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1st Annual Great Canadian Beaver Race & Festival
Date: September 24 – 25, 2010
Location: Heritage Park, Downtown Barrie
Contact: www.barriebeaverfestival.com
Description: The Kempenfelt Rotary Club is proud to present the 1st Annual Great Canadian Beaver Race & Festival brought to you by Molson Canadian. This annual festival is a celebration of being Canadian with an emphasis on the iconic beaver. Come out and take part in this family event which will consist of a Beaver Race & Beaver Lane on September 25th, entertainment all weekend and the Corporate Beaver Challenge from June – September. The Beaver Race will take place at Heritage Park on Saturday, September 25th starting at 2:00pm. There will be 10,000 beavers racing out into Kempenfelt Bay. It will be quite the sight to see. First place prize is $10,000.

Lawn Chair Luminata
Date: June 16 – August 25, 2010
Location: Barrie Waterfront and Downtown Barrie
Contact: www.barriefilmfestival.ca
Description: The Lawn Chair Luminata - Waterfront Series 2010 brings together arts and entertainment, the waterfront and the Downtown core to create the perfect venue for all families and friends to enjoy. This collaboration of theatre, music and film and art all set in Heritage park in Downtown Barrie, is an outdoor series scheduled throughout the summer that is accessible to all. Come down and enjoy the Lawn Chair Luminata and of course bring your lawn chair.
Show Times: Various times, please see website.
Admission: Free

Theatre by the Bay presents ‘The Taming of the Shrew’
Date: August 5 – 21, 2010
Location: The Grand Theatre, 55 Dunlop Street W
Contact: (705) 735-9243; www.theatrebythebay.com
Description: The original battle of the sexes. This much-debated comedy is about two sisters: Bianca, the pretty one and Katherina, the vicious shrew that nobody wants to marry, Bianca has no shortage of admirers (Lucentio, Gremio and Hortensio) but her father insists that she will not marry until her sister is betrothed. Bianca’s suitors persuade fortune-teller Petruchio to court Katherina.
Show Times: Various times, please see website.
Admission: Adults - $23.00; Seniors & Students - $18.00 - Group Rate (10 or more) - $20.00.

Métis Day/Bo’jou Neejee
Date: August 7, 2010
Location: Discovery Harbour, 93 Jury Drive, Pentanguishene
Contact: (705) 549-8064; www.discoveryharbour.on.ca
Description: One of the compelling stories told at Discovery Harbour is the migration of the Military troops from Drummond Island, in Lake Huron, to the Penetanguishene Establishment in 1828. Many of the people involved in the transfer were Métis who supplied the Military effort by providing supplies and provisions to the soldiers. Through costumed interpretation, displays and guest artisans, the culture and lifestyle of the Métis who lived in the area and served the military personnel will be told.
Event Time: 10am – 5pm; last admission 4:30pm
Admission: Adults - $6; Seniors (65+) - $5; Students (13+) - $5.25; Youth (6-12) - $4.25

Theatre by the Bay presents ‘Aladdin & Jasmine’s Summer Adventure’
Date: August 7-27, 2010
Location: The Grand Theatre, 55 Dunlop Street W
Contact: (705) 735-9243; www.theatrebythebay.com
Description: Aladdin and his monkey friend Apu have been up to their old tricks of borrowing stuff from the evil sorcerer Jaffar's palace. Aladdin has recently decided for himself that it's time for a career change from thief to something else...but what to be? Apu, his partner in crime finally agrees with Aladdin but thinks they should at least enjoy their latest take. When they find an old lamp in the mix of loot, Aladdin tries to clean it off causing the release of a magical Genie with the power to grant three wishes.
Show Time: Various times, please see website
Admission: Adults & Children - $10.00.

