Busy weekend ahead as local communities host events

It’ll feel like old times in Wheatley this weekend as the return of the Fish Festival has the village and surrounding communities buzzing.

A full 90 years after the first Wheatley Old Boys Reunion in 1932, the Fish Festival is back.

The weekend kicks off Friday, July 1 with the popular smoked fish contest at Talbot Trail Golf Club — hosted by the Wheatley Legion — followed by live music and dancing featuring Crossroads from 8-11 pm.

On Saturday, the focus shifts to the Wheatley Harbour where they are bringing back popular events like the fish tote races, the tug-o-war, a kids’ treasure hunt and much more. Head to the harbour around 10 am and make a day of it.

Later Saturday, the Wheatley Arena will be the site of the world famous Wheatley Car Barn Broasted Chicken and Pickerel Spikes Dinner from 5-7 pm, followed by the Jody Raffoul Band taking the stage from 8:30-11pm

On Sunday, the Wheatley Legion Ladies Auxiliary will host Breakfast with the Ladies from 9 am to 12 noon at Talbot Trail Golf Club, followed by the popular boat parade at the harbour and finishing off with a Jack Liddle and Family sponsored fireworks display at the harbour at 10 pm.

Kingsville

The Town of Kingsville is planning a family-oriented Canada Day celebration at the Recreation Complex/Arena/Ball Diamond grounds on Friday, July 1.

Festivities will kick off with opening ceremonies at 11:30 am, followed by crafts, outdoor yoga, free Canada Day cake, live music and much more.

There will be a petting zoo, bouncy castles, Kingsville Express train rides, face painting and a foam party for the kids as well.

Starlight Aerialists will also perform, along with Border City Barkers.

The day will finish off with a fireworks display from the soccer field.

For more information and full schedule of events, visit Kingsville. ca/CanadaDay.

Leamington

Leamington’s Music onThe42 Summer concert series continues with The Blue Bayou Band taking the Sunset /Amphitheatre stage Friday evening, followed by Canada Day fireworks at dusk on the waterfront.

Arts at the Marina will follow on Saturday and Sunday at Lakeside Marina in Leamington.