Saturday, June 3, 2023
- 8:00 AM – 10 AM Pancake Breakfast (The Gathering House)
- 10:00 AM – Opening Ceremonies (Gazebo): North Dundas Mayor Tony Fraser, Councillor Gary Annable; Piper John Steele, Lise Buma, Coldwell Banker Chesterville; Committee Chair Carrie Keller, Committee Members
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Artists, Artisans, and Vendors (street and waterfront – lower level)
-
Seaway Valley Model Railroaders Train Show (inside The Gathering House)
- 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM – Food provided by Chesterville Fire Department (main stage area); bar available
- 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM –Music and Bar Area (south side near Library). Full Music lineup here!
- 12:30 – 1:30 PM – Demonstration area: Therien Martial Arts & Fitness Centre
- 2:00 PM – Demonstration area: Ashley Thomas School of Dance
- 3:00 PM – Demonstration area: Wild and Free Spirit Line Dancers
Kids’ Zone (inside and outside of The Gathering House)
- 10 AM – 4 PM
- Seaway Train Show (The Gathering House)
- JMS Train Rides
- Tribek Inflatables (bouncy castle, etc.) – outside The Gathering House
- 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM – Crafts, bubbles and chalk art (outside)
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 – Dr. Kaboom’s Mini Mobile Circus – a fun filled experience for any age group, audience size and interest!
- 2:00 PM – Colouring Contest submissions due (Kids’ Zone)
Sunday, June 4, 2023
- 8 AM – 10 AM – Pancake Breakfast (The Gathering House)
- 10 AM – 11 AM – Church Service put on by The Gathering House (Main stage)
- 10 AM – 4 PM
- Artists, Artisans and Vendors (street and waterfront – lower level)
- Seaway Train Show (The Gathering House))
- 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM – Food provided by the Chesterville Lions Club (main stage area); bar available
- 12:00- 6:00 PM – Music and Bar Area (south side near Library). Full Music lineup here!.
Kids’ Zone (inside and outside of The Gathering House)
- 10 AM – 4 PM
- Seaway Valley Model Railroaders Train Show (The Gathering House)
- JMS Train Rides
- Tribek Inflatables (bouncy castle, etc.) – outside The Gathering House
- 10:30 – 3:30 PM
- Crafts, bubbles and chalk art (outside)
- 11:00 – 12:00 PM – Talent Show (main stage) – Judges: North Dundas Mayor Tony Fraser, Councillor Gary Annable, Lise Buma, Coldwell Banker, Chesterville
- 1:00 – 2:00 PM – Ota-Wa Taiko Drumming Workshop –
Two Oto-Wa Taiko members will share the joy and energy of taiko
(Japanese drumming) by demonstrating different styles of taiko playing and having participants learn basic rhythms by singing and playing them, using their voices and movements. Participants also learn various elements of Japanese culture, such as language, clothing and traditions. Oto-Wa Taiko will provide 4 to 6 taiko in different sizes, with different types of stands, various traditional percussion instruments (Chappa, Atarigane, Hyoshigi, Uchiwa), drumsticks and buckets to follow
on the activity. All students will have an opportunity to play the traditional
drums. - 2:00 – 3:00 PM – Hey Buster is a couple of Singer-Songwriter Dads from
Ottawa (Slo’ Tom and Sherwood Lumsden) and a large raccoon puppet called Buster. They perform original songs from three independently released CDs in an interactive show for children and their parents. The songs range from Mom and Dad approved topics like community and public transportation; to what kids really care about: stinky feet, underwear and boogers.
Pee Dance
Note: Schedule is subject to change
*As of May 16, 2023
