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many volunteers the fairground offers easier access and a simpler set-up process. Previously, volunteers had to remove cars from the parking spots, close down the street and run long extension cords to the musicians.

“As we all get older and the people that have to do the work behind the scenes, it becomes problematic,” Bingham said.

At the fairgrounds, there is space for more audience members, a covered band shell and easy access to electricity.

“It’s an open area. We have to remember we’re still coming out of a pandemic, not everyone is comfortable with being shoulder to shoulder,” Bingham said.

There will be a spot for listeners on blankets, chairs, picnic tables and space behind for people who wish to listen from their cars.

“It gives people a nice relaxing way to start the weekend off,” Bingham said.

“I think people will be really pleased with how it comes together.”

Music Fridays at the Fairgrounds runs each Friday from July 1-Sept 2.

Head Lake music

Highlanders sat on lawn chairs and blankets by the Head Lake band shell for the first Music in the Park concert of 2022 June 28.

Winter Green

WINTERGREEN IS TRANSITIONING INTO TWO NEW DIVISIONS AND CREATING A WORLD OF CHANGE.

LIVE FIRE BARBECUE

All the weekends throughout the summer months we will be offering Southern style BBQ take out or eat on the patio. May 21 to October Thanksgiving 11 am to 5 pm. Pulled pork, pulled turkey, BBQ roast beef and sausage...all on a kaiser bun with sides of potato salad, coleslaw and maple baked beans with an assortment of baked desserts, crepes and beverages.

FARM GATE FOODS

A wide range of made in-house gourmet creations, over a hundred sauces, canned preserves, pickles, maple products, frozen pies, smoked meats, ready-to-warm meal options. A vertically integrated food facility. All weekends or by chance or appointment.

The annual concert series is presented by the Haliburton Rotary Club in partnership with the Haliburton County Folk Society.

• The Ya Babys played June 28

• Gary & The Rough Ideas perform Tuesday July 5.

The concerts, starting at 7 p.m., will run each Tuesday until August 16.

Admission is by donation, with all proceeds funding the Rotary Club’s community initiatives and events.

Time machines roll into Minden

If you drove by Kawartha Dairy in Minden June 23, you might have thought time hit rewind. Thirty-two classic cars lined the grass field beside the dairy, with car-lovers from across Haliburton County and beyond sharing about their beloved automobiles, from Firebirds to mid-century coupes. The Haliburton Highlands Time Travellers host weekly car meet-ups throughout the summer. For more information on future meets, visit Haliburton Highlands Time Travellers on Facebook.