbay eld.com MORElambtonmuseums.ca Visit the spooks and ghouls at the EVENTS519-243-2600 annual Bayfield Witches Walk.Giant Christmas Craft Sale offeringdecorating accessories, folk art,It Starts At The Beach... and ends Where You Want! | FESTIVALS & EVENTS 63

Festivals & Events LIGHTING OF THE LADIES NIGHT TREES CEREMONY November 30, 2017, 3pm-9pm CHRISTMAS IN BAYFIELD November 24, 2017, Hensall King St., Forest November 17-19, 2017, Bayfield shopforest.ca christmasinbay eld.com BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL [email protected] info@villageofbay eld.com SALES EVENT Special deals available to Christmas Friday: 7pm tree lighting, Santa’s November 24, 2017, King St., Forest shoppers. arrival, caroling, seasonal beverages; ShopForest.ca Saturday: Santa Claus Parade 11am; [email protected] DECEMBER Sunday: Main Street Music Fest. Sarah Williams Shops open late. Participating merchants offer LUCAN BIDDULPH great sales. SANTA CLAUS PARADE EXETER CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL December 2, 2017, 6pm November 17-19, 2017, Exeter KIWANIS SANTA Main St., Lucan facebook.com/experienceexeter CLAUS PARADE 519-227-4491 226-423-3028 November 25, 2017, 7pm [email protected] [email protected] King St., Forest Celebrate the Christmas season kineto.ca, 519-786-4879 ZURICH SANTA CLAUS in Exeter! Check out our fabulous Starting at the old arena on PARADE / LIONS shops and restaurants. Head to the Townsend Line to OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS Santa Claus Parade - 6pm, Nov. 18. Main and PARADE King streets. December 3, 2017, 5:30pm GRAND BEND Main St., Zurich HOLIDAY HOME TOUR TURKEY BINGO 519-236-9908 November 17-19, 2017 November 29, 2017, Bluewater Multiple Homes, Grand Bend Area Community Centre, Zurich CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT grandbendholidayhometour.ca 519-236-9908 December 16, 2017 519-238-2001, info@ Jackpot; 18yrs of age and older Pinery Provincial Park, Grand Bend grandbendholidayhometour.ca to attend and play. pinerypark.on.ca, 519-243-8539 View homes and their elaborate Join birdwatchers for an incredible Christmas décor. Enjoy beverages day of winter birding. and treats. Sponsoring retail locations will be offering seasonal products and special pricing. Tickets $25. GODERICH SANTA CLAUS PARADE November 18, 2017, 6:30pm – 8:15pm, Courthouse Square, Goderich, 519-524-6600 6:30pm -Seasonal Music. 7pm – Christmas light displays. 7:15pm – Santa Claus Parade. SANTA CLAUS PARADE November 18, 2017, 6pm, Exeter facebook.com/experienceexeter, 226-423-3028 [email protected] Come and enjoy a parade of lights along Main Street Exeter!64 grandbendtourism.com | 1-888-338-2001

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Be a Taste Explorer FAST, FAMILY, FUN Snack and fast foods are plentiful. At Mae Allen at Exeter Thai Cuisine. Fan favs are pizza and Zaney Edibles choose from more than 30 toppings on Footlong bread at Grog’s Pub & Grill. Meat pies and melt-in-your- Fridays. Best’s Restaurant & Homemade Ice Cream mouth shortbread beckon at Grandpa Jimmy’s Scottish has been making ice cream for more than two decades. Bakery. Sample 5-Layer Lasagna at Pizza Delight. Cucina BeaverTails creates a divinely decadent Triple Trip. Italiana includes panzerotti at Godfather’s Pizza. A British Denny’s Drive-In satis es with summer favourites like High Tea of fancy sandwiches, scones with clotted cream homemade fries and dogs. Refuel at Kettle & Stony Point and preserves, tea and treats awaits you at AkSence, also First Nation at Country Style/TCBY/Mr. Sub. Select from home of a Ploughman’s Lunch. Local craft brews are on two dozen soft serve ice cream avours at Arbor Acres tap at Paddington’s Pub as is a Tilson Burger topped with Country Plaza. a fried egg. HOME COOKING COMFORT Find meals like Mom or Grandma made. Breakfast from 6am (7am on Sundays) at MacPherson’s Restaurant where meat loaf, hot sandwiches and homemade pies hit the spot later. Huron Family Restaurant has daily specials The %HQPLOOHU,QQ 6SD'LQLQJ5RRPZZZEHQPLOOHUFD has been awarded the CAA 4 Diamond Award for more than a decade. Over looking babbling Sharpe’s Creek, enjoy a fabulous meal made fresh from locally sourced products. Perfect for every occasion. Casual or Romantic dining, Banquets and Weddings - 130 guest capacity. Creekside patio and private dining room also available. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner & famous for our Sunday Brunches. 5HVHUYDWLRQVUHFRPPHQGHG SUHIHUUHG RU 0HQXV LQIRUPDWLRQDYDLODEOHRQOLQH68 grandbendtourism.com | 1-888-338-2001

