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Annual Events
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Annual Events
FEBRUARY
February 16 & 17, 2008 Shinny Hockey, Pond Hockey, Ice Fishing Derby held at Valens Conservation Area. Contact Valens at 905-525-2183 or valens@conservationhamilton.ca for further information on this or other activities.
February 21st, 2009
Pancake Breakfast 8 am -12 pm Freelton United Church.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs and more.
March
1st Sunday in March
Carlisle Optimist Breakfast
Held at the Carlisle Community Centre
3rd Sunday in March
Rockton Lions Club Annual Breakfast
Held at the Rockton Fair Grounds
Sunday March 9, 16, 23 & 30 and Wednesday
March 12 Thursday March 13 2008
Maple Syrup Festival
Westfield Heritage Village
Families will join early Canadian settlers as they encounter the legends and techniques that surround the production of maple syrup. Join French explorers and discover how Canada's First Nations' made syrup and sugar using a hollowed-out log and hot rocks. Watch 19th century pioneers as they use the three cauldron method of preparing the sweet syrup and learn how the modern method uses the evaporator to make the delicious syrup. Families can also embark on an old fashioned horse and wagon ride through time; stroll through a rural 1790’s to 1900’s village, visiting historical homes and shops along the way; savour the flavour of Canada's own sweetener; and enjoy a delicious pancake meal. Runs from 10 am - 4 pm.
For more information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca. Admission is $9.50 for adults, $8.50 for seniors and $5.50 for children 6-12.
March 14th, 2009 IRISH SUPPER, Freelton United Church. Tickets 905 659-303
Good Friday
Great Canadians
Westfield Heritage VillageTour through the historical village and bump into a few famous Canadian from the past. From 12:30 pm – 4 pm.
For more information, please call 1-800-88visit www.westfieldheritage.ca. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and $4.00 for children 6-12
Last two weekends in March (Thurs, Fri & Sat)
Rockton Agricultural Society Dinner Theatre
March 28th, & 29th, 2008
Unforgettable Concert # 2
Freelton United Church 7:30 pm. Local vocalists, Ria Dowling & Michael Rushton along with accomplished jazz pianist, Bill Gibbons. Tickets $10.00 in advance and $12.00 at the door. Call 905 659 3096 or 905 659 4580.
April 4th , 2008
Comedy Cabaret Night:
Hosted by Waterdown Rotary Club at Millgrove Community Centre.7 pm – 10:30 pm info@waterdown-rotary.net or Bob Allen 905-689-0825
April
1st Sunday in April
Freelton Lions Club annual Community Breakfast. Held in Marian Hall in Freelton
Saturday April 19th, 2008
The Fantastic Food Sale.
Carlisle United Church. Packaged baked goods, deli, soup & cookie mixes, and entrees for sale. 9 am - 1pm
Saturday April 19th, 2008
Spring Garage Sale 8 am – 1 pm
Sealy Park Waterdown with proceeds going to Animal Adoptions of Flamborough 905-689-7801
Saturday April 26th, 2008
Trout Season Opens Christie Lake Conservation Area
Fish for rainbow trout at Christie Lake stocked ponds. Ponds are stocked on a regular basis and bait is available. Provincial fishing licence is required for ChristieLake. Maximum of three trout per angler. Regular park admission applies. For more information, please call 905-628-3060.
Saturday April 26th, 2008
Scrap Metal Drive at Joe Sams Park hosted by the Waterdown Rotary Club, for info call 905-632-6528
Sunday April 27th, 2008
Scott Woods Show 2:30 pm
Grand Master Fiddle Champion & Band presents upbeat & uplifting music for all ages. Freelton United Church. Tickets $ 15.00 call 905 659-3096 or 905 659 4580
May
May 3rd & May 4th, 2008
Doors Open Hamilton
Westfield Heritage Village
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the extensive artefact collection at Westfield Heritage Village. It’s all part of the fun during the Doors Open Hamilton event in which numerous Hamilton buildings and attractions — theatres, churches, archives, museums, cemeteries and private homes — are included. The program gives an opportunity for the public to see Hamilton buildings and facilities that they may not normally be able to access. Westfield will be open both days from 12:30 pm - 4 pm during this joint initiative of the Hamilton Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC) and the Ontario Heritage Foundation. For more information, please call 1-800-883-0104.
May 9th & 10th, 2008
Greensville Semi-Annual Antique Show & Sale
This annual antique show is held at the Christ Church on Hwy 8. Free admission, and parking. Wheelchair accessible. Runs Fri. 11 am – 8 pm & Sat. 10 am – 5 pm. Call 905-549-0317 for more information.
