THE DUNDAS ONTARIO GUIDE TO FESTIVALS, SERVICES AND EVENTS IN THE DUNDAS VALLEY

Artists, Artisans, Potters
In The Dundas Valley Region

 

The fellowship of turners are dedicated to providing practical facilities, education and information to those interested in woodturning. This is an excellent way for young people who struggle with classroom style learning to develop thinking skills. Fun, educational and rewarding !

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Ontario's second oldest studio tour brings visitors into the studios of some of our country's most accomplished Ontario's second oldest studio tour brings visitors into the studios of some of our country's most accomplished Ontario's second oldest studio tour brings

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Great art, rare books, curiosities and collectables and more to be found at this annual and very popular auction event.

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7:30 pm at St. James Anglican Church, 137 Melville Street in Dundas. Enjoy an exciting repertoire that spans 500 years of great choral music.

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More than 100 potters sell functional and decorative clayware during this 3 day event at the Dundas Community Centre.

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At the four corners: Sydenham Rd & King St. Live music from the Dundas Concert Band and Christmas carol sing along with Joan Ballantyne. Santa arrives by firetruck to great fanfare and photos with kids.

 

The Dundas Real McCoys and Dundas hosted the 106th Allan Cup Senior AAA Hockey Tournament at JL Grightmire Arena.

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St. Paul's United Church, 29 Park St. W., Dundas

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Admission: $1 Per Person, $ 5 Per Family, Plus, a non-perishable food item for donation.

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Admission $2. Candles, woodcrafts, stained glass, jewelry, knitted goods.
10 Market St. South, Dundas, Ontario.

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North America's Oldest Sucker Derby on the Banks of Spencer Creek in Beautiful Dundas, Ontario, Canada. Awards dinner follows at The Air Force Club at 5:00pm.

Cllr. Arlene VanderBeek's Dundas Wide Clean Up of Cootes Paradise watershed areas.

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See works from students of Dundas Valley Secondary School. WEBSITE

This 3 day sale at the Dundas Community Centre features the functional & decorative clayware of more than 90 potters. WEBSITE>

Meet the artisans and artists as they present their " Handmade In Canada " treasures that will suit a variety of budgets. swiss replica watches

Market St. Arena, Dundas 7:30am-1:30pm Springfest has the biggest and best garage sale, plant sale, home decor, silent auction and more.

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Celebrate the past & future of Dundas with family fun, music, food and more !

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This annual tour features some of the best potters and artisans in the valley.

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2 Lobster or 2 1/2 Rack of Ribs or 1 of Each - $ 50. Includes Salad, Dessert. LCBO Liscensed. Silent Auction / Draw and Dance.

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Every year the Dundas BIA presents this made-in-Dundas festival on the main street, traffic is re-routed for this 3 day event Entertainment, food & fun.

Experience organized pandemonium, uncontrollable laughter and non-stop family fun!

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Self-Guided tour of Dundas area gardens. Refreshements at the Carnegie Gallery " Tea Room ". Cost $20.

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At the Dundas Lions Communty Centre, 10 Market St. South, Dundas. Over 35 displays with info on aging successfully Exercise, Health, Travel Nutrition.

For more information please contact us at: Contact Jane 905-627-5461

This one day festival is held every summer in June, rain or shine. The Morden family opens up their beautiful heritage farm in rural Dundas.

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Tickets: $15 or 2 For $ 25. Featuring: Barn Katz, and from Montreal: Notre Dame de Grass. INFO: 905-627-4027.

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The Dundas Concert Band performs between 15-20 concerts per year at a wide variety of venues throughout the region.

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Locals provide free BBQ food, salads and drinks are hoping to connect with other Dundassians. Donations encouraged to cover fireworks and food. This is a community event intended for Dundassians to get to know one another. No pets, no glass or unattended minors.

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Featuring the Dundas Concert Band at the New Bandshell in the Driving Park.

Performing more than 15 times a year at a wide variety of venues both public and private, The Dundas Concert Band is a non-profit community concert band based in Dundas, Ontario, Canada.WEBSITE

Prizes for participants in 6 categories. Great floats, marching bands, local representations that are sure to thrill one and all.

This parade precedes the actual Cactus Festival that begins the following day. Bring your lawnchair and enjoy the Greatest Show In Town !

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Cactusfest features sidewalk sales, live music and entertainment on the main street of downtown Dundas.

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A celebration of Music, Art, Local Produce, Local People In A Local Paradise. Ryan Adams, Jann Arden, Ian Tyson, Lori Yates, Cowboy Junkies, Alan Doyle and more...

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Show & Sale by Artists.
Local artists & artisans display works for sale at the fabulous Dundas Driving Park.

Contact:June Lynch:junelynch@gmail.com

Themed entertainment, Dinner, Bingo & Draw Prizes for Local Seniors. Tickets:$12. at: Scotia Bank in University Plaza, Dundas Community Services and Dundas Denture Clinic.

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Festivals and Events in Dundas Ontario are numerous and varied.

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Dundas Museum & Archives
Community Family Festival

Celebrate the past & future of Dundas with family fun, music, food and more !

Visit and explore the stories of people and events that have shaped the Valley Town.

Incorporated as a town on July 28, 1847, Dundas continues to reflect much of its early period with its picturesque downtown, heritage homes and tree lined streets.

The Dundas Museum & Archives is Dundas is informative, and fun! From the formation of the Dundas region by glaciers to the life and times of it's earliest inhabitants, visitors will enjoy a journey through time that is guaranteed to entertain.

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Dundas Seniors Fair
Sponsored By Dundas Community Services

Held at the Dundas Lions Community Centre at 10 Market Street South in Dundas, this fair is a great opportunity for anyone interested in Exercise, Health, Travel and Nutrition for seniors.

With numerous displays on aging successfully, this fair provides visitors with an abundance of helpful information.
For more information contact the Dundas Community Services
2 King Street West #3A, Dundas, Ontario, Canada L9H 6Z1
Phone: 905-627-5461

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Dundas Annual Secret
Gardens Tour

A Celebration of Art and Gardens

The annual Secret Gardens Tour is a self-guided tour of Dundas and area gardens.

Hosted by The Carnegie Gallery, this tour often features artists painting,
sketching, carving and making jewellery in the gardens.

Gardens on the tour have often included gardens in Greensville, Westdale as well as Dundas.

website:www.carnegiegallery.org

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Dundas Valley School
Of Art Giant Estate Sale

Great art, rare books, jewelery, curiosities, collectibles and more to be found at this annual and very popular event. Held at the Dundas Valley School of Art in Dundas Ontario, this giant estate sale offers buyers a chance to pick up some unique and very reasonably priced items.

This is a silent auction event.
For more information visit or contact the Dundas Valley School of Art at:
21 Ogilvie Street, Dundas, Ontario, L9H 2S1 / Phone: 905-628-6357

website:http://www.dvsa.ca

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Dundas Fall Studio Tours

Beginning in the fall, there are two studio tours presenting the works of Dundas potters and craftspeople from throughout the Dundas Valley.

The Dundas Studio Tour and the Beyond The Valley Studio Tour usually take place within a few weeks of one another.

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Beyond The Valley Studio Tour

Beyond The Valley Studio Tour presents well known potters such as Scott Barnim, Richard Fisher and Terry Osborne as well.

The well known Pavlo Pottery, is just a short drive to Rockton where Pavlo Tsarynny and Oksana Pogorila have filled their studio with unusual trays, mugs and bowls, teacups and casseroles.

Stephanie King, a jewelry designer who works with a diverse selection of gemstones presents as her guest, painter Eric Ranveau.

Glass artist Paul Rodrigue presents his newest creations from his studio in Greensville with guest artist Sandra Greenwood presenting her latest works - just up the hill from downtown Dundas.

