July2016
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Tuesday
26
Friday
29
Explore the Shore
All venues – County Rd. 50,
Amherstburg, Essex and Kingsville
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A weekend festival that celebrates the
unique, local businesses that line historic
County Rd 50 – Canada’s southernmost
drive! Over thirty participating businesses
along the route are offering a variety of
activities for you and your family to enjoy.
See website for details. Also July 24
The Colour Run Night
Riverfront Festival Plaza
7 p.m.
Runners experience a star-lit party that
features glowtastic color zones,
illuminating bubbles, and massive neon
color throws while being surrounded by
the latest and greatest music so you can get
down with your bad self. A five-kilometer,
untimed race in which thousands of
participants, or “Colour Runners”, will be
doused from head to toe in different neon
colors at each kilometer. The fun continues
after with an unforgettable Finish Festival
at Riverfront Festival Plaza. See website for
details.
Amherstburg Gone Car Crazy Show
Toddy Jones Park
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Amherstburg’s Gone Car Crazy is on the
streets, surrounded by historic homes and
near parks such as Navy Yard Park and has
shade for car owners. It is acclaimed as
“The Best Car Show in Southern Ontario”
and you don’t want to miss it! See website
for details.
The French Connection Tour
Place Concorde
10 a.m.
At the end of the 17th century, New France
was concentrated around Quebec,
Trois-Rivieres and Montreal. Threatened
with British intervention, the King of
France gave the order to expand westward.
A few explorers convinced several hundred
adventurers to risk everything to establish
a new life. This is the story of their
hardships, accomplishments and “joie de
vivre”. See website for details.
Windsor Poetry Slam
Phog Lounge
Doors open 7:30 p.m. Show starts 8 p.m.
If you want to slam please be there by 7:45
pm at the latest to sign up. Earn points that
go towards your standings and a chance to
compete for the 2017 Windsor Poetry Slam
Team. As always two rounds of
three-minute poems. All work must be
original but it can be work you’ve
performed before. 12 spots to sign up for
the Slam, if more than 12 poets sign up a
Stroll the Street
Belle River
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
An upbeat urban experience with small
town charm geared for all ages. An
opportunity to slow down, visit with
friends or make new ones while enjoying a
variety of food, music and activities taking
place all along Notre Dame Street. See
website for details.
Hogs For Hospice
Seacliff Park
Hogs for Hospice is an exciting 3-day long
motorcycle rally in Leamington including
a variety of different activities tailored to
the motorcycle community, families, and
riders’ and non-riders’ alike. All in support
of the new Erie Shores Hospice Centre. See
website for details.
Border City Brawlers
Adie Knox Arena
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Catch the Border City Brawlers’ All-Stars
and Canadian Clubbers in their 2016 home
season. See website for details.
Equestrian Magic
Lazee G Ranch, 9039 Baseline Rd.
This year’s theme is “Medieval
Times.” Gymnastics on horseback, trick
riding, high jumping, synchronized team
riding, dog show.Skits, food, local talent,
face painting, pony rides & more. See
website for details. Also July 24
Summer Outdoor Concert Series –
Autumn Kings
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
LaSalle Civic Centre
Join us for a free outdoor concert at the
LaSalle Civic Centre featuring Autumn
Kings. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy
an evening of local arts. See website for
details.
random draw will be held. There will be
cash prizes for winning poets! See website
for details.