Saturday May 10th, 2008
Greensville Optimists Fishing Derby – 6th Annual
Christie Lake Conservation Area
Tagged fish will be worth $50 each, and anglers will be given an opportunity to win a Hamilton Conservation Authority Family Prize Package. The event runs from 6 am - 11 am. All fishermen must register at the park on the day of the event to participate. Registration is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 16. Registration does not include regular park admission. For more information, please call Christie Lake at 905-628-3060
Saturday May 10,2008
Carlisle Festival
Celebrate our community in the Carlisle Arena.
4 pm. BBQ chicken dinner adult $15.00 child $8.00, live auction, silent auction. Kids’ zone including ReptileParty.com and Juggle Magic.Call to book tickets at 905-689-8630
Saturday May 17, 2008
Plant and Bake Sale
Westfield Heritage Village
Friends of Westfield provide excellent quality and reasonable prices on a large variety of perennials from the gardens of experienced gardeners. All proceeds support restoration projects at Westfield. Runs from 8 am – 12 pm. For more information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca.
Saturday May 24, 2008
Christie Classic Antique Show
Christie Lake Conservation Area
Canada’s favourite Antique Show with over 300 dealers and almost 10 acres of antiques. Here you'll find hundreds of golf items, tins, scientific instruments, folk art, postcards, native artifacts, Canadian country, fine art, nostalgia items, furniture and much more. Browse or buy that special something from 8am - 5 pm, rain or shine. Food vendors provide lunch or a light snack. Admission fee of $8.00 applies. For show information, contact Jeff Gadsden at 1-800-667-0619 or visit http://www.antiqueshowscanada.com/christie.htm.
Saturday May 24th, 2008
Flamborough Open 2008
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 905-689-7650
May 24th & 25th, 2008
Waterdown Swap Meet & Car Show
Joe Sams Leisure Park, Waterdown. Display of vehicles from teens to 80’s, with special interest vintage and modified autos. Over 250 vendors. 905-689-8104 www.waterdowncarshow.ca
Saturday May 24, 2008
FISH FRY 4 pm – 7 pm Freelton United Church. Call 905 659-1021
Saturday May 31, 2008
Rockton Lions 3rd Annual Fish Fry
held at Rockton Fair Grounds
Contact: Bob Elkin at 519-647-0174
Saturday May 31, 2008
Spring Fling 9:30 am - 2pm. Enjoy a delicious luncheon and check out the bake goods, deli and plant table. Freelton United Church.
June
June 1, 2008
Pawprints in the Park
Hidden Valley Park, Burlington
Call Animal Adoptions Flamborough 905-689-7801 for more information.
Saturday June 7, 2008
Community Trunk sale. 9 am – 1 pm Carlisle United Church parking lot. Rent your space. For more information call 905 689-8630
Saturday June 7 & Sunday June 8, 2008
Christie Lake Float Fly
Christie Lake Conservation Area
Watch the Burlington R/C Modellers challenge the skies over Christie Lake with their radio-controlled airplanes. Planes takeoff and land on the water and provide exciting aerial demonstrations from 10am - 4 pm, weather permitting. Regular park admission applies. For more information, please call 905-628-3060.
Saturday June 14th, 2008
Beef Barbeque 4 pm – 7 pm Hosted by Freelton United Church
Delicious food with live entertainment at Marian Hall ( next to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church)
For tickets call 905 659-3003 or 905 659-7880
Sunday June 15, 2008
Father’s Day Steam and Machine Day
Westfield Heritage Village
Featuring steam engines and antique machinery and railway displays and demonstrations. Brought to you in part by the Rockton Antique Agricultural & Hobby Association. Runs from 10 am - 4 pm. For more information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca. Admission is $9.50 for adults, $8.50 for seniors and $5.50 for children 6-12.
Saturday June 21, 2008
1st Annual Elizabeth Otter Pet Parade in memory of Elizabeth Otter (1981-2007). A 30 minute walk on Leisure Pathway to Alexander Place Starting at Joe Sams Park. Registration is at 1 pm with the parade starting at 1:30. All proceeds to go to Animal Adoptions of Flamborough. (also includes a pet show with prizes). Pledge sheets available at Flamborough Animal Adoptions, Village Wedding Belles and Ryan’s Pet Foods. (Come see the 28” miniature horses.) Call Animal Adoptions 905-689-7801
Saturday June 28, 2008
Bass Fishing Season Opens
Valens Conservation Area
For more information, please call Valens at 905-525-2183.
June 7, 2008 9 am to 5 pm and June 8, 2008 11 am to 4 pm.
