Festivals & Events

From acoustic concerts at coffee shops, to farmer’s markets and community gatherings like the Wiarton Fall Fair and the Purple Valley Maple Syrup Festival, one of the best ways to truly experience the place you’re visiting is to attend a local festival or event. Find a South Bruce Peninsula event and add another layer of adventure to your explorations.

View past events in our archive.

Interested in live music, see a scheduled towards the bottom of this page.

Are you hosting a festival or live music? Submit your info here.

Sauble Beach & District Lions Club Golf Tournament

Date: June 20, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

The Sauble Beach & District Lions Club is excited to announce their upcoming Golf Tournament on June 20th and is currently seeking event sponsors! If you or your business are interested in supporting this community event, please reach out to Larry Irish or Glenn Beaten for more information.

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Summer Starts in Sauble Beach

Date: June 26, 2026  - June 28, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

Summer Starts in Sauble is back and bigger than ever! Join us starting June 26 as we kick off the season with live radio broadcasting from downtown! This year we're leveling up the fun with our brand-new Summer Starts in Sauble Bingo.

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Sun, Sand & Classy Cars presented by Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers

Date: June 30, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

Welcome to the Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers — where chrome shines, engines roar, and stories come to life! Summer at Sauble Beach… experience the cruise, the culture, and the memories.

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The Silo Grill House 3 Pitch Tournament

Date: July 1, 2026
Community: Wiarton

Co-ed 3 pitch tournament, with ice cold beer!!

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Celebrate Canada Day in Sauble

Date: July 1, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

Get ready for a full day of family fun, live entertainment, and patriotic celebrations as we celebrate Canada Day in Sauble Beach Town Square on July 1st!

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Canada Day in Wiarton

Date: July 1, 2026
Community: Wiarton

Celebrate Canada Day with a full lineup of free family fun from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM! There’s something for every age, with activities happening all day long. Followed by a parade and fireworks after dark

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Sun, Sand & Classy Cars presented by Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers

Date: July 7, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

Welcome to the Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers — where chrome shines, engines roar, and stories come to life! Summer at Sauble Beach… experience the cruise, the culture, and the memories.

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Wiarton Ribfest 2026

Date: July 10, 2026  - July 12, 2026
Community: Wiarton

Ribs, Beer tent, Entertainment and vendors of all types. Fun for the whole family.

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Windows of wiARTon! Artitist Reception

Date: July 13, 2026
Community: Wiarton

Join us as we celebrate the official opening of Windows of wiARTon! (W.o.W), a unique outdoor art experience transforming downtown Wiarton into a walkable gallery. Featuring five talented artists whose original installations transform storefront windows along Berford Street into engaging works of public art. W.o.W showcases original installations that bring art into the heart of our community and invite visitors to experience downtown in a new way.

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Sun, Sand & Classy Cars presented by Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers

Date: July 14, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

Welcome to the Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers — where chrome shines, engines roar, and stories come to life! Summer at Sauble Beach… experience the cruise, the culture, and the memories.

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SURFIN’ 9 HOLES For Hunger

Date: July 16, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

In support of the Bruce Peninsula Food Bank

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Sun, Sand & Classy Cars presented by Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers

Date: July 21, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

Welcome to the Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers — where chrome shines, engines roar, and stories come to life! Summer at Sauble Beach… experience the cruise, the culture, and the memories.

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NOT SO PRO AND WE THE BEACH – COED BEACH TOUR SAUGEEN/ SAUBLE BEACH

Date: July 25, 2026  - July 26, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

This is our Second year in SAUBLE BEACH, 2 Days and 2 nights of Beach Volleyball and with Socials at night! Register as a team or individual and enjoy the Sand, Sun, Social and a whole lot of Beach Volleyball!

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Wiarton Lavender Festival

Date: July 25, 2026  - July 26, 2026
Community: Wiarton

Annual two-day festival with vendors, music, yoga, and food.

