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Looking for ways to gather in Grey County? Check out the list of events below, and visit our
website for more information and other great activities. We also have some helpful resources
like itinerary
and trip ideas to help inspire your getaway. Don't miss these recent blogs and itinerary ideas:
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In partnership with Chef & Artist Roger Mooking as our first Culinary Ambassador, we invite you to Gather
in Grey. Explore the flavours, stories and experiences that make Grey County a premier four-season
destination. Watch
our new video series to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of food stories and passionate storytellers
that call Grey County home.
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July
24th
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and celebration! Gord Bamford, Canada’s most awarded male country
music artist, is hitting the road for his 25th Anniversary Just Gettin’ Started Celebration Tour!
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July
25th
Join us at Outdoor Movie Nights! Bring a lawn chair, a blanket, bug spray and your bestie! It's time for a magical
night under the stars! Bring the whole family for night under the stars.
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July
25th - 27th
Let the rhythm rise with the mountain. Reggae on the Mountain returns for its third year, bringing island soul to
the heart of Blue with a weekend of bold beats, feel-good energy, and sun-soaked celebration.
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July
26th
The Thornbury Flower Market is a brand-new outdoor market in the Hester Street Parkette. It aims to add a pop of
colour – and community – to your Saturday plans.
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July
26th
Join us for the largest pet event north of Toronto - now at the Meaford Community Centre & Arena! This festival
is a must-see for all pet enthusiasts, with more than 100 vendors, a huge kids' zone, free samples &
giveaways.
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July
26th
Experience the Sound and Soul of TOWER OF POWER with Oakland Stroke! Oakland Stroke faithfully recreates the music
of fabled Bay area soul band Tower of Power with all the funk, the excitement and the soul.
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July
26th
Get a taste of Mexico at Grey Roots! Join Maria of Mestizo Academy for hands-on cooking classes that explore the
bold flavours and rich traditions of Mexican cuisine. Bold, juicy, and full of flavor - Tacos al Pastor are
MESTIZO’S SIGNATURE DISH!
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July
26th
Marcel's star is on the rise! Recently named one of CBC Music’s 30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians Under 30, he is
not to be missed. Marcel's voice is so fluid and alluring, you just can’t help but be swept away as he
performs.
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July
27th
A good old British Car Boot Sale! Like a community garage sale, except the vendors bring their cars and sell out of
their boots a.k.a trunks! Lots of treasures to discover with the added bonus of food and music.
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July
27th
It was the summer of 2007, in the middle of The Netherlands... a fateful meeting turned into a love story
across two continents and eventually lead to the formation of The O’Deadlys, considered by many to be Ontario’s top
Celtic band.
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July
27th & August 10th
This summer, Georgian Bluffs is rolling out the mat for Yoga in the Park, a new series of free outdoor yoga
sessions designed to get residents moving, breathing, and enjoying the fresh air.
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July
30th
Midlife Crisis will provide a full, clean mix of originals and covers of songs from bands like ZZ Top, Tom
Petty, The Rolling Stones, BTO, Steppenwolf, Johnny Cash, The Doobie Brothers and Steve Miller Band, etc. to keep
you dancing all night long!
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July
31st & August 7th
Tea on the Train is back at the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre! Join us for three teas aboard our historic
Coach 4884. Each one will feature, tea, baked goods provided by the Reach Centre, and a talk on a new history
subject.
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August
1st & 22nd
Summer Movie Nights are back! Georgian Bluffs is hosting two outdoor film screenings this August, open to all and
free to attend.
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August
1st
The Emancipation Festival, in partnership with Grey Roots Museum & Archives, invites you to an evening of
engaging dialogue with educators, historians and descendants of freedom seekers.
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August
2nd
Join us to celebrate the 163rd Owen Sound Emancipation Festival, the longest continuously-running festival in
North America! The Emancipation Festival & Picnic takes place in beautiful Harrison Park.
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August
2nd - 4th
Celebrate the peak of summer with a weekend that hits all the right notes. From laid-back afternoon sets to lively
evening headliners, the Village comes alive with performances on the Subaru Stage.
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August
3rd
The Emancipation Festival, in partnership with the British Methodist Episcopal Church of Owen Sound, invites you to
Gospel Sunday on August 3 to celebrate 163 years of the longest continuously-running festival in North
America.
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August
6th
Grey Road 1 has brought its band to Concert Halls, Festivals, and Theatres for over a decade. Formed in 2012, Grey
Road 1 has two powerhouse lead guitars and a rhythm section that is sure to create shock and awe.
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August
7th - 8th
Daniel Lanois is a name that deserves to be mentioned alongside the finest sonic experimenters of the 20th century
– and the 21st century too. See him at Meaford Hall on August 7th and 8th.
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August
8th
A fearless musical about chasing popularity and being true to yourself. Presented by the Roxy Young Company’s SR
Camp Participants.
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August
8th
Join us at Outdoor Movie Nights! Bring a lawn chair, a blanket, bug spray and your bestie! – it's time for a
magical night under the stars! Bring the whole family!
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August
9th
Visit Moreston Heritage Village and see a beautiful array of antique and classic cars! This event is included with
regular admission and includes full access to the museum, Dinosaur Discoveries, and Moreston Heritage
Village.
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August
10th
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Honouring Our Local Veterans (HOLV) program at the Billy Bishop Museum, we are
hosting a reunion!
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On-Going Events:
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Tuesdays
until August 26th
Every Tuesday from July 8th to August 26th, enjoy weekly outdoor movie screenings in the Blue Mountain Village
Events Plaza. Settle in under the evening sky for a weekly lineup of family films.
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Until
July 26th
Please join us at the meet the artists reception on July 19 at 2pm, with live music by Dave Hawkins in the
adjoining Grey Garden.
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Wednesdays
until September 24th
Bring out your vintage vehicles to the Crawford Cruise Night every Wednesday until Sept 24th from 5 - 8 p.m.
Live music every week! No admission fees, we just ask you support us buy getting a meal and a drink from our
Bistro.
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Every
Saturday until September 6th
Join us every Saturday at Allan’s Mercantile in Shallow Lake for the Shallow Lake Village Market!
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Sundays
until August 24th
Join an expert from the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society for a guided walking tour of this unique park in downtown
Meaford. Tours take approx. 30 minutes.
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First
Monday of The Month
We are excited to partner with the Township of Georgian Bluffs to bring you the all-new Market and Motor Nights at
Cobble Beach. Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring a classic car cruise and a vibrant community vendor
market.
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Mondays
until August 25th
FREE Summer Monday Concerts in Harrison Park, by the Owen Sound City Band - serving the Scenic City since 1920.
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy music in the park.
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Select
dates until August 12th
Fresh baked treats, smoothies and smiles…what more could you ask for? The REACH Roast cafe is back for another
year of deliciousness! Visit the REACH Centre once a week on rotating days throughout the summer.
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