Artists in the Country Art Show
This original art show and sale is held outdoors at Corby Custom Framing, 26 Carlisle Road. Come and meet talented local artists. Mediums include watercolour, pastel, acrylic, oils and many others. Works donated by each artist will be raffled off with all proceeds to Animal Adoptions. Call 905-689-1976 or visit www.artistsinthecountry.ca for more information
July
July 1st, 2008
Lynden Canada Day Parade.
Annual parade in which all of Lynden takes part. Begins between 11 am and Noon. Activities follow the parade. Fireworks at dusk. For information contact Sharon Clugston – 519-647-2415
July 1st, 2008
Canada Day
Celebrate at Westfield Heritage Village. Admission $7.00 per Adult $6.00 per Senior and $4.00 per Child (6 – 12). For more information please call 1-800-883-0140 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca.
Sundays, July through August 2008
Bustles and Biscuits
Westfield Heritage Village 12:30 pm - 4 pm
Treat yourself to a leisurely summer afternoon. Have tea and homemade tea biscuits with jam. Enjoy the fashions of different era, with a mini-fashion show at 2 pm. For more information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and $4.00 for children 6-12.
July 4 - 6, 2008
Licence Free Fishing Weekend
Valens and Christie Lake Conservation Areas
For three days (12:01 am Friday to 11:59 pm Sunday), Canadian residents can enjoy the fun of fishing in Ontario without a licence during the annual Ontario Family Fishing Weekend. For more information, please visit www.familyfishingweekend.com.
Saturday July 12, 2008
John Burns Memorial Fishing Derby
Valens Conservation Area
Catch the Big One and win great prizes for children and adults. Prizes for the largest northern pike, largemouth bass and, for children, panfish. Bait and boat rentals are available. For more information call 905-525-2183.
Saturday July 12, 2008
Christie Lake Beach Party
Christie Lake Conservation Area
Enjoy a day on the beach at Christie Lake with contests, prizes, hot dogs and much more. Spend the day with your family featuring fun beach activities and the beautiful surroundings of Christie Lake Conservation Area. This event will run from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Registration is from 10 am to 11 am. Activities include sand sculpting contest, paddle boat races, beach volleyball, frisbee contestand beach music. Great prizes including HCA Nature's Reward
Annual Membership Pass, Wild Waterworks Family Passes and delicious treats from the snack bar. For more information, please call 905-628-3060.
August
Saturday August 2, 2008
Valens Beach Party
Valens Conservation Area
Games, sand sculpture contest, prizes and more. Call Valens at 905-525-2183 or 519-621-6029 for more information. Runs from 11:30 am. - 3:30 pm.
August 17, 2008
Confederation Cup XXXI
flamboro downs Racetrack Hwy #5 between Highways #6 and #8.
905-627-3561 Fax: 905-627-3561
www.flamborodowns.com
Sunday August 3 and Monday August 4, 2008
Ice Cream Festival
Westfield Heritage Village
Experience the fun and nostalgia of ice cream from pioneer and Victorian times to the Rock & Roll era. Live music, horse and wagon rides, magic show, period dancing, crafts, games and living history make the perfect topping for the perfect family outing. Runs from 10 am – 4 pm. For more information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca. Admission is $9.50 for adults, $8.50 for seniors and $5.50 for children 6-12.
Friday August 15& 22, 2008 – Evening Presentation
Ghost Tours
Westfield Heritage Village
Experience the twilight hours of a historical village as the strange stories of the past are unearthed during this tour through time. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca.
Saturday August 30th, 2008
Valens Corn Roast
Valens Conservation Area
Celebrate the end of the summer season and the beginning of another great fall and winter camping season at Valens with a delicious ear of roasted corn. Call 905-525-2183 or 519-621-6029 for details. Runs from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm.
September
Watch for the date of your local
Terry Fox Run
Saturday Sept 6, 2008
Antique Show
Christie Lake Conservation Area
Canada’s favourite Antique Show with over 300 dealers and almost 10 acres of antiques. Here you'll find hundreds of golf items, tins, scientific instruments, folk art, postcards, native artifacts, Canadian country, fine art, nostalgia items, furniture and much more. Browse or buy that special something from 8am - 5 pm, rain or shine. Food vendors provide lunch or a light snack. Admission fee of $8.00 applies. For show information, contact Jeff Gadsden at 1-800-667-0619 or visit http://www.antiqueshowscanada.com/christie.htm
Saturday September 20, 2008
TagDay Call Animal Adoptions of Flamborough for more information. 905-689-7801
Sept. 20 & 21, 2008
Waterdown Swap Meet & Car Show
Joe Sams Leisure Park, Waterdown. Display of vehicles from teens to 80’s, with special interest vintage and modified autos. Over 250 vendors.
