Celebrating 2018 Ontario Culture Days
September 28, 29 and 30th, 2018
Check out St. Paul's United Church, Metz on facebook to keep informed.
Culture Days is a nationwide weekend to celebrate arts and culture. Launched in 2010, this public engagement initiative aims to foster support for a diverse arts and culture community that is lived, created and expressed by all Ontarians.
Wellington North, through our Cultural Roundtable will be participating in this event in 2018 so look for more information in the coming months on Wellington North Culture Days which will be held from September 28th to 30th, 2018.
Wellington North, through our Cultural Roundtable will be participating in this event in 2018 so look for more information in the coming months on Wellington North Culture Days which will be held from September 28th to 30th, 2018.
One of the events for the weekend will be taking place in the community of Metz where on the last Saturday of every September they gather up there pumpkins, zucchini and squash, and take them to Metz for their version of "Pumpkinfest". It is a great day for the family and the community of Metz has already challenged our councillors and community to get involved and start growing their pumpkin plants indoors and to bring to Metz for the weigh in (tractor and loader is provided) during Culture Days.
Metz Pumpkin Fest
8276 Side Rd. 25, Arthur
Bring your pumpkin and join the Community of Metz, who have challenged Wellington North council to grow their pumpkins and participate in Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, September 29. Event runs from 3-9pm with pumpkin AND zucchini weigh in at 4:30, children's activities and the launching of pumpkins with a variety of catapults. Stay to hear the music of our local band Down Home after you eat. Bring along a salad and/or a desert for the table which is always a hit; Hot Dogs and Hamburgers are provided. Enjoy this family afternoon and don't forget your pumpkin and zucchini but if you don't have one, we will provide!
The Lynes Blacksmith Shop
9111 Highway 6, Kenilworth
An 1870 treasure in Kenilworth. The last blacksmith locked the doors on this once thriving forge in 1955 and has been untouched ever since. Recently received as a gift to the people of Wellington North, the restoration of the Blacksmith Shop is now an exciting community heritage project. Be amongst the Open House Crowd on September 28th from 1-4pm, September 29th from 9am-4pm including a BBQ and September 30th from 9am-3pm when you will learn about the plans for bringing fire back to the forges.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market
320 King St. E., Mount Forest
There are so many reasons why buying local makes sense. There is also significant peace of mind in knowing where our food comes from. On September 28th from 3-6:30pm, it will be Artisans' Day at the Market. Come see crafters of wood, metal, paint, cloth and more. Plus live music with John Restas.
Mount Forest Library
118 Main St. N., Mount Forest
Make your own literary art, enjoy our beautiful historic building, and explore our extensive collection of books, movies, music and more. September 29, from 10am-3pm Storybook Art (All Ages): Create a piece of storybook art in the tradition of a famous illustrator. Drop in.
Arthur Library
110 Charles St. E., Arthur
Join us for a celebration of music and explore our extensive collection of books, movies, music and more. September 28th from 2-3pm Ukulele Boot Camp (Preteens): Learn the basic of playing a ukulele and a song or two. Bring your own or play one of ours—we’ll learn together. Uke can do it! For Grade 4 to 8. Please register. September 29th from 1-3pm Musical Jam (All Ages): Drop into the library for a jam session! Bring a friend and try out some of our musical instruments.
Arthur Museum & Archives
146 George St, Arthur
Open on September 29th from 10am-3pm, exhibits of the area’s military history show how the First and Second World Wars took too many citizens from “Canada’s Most Patriotic Village,” but also helped to forge their identity as independent Canadians who could hold their own on the world stage.
Mount Forest Cemetery Chapel
411257 Southgate Side Road 41, Mount Forest
Family and friends gathered in this chapel before a loved one was buried. In winter, when burials were not possible, caskets were stored in the lower area of the chapel. See how technology has changed very little over the years. Burial information will be available for people trying to locate family members or friends buried in the cemetery. Open House Hours will be September 28th only from 10am-2pm.
