Welcome to the last long weekend of summer.
From fresh food at the farmers’ markets, to a live music festival, to a charity hockey game with the Barrie Colts, there is plenty going on in Bradford West Gwillimbury and area.
FRIDAY, AUG. 31
Holland Marsh Food Market
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
1153 Canal Rd., Bradford
Fresh produce straight from the Holland Marsh, plus baked goods, flowers, Sheldon Creek Dairy milk, Homestead Farms eggs, and Fresh Acre Farms meat.
Food trucks and firewood also available.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 1
Bradford Farmers’ Market
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Outside BWG Public Library
Every Saturday until Oct. 6.
Enjoy live music, meet local community groups, and find produce from the Holland Marsh and beyond, including plants, flowers, herbs, honey, dairy products, maple syrup, cured meats, free-run eggs, baking, preserves, and a variety of fruits and vegetables, plus handmade arts and crafts.
Holland Marsh Food Market
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1153 Canal Rd., Bradford
Fresh produce straight from the Holland Marsh, plus baked goods, flowers, Sheldon Creek Dairy milk, Homestead Farms eggs, and Fresh Acre Farms meat. Food trucks and firewood also available.
Alliston Farmers’ Market
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Main Street, Alliston
Find warm, out of the oven baked goodies, jams, jellies, honey, syrups, crafts, plants, local potato chips, meats, fruits and veggies, all from local farmers.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 2
Holland Marsh Food Market
10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1153 Canal Rd., Bradford
Fresh produce straight from the Holland Marsh, plus baked goods, flowers, Sheldon Creek Dairy milk, Homestead Farms eggs, and Fresh Acre Farms meat. Food trucks and firewood also available.
Jakestock
Gilford’s longest-running music festival returns for a 29th season
1 p.m. gates open; 2-11 p.m. live music
Gilford Community Hall, 257 Bells Ln., Gilford
Featuring The Fitzees, Dickie and the Boys, Cousin Jack, Screaming Charlie, The Noorlands, 3HT, and Midlife Crisis
Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Accompanied children are free.
Event is a fundraiser for the upkeep of the Gilford Community Hall, the only community-owned hall in the area. Activities include bouncy castle, face painting, and games for the kids, Mirene’s Food Truck, and a silent auction and raffle.
MONDAY, SEPT. 3
Labour Day
Seniors walking and exercise club
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Angus Recreation Centre, 8527 County Road 10, Essa
Free
Mondays and Thursdays for the months of September to June, rain or shine.
This is a drop-in program where no registration is required.
Come out to meet new people, have fun, and best of all get your body moving! Strut your stuff to 1950s and 1960s music.
This program is great for a cardio workout, and for those suffering from arthritis. Don't forget to bring good walking shoes and your bottle of water.
Family LEGO
10 a.m. to noon
New Tecumseth Public Library - Alliston Memorial Branch, 17 Victoria St. E., Alliston
Free
Come create, play and experiment. We supply the LEGO. Bring your imagination.
Hike Springwater Park with Ganaraska
2-4 p.m.
Springwater Provincial Park, 1331 Highway 26, Springwater
Free
Meet in parking area at the entrance to Springwater Provincial Park. There will be a fee for parking. Hike for approximately six kilometres inside the park.
Bring snacks, a drink and sturdy footwear. Must contact Judy prior to hike: [email protected] or 705-984-4866.
Jumpstart charity hockey game
5-9 p.m.
Barrie Molson Centre, 555 Bayview Drive, Barrie
Can purchase tickets at Canadian Tire locations in Barrie
Jumpstart and the Barrie Colts team up for a fun-filled night of hockey and prizes in support of Jumpstart, helping kids get into sports in Simcoe County
Second Edition Book Club
7 p.m. to midnight
New Tecumseth Public Library - Alliston Memorial Branch, 17 Victoria St. E., Alliston
Free
The Second Edition Book Club meets on the first Monday of each month from September to June in Alliston.
