1 0th annual garden party and
open studio event from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. The special one-day
event showcases the creativity
and eclectic versatility of these
artisans and their guest artists:
pottery, garden art, photography,
batik, paintings, jewellery,
woodturning, fibre art and more.
Dress up in your finest garments,
wear your fanciest hat and revel
in the fun. The Kennebec
Community Hall will be open
that day with food, music and
guest artists; and don’t miss the
Blueberry Social. Come and
enjoy a village festival. Arden is
just south of Highway 7, an hour
north of Kingston. 613-335-2073.
http://www.ardenbatik.com or
http://www.galleryonbay.com.JULY 21, AUGUST 11,
SEPTEMBER 8, OCTOBER 6:
Memorial Centre Front Lawn.
On July 21, take part in the
annual Zucchini Car race, silly
fun for all ages, at the Memorial
Centre Farmers’ Market. August
11, enjoy the annual Picnic
in the Park & Corn Roast, a
celebration of the harvest
season; bring picnic baskets,
blankets and the family for
games, live music, fresh local
corn and watermelon. The local
Burger Bash will be held on
September 8; take your choice
of beef, pork, lamb and veggie
patties with fresh local toppings
and sauces and salad, as well as
live music. The Mini-Oktoberfest
is on October 6, with local
sausage, pretzels, mustard and
potato salad by Farmers’ Market
vendors and beer on tap by
MacKinnon Brothers Brewing
Co. Details at 613-583-2569 or
http://www.memorialcentremarket.ca.JULY 21: Pull Together for
Epilepsy Fire Truck Pull.This
is the Epilepsy South Eastern
Ontario’s seventh year for
hosting this fun-filled family
event for the community in
Kingston. Teams of eight collect
pledges in advance and work
together to compete for the
fastest pull, the most funds
raised, the most spirited teamThe 38th annual Kingston Women’s Art Festival, showcasing beautiful
works of art by local female artists, takes place on Sunday, August 18. Now
the longest running festival in Kingston, it celebrates women and their
talent and creative spirit and also provides a supportive marketplace for
the over 200 participating artists. In this casual outdoor setting, artists can
network with other artists and interact with their customers. The highly
anticipated festival is made possible by the dedicated work of a few
volunteers; proceeds go to local
organizations that help women
and children.
There will be a full lineup
of excellent female musicians
and dancers who will perform
on an outdoor stage throughout
the day. Children can enjoy face-
painting and other creative
activities, and delicious food will
be available for sale. The silent
auction will have a slightly different format this year, with everything
available for online bidding in the weeks leading up to the event. This year,
all of the vendor booths will be accessible from the pathways in City Park,
making it easier to browse and shop.
This event, a wonderful opportunity for socializing and coming together
as a community, takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kingston City Park,
between Bagot and King Streets. http://www.womensartfestivalkingston.ca.Kingston Women’s Art Festival
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