Four Corners Quilters’ Guild
850 Princess Street, Mount Forest
Mount Forest & District Sports Complex
Established in 1998, the guild has a proud history of contributing to the community and supporting its members by providing friendly opportunities to learn the art of quilting. On September 29th from 10am-3pm come learn some tips & tricks for success and see the display of Underground Railroad quilts.
Scottish Dancers
850 Princess Street, Mount Forest
Mount Forest & District Sports Complex
On September 29th from 11am-12pm come on out and enjoy our Scottish Dancers. Who knows, maybe you will even be able to take some dance lessons.
Metz Pumpkin Fest
8276 Side Rd. 25, Arthur
Bring your pumpkin and join the Community of Metz, who have challenged Wellington North council to grow their pumpkins and participate in Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, September 29. Event runs from 3-9pm with pumpkin AND zucchini weigh in at 4:30, children's activities and the launching of pumpkins with a variety of catapults. Stay to hear the music of our local band Down Home after you eat. Bring along a salad and/or a desert for the table which is always a hit; Hot Dogs and Hamburgers are provided. Enjoy this family afternoon and don't forget your pumpkin and zucchini but if you don't have one, we will provide!
The Lynes Blacksmith Shop
9111 Highway 6, Kenilworth
An 1870 treasure in Kenilworth. The last blacksmith locked the doors on this once thriving forge in 1955 and has been untouched ever since. Recently received as a gift to the people of Wellington North, the restoration of the Blacksmith Shop is now an exciting community heritage project. Be amongst the Open House Crowd on September 28th from 1-4pm, September 29th from 9am-4pm including a BBQ and September 30th from 9am-3pm when you will learn about the plans for bringing fire back to the forges.
Wellington North Farmers’ Market
320 King St. E., Mount Forest
There are so many reasons why buying local makes sense. There is also significant peace of mind in knowing where our food comes from. On September 28th from 3-6:30pm, it will be Artisans' Day at the Market. Come see crafters of wood, metal, paint, cloth and more. Plus live music with John Restas.
Mount Forest Library
118 Main St. N., Mount Forest
Make your own literary art, enjoy our beautiful historic building, and explore our extensive collection of books, movies, music and more. September 29, from 10am-3pm Storybook Art (All Ages): Create a piece of storybook art in the tradition of a famous illustrator. Drop in.
Arthur Library
110 Charles St. E., Arthur
Join us for a celebration of music and explore our extensive collection of books, movies, music and more. September 28th from 2-3pm Ukulele Boot Camp (Preteens): Learn the basic of playing a ukulele and a song or two. Bring your own or play one of ours—we’ll learn together. Uke can do it! For Grade 4 to 8. Please register. September 29th from 1-3pm Musical Jam (All Ages): Drop into the library for a jam session! Bring a friend and try out some of our musical instruments.
Arthur Museum & Archives
146 George St, Arthur
Open on September 29th from 10am-3pm, exhibits of the area’s military history show how the First and Second World Wars took too many citizens from “Canada’s Most Patriotic Village,” but also helped to forge their identity as independent Canadians who could hold their own on the world stage.
Mount Forest Cemetery Chapel
411257 Southgate Side Road 41, Mount Forest
Family and friends gathered in this chapel before a loved one was buried. In winter, when burials were not possible, caskets were stored in the lower area of the chapel. See how technology has changed very little over the years. Burial information will be available for people trying to locate family members or friends buried in the cemetery. Open House Hours will be September 28th only from 10am-2pm.
Four Corners Quilters’ Guild
850 Princess Street, Mount Forest
Mount Forest & District Sports Complex
Established in 1998, the guild has a proud history of contributing to the community and supporting its members by providing friendly opportunities to learn the art of quilting. On September 29th from 10am-3pm come learn some tips & tricks for success and see the display of Underground Railroad quilts.
Scottish Dancers
850 Princess Street, Mount Forest
Mount Forest & District Sports Complex
On September 29th from 11am-12pm come on out and enjoy our Scottish Dancers. Who knows, maybe you will even be able to take some dance lessons.
For more information on Ontario Culture Days check out the following link
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