Fall in love with September on Ontario’s West Coast. This month, local festivals and events will have visitors celebrating many things including, generations of tradition, creativity, culture and community, harvest, and history. There’s no shortage of unique experiences to make your fall unforgettable.
Discover the rich history of agriculture, threshing, and handcrafted hobbies at the Huron Pioneer Thresher & Hobby Show event series, September 6-8. This event offers excitement, learning, and fun for the whole family. Established in 1962 by steam engine and threshing machine enthusiasts, the Huron Pioneer Thresher & Hobby Show has expanded over the years, adding new exhibits, enhancing facilities, and inviting collectors to share their prized possessions and stories. The event now features a wide range of attractions for all ages.
On September 21 celebrate harvest in downtown Clinton at the annual Harvest Fest! This event includes activities for all ages. Bring the kids out for a day of bouncy castles, face painting, rock climbing, and more. Don’t forget to check out the classic car show, see what local vendors are selling at the craft market, and enjoy live music.
The Main Street Arts Festival brings an immersive one-stop cultural experience to the village of Bayfield that celebrates creativity, culture, and community spirit through art, music, food and drink on September 22. This on-the-street experience invites galleries, studios, and retailers to stay open for extended hours and welcomes restaurants, wineries, and breweries to extend their businesses out into main street to welcome visitors. The festival will also feature art classes for all ages to foster creativity in a fun environment. Don’t miss musicians on the performance stage as well as street performers who will bring a vibrant and dynamic energy to the festival, making the Main Street Arts Festival fun and accessible to everyone!
See the Huron County Museum like you’ve never seen it before when they welcome Live History to the site on September 28 for an immersive historical experience that brings Huron County history to life. Participants will enjoy an exciting mix of escape room, quest, and theatre elements while interacting with local historical characters who will share unique tasks for groups to complete along the way.
Van Egmond House Ciderfest is an annual fall celebration on September 29 that can’t be missed! Enjoy craft demonstrations, commercial vendors, tours of Van Egmond House Museum, and a delectable array of apple fritters.