905-689-8104 www.waterdowncarshow.com.
Sunday September 21, 2008
Pages of Literature
Westfield Heritage Village
Step into the pages of great Canadian literature including L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables and enjoy a variety of entertaining activities for the whole family. Runs from 10 am – 4 pm. For more information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca. Admission is $9.50 for adults, $8.50 for seniors and $5.50 for children 6-12.
Sept.2008
TURKEY SUPPER at Freelton United church call 905 659-1021 or 659 7880 for tickets.
October
October 5th, 2008
Race Nite at Flamboro Downs
Animal Adoptions of Flamborough is hosting all you can eat buffet, famous balloon pop and tokens to get you started at the Casino. Call Animal Adoptions of Flamborough 905-689-7801 for more information.
Oct 10,11,12,13, 2008
Rockton Worlds Fair
Annual outdoor Fair held every year on the Thanksgiving weekend in October. Agriculture is the highlight of the fair and education of agriculture is our objective.
519-647-2502 or 1-866-985-2002
Saturday October 17th, 2008
Fall Garage Sale 8 am – 1 pm Sealy Park Waterdown with proceeds going to Animal Adoptions of Flamborough 905-689-7801
Rotary Haunted House
Memorial Hall, Waterdown. A trip through a haunted old mansion with ghosts, goblins and scary surprises. Run by the Rotary Club of Hamilton
Email: tickets@rotaryhauntedhouse.com
http://www.rotaryhauntedhouse.com
October 24th & October 25th, 2008
Haunted Halloween
Westfield Heritage Village
Bone up on your history and folklore and discover the origins and traditions of Halloween’s past. Explore plays and presentations guaranteed to tantalize and enthral the whole family. Runs from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. For more information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca. Admission is $9.50 for adults, $8.50 for seniors and $5.50 for children 6-12.
November
November 8 & 9, 2008
Holly Berry Bazaar
The St. Thomas the Apostle Holly Berry Bazaar takes place in our parish centre. Contact St. Thomas at 905-689-4857
November 15, 2008
Carlisle Christmas Bazaar
Carlisle United Church 10 am – 2 pm
Baking, deli, crafts, silent auction, penny sale and lunch room.
November 22, 2008
Turkey Roll held by Rockton Lions at Rockton Fair Grounds, call 519 647-0174
Nov. 22, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Flamborough Santa Claus Parade
The parade travels through the downtown core of Waterdown with the grand finale of SANTA himself. Kids of all ages enjoy our "Light the Way" theme. Having all the floats light up at night really does make for an exciting show! We will have our Loonie Bins travel along the parade route again this year, so don't forget to help start next year’s parade off on the right foot! Perhaps you would like to walk your pet with the Animal Adoptions of Flamborough group, if so mark your calendar. For more information call Mary Lamb at 905-659-1592, or Email: flamsantaparade@aol.com
www.flamboroughsantaclausparade.com
November 28th & 29th, 2008
Rotary Holiday Trade Fair
St James United Church, Friday 5 pm- 9 pm and Saturday 10 am - 5 pm. Call 905-689-6935.
December
Saturday December 6, 2008
The Artisan and Gift Sale – Carlisle United Church 10 am- 4 pm. Call 905 689-8630 for details.
Saturday December 6, 2008
Picture your pet with Santa 11 am – 3 pm
To be held at Connon Nurseries in Waterdown with proceeds going to Animal Adoptions of Flamborough 905-689-7801.
Saturday December 6,13, & 20,2008
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Westfield Heritage Village
Celebrate Christmas past from the Georgian to the modern eras and feel the warmth of the season through plays, food samples, fireworks, horse and wagon rides and a visit from Saint Nick. 5 pm – 9 pm. For more information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca. Admission is $9.50 for adults, $8.50 for seniors and $5.50 for children 6-12.
Saturday December 6,13,&20, 2008
Moveable Feast
Westfield Heritage Village
Eat your way through a four-course historical dinner within the Village and various time periods. Enjoy this magical tour through Christmas traditions. Limited seating. Tickets go on sale the first business day in September (September 2 2008). Sells out quickly. For more information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca.
Sunday December 7 & 14, 2008
Christmas Table
Westfield Heritage Village
< span class="txt-grayblue" style="margin-bottom: 0">Experience an old fashioned Christmas show, bonfire and a four-course historical dinner and explanation through Christmas traditions. Cash wine bar. Limited seating. Tickets are $59.00 each & go on sale first business day in September (September 2, 2008). For more information, please call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca.
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fics@infoflam.on.ca
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Waterdown ON
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