with homemade soup or salad and dessert (rice pudding Be a Taste Explorerand coconut cream pie are fan favs). Paul’s Diner showsits roots with an ample Irish Breakfast among its morning the golf course are reasons to dine at Dave’s Pub & Grill atoptions. Aunt Gussie’s breakfast choices please; enjoy Oakwood Resort.homemade food for meals and snacks day-long. HISTORY & HOSPITALITY VICTUALS WITH VIEWS Built in the 1800s, these local treasures have A picture is worth a thousand words – so is a been repurposed. The Grand Bend Public Schoolgreat dining view! Bring your camera when you dine at The is where the Schoolhouse Restaurant aces its homeworkGrowling Gator! Lake Huron views are on the menu along with dishes like meat loaf, chicken pot pie and large or smallwith an array of drinks. Try tortilla-wrapped deep-fried prix xe dinners. Port Albert General Store has servedcheesecake or Sweet Bourbon Salmon. Smackwater Jacks its community since 1841; sit on a Muskoka chair to tryTaphouse customers have a front row seat to watch fabuloussunsets. Canada Craft on Draft is a draw, as are locally-sourced sh and meat dishes. Purdy’s at the Bend offerslocally-caught fresh sh take-out dinners along with views ofthe marina and lighthouse. Rib night, steak night and home-style Sunday suppers and a splendid view of the rst tee onIt Starts At The Beach... and ends Where You Want! | BE A TASTE EXPLORER 69

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Be a Taste Explorer baby back pork ribs with hot or cold Boutique Hotel. Sample daily sides. Finish with fruit crisps. Jerry dinner buffets with carving stations Road Kill Sandwich featuring a secret Rader’s Homestyle Catering in the summer at The Oak Dining recipe pork meatloaf. Converted grist serves up roast beef, pork and turkey, Room at Oakwood Resort. and wool mills form part of Benmiller Mennonite pigtails and old-time Inn & Spa where The Ivey Dining church supper recipe book sides PATIO, FUN & MUSIC Room uses local ingredients in ne and desserts. Check out local listings/ dining dishes like Grilled Ontario papers/announcements to source Duck Breast and Duo of Bruschettas. FINE DINING live music. Drink up the summer on A local landmark, The Colonial The nest local ingredients a patio and have fun with old – or Hotel serves up pub grub and cold are used to create world-class dishes. new – friends. The fusion menu at beverages, Mom’s Homemade Sample Whiskey Braised Beef Rib The Sandbar & Grill has options Meatloaf, Mom’s Rum and Raisin or Chicken Appleby with Brie & like Curry Poutine and Vegetable Bread Pudding with ice cream and Caramelized Granny Smith Apples Samosas and live music. WhiteCaps much more. at Eddington’s of Exeter. Mixed Grand Bend serves up barbecue and Mushroom Egg Roll with Goat more with sides of live music, darts, CATERING Cheese & Truf e Aioli and Chocolate pool and sports on TVs. The Gables Ditch entertaining fuss Toblerone Fondue and muss! Make a Wish Cakes tempt at F.I.N.E. lls custom cake orders – think A Restaurant. Pink Champagne with Raspberry Bacon Flatbread Filling or Salted Caramel Crème and Pistachio Cake. Catering ranges from hors Turkey Schnitzel d’oeuvres to barbecue from Back ‘n are on the menu at Time Catering; you can also take Samuel’s Bistro out home-style frozen TV dinners. at Samuels Pineridge Barbecue Co. offers meat choices including chicken orSMACKWATER JACK'S TAPHOUSE & GRILL, GRAND BEND 72 grandbendtourism.com | 1-888-338-2001