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The Dundas Studio Tour

The Dundas Studio Tour presents the works of Deborah Doran, Lou Hanson, Jonathan Harper Jane Hill, Debi Keir-Nicholson, Louise McCann, Lorraine Roy / Janusz Wrobel, Barb Sachs Monika Sheddon, Lucy Slykerman, Cheryl Takacs / Jean-Marc Leclair.

With both studio tours the works of these artisans are presented in their studios and showrooms.

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Dundas Buskerfest

The Dundas Buskerfest brings performers from all over the world to present their unique entertainment right on King Street ( the main street of Downtown Dundas ).

From jugglers, acrobats, magicians, musicians, and other types of street performers to local performing artists, the entertainment is always first class. Vendors line both sides of the street with their display tents and offer a huge selection of items ranging from clothing, memorabilia, fashion, arts, crafts, jewelry and other beautiful and unusual objects and products for sale.

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Dundas Cactus Festival

The Dundas Cactus Festival takes place in late August on the main street of Dundas, King Street. King Street will be closed to traffic for the three day event.

Beginning with the Cactus Fest Parade on the Thursday evening, followed by the actual Festival on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the works of local artists well as numerous products, objects, foods, clothing, memorabilia, fashions, arts, crafts, jewelry to be found on the closed section of King Street with its outdoor mall of tents and booths.

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The Hamilton Potters Guild

The Hamilton Potters Guild holds two sales every year, one in the spring and one in the fall at the Dundas Community Centre. Located on Market Street between King and Hatt Streets in downtown Dundas, there is plenty of parking for visitors.

Nearby restaurants like the Nostalgia Family Restaurant ( German and traditional Canadian fare ), Liberté Restaurant, Frosty's Fish and Chips and the Winchester Arms make it easy to plan for lunch or dinner within very close walking distance of the show.

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Dundas Lions Club Craft Show

The Dundas Lions Club Craft Show takes place on Good Friday at the Dundas Armoury Building also known as the Dundas Lions Community Centre.

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at 10 Market Street South in downtown Dundas.

There is plenty of parking in the lot and street parking in the immediate neighbourhood.

Nearby restaurants - The Nostalgia Family Restaurant, Liberté Restaurant, Frosty's Fish and Chips and The Winchester Arms. They are all with very easy walking distance ( with The Nostalgia Family Restaurant being right across the street.)

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Rotary Lobster Rib Fest
Rotary Club of Dundas

Dinner Plus Dance with live entertainment !

Dinner usually consisits of 2 lobster or 2 rack of ribs or one of each, salads, desserts.

Free admission.
Dundas Grightmire Arena on Market St. S, Dundas.

Tickets: Call ( 905 ) 627-3355

Licensed LCBO. Limited seating

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The Dundas Concert Band

The Dundas Concert Band was established in 1873 as a military band. In 1923, the band was renamed "The Dundas Citizens' Band", and became known as The Dundas Concert Band in the early 1940's.

Prior to amalgamation with the City of Hamilton, the DCB was the official concert band for the Town of Dundas. Its importance to the town was recognized with annual funding as required. The DCB is incorporated as the Dundas Concert Band Inc. and their mission statement is:

" To provide musical entertainment for the community,
and to further the musical education and skills
for members of all ages ".

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The Dundas Home Lifestyle Fair

Supporting Community Initiatives Through Community Action,
The Dundas Rotary Club, supported by The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and The Downtown Dundas Business Improvement Association:

Presents the Dundas Home Lifestyle Fair at The Lions Community Centre

DUNDAS COMMUNITY CENTRE
10 MARKET ST SOUTH DUNDAS ONTARIO L9H 5G4
Market And King St West

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Sucker Saturday Fishing Derby

The Oldest Sucker Fishing Derby in North America.

This Sucker Fishing Derby, held in the picturesque town of Dundas, Ontario has been running for more than 40 years. Kids and parents come from far and wide to compete for the Trophies and Prizes that are awarded at the dinner at the end of the day.

Held in the spring of each year, this Sucker Derby and its prizes are dedicated to promoting stewardship of the environment.