HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS: Markets, music and family fun this weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered.
Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned community fun happening in Smiths Falls, Perth, Carleton Place, Almonte, Montague, Merrickville, North Grenville, Rideau Lakes, Westport, and points in between.
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Published every Thursday, alphabetically by region, just in time to tee up your weekend plans.
Almonte (Mississippi Mills)
Almonte Farmers’ Market
Saturday, Aug. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., beside the library on High Street. Local produce, crafts, food and sharpshooting knife sharpening.
Beckwith
Goodwood Music Festival
Aug. 1 to 3, three days of toe-tappin’ tunes and classic country fun. Held at Beckwith Park, attendees can expect a talented lineup of musicians, an energetic dance floor, local food trucks, and ice-cold beer! Campsites, full weekend passes, and day passes are available for purchase at the Beckwith Township Office.
Carleton Place
Carleton Place Farmers’ Market
Saturday, Aug. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Market Square Pavilion, 7 Beckwith Street. Local produce, baking and handmade treasures.
Montague
Trivia Night for Kids
Sunday, Aug. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Rosedale Hall, 657 Rosedale Road, $10 per child, includes hotdog, chips and pop. Prizes. Supporting the Rideau Lakes Figure Skating Club.
Perth
Perth Farmers’ Market
Saturday, Aug. 2, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Crystal Palace. Riverside setting with produce, prepared foods and artisan crafts.
Rideau Lakes
Lombardy Fair
Aug. 1-3, Lombardy Fairgrounds, 6 Kelly Road. Watch for the orange roofs on the buildings. The agricultural fair is celebrating 159 years with its signature mix of rural charm, live entertainment and crowd-pleasing chaos like the Demolition Derby and Monster Madness. Just a short drive from Smiths Falls, this classic country fair is a Civic Holiday weekend tradition you don’t want to miss.
Heritage Craft Market, Chaffey’s Lock
Saturday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the front lawn at the Opinicon. Check out the Rideau Café at the Chaffey’s Lock Hall.
Smiths Falls
Movies Under the Stars, Centennial Park
Thursday, July 31, 7 p.m., Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, preshow entertainment by magician Mike Conway. Free admission, donations appreciated. Concession, bring a blanket or chair.
Old Home Week
Aug. 2-9. It’s what we’ve been waiting for 25 years to return. This celebration of community, history and hometown pride with highlights like the spectacular Opening Parade, soothing wellness events, a dazzling drone show, the playful Floatfest on the Rideau Canal and Riverbank Musicfest. It’s an eight-day celebration that reconnects past residents and newcomers alike. Visit the website for more info.
Downtown Music Series
Saturday, Aug. 2, 1 to 2:30 p.m. the music of James King. 77 Beckwith St. features Spencer Scarff.
Westport
Westport Market
Saturday, Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 38 Concession Rd., Westport. Enjoy local produce and products in this open-air market setting.
Live at the Cove
* Saturday, Aug. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. listen to the Retro Kings, a folk rock band that is releasing original tunes.
* Sunday, Aug. 3, 5 to 8 p.m. Kevin & Vanessa Head are Head over Heels, an acoustic guitar/vocal duo from Gananoque. They perform a diverse mix of original music and interpreted covers of folk, jazz, classic rock and contemporary tunes.
