Summer in the City – July 2019

painting, hayrides and photo
ops are all part of the festivities.
Most activities are free, though
donations are welcome;
refreshments and hayrides are
provided for a nominal fee.
613-393-3319.
http://www.ontarioparks.com.

AUGUST 8: 2019 International
Day of the World’s Indigenous
Peoples Celebration. This special
event, which was first pronounced
by the General Assembly of the

United Nations in 1994, is taking

place at Lake Ontario Park in

Kingston from 2 to 6 p.m. to

celebrate our connection to our

environment with international

indigenous speakers, artists and

performers, knowledge sharing,

interactive activities, arts and

crafts vendors, as well as

environmental, holistic, wellness

and community booths and more.

This event is open to the public,

to all people of all nations!

http://www.worldsindigenouspeoples.ca.

AUGUST 9-11: Kingston Sheep

Dog Trials Festival.This world-

class competition of traditional

sheep-herding border collies

keeps growing in popularity,

attracting thousands of spectators

from across North America to

Grass Creek Park. The largest

trial in North America will run

Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m.

to 6 p.m. and Sunday from

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can also

look forward to a variety of

interactive side attractions, such

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AREA FARMERS’ MARKETS

Support local growers by

visiting farmers’ markets for

fresh produce, seasonal items

and expert advice. Many markets

host special events as well.

Community Harvest Market

St. Matthew’s United Church

1 Weller Avenue, Kingston

Open Wednesday 2:30-5:30pm,

June to October

http://www.communityharvestkingston

.com

Frontenac Farmers’ Market

Prince Charles Public School

6875 Highway 38, Verona

Open Saturday 9am-2pm,

May to October

http://www.frontenacfarmersmarket

.ca

Gananoque Farmers’ Market

Town Hall Park

30 King Street East, Gananoque

Open Thursday 4-7pm,

June to October

http://www.gananoquefarmersmarket

.ca

Kingston Public Market

Springer Market Square, Kingston

Open Tuesday, Thursday and

Saturday 9am-6pm,

April to November

http://www.kingstonpublicmarket.ca

Memorial Centre Farmers’

Market

303 York Street, Kingston

Open Sunday, year-round

9am-2pm, May to October

10am-2pm, November to April

http://www.memorialcentremarket.ca

Sharbot Lake Farmers’ Market

Sharbot Lake Public Beach,

Sharbot Lake

Open Saturday 9am-1pm

May to October

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Westbrook Farmers’ Market

Westbrook United Church

3526 Princess Street, Kingston

Open Wednesday 2-6pm,

May to October

http://www.westbrookunitedchurch.com

/events

West Market

100 Days Road (at Front),

Kingston

Open Saturday 9am-2pm,

May to October

http://www.westmarketkingston.com

Yarker Farmers’ Market

Riverside United Church

2 Mill Street, Yarker

Open every other Saturday

9am-1pm,

June 15 to October 5

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The Princess Street Promenade, established in 2010, is an exciting street festival that promotes active living and

community involvement. This year’s summer Promenade will take place on Saturday, August 3, and the fall Promenade

will take place on Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Princess Street will be closed to vehicles from

Division Street to Ontario Street (with the exception of Ontario, Bagot

and Barrie Streets) so that visitors can stroll down Kingston’s beautiful

main street at their leisure and enjoy a variety of free entertainment and

activities. The Promenade has become one of the most anticipated

events for Kingstonians and their out-of-town guests.

Downtown merchants, restaurants and community groups set up on

the street in tents or at curbside tables. There will be great shopping

deals, delicious food samples offered by local restaurants, interesting

demonstrations presented by local organizations, games, freebies and prizes. There will be face-painting

and many other activities that appeal to the entire family. This active, entertaining and highly popular event

celebrates Kingston’s vibrant downtown core and its one-of-a-kind boutiques and eateries. Take to the streets!

Explore car-free Princess Street and enjoy the lively atmosphere of our unique downtown. http://www.downtownkingston.ca.

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Princess Street Promenade

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