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Fall is here, and Ontario's West Coast is the place to be for outdoor fun! Take a scenic walk, go paddling, or enjoy apple and pumpkin picking in the crisp autumn air. If you're into wine, now's the time to go on a tour and sample the region's finest. We've handpicked 5 must-do experiences to add to your fall bucket list. Visit https://www.ontarioswestcoast.ca/fall-bucket-list/ to start planning today!

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The Main Street Arts Festival on Sunday, September 22nd brings an immersive one-stop cultural experience to the village of Bayfield celebrating creativity, culture and community spirit through art, music, food and drink.
This on-the-street experience features a number of participating restaurants including:
The Albion Hotel, Black Dog Pub & Bistro, The Little Inn of Bayfield, Captain Harry's Bayfield, Oliotoo , 1851 Bayfield Landing, Bayfield Brewing Co., The Pink Flamingo Bakery and Boutique, Copenhagen's, Rosie's Ice Cream Shoppe
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!
Learn more by visiting https://www.huroncounty.ca/cultural-services/arts-festival/
This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
https://feddev-ontario.canada.ca/en

Huron Arts & Heritage Network Bayfield & Area Chamber of Commerce FedDev Ontario County of Huron

The Main Street Arts Festival on Sunday, September 22nd!
This on-the-street experience features Author Talks & Book Signings:

Author Talks - Hosted by The Village Bookshop

2:00 PM - David Yates, Local Historian and Author of Gothic Huron: Heroes, Rogues, Murders, Daring, Bawdy Houses and Other Tales is Yates’ fifth book in the series and covers the period from the War of 1812 to Queen Victoria’s death in 1901

3:00 PM - Bonnie Sitter, Author of Onion Skins And Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes which was developed into a stage play by Alison Lawrence that premiered at the Blyth Festival in August 2024. She is currently raising money to fund a documentary on these young women who participated in a government-sponsored program that urged young women to lend a hand and help with the war effort when the communities were facing a labour shortages on farms.

Book Signings - Hosted by Bayfield Historical Society & Archives

2:00 PM - Barbara Brown, co-author of "Reflections of Bayfield,” will do a book signing at 2 pm at the Archives & Heritage Centre. The book contains a lovely variety of Bayfield-related images across the decades, drawing on our Bayfield Historical Society collection.

3:00 PM - Bayfield Historical Society will also feature one of their publications, which they commissioned David Yates to write, and they designed and produced. It is called "Admiral Henry Wolsey Bayfield," and the author David Yates will be at the Archives & Heritage Centre at 3 pm to sign copies and answer questions.

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! Learn more by visiting https://www.huroncounty.ca/cultural-services/arts-festival/

Huron Arts & Heritage Network County of Huron Bayfield & Area Chamber of Commerce FedDev Ontario The Village Bookshop Bayfield Historical Society

Coming to Main Street Bayfield Sunday, Sept. 22, 2-6 p.m., The Main Street Arts Festival brings an immersive one-stop cultural experience to the village celebrating creativity, culture and community spirit through art, music, food and drink!
This on-the-street experience invites galleries, studios, and retailers to stay open for extended hours and highlight guest artists work. The event also welcomes restaurants, wineries and breweries to extend their businesses out into main street to welcome visitors.
The festival will also feature art classes and community art projects for all ages to foster creativity in a fun environment. As well as author readings and book signings. 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!
Visit https://www.huroncounty.ca/cultural-services/arts-festival/ to learn more!

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Huron Arts & Heritage Network County of Huron Bayfield & Area Chamber of Commerce FedDev Ontario

The Main Street Arts Festival on Sunday, September 22nd brings an immersive one-stop cultural experience to the village of Bayfield celebrating creativity, culture and community spirit through art, music, food and drink.

Step right up and witness the most incredible street performances you've ever seen! Featuring a dynamic trio of performers from one of the most unique circus companies in Canada! this show combines the comedic talents of a magician, the skillful juggling of a juggler, and the mesmerizing movements of a hula hooper.

