FERGUS — The Grove Wellington Guelph in partnership with the Rotary Club of Guelph’s Indigenous Awareness Committee, hosted a mural painting at the Fergus site the week of Aug. 14 to 18.
Arts & Entertainment
Fergus welcomes Fairy and Witches Market
FERGUS - The first Fairy and Witches Market got underway at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex in Fergus on Aug. 26.
Team Addy, Riverfest join forces for ‘Concert with Addy-tude’
ELORA – Addison Hill had a sharp wit, an enduring smile and a never-give-up attitude. And those are the qualities that will be celebrated on Sept. 23 as Team Addy hosts 'A Concert with Addy-tude.'
They’re making it big all right – full slate of arts and culture events set for Culture Days
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is gearing up for Culture Days and the Elora-Fergus Arts Council is eager to get on board.
Chicago tribute band coming to Cambridge
AMBRIDGE - The Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge will be presenting a high-energy evening with the world’s foremost Chicago tribute band, Brass Transit for two shows only on Sept. 16 at 2 and 7:30pm.
Puppets Elora Presents ‘Domestic Bliss’ at Fergus Steampunk Fest
FERGUS – Puppets Elora is thrilled to announce their latest performance, Domestic Bliss, set to captivate audiences at the inaugural Fergus Steampunk Festival on Sept. 9.
Riverfest Elora brings musical talent to Bissell Park
ELORA – This little village was booming with the sound of music along the shore of the Grand River last weekend, as people of all ages travelled from near and far for the 13th Riverfest Elora from Aug. 18 to 20.
Hillside Festival welcomes Kate Johnston as executive director
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – After 14 years, Marie Zimmerman departs the role of executive director of Hillside Festival this fall.
Blue Bonnet Lassies compete at Fergus Scottish festival
CENTRE WELLINGTON — After a busy week of dancing around town, 14 Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance students attended the Fergus Scottish Festival on Aug. 12 and 13.
Guild casting for musical Christmas production
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild has issued a casting call for its fall musical production, 12 Days ‘till Christmas.
‘Darkest before dawn’ event to raise mental health awareness
FERGUS – On Aug. 12, Scott McLelland will be running an event for mental health awareness and support at the Grace Church property located at 35 Farley Rd. in Fergus.
Marden hosts annual Ontario Pirate Festival
MARDEN - The Ontario Pirate Festival was once again held in Marden Park over the long weekend.
Elvis Presley museum movie night
ABOYNE — Dust off those blue suede shoes and plan to attend an Elvis-themed movie night at the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) on Sept. 9.
‘Monstrous’ transformations: life-sized monsters undergo restoration
ELORA – Every year in October, Elora’s downtown comes alive with monsters, mushrooms and all things macabre during “Monster Month”.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild presents “Spirited!”
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild Summer Youth Production was staged from July 28 to 30 at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre.