Festivals, Events, & Feasts
- Click here to visit the Newmarket Recreation Programs and Special Events Page.
- Recreation Facilities and Cultural Sites in Newmarket
Farmers' Market: Saturday mornings from May to October
On Timothy just east of Main
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Recalls the original market days held for more than a century in Market Square.
Farm fresh fruit and vegetables Baked goods, honey, pickles and preserves Local artisans and crafters Master Gardeners on hand to answer gardening questions Special events including music and horse drawn wagon rides |
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Fairy Lake Artisans Festival: Father’s Day weekend
- Over 100 vendors including crafters and artisans from all over Ontario
- Woodworkers, weavers, tinsmiths, artists, carvers
- Clothing, linens, gifts, floral arrangements and much much more
- Entertainment, fun and food for the whole family
Canada Day: July 1st at Fairy Lake
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Annual celebration held in conjunction with the Kanata Festival
Attracts thousands of visitors to the Newmarket area Music, dancing, arts and crafts and barbeques Exhibits, demonstrations and sales Historic recreations of military actions gone by Spectacular fireworks display at Richardson Park at dusk |
York Shakespeare Festival: July and August at Fairy Lake
- Resurgence Theatre Company offers performances of Shakespeare’s works
- Some of Canada’s brightest stage talents
- In a tent under the stars, on the shores of Fairy Lake
- Performances of The Bard's works, as well as Pulitzer Prize winning fare
- Email: info@resurgence.on.ca
Christmas Open House Weekend: Third Weekend in November
- Marks the start of Newmarket's Christmas season
- Santa Claus parade
- Giant craft sale
- Open house in Main Street District shops, boutiques and craft studios
- Friday evening carol sing and lighting of the Main Street Christmas tree
- Old-fashioned hospitality