Together, these strolling street performers create a spectacle of circus and artistry. Gather round and prepare to be amazed as these talented performers dazzle you with their skills and leave you wanting more. Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness this one-of-a-kind performances along at the Main Street Arts Festival .

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! Learn more by visiting https://www.huroncounty.ca/cultural-services/arts-festival/

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Huron Arts & Heritage Network County of Huron Bayfield & Area Chamber of Commerce County of Huron FedDev Ontario

On September 21st 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.

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The Main Street Arts Festival is happening September 22nd in Bayfield!
The festival will also feature art classes for all ages to foster creativity in a fun environment including:

Youth Art Activity: Petal Painting
2:00 to 6:00 PM
In front of Captain Harry’s Bar & Grill
9 Bayfield Main St N.

Youth (ages 5 to13) are invited to create a work of art inspired by nature with Huron County artist, Abigail Bos. Use your imagination and creativity to transform real flower petals and leaves on paper into a unique artistic masterpiece. Materials and supplies provided free.

About Abigail Bos
Abigail Bos is a born, raised, and still local to Huron County. Abigail is a freelance artist who has created many murals around Huron County. She is currently in her first-year full time as a tattoo apprentice.

Learn more by visiting https://www.huroncounty.ca/cultural-services/arts-festival/

Erratic Art World Captain Harry's Bayfield Huron Arts & Heritage Network County of Huron Bayfield & Area Chamber of Commerce

The Main Street Arts Festival on Sunday, September 22nd brings an immersive one-stop cultural experience to the village of Bayfield celebrating creativity, culture and community spirit through art, music, food and drink.

Tap your toes to the music of two local bands, “Jellybean Blue” and the “Maitland Hollar”, who will bring a vibrant energy with a little rock, a little pop, a little country, and a little bit of bluegrass too.

🎶2:00 PM Jellybean Blue
🎶4:00 PM Maitland Hollar

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! Learn more by visiting https://www.huroncounty.ca/cultural-services/arts-festival/

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Huron Arts & Heritage Network County of Huron Bayfield & Area Chamber of Commerce County of Huron FedDev Ontario

The Main Street Arts Festival on Sunday, September 22nd brings an immersive one-stop cultural experience to the village of Bayfield celebrating creativity, culture and community spirit through art, music, food and drink.
This on-the-street experience features a Community Art Project: Chalk Street Mural

Watch as an amazing chalk mural by Bronagh Morgan comes to life before your eyes during the Main Street Arts Festival. Bronagh will be creating a one-of-a-kind chalk work of art on the pavement of Main Street Bayfield from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. Kids and adults are also encouraged to a little creativity by creating their own chalk masterpieces on Main Street during the event.

About Bronagh Morgan
A visual and performance artist who creates custom outdoor chalk artworks, painted window and Wall murals, and commissioned artworks for individuals, businesses, organisations and special events of all kinds. As an experienced art teacher, I can involve guests/patrons/kids in the creation of pieces. There are no limits to what she can create, bringing images to life using chalk, paint and any kind of paved or hard surface. Chalk artwork lasts as long as dry weather does - this means that art done on a surface that is shielded from the elements can last a month or more.

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! Learn more by visiting https://www.huroncounty.ca/cultural-services/arts-festival/

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
https://feddev-ontario.canada.ca/en

Huron Arts & Heritage Network Bayfield & Area Chamber of Commerce FedDev Ontario County of Huron

The Main Street Arts Festival on Sunday, September 22nd brings an immersive one-stop cultural experience to the village of Bayfield celebrating creativity, culture and community spirit through art, music, food and drink.
This on-the-street experience features a Community Art Activity: Stained Glass Window Mosaic.

Take part in this hands-on community art project with Huron County stained glass artist, Cherida McCullagh. Throughout the Main Street Arts Festival, you can contribute to the creation of a beautiful stained glass mosaic window. The finished window will remain in Bayfield to be enjoyed for years to come. Look for this activity at 1851 Bayfield Landing, 21 Main Street N.