Barrie Rhythmfest
Date: August 7, 2010
Location: Heritage Park, Downtown Barrie
Contact: www.barrierhythmfest.com
Description: Barrie Rhythmfest is a one day celebration of the universal language of rhythm. It is Barrie's first truly interactive festival and will feature an impressive roster of performers, vendors and artisans throughout the day and evening at Heritage Park in Downtown Barrie. Interactivity is a central theme of Barrie Rhythmfest and audiences, young and old, are encouraged to participate in a variety of ways. Barrie Rhythmfest is yours to enjoy, bring an instrument and be part of it! Event Time: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Admission: Free

Caribfest - Barrie’s Annual Caribbean Festival
Date: August 13 – 15, 2010
Location: Centennial Park, Lakeshore Drive
Contact: (705) 792-6952; www.caribfest.ca
Description: Barrie's Annual Caribbean Festival. Downtown Barrie will come alive with this colorful display of costumes and floats as masqueraders dance to pulsating rhythms along the parade route. The magnificently colorful costumes coupled with the sounds of Caribbean music will present a spectacle that has never been seen on the streets of Barrie
Event Time: Main Stage – Friday: 5-10pm; Saturday: 1-10pm; Sunday: 1-7pm.
Admission: Advance Weekend Passes: Adults - $40; Seniors - $25; Child - $20; Family Pass - $60.

Georgian Boat & Sportsmen’s Show
Date: August 20 - 22, 2010
Location: Georgian Downs Racetrack, 7485 – 5th Sideroad, Innisfil
Contact: www.georgianboatandsportsmenshow.com
Description: More than boats, sports and accessories to shop for... join us at the show for some great food, fun, and activities. Try your luck at rock climbing, or challenge your skills riding the mechanical bull, dunk your favourite local celebrities at the tank and so much more!
Event Times: Friday: 12-6pm; Saturday: 9am-6pm; Sunday: 11am-5pm.
Admission: Adults: $10.00; Seniors: $5.00; Children under 16: Free.

Annual Barrie Fair
Date: August 27 - 29, 2010
Location: 4635 Victoria Street, Cookstown
Contact: (705) 737-3670; www.barriefair.ca
Description: The Annual Barrie Fair and Horse Show is a family focused event targeting families of all ages. The event presents agriculture in an entertaining, educational fashion with farm animals, horse shows, arts & crafts, flowers, fruits & vegetables, grandstand attractions, musical entertainment and a spectacular midway with rides & games.
Event Times: Friday: 10am-9pm; Saturday: 10am-9pm; Sunday: 10am-5pm. Midway opens noon.
Admission: Adults: $10.00; Students (13-18): $8.00; Children (5-12): Free; Seniors: $5.00. “FREE” Shuttle Services – To and From Coookstown (Departing from the old Barrie Fairgrounds Parking Lot).

2nd Annual ‘Railway Country & Bluegrass Festival’
Date: August 27 - 28, 2010
Location: Toronto North Cookstown KOA, 139 Reive Blvd., Cookstown
Contact: www.railwayblues.com
Description: Enjoy performances by Sheri Lynn, Canucky Boys, Honeygrass, Hillbenders, Jason McCoyand Friends, Deric Ruttan, Bluegrass Edition, Northern Sons, Jetty Road, Amanda Wilkinson, Larry Cordle, and The Higgins. Free on-site parking. Bring your own lawn chair.
Show Times: Various times for each performance, see website.
Admission: August 27 (at gate): $30.00; August 28 (at gate): $40.00.

Barrie Dragon Boat Festival
Date: August 28, 2010
Location: Heritage Park & Kempenfelt Bay, Barrie
Contact: (705) 728-1010; www.barriedragonboatfestival.ca
Description: Fun & Excitement on Kempenfelt Bay! Bring the whole family to enjoy dragon boat racing, cultural and commercial exhibits, children’s activities and much more.
Admission: Free September 2010- Calendar of Events

40th Anniversary Fall Barrie Automotive Flea Market
Date: September 9 – 12, 2010
Location: Burls Creek Family Event Park, 134 8th Line, Oro-Medonte
Contact: (705) 487-3663; www.burlscreek.com
Description: Canada’s finest Automotive Flea Market offers everything from collectibles & classic cars to those hard to find car parts. If you can’t find it here you can find it anywhere. It’s a Car Lover’s Dream – Car Sales Corral, Sunday Auto Auction, Show & Shine and thousands of vendors.
Show Times: Thursday – Saturday: 7am – 7pm; Sunday – 7am – 5pm.
Admission: Adults (daily) - $10; Children 12 & Under – Free with an adult; Weekend Admission - $20.

