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.