About Cherida McCullagh
Cherida was born and raised south of Wingham, in Huron County. She is married, with a teenage son.
She enjoys working with stained glass, chainmaille, wire, as well as drawing, and with different paint mediums. Furthermore, Cherida is always taking new courses when the opportunity arises to try different things. Cherida has been working with stained glass for about twenty-two years. It all started with a course at a glass store in Ottawa, where her husband was posted with the military. She loves designing personal pieces and has recently added sandblasting as a personal flare.

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! Learn more by visiting https://www.huroncounty.ca/cultural-services/arts-festival/

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
https://feddev-ontario.canada.ca/en

Huron Arts & Heritage Network Bayfield & Area Chamber of Commerce FedDev Ontario County of Huron

The Main Street Arts Festival is happening September 22nd in Bayfield!
The festival will also feature art classes for all ages to foster creativity in a fun environment including:

Main Street Arts Festival Adult Art Class
Sunday, September 22
3:30 – 5:30 PM

Join Robert Johnson for a fun beginner-friendly acrylic painting class where you’ll learn to create a beautiful sunflower! Perfect for those new to painting or looking to refresh their skills. This class will guide you step-by-step through the basics of acrylics. You’ll explore techniques from brushwork to color mixing as you bring a vibrant sunflower to life on canvas.
Supplies and materials are provided. Note: The Class will take place under a canopy tent in beside Pink Flamingo Bakery on Bayfield Main Street. We will move indoors in case of inclement weather.

About Robert Johnson:
Robert Johnson is a passionate artist who loves to paint. Growing up, his unwavering passion for the arts began in high school when he discovered his natural talent. He hasn’t looked back ever since.
Drawing inspiration from Mother Nature and classical architecture, Robert’s paintings pay tribute to his community at large. He portrays many subjects and has two different distinct styles, one realistic and one whimsical. Robert's artwork was first exhibited professionally in Key West's Gingerbread Square Gallery, where he had multiple one-man shows showcasing his paintings of the town. While residing on Anna Maria Island, he participated in over 100 juried outdoor art festivals, collecting numerous awards and fans. Proudly he has many paintings in the permanent collection at the Marietta Museum of Art in Sarasota.
Robert has opened a studio and gallery in the village of Hensall. He offers painting lessons so keep an eye out for upcoming dates. https://roberttheartist.com/

Cost: $20 plus tax
Registration Limit: 15 people

Learn more by visiting https://www.huroncounty.ca/cultural-services/arts-festival/

Beanstalk Art Studio County of Huron Huron Arts & Heritage Network Bayfield & Area Chamber of Commerce

The Main Street Arts Festival on Sunday, September 22nd brings an immersive one-stop cultural experience to the village of Bayfield celebrating creativity, culture and community spirit through art, music, food and drink.
This on-the-street experience features talented artists being hosted at a number of galleries throughout the village including:

🎨Donna Colbourn and Neeka Devries – Hosted by Hive of Bayfield
🎨Alex Shevchuk, Martina Bruggeman, Linda Taleski and Jim Taleski - Hosted by Main Street Gallery
🎨Carol Harrett - Hosted by Marten Arts Gallery
🎨Joan Bailey and Nancy Ruhl - Hosted by Patina Studios & Gallery
🎨Brad Turner and Ron Milton - Hosted by Skwirl Gallery House
🎨Patricia Brezynskie, Sharron Rogers and Lisa Verbakel - Hosted by Crichet Handmade Designs
🎨Chistina Aylott - Hosted on Main Street
🎨Bayfield Artists Guild Exhibit- Hosted by The Little Inn of Bayfield
🎨Photography Club Exhibit- Hosted by The Huron County Library, Bayfield Branch

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 and street performers who will bring a vibrant and dynamic energy to the festival, making the Main Street Arts Festival fun and accessible to everyone! Learn more by visiting https://www.huroncounty.ca/cultural-services/arts-festival/

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

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