Village Special Events... | Kawartha Settlers' Village

Festival of Trees - Video

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:07:32 -0500

Festival of Trees - 11-14 November

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:42:37 -0500

Bobcaygeon Wine & Food Festival 21 August - Saturday 2010

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:00:19 -0500

Kawartha Settlers Village and the Bobcaygeon Chamber of Commerce hosted close to 2,000 guests at the 3^rd Annual Bobcaygeon Wine & Food Festival. Guests were able to sample the art, food, wine and brews of 50 exhibitors. During the day five musical groups provided the background for the seminar by Shari Darling, “The Sophisticated Wino”, and the cooking demonstrations by the celebrity chef Corbin Tomaczeski. “Great time!” “What a Party!” “Terrific Food! “ “ We’ll be back next year!” “Excellent music and entertainment” These are some of the comments received after the 3^rd Annal Bobcaygeon Wine & Food Festival event.

Planning is already underway for the 4^th Annual Wine & Food Festival to be held on SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2010.

Mark the date on your calendar for next year, you don’t want to miss it.

Caygeon Carnival - 31 July- Saturday

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:04:55 -0500

What is the Caygeon Carnival?

The Caygeon Carnival was developed to bring families and communities together in the effort to re-create an old-fashioned fair. The Caygeon Carnival highlights the historical atmosphere of Kawartha Settlers' Village while engaging the public in 'old-time' pastimes and activities that paint the days of old with fond memories.

Who can come to Caygeon Carnival?

The Caygeon Carnival is open to the young and young at heart! There will be something for everyone to experience during the day whether it is guessing the weight of the pig, walking down memory lane, learning how to walk on stilts, enjoying the kid's talent show or just chatting with a neighbor over ice cream, everyone will have a fantastic day!

When is Caygeon Carnival?

July 31st is the one and only day of this historic event. Admission is by donation, and gates open at 10:30 and close at 4pm.

Special Interests :-

TALENT SHOW - if you are under 18 and have a special talent, sign up by July 24 to showcase your talent and have a chance to win some exciting prizes!

COLOURING CONTEST - if you are under 10 years old and enjoy painting the town in colour, we want you to do just that! We are accepting original drawings of Kawartha Settlers' Village. The drawings must include one historic building and an activity that you can do at Kawartha Settlers' Village. All drawings will be judged by our esteemed artists and winners will be announced at 12pm on July 31st at Henderson House. Winner will be deemed Mayor for the Day of Kawartha Settlers' Village.

EDUCATORS - if you are a teacher, pre-register yourself by emailing our office and then on July 31st come and visit the school house to receive some great resources for your classroom!

VOLUNTEERS OF KAWARTHA SETTLERS' VILLAGE - Kawartha Settlers' Village would like to extend our appreciation to all of the dedicated volunteers for their hard work and expertise that continue to bring the Village to life on a daily basis. Please come and join us on Henderson House Front Porch at 4pm for a special thank-you!

Driftwood Theatre - 30 July Friday

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:52:19 -0500

This is the sixth year of this outdoor theatre presentation at the Village. A troupe of players based in Oshawa tour Ontario each summer presenting plays from Shakespeare's works .

Check back soon to se which play will be presented in 2010

Show time is 7:30pm. Admission is by donation.

So come and bring a lawnchair and enjoy some professional theatre under the stars.

Bobcaygeon Art Festival-9/11 July

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:50:01 -0500

The premiere art event of the season in Bobcaygeon will be held July 9, 10, 11. The 2010 Festival makes use of the whole village and many artists are able to participate.

Folks who attend are able to walk from an old pioneer home, then into a drive-shed, to the century old Murphy barn and even into the church to view the paintings. Visitors can enjoy the combination of heritage and of course the Artwork.

All the art is original, prints of any kind whatsoever are not included in this show. This makes the show extra special....as if not special enough with it's unique setting.

The record number of artists and their enthusiastic response shows great promise for good sales and an interesting time for the public that attend. Its always free, there is good food in the food booth and you can be sure the artists are happy to talk about their work and of course sell it.

Only a limited number of spaces are available so we are accepting artists, to be juried, on a first come, first served basis.

For more information, call or write: Shirley Patterson at 738-6549 or len Harfield at 887-6350

Settlers' Day - 13 June-Sunday

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:47:43 -0500

An action-packed Settlers Day on June 13^th is kicking off the 2010 season at the Kawartha Settler’s Village in Bobcaygeon.

Event organizers have been working hard to ensure there is something for people of all ages and interests. Activities will be held between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and you’ll have to keep up a fast pace to get around to see everything going on at the village that day.

- Over one hundred antique classic cars and trucks will be on display.

- Large number of antique tractors and agricultural machines and implements.

- Displays of antique clocks, outboard motors.

- See the blacksmith at work, get you hair cut in the 1885 barbers chair in the general store.

- View the 1902 WOOT automobile, the newly restored 1900 McLaughlin cutter.

- Enjoy the Strawberry Social and Musical Entertainment.

- Several artisans will offer unique merchandise.

Family Day - 13 Feb - Saturday

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:44:50 -0500

From 11:00am to 3:30pm.

Take a horse drawn sleigh ride through The Village.

Then enjoy Settlers’ soup, and hot drinks in the Henderson House.

20th Anniversary Celebration - Sept 11 & 12

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:44:50 -0500

Sept. 11 - Noon to 4:00pm

A community picnic with outdoor barbeque buffet including Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream

An opportunity to show your appreciation to many of the people and businesses responsible for creating Kawartha Settlers’ Village in 1990.

All twenty buildings will be open to view the artefacts. Musical entertainment will be ongoing.

Souvenirs will be available.

Sept 12 - Noon to 4:00pm

Six of the historic buildings in the Village will be featured as part of the annual Heritage Ontario “ Doors Open “ program.

All buildings will be open for visitors.

Haunted Village - 23 Oct - Sat

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:19:15 -0400

6:30 - 9:30 PM

ENTRY BY DONATION

Moms, dads and the kids are encouraged to wear costume.

General Store: get your rope light and special cookies

School House: bob for apples on a string

Fairbairn Church: apple hand out

Jail: see the ghoul in the cot

Junkin House: candy hand out

Bonfire: listen to ghost stories

Henderson House: face painting

Duggan, Muir and Wray Houses: childrens crafts

See the WICKERMAN BURN in spectacular colours

Please call 705-738-6163