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Be a Taste Explorer items and more. Pork Points. The produce operation, offers light meals Whole Pig is a family pork farming and weekend Breakfast Buffets. Buy in the Bend is a venerable GB venue operation. Fans love the BBQ Grill specialty preserves and baking in the with live entertainment – check out Package with its wide assortment of gift shop. Farm Fresh. Everbearing Country Night summer Thursdays pork products. strawberries are a major draw at (show your dance moves), acoustic Masse Fruit & Vegetables, where Sundays and more. Dine in or on the This sampling of farm-fresh sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, popular patio. Crabby Joe’s Tap foods and locally-produced squash and pumpkins are seasonal & Grill offers burgers, nachos, and produce. Simply Sweet. Zehr’s wings; nosh in or out. brews and wines is just Country Market makes Mennonite that – a taste. Check out pies in a variety of avours, Chelsea Sandy beaches stretch along the Lake buns and other treats. Fresh meats Huron shoreline, giving way in the detailed hints at and in-season produce are also sold. east to some of the most productive, grandbendtourism.com. fertile agricultural land in the country. Drop by the Grand Bend COFFEE, CIDER & WINE Top farming practices produce & Area Welcome Centre to Quality Coffee. The owners superb products. pick up maps and info. of Coastal Coffee Company travel to family coffee growers to source FARM TO FORK Meat Magic. Find in-store made cold top specialty-grade beans that are & ARTISAN CRAFTED cuts, sausages, salamis, and specialty small-batch roasted and sold in- Meats, fruit, produce & baking meats at Metzger’s Meat Products. store. Wine Wisdom. Dark Horse Talking Turkey. Third-generation Check out smoked pig ears and Estate Winery offers tastings Hayter’s Farm offers turkey kabobs, bones for your pooch. Bountiful llets, sausages, roasts, burgers, deli Berries. Bay eld Berry Farm, a family-run berry, fruit and limited76 grandbendtourism.com | 1-888-338-2001

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ShUonpitqhueeYear-round, area retailers offer everything you need, whether you’re a local resident, cottager, or area visitor.Beach-themed items are available just steps from the shoreline. Household and renovation materials andsupplies, formal, designer and casual clothing, imported and domestic gifts and jewellery – all are availablelocally. Main shopping hubs include Exeter, Forest, Grand Bend and Bay eld.Visit grandbendtourism.com, shopforest.ca, villageofbay eld.com and facebook.com/experienceexeter for retailer listings.FARMERS MARKETS Farm Gate maps for Lambton t
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Forest Farmers’ Market,Start operation after the Victoria Day County and Huron County can be King Street, 8am-1pm. Bay eldLong Weekend and run weekly to picked up at the Welcome Centre in Farmers’ Market, Clan Gregorthe week prior to the Thanksgiving Grand Bend. „ Square, 3pm-7pm,Long Weekend. The rst market of bay eldfarmersmarket.ca2017 is Friday, May 19 and the last t
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You Don’t Want to MissDashwood Community-Wide Yard Sales – May 20, 2017Hensall Community-Wide Yard Sales – May 27, 2017Town-Wide Yard Sale (Exeter) – June 17, 2017Bay eld Rummage Sale (Pioneer Park) – July 14, 2017Exeter Sidewalk Sale Days – July 20-22, 2017Bay eld Antiques & Collectibles – August 11-13, 2017Thanksgiving Farmers Market (Grand Bend) – October 7, 2017 & Sidewalk Sale (Grand Bend) October 7 & 8, 2017Lambton Fall Colour & Craft Festival – October 14 & 15, 2017Lucan Christmas Craft Show & Sale – November 3-5, 2017Christmas Comes Early (Grand Bend) – November 17-19, 2017Christmas in Bay eld – November 17-19, 2017Christmas Weekend (Exeter) – November 17-19, 2017Ladies Night (Forest) – November 30, 2017See Festivals & Events for more events, dates, times and details, pages 54 to 65. It Starts At The Beach... and ends Where You Want! | SHOP THE UNIQUE 97

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