Carnegie Days
Date: September 16 - 19, 2010
Location: MacLaren Art Centre, 37 Mulcaster Street
Contact: (705) 721-9696; www.maclarenart.com
Description: Annual arts festival inspired by the gallery building’s origins as a 1917 Carnegie Library. Including exhibitions, projects, lectures, readings, screening and workshops at the gallery and locations throughout Barrie. Event Times: Various Times, please see website.

Barrie New Music Fest
Date: September 16 - 19, 2010
Location: Various Locations throughout Barrie
Contact: www.newmusicfest.ca
Description: The Barrie New Music Fest is a 4 day live music festival in Barrie, featuring over 110 live artists of various genres, performing a series of concerts/showcases each night at Barrie’s finest live music venues.
Show Times: Various times, please see website.
Admission: Wristbands - $15; Day Passes - $10

Simcoe County Quilt, Rug and Craft Fair
Date: September 18, 2010
Locations: Simcoe County Museum, 1151 Hwy 26, Midhurst
Contact: (705) 728-3721; musuem.simcoe.ca
Description: Simcoe County Guilds show and sale of spinning, weaving, rug hooking, quilting and stitchery. Demonstrations, hands-on activities, quilt raffle, Crafters’ Gallery Draw, Merchant’s Mall, and refreshments.
Event Time: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Admission: Adults - $6; Students & Seniors - $5; Child - $4.

Nine Mile Portage Heritage Festival
Date: September 18, 2010
Location: Heritage Park & Fort Willow Depot
Contact: (705) 739-4285; www.barrie.ca
Description: Historic reenactments at Heritage Park; walk the historic Nine Mile Portage Trail; military, native, and voyageur encampments and displays at the historic Fort Willow. Demonstrations of period cooking, hand weaving, coopering and woodworking, Surgeon, musical entertainment, navel games and activities, cannon, musket and drill demonstrations, children’s activities such as candle-making, crafts & bead work.
Event Times: 10:00am – 4pm; Opening Ceremonies: 10am – 11am
Admission: Free

Doors Open Barrie
Date: September 19, 2010
Location: Various Locations throughout Barrie
Contact: (705) 739-9444; www.doorsopenbarrie.ca
Description: Explore some of the most intriguing and charming heritage sites and public building.
Including: MacLaren Art Centre, Rogers TV Simcoe County, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Trinity Anglican Church and more. Historic Walking Tours also available. Event Times: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Admission: Free

Barrie’s Colours of Music
Date: September 24 – October 3, 2010
Location: Various Venues throughout Barrie
Contact: (705)725-1070; www.coloursofmusic.ca
Description: The 8th annual festival will feature wonderful music, wonderfully performed including talent from across Canada and around the world.
Show Times: Various times, please see website.
Admission: Festival Passport (Until Sept. 16): Adult - $75/Student - $20; Festival Passport (After Sept. 16): Adult - $85/Student - $25.

Georgian College Autoshow – 25th Anniversary
Date: September 24 – 26, 2010
Location: Georgian College, 1 Georgian Drive, Barrie
Contact: www.georgianc.on.ca
Description: Join us on September 24 – 26 for the 25th Annual Auto Show at Georgian College.

Fall Home & Renovation
Show Date: September 25 – 26, 2010
Location: Barrie Molson Centre, 555 Bayview Drive
Contact: (705) 734-1728; www.mbmshows.com
Description: Exhibitors will include home renovation ideas, new kitchens, fall gardening tips, update your floors, hot bathroom trends, energy efficient windows, home décor, colour consultations and more.
Event Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Admission: Adults - $7 ($10 Weekend Pass); Seniors - $5 ($8 Weekend Pass); Children 12 & Under – Free.