Festivals and Events

There are lots of reasons to visit Guelph/Eramosa! And if you live here, there are lots of things happening in your own backyard! 

Summer (July – August)
Hillside Festival

July 19th - July 21st, 2024

Guelph Lake Conservation Area

(41st Annual) The Hillside Festival A crowd of hands clapping along to music at a festivalis one of Canada’s best-loved music festivals and a three-day featuring a diverse blend of musical genres in a relaxed festival atmosphere. The Hillside Festival is a not-for-profit music festival that celebrates creativity through artistic expression, community engagement and environmental leadership.
hillsidefestival.ca

Pirate Fest

August 3rd-5th , 2024

A festival for the whole family!  Be a pirate for the day and play!  A full weekend of activities, including: a pirate bouncy ship, kids activities, archery, stories, magic, juggling and more!  Have a break in the pirate pub and enjoy food and drinks while listening to live music!

thepiratefestival.com

Subaru Triathlon Series II

August 31st, 2024

Athletes of all abilities will participate at the Guelph Lake Conservation Area and surrounding roads, which is a venue selection for its challenge and natural beauty.

www.trisportcanada.com

Strom's Harvest Fun Area

September 18th - October 31st, 2024

Harvest Fun Area includes a corn maze, straw maze, wagon rides, puppet show, and pumpkin chuckin'!

www.strom.ca 


Fall (September – November)
Eden Mills Writers’ Festival

A writer at a podium giving a reading at the Eden Mills Writers' FestivalSeptember 6th-8th , 2024

A nationally acclaimed and widely respected literary event, which takes place on the banks of the Eramosa River. Audiences of several thousand “come for the words” each year to enjoy readings and to visit Publishers’ Way, where publishers, booksellers, magazine producers and non-profit groups come to showcase their wares.

Photo credit:  Dan Harasymchuk Images

edenmillswritersfestival.ca

Taste Real's Fall Rural Romp

September 28, 2024

A self-guided tour to farms, markets, nurseries, and local food businesses in Guelph/Eramosa, Centre Wellington, Erin, Pushlinch and the City of Guelph. Meet the farmers, visit with farm animals, enjoy yours, taste harvest foods and beverages, participate in kids activities, corn mazes, purchase fall décor, contests and more! Learn about local agriculture, and discover food destinations in our communities.

www.tastereal.ca 


WINTER (December - February)
Rockwood Parade of Lights

December 12, 2024

Bundle up and enjoy a special evening with family and friends! Each year more than 200 farmers, their families and friends ride on floats in an amazing night time parade. Come to see antique and modern tractors and farm equipment adorned with lights and holiday decorations!

www.rockwoodfarmersparade.ca


For more information about festival and events in Guelph/Eramosa and throughout Wellington County, please visit Wellington County's online calendar


Do you have an attraction or experience to add to this page? Let us know by contacting Legislative Services at 519-856-9596 ext. 107.