Guelph Festivals
What is going on in Guelph, Ontario? Check out this list of festivals: film, music, food, theatre, art and family-friendly festivals. If it is happening in Guelph, it is listed here.
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May 11 to May 12, May 18 to May 19
New in 2007, the Guelph Musicfest is held at the Guelph Youth Music Centre and features a full program of classical music.
New in 2007, the Guelph Musicfest is held at the Guelph Youth Music Centre and features a full program of classical music.
Jun 22 to Jun 24
Faery Fest Inc. is a non profit organization dedicated to creating a yearly visual and performing arts festival with a *fantasy* theme in Guelph. Volunteers, artists, actors, musicians and all kinds of performers band together to create an enchanted weekend full of "goblins and dragons", "faeries and elves", "knights jousting and duelling", "games and activities", "food and art", and significant magic.
Faery Fest Inc. is a non profit organization dedicated to creating a yearly visual and performing arts festival with a *fantasy* theme in Guelph. Volunteers, artists, actors, musicians and all kinds of performers band together to create an enchanted weekend full of "goblins and dragons", "faeries and elves", "knights jousting and duelling", "games and activities", "food and art", and significant magic.
- Riverside Park Address: Woolwich Street Guelph ON Canada
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The Hillside Festival happens annually at the end of July at Guelph Lake. This non-commercial 3-day music festival includes many genres of music as well as music workshops. The festival is much more than music and includes many workshop tents, food vendors and a children's play area. Camping is available at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area, 90 minutes west of Toronto.
The Hillside Festival happens annually at the end of July at Guelph Lake. This non-commercial 3-day music festival includes many genres of music as well as music workshops. The festival is much more than music and includes many workshop tents, food vendors and a children's play area. Camping is available at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area, 90 minutes west of Toronto.
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Guelph’s Annual John Galt Day.
In celebration of the founder of Guelph join us for a day of Free family fun.
Activities include:
-Entertainment including Music with Brian and Friends
-Children’s games, crafts, and face painting
-Celebration of Guelph’s founder, John Galt
-Canoe Hockey
-Refreshments and Snacks available
Guelph’s Annual John Galt Day.
In celebration of the founder of Guelph join us for a day of Free family fun.
Activities include:
-Entertainment including Music with Brian and Friends
-Children’s games, crafts, and face painting
-Celebration of Guelph’s founder, John Galt
-Canoe Hockey
-Refreshments and Snacks available
Aug 06
From noon to 11pm.
The Fresh Water Jamboree is a free, annual one-day music festival established to help raise awareness about “fresh water” in Wellington County, the province of Ontario and across Canada. Be The Artist, a Guelph-based organization that promotes musicians and environmental initiatives, launched Guelph’s first “green” music festival in 2008.
The day-long event will feature performances by a variety of musicians and groups.
From noon to 11pm.
The Fresh Water Jamboree is a free, annual one-day music festival established to help raise awareness about “fresh water” in Wellington County, the province of Ontario and across Canada. Be The Artist, a Guelph-based organization that promotes musicians and environmental initiatives, launched Guelph’s first “green” music festival in 2008.
The day-long event will feature performances by a variety of musicians and groups.
- Riverside Park Address: Woolwich Street Guelph ON Canada
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Sunlight Music Festival is a not-for-profit day long concert using the greenest energy possible - solar power! The festival runs from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. With a great line up of up-and-coming artists, some great local musicians, a few well-known musicians and children activities, the event is always a blast.
Sunlight Music Festival is a not-for-profit day long concert using the greenest energy possible - solar power! The festival runs from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. With a great line up of up-and-coming artists, some great local musicians, a few well-known musicians and children activities, the event is always a blast.
- Riverside Park Address: Woolwich Street Guelph ON Canada
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The Guelph Jazz Festival was founded in 1994 by a small group of friends who shared a love of jazz and a commitment to the community of Guelph. A three-time recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Award for the Arts (2001, 2000 & 1997), the festival has consistently garnered praise from international jazz critics for presenting compelling and innovative accomplishments in jazz and creative improvised music.
The Guelph Jazz Festival was founded in 1994 by a small group of friends who shared a love of jazz and a commitment to the community of Guelph. A three-time recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Award for the Arts (2001, 2000 & 1997), the festival has consistently garnered praise from international jazz critics for presenting compelling and innovative accomplishments in jazz and creative improvised music.
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Founded in 1989, this festival brings together literary types who participate in seminars and workshops.
Founded in 1989, this festival brings together literary types who participate in seminars and workshops.
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The annual Christmas Festival at the Wellington Museum is an all-time favourite tradition for locals and visitors alike. Enjoy tea, refreshments, crafts, entertainment and activities that welcome the festive season. The festival runs from noon until 4pm.
The annual Christmas Festival at the Wellington Museum is an all-time favourite tradition for locals and visitors alike. Enjoy tea, refreshments, crafts, entertainment and activities that welcome the festive season. The festival runs from noon until 4pm.
- Wellington County Museum & Archives Address: RR#1 Fergus ON Canada N1M 2W3
