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Events in Birchbay

Markets, festivals, meetings, and everything on the Village calendar.

Aug 1

Birchbay Farmers' Market

Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (through October 10) · Village Green, Harbour Street

Local produce, baking, preserves, crafts, and the best butter tarts on the Rideau corridor. Rain or shine, every Saturday.

Aug 11

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, August 11 · 6:00 p.m. · Council Chambers, Municipal Office, 12 Harbour Street

Open to the public and livestreamed. Agenda posted the Friday before the meeting on the Council & Government page.

Aug 15

Loon Lake Regatta & Paddle Festival

Saturday, August 15 – Sunday, August 16 · Town Dock & Pinegrove Beach

Canoe and kayak races, the cardboard boat challenge, dockside barbecue, and the Saturday-night lantern flotilla. Register at the town dock from 8 a.m.

Sep 19

Birchbay Fall Fair — 142nd Edition

Saturday, September 19 · 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. · Fairgrounds, County Road 8

Giant pumpkins, prize preserves, the antique tractor parade, and the pie auction that funds the community hall kitchen. A Birchbay tradition since 1884.

Nov 28

Santa Claus Parade of Lights

Saturday, November 28 · 6:00 p.m. · Harbour Street, main street route

Floats, carols, hot chocolate on the Green, and the lighting of the Village tree. Food bank donations gratefully collected along the route.

Hosting a community event?

Community groups can request to have events listed on this page and book municipal facilities, including the Community Hall and Pinegrove Park pavilion. Contact the Municipal Office to get started.