Friday

Fork & Cork Festival Riverfront Festival Plaza Indulge in some of Windsor ’ s finest culinary tastes from around the world . Celebrity chefs will offer live cooking demos . Move and groove to live entertainment from local and national acts , including Gin Blossoms , and Pop Evil . We ’ re family friendly too ! ( Certain hours are 19 + only ) See website for details . Runs through July 10

Amherstburg Ribfest Centennial Park , Amherstburg Food , live entertainment on the stage each

day , rides , children ’ s activities , a licensed area and best of all ... mouthwatering racks of ribs ! Parking and admission are FREE but donations are greatly appreciated . All proceeds support Rotary projects . See website for details . Runs through July 10

Collector Car Appreciation Days Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village Half price tours of the museum , a cruise-in BBQ dinner on Friday night , a flea market , 50 / 50 draw and a cash bar . See website for details . Runs through July 10

Mr . Burns , A Post – Electric Play Kordazone Theatre What will endure when the cataclysm arrives – when the grid fails , society crumbles , and we ’ re faced with the task of rebuilding ? Anne Washburn ’ s imaginative dark comedy propels us forward nearly a century , following a new civilization stumbling into its future . See website for details . Runs through July 10

Saturday

International Dragon Boat Festival for the Cure Lakewood Park 14th year of Dragonboats for the Cure Festival at Tecumseh Lakewood Park – Manning and Riverside Drive East . Join us for our Dragonboat Races , special rose ceremony . All families and friends welcome to watch the races . Call 519-817-7767 for information .

Southern Ontario Military Muster JWindsor Sportsmen ’ s Club An exciting family event among the biggest of its kind in Canada . Explore a World War I trench , experience the sights and sounds of a World War II battle reenactment , see encampments and talk to re-enactors , see exhibits and learn what life was like at home and abroad during war time . See website for details . Also July 10 .

Hallam Observatory Open House 3989 South Middle Rd ., Comber 9:45 p . m . If the skies are clear we provide a naked eye sky tour of the stars and constellations and use the telescope to view the Moon and any planets that may be visible at that time , as well as some deep sky objects . This event is weather permitting . See website for details ..

Family Movie Night The Peanuts Movie Weston Park , Tecumseh 9 p . m . Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a movie under the stars with complimentary popcorn . Presented by Essex Power Corporation . See website for details .

Pelee Art Works Lobster Fest and Studio Tour Legion Hall – 1169 West Shore Rd ., Pelee Island Tour 11 a . m . to 3 p . m . Dinner 5 p . m . to 8 p . m . Drive or bike around the Island to visit various artist studios to see their work and learn about their craft on a self-guided tour . Afterwards , enjoy a lovely dinner of either lobster or prime rib with a purchase of a dinner ticket . Please contact Art Works for more information and to purchase dinner tickets . See website for details .

WSO Free Summer Concerts Gazebo at Rick Atkin Park 90 Robson Rd ., Leamington 7 p . m . Woodwind quintet . Be sure to bring your lawn chairs , blankets , friends , family even a picnic ! Weather may affect our outdoor concerts . See website for details .

The Essex County Ramblers Concert Riley ’ s – 416 Advance Blvd , Tecumseh Noon to 5 p . m . This blue grass and country band will be holding a free concert series with old time fiddle . Special guest Magda Kaminski . See website for details .

10th Birthday Bash & Customer Appreciation Day @ CREW Colchester Ridge Estate Winery Noon to 5 p . m . Come , CREW around with us as we celebrate ten years of being in business . Enjoy lawn games , live music by Tara Watts , wine , cake and surprises galore . Receive a free sausage with your purchase from the boss-man himself ! Complimentary admission and cake . See website for details .

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