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For more information, oldest heritage festivals, this year promises to be a broader representation of the cultures that make up our community and the world. Refocusing our mission of presenting and preserving our heritage, please join us as we celebrate our diversity with our all new, sampling of World Food, larger International Craft Bazaar, interactive arts and world class entertainment.

June 7
The Art of Peace Festival

Art of Peace Festival presented by St. Catharines and Area Arts Council and Project Ploughshares Niagara. Enjoy art, music, spoken word, Youth Listening Tent and more! Event takes place in Montebello Park in Downtown St. Catharines (corner of Ontario St/Lake St.)

June 14 – 22, 2008
13th Annual Niagara New Vintage Festival

It's that time of year again! Time to take part in the time-honoured ritual of being among the first to taste Niagara's new vintage. It's also a chance to treat the wine aficionado in you to the 13th Annual Niagara New Vintage Festival, June 14 to 22, 2008. Dozens of Niagara's most celebrated winemakers will be on hand, along with a host of chefs who will entice you with fabulous dishes, painstakingly selected to compliment the wine. With tours, tastings and culinary extravaganzas to entice your inner gourmand, it promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Ontario's newest wines.

The Niagara Indie Filmfest is a national, juried short film and video festival held downtown each June. Now entering its 8th year, the festival aims to encourage independent Canadian production and provide a friendly forum for audience and filmmaker dialogue.

June 21
32nd Strawberry Festival

Join in the family fun at the Beamsville Fairgrounds - free admission, free parking and free entertainment! Contact 905-563-7274 or 905-562-5191.

An international celebration of the culture and heritage shared by Canada and the USA. Events held in Fort Erie, ON and Buffalo, NY include free concerts and a spectacular fireworks display on July 1st highlighting the two national holidays. Crafts, children's entertainment, heritage and cultural displays and an excellent midway.

Mather Arch, Fort Erie, ON - June 27th - June 30th
Riverside Park, Buffalo, NY - July 3rd - July 6th

More Info: 1 888-333-1987 or 905 871-6454

Bring the whole family to the Market Square in downtown St. Catharines for The Annual “Canada Day Family Street Party”. Enjoy free entertainment, children's activities, and much, much more. 11am to 3pm. For more information please call 905-688-5601 ext. 1503.

Come out on Sunday, July 1, 2008 from 2pm until after the fireworks at 10pm for lots of excitement for the whole family, including live entertainment. Admission-$2/person. Call: 905-563-8205.

Three bands including: Grammy winner Walter Ostanek. Dancing in outdoor pavilion, sausage tasting, outdoor BBQ, Sausage King crowning. Refreshments and food available. 2pm to 10pm. Admission charged, children 15 and under are free. Lipa Park, Pelham near Rockway, 2850 Ollie Road, Lipa Park (St. Paul St West to 5th Street, South to Effingham Road to Ollie Road). For information call 905-685-4149 or email Tony.

One of Canada´s largest, one day, all ages independent music festivals. Featuring local and National artists. Tickets available at specific retail locations as well as online.

Our tenth season. Over 40 concerts. Contemporary, classical, symphonic, sacred and choral music, dance opera and jazz. Full program and ticketing information on our website. Montebello Park

August 1-4
Annual Rotary Ribfest

“Ribs, Blues Band music and family entertainment!” Specialized chefs from across North America bring their closely guarded secret sauces and styles of serving a variety of the world's best ribs. Montebello Park, St. Catharines 11am to midnight. Free admission. For more information please call 905-684-3500 ext 34.

August 1 - 4
City of Port Colborne 30th Annual Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival

Port Colborne's signature event kicks summer into high gear with the transformation of downtown into festival grounds. With ship cruises, Boat Parade of Lights, Fireworks display over the canal, car shows, concert series and kite festival, Canal Days® caters to your quest for summer adventure. Take Highway 406 South to Highway 140 South to Highway 3. For more information call 1-888-PORT FUN.

2008 will mark the 126th annual Royal Canadian Henley Regatta. Come and join in the celebrations, be a part of Henley tradition.

Since the "Henley" settled in St. Catharines in 1903, it has grown to become the largest of its kind in North America. In 2007, over 2,700 men and women from over 150 rowing clubs competed for Henley Gold.

Slovenian food, refreshments and an outdoor BBQ. Dancing in outdoor pavilion. Featured are the Walter Ostanek Band. Nutones from Welland, Button Box music by Kitchener's Ed V. trio. Music 2pm to 10pm. Admission charged, children under 16 years are free. Located in Lipa Park 2850 Ollie Road, Pelham near Rockway. For more information call or email Tony at 905-685-4149.

Two great days of the very best in Jazz and Blues in one spectaclular location. For more information phone: 905-934-2106 or email: info@niagarajazzfest.com

Polka & Waltz style music 2pm to 10pm including Grammy award winner Walter Ostanek and his band and the Golden Keys band from Kitchener. Special guest performances by other groups. Food and refreshments available. Admission charged, children under 16 years free. Located in Pelham near Rockway, Lipa Park, 2850 Ollie Rd. For information call Tony 905-685-4149 or email: ahcobb@sympatico.ca

Enjoy more than 100 events including winery tours and tastings, concerts, Niagara cuisine, artisan shows, wine seminars, family entertainment and one of Canada's largest street parades during the 57th Niagara Wine Festival. Be sure you join us for the 57th Annual Pen Centre Grande Parade on Saturday September 27, 2008 in downtown St. Catharines.

For more information, visit www.niagaranewvintagefestival.com.

Visitors will enjoy a great day at the 34th annual festival. Partake in a variety of family activities and entertainment in the majestic setting of Ball's Falls. Open 10am. to 5pm. daily. Admission $6.00 for adults, children under 14 free. Weekend pass available for $12.00 and is good for the entire weekend. NO PETS AT SPECIAL EVENTS. Sixth Ave., Jordan, ON 905-788-3135

Pumpkin carving contest, costume contest and parade. Children’s rides and entertainment. Market Square, City Hall, Church Street, and Downtown St. Catharines. 10am to 1pm Call 905-688-5601 ext.1503 for information.