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Lion’s Head Summer Music

Date: July 27, 2026  - July 31, 2026
Community: Lion's Head

Lion’s Head Summer Music returns for its fifth season from Monday, July 27 through Friday, July 31, 2026, offering five unforgettable evenings of live music on the beautiful Harbourside Stage in Lion’s Head. Each concert begins at 7:00 PM and is free to attend, welcoming both residents and visitors to experience exceptional performances in one of the Bruce Peninsula’s most scenic waterfront settings. 2026 Lion’s Head Summer Music Lineup: Monday, July 27: Georgian Bay Woodwind Quintet Tuesday, July 28: Southampton Concert Band Wednesday, July 29:Musical Journey Through Time Thursday, July 30: Spirit Singers Friday, July 31: Rosin Dust This year’s series highlights a rich blend of classical music, orchestral performances, vocal artistry, and historical musical storytelling, continuing Lion’s Head Summer Music’s mission of bringing high-quality cultural experiences to the Northern Bruce Peninsula. Supported by municipal grants, generous sponsors, volunteers, and audience donations, Lion’s Head Summer Music has become a cornerstone of the region’s cultural calendar. The series not only showcases extraordinary musical talent but also strengthens community connections while celebrating the arts in a welcoming outdoor environment. Whether you are a longtime supporter or a first-time visitor, Lion’s Head Summer Music 2026 promises an inspiring week of music, culture, and community spirit along the shores of Georgian Bay.

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Sun, Sand & Classy Cars presented by Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers

Date: July 28, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

Welcome to the Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers — where chrome shines, engines roar, and stories come to life! Summer at Sauble Beach… experience the cruise, the culture, and the memories.

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Wiarton Homecoming Weekend

Date: July 31, 2026  - August 3, 2026
Community: Wiarton

Wiarton Homecoming Weekend

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Peninsula Home & Lifestyle Expo

Date: August 1, 2026  - August 2, 2026
Community: Wiarton

Part of the Wiarton Homecoming Weekend Festivities! Discover inspiration, expert advice, and local treasures at the ultimate community showcase! Whether you are looking to renovate your dream home, upgrade your outdoor living space, discover new wellness practices, or simply celebrate the civic holiday weekend with family, the Peninsula Home & Lifestyle Expo is the place to be.

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Sun, Sand & Classy Cars presented by Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers

Date: August 4, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

Welcome to the Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers — where chrome shines, engines roar, and stories come to life! Summer at Sauble Beach… experience the cruise, the culture, and the memories.

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Sauble Beach Sandfest 2026

Date: August 8, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

Mark Your Calendars! Sauble's annual SandFest is happening August 8th, 2026. Come to participate in all the fun activities.

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Bruce Peninsula Multisport Race

Date: August 8, 2026
Community: Wiarton

Annual paddling, cycling, and running race.

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Sun, Sand & Classy Cars presented by Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers

Date: August 11, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

Welcome to the Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers — where chrome shines, engines roar, and stories come to life! Summer at Sauble Beach… experience the cruise, the culture, and the memories.

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Sun, Sand & Classy Cars presented by Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers

Date: August 18, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

Welcome to the Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers — where chrome shines, engines roar, and stories come to life! Summer at Sauble Beach… experience the cruise, the culture, and the memories.

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Sun, Sand & Classy Cars presented by Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers

Date: August 25, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

Welcome to the Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers — where chrome shines, engines roar, and stories come to life! Summer at Sauble Beach… experience the cruise, the culture, and the memories.

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Sun, Sand & Classy Cars presented by Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers

Date: September 1, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

Welcome to the Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers — where chrome shines, engines roar, and stories come to life! Summer at Sauble Beach… experience the cruise, the culture, and the memories.

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Wiarton Poutine Feast

Date: September 3, 2026  - September 6, 2026
Community: Wiarton

Poutine Feast is rolling into town for the final long weekend of the summer, bringing a weekend packed with epic poutine creations, live music, family fun, and waterfront festival vibes on the shores of Georgian Bay.

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Sauble Beach Party

Date: September 4, 2026  - September 6, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

Ontario's largest growing, multi- genre music festival

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Sun, Sand & Classy Cars presented by Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers

Date: September 8, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

Welcome to the Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers — where chrome shines, engines roar, and stories come to life! Summer at Sauble Beach… experience the cruise, the culture, and the memories.

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Sun, Sand & Classy Cars presented by Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers

Date: September 15, 2026
Community: Sauble Beach

Welcome to the Sauble Beach Sunset Cruisers — where chrome shines, engines roar, and stories come to life! Summer at Sauble Beach… experience the cruise, the culture, and the memories.

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2026 Peninsula Hiking Festival

Date: October 2, 2026  - October 4, 2026
Community: Wiarton

2026 Peninsula Hiking Festival October 2–4, 2026, Camp Celtic This year’s theme is Common Ground: A Celebration of Trail, Place, and Belonging The Peninsula Hiking Festival returns to the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula on October 2–4, 2026, bringing together guided hikes, trail community, and a shared celebration of the Bruce Trail and the people connected to it. The Festival weekend will feature: - A diverse program of guided hikes - A Friday evening social at Camp Celtic - A Saturday keynote dinner and silent auction - Bruce Trail Day activities on Sunday Hosted at Camp Celtic, the Festival is designed for hikers, volunteers, and members of the broader trail community — a weekend grounded in connection, stewardship, and shared experience. More details — including hike registration and dinner tickets — will be shared in the months ahead. Save the date and stay tuned. #CommonGround #PeninsulaHikeFestival #BruceTrail #HikingOntario Hikes will take place in: - Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula - Town of South Bruce Peninsula

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Live Music

Wiarton Summer Concert Series: Midnight Blue

Date: July 2, 2026 7:00 pm  - July 2, 2026 9:00 pm
Community: Wiarton

2026 Wiarton Concert Series in Bluewater Park Sunsets, Songs, and the Soul of Canadian Music FREE for all to enjoy! Join us for unforgettable summer concert series set against the stunning backdrop of Colpoy’s Bay. As the sun sets over Wiarton, experience live music at the Bluewater Park Bandshell, showcasing a dynamic lineup of local talent. Grab your lawn chair, bring your friends and family and enjoy a summer full of incredible evenings of county, blues, folk, and genre-defying sound — all while supporting live music and local culture in beautiful South Bruce Peninsula. Bluewater Park is located at 400 William St. in Wiarton. View the map online. There is lots of FREE parking in downtown Wiarton and Bluewater Park. If there is inclement weather, concerts will continue indoors at the Propeller Club (575 Edward St.) in Wiarton.

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Wiarton Summer Concert: Jesse Corrigan & Amber May 

Date: July 9, 2026 7:00 pm  - July 9, 2026 9:00 pm
Community: Wiarton

2026 Wiarton Concert Series in Bluewater Park Sunsets, Songs, and the Soul of Canadian Music FREE for all to enjoy! Join us for unforgettable summer concert series set against the stunning backdrop of Colpoy’s Bay. As the sun sets over Wiarton, experience live music at the Bluewater Park Bandshell, showcasing a dynamic lineup of local talent. Grab your lawn chair, bring your friends and family and enjoy a summer full of incredible evenings of county, blues, folk, and genre-defying sound — all while supporting live music and local culture in beautiful South Bruce Peninsula. Bluewater Park is located at 400 William St. in Wiarton. View the map online. There is lots of FREE parking in downtown Wiarton and Bluewater Park. If there is inclement weather, concerts will continue indoors at the Propeller Club (575 Edward St.) in Wiarton.

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Wiarton Summer Concert Series: Paige Warner

Date: July 16, 2026 7:00 pm  - June 16, 2026 9:00 pm
Community: Wiarton

2026 Wiarton Concert Series in Bluewater Park Sunsets, Songs, and the Soul of Canadian Music FREE for all to enjoy! Join us for unforgettable summer concert series set against the stunning backdrop of Colpoy’s Bay. As the sun sets over Wiarton, experience live music at the Bluewater Park Bandshell, showcasing a dynamic lineup of local talent. Grab your lawn chair, bring your friends and family and enjoy a summer full of incredible evenings of county, blues, folk, and genre-defying sound — all while supporting live music and local culture in beautiful South Bruce Peninsula. Bluewater Park is located at 400 William St. in Wiarton. View the map online. There is lots of FREE parking in downtown Wiarton and Bluewater Park. If there is inclement weather, concerts will continue indoors at the Propeller Club (575 Edward St.) in Wiarton.

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Sauble Beach Endless Summer Concert

Date: July 22, 2026 12:00 am
Community: Sauble Beach

Live Music is back at the Town Square!

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Wiarton Summer Concert Series: Kenzy and Olivia

Date: July 23, 2026 7:00 pm  - July 23, 2026 7:00 pm
Community: Wiarton

2026 Wiarton Concert Series in Bluewater Park Sunsets, Songs, and the Soul of Canadian Music FREE for all to enjoy! Join us for unforgettable summer concert series set against the stunning backdrop of Colpoy’s Bay. As the sun sets over Wiarton, experience live music at the Bluewater Park Bandshell, showcasing a dynamic lineup of local talent. Grab your lawn chair, bring your friends and family and enjoy a summer full of incredible evenings of county, blues, folk, and genre-defying sound — all while supporting live music and local culture in beautiful South Bruce Peninsula. Bluewater Park is located at 400 William St. in Wiarton. View the map online. There is lots of FREE parking in downtown Wiarton and Bluewater Park. If there is inclement weather, concerts will continue indoors at the Propeller Club (575 Edward St.) in Wiarton.

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Wiarton Summer Concert Series: Grey Road 1 

Date: July 30, 2026 7:00 pm  - July 30, 2026 9:00 pm
Community: Wiarton

2026 Wiarton Concert Series in Bluewater Park Sunsets, Songs, and the Soul of Canadian Music FREE for all to enjoy! Join us for unforgettable summer concert series set against the stunning backdrop of Colpoy’s Bay. As the sun sets over Wiarton, experience live music at the Bluewater Park Bandshell, showcasing a dynamic lineup of local talent. Grab your lawn chair, bring your friends and family and enjoy a summer full of incredible evenings of county, blues, folk, and genre-defying sound — all while supporting live music and local culture in beautiful South Bruce Peninsula. Bluewater Park is located at 400 William St. in Wiarton. View the map online. There is lots of FREE parking in downtown Wiarton and Bluewater Park. If there is inclement weather, concerts will continue indoors at the Propeller Club (575 Edward St.) in Wiarton.

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Wiarton Summer Concert Series: Nuclear Vibes

Date: August 6, 2026 7:00 pm  - August 6, 2026 9:00 pm
Community: Wiarton

2026 Wiarton Concert Series in Bluewater Park Sunsets, Songs, and the Soul of Canadian Music FREE for all to enjoy! Join us for unforgettable summer concert series set against the stunning backdrop of Colpoy’s Bay. As the sun sets over Wiarton, experience live music at the Bluewater Park Bandshell, showcasing a dynamic lineup of local talent. Grab your lawn chair, bring your friends and family and enjoy a summer full of incredible evenings of county, blues, folk, and genre-defying sound — all while supporting live music and local culture in beautiful South Bruce Peninsula. Bluewater Park is located at 400 William St. in Wiarton. View the map online. There is lots of FREE parking in downtown Wiarton and Bluewater Park. If there is inclement weather, concerts will continue indoors at the Propeller Club (575 Edward St.) in Wiarton.

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Wiarton Summer Concert Series: JD Cross and Allison McGreggor

Date: August 13, 2026 7:00 pm  - August 13, 2026 9:00 pm
Community: Wiarton

2026 Wiarton Concert Series in Bluewater Park Sunsets, Songs, and the Soul of Canadian Music FREE for all to enjoy! Join us for unforgettable summer concert series set against the stunning backdrop of Colpoy’s Bay. As the sun sets over Wiarton, experience live music at the Bluewater Park Bandshell, showcasing a dynamic lineup of local talent. Grab your lawn chair, bring your friends and family and enjoy a summer full of incredible evenings of county, blues, folk, and genre-defying sound — all while supporting live music and local culture in beautiful South Bruce Peninsula. Bluewater Park is located at 400 William St. in Wiarton. View the map online. There is lots of FREE parking in downtown Wiarton and Bluewater Park. If there is inclement weather, concerts will continue indoors at the Propeller Club (575 Edward St.) in Wiarton.

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Wiarton Summer Concert Series: The Keppel Bandits

Date: August 20, 2026 7:00 pm  - August 20, 2026 9:00 pm
Community: Wiarton

2026 Wiarton Concert Series in Bluewater Park Sunsets, Songs, and the Soul of Canadian Music FREE for all to enjoy! Join us for unforgettable summer concert series set against the stunning backdrop of Colpoy’s Bay. As the sun sets over Wiarton, experience live music at the Bluewater Park Bandshell, showcasing a dynamic lineup of local talent. Grab your lawn chair, bring your friends and family and enjoy a summer full of incredible evenings of county, blues, folk, and genre-defying sound — all while supporting live music and local culture in beautiful South Bruce Peninsula. Bluewater Park is located at 400 William St. in Wiarton. View the map online. There is lots of FREE parking in downtown Wiarton and Bluewater Park. If there is inclement weather, concerts will continue indoors at the Propeller Club (575 Edward St.) in Wiarton.

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Wiarton Summer Concert Series: Pick Up Game

Date: August 27, 2026 7:00 pm  - August 27, 2026 9:00 pm
Community: Wiarton

2026 Wiarton Concert Series in Bluewater Park Sunsets, Songs, and the Soul of Canadian Music FREE for all to enjoy! Join us for unforgettable summer concert series set against the stunning backdrop of Colpoy’s Bay. As the sun sets over Wiarton, experience live music at the Bluewater Park Bandshell, showcasing a dynamic lineup of local talent. Grab your lawn chair, bring your friends and family and enjoy a summer full of incredible evenings of county, blues, folk, and genre-defying sound — all while supporting live music and local culture in beautiful South Bruce Peninsula. Bluewater Park is located at 400 William St. in Wiarton. View the map online. There is lots of FREE parking in downtown Wiarton and Bluewater Park. If there is inclement weather, concerts will continue indoors at the Propeller Club (575 Edward St.) in Wiarton.

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