KINGSTON DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

June 13
Emma Martin Park
www.dragonboats.org

The Kingston Dragon Boat Festival is a community-focused event that aims to foster the learning and exploration of Canada's rich multicultural heritage. In addition to the racing itself, the Kingston Festival is a celebration of events on land. Chinese cultural shows, a food fair and exciting events for the whole family.

FIRST CAPITAL DAY CELEBRATIONS
June 15
Springer Market Square

History comes alive in Market Square! Visit the trades people, soldiers and women of the 19^nth century and find out what life was like when Kingston was the First Capital of Canada!

Don't miss this entertaining summertime celebration of Canada's founding father and first Prime Minister, the fascinating Sir John A. Macdonald. Enjoy music, theatre, comedy, art, food, drink, and politics in Macdonald's beautiful hometown of Kingston. An all-ages musical comedy, walking tours led by costumed musicians, a play for children, special dishes and brews, and an extravagant Canada Day celebration are all on the Festival menu. www.macdonaldfestival.ca

CANADA DAY
July 1

Celebrate all things Canada in the first capital of Canada! The Limestone Mile, Red & White Parade and live music all day in Confederation Park ending with fireworks.

FORT HENRY SUNSET CEREMONIES
Wednesdays - July & August

Fort Henry's most celebrated events - the spectacular Sunset Ceremonies! Gather in the parade area as the Fort Regiment performs split-second bayonet drills and field manoeuvres, recreating the exciting battle tactics of over a century ago. www.forthenry.com

FANFAYR ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
July 2-4
Confederation Park

Over 90 exhibitors from across Ontario and Québec display and sell their one of a kind art and crafts in a beautiful setting by Lake Ontario.

GREAT WATERFRONT TRAIL ADVENTURE
July 3 - 10 (Kingston - July 7)

Amazing End-to-End Bike Tour covering 720 km of Ontario's waterfront
and 41 communities over 8 days.

Visit www.waterfronttrail.org for more information.

KINGSTON BUSKERS RENDEZVOUS
July 8-11

Jugglers, acrobats, dancers, singers, musicians, comedians, fire-eaters, magicians and more hit the streets for this world-class buskers festival. www.kingstonbuskers.com

TCHAIKOVSKY'S 1812 OVERTURE
July 16-17
Kingston Symphony at Fort Henry

Kingston Symphony Orchestra at Fort Henry - a fabulous concert with guest performers and a live cannon and fireworks finale.

SHEEP DOG TRIALS
August 6-8
Grass Creek Park

Three full days of competition, which pit North America's top handlers and their dogs against each other in Canada's largest Sheep Dog Trials.

LIMESTONE CITY BLUES FESTIVAL
August 26-29

The best in blues! Four days of the blues hit the Princess Street Stage, Confederation Park, and your favourite Downtown venues.
www.kingstonblues.com

MYLES ACRES' WINE AND FOOD FAIR
August 21

Hosted at beautiful Myles Acres, this event will showcase wineries from Prince Edward County, breweries, and menu samples from a variety of Kingston's restaurants.