Annual Events
There is certainly no better way to celebrate the Warkworth experience than taking part in one of many events that take place annually in Warkworth.
Held in March, the Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival is the place to be for great pancakes and syrup as their Maple Syrup Festival warms up winter. Horse sleigh rides, sawing competitions and snowshoeing are just a few of the charming events that draw thousands yearly to Sandy Flat Sugar Bush, while in the village itself, craft and antique shows and street events provide a festive air.
www.warkworthmaplesyrupfestival.ca If you like lilacs your going to love The Warkworth Lilac Festival. Held in May with venues on Main Street, the fairgrounds and the Millennium Trail. The festival will be showcasing over 70 varieties of lilacs. Stroll among 300 lilacs in a picturesque setting along Mill Creek on the Millennium Trail in Downtown Warkworth. For more information visit
www.warkworthlilacfestival.com.
Another May event. Visit
WarkworthArtInThePark.ca for more details.
An annual black tie fundraiser in support of the Warkworth Town Hall Centre for the Arts organized by Bev Roy of Local Infusion.
Watch a video of the 2007 event. Held on the third Saturday in June at the Warkworth Arena, this huge auction sees up to 9 auctioneers, simultaneously auctioning donated good under the auspices of the Warkworth Community Service Club. Now over 50 years old, the Warkworth Service Club received an Ontario Recycling Award for this annual event in 1998.
www.warkworthscsc.ca Come celebrate Canada’s Birthday with us by the gazebo in Centennial Park. This is a family oriented event where neighbours get to hang together and just have fun. Games, face-painting, hot-dogs and hamburgers and live entertainment are the order of the day.
The Dodge Rodeo Tour returns to Warkworth in July, as part of the Warkworth Western Weekend. Billed as THE BIGGEST and BEST RODEO IN EASTERN ONTARIO, over 200 Cowboys and Cowgirls are scheduled to come to town and put on another action packed show. From Bull Riding for the pros to Mutton Busting for kids age 8 and under the rodeo has got it all.
www.warkworthwesternweekend.comIn August we block off Main Street to vehicular traffic and set up a long stretch of tables to accommodate the hundreds who will gather so that the community can celebrate and enjoy the bounty of the region.
More information here.
Early September sees the return of one of Ontario’s longest running agricultural fairs. The fair is operated by the Percy Agricultural Society and held at and around the Warkworth Arena is a not to be missed event that the whole family can enjoy. For more information visit
www.warkworthfair.com It was only a question of time before this Art’s Community developed an annual event around some of its best artists and artist venues. Held in October, consider this your personal invite to Warkworth’s newest annual event.
More information here A fundraiser for our local food bank, the Pumpkin Carving Contest was brought to town by Amanda Gardner of the Cheeky Bee Candle Company and Gallery.
More information hereHeld in late October or early November, the long established Perfect Pie Contest pays tribute to the history of pie making in Warkworth. An event not to be missed by anyone with a sweet tooth.
The Warkworth Santa Claus Parade is held near the beginning of December. The parade begins at 7:00 pm and winds its way through the village. For more information please contact Sharon Hutchinson at 705-924-2639.
Don’t forget to visit our neighbours. The three communities of Trent Hills, Warkworth - Hastings - Campbellford complement each other with a wonderful selection of special events that we all share. Be sure to check out the
Events Calendar for dates of these and many other terrific events taking place in the area.
