Upcoming Events

May 3, 2012

Fifth Season Wellington Artists Gallery & Art Centre

Date: May 03, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM
Event Location : Wellington Artists’ Gallery and Art Centre
Address : 6142 Wellington Road 29, RR#4
Fergus N1M 2W5
Phone : 519-843-6303
Web : http://www.wellingtonartistsgallery.ca
Admission : No Admission
Wellington Artists’ Gallery and Art Centre, 6142 Wellington Rd 29, RR4 Fergus, cordially invites you to the Opening of its 5th Season on April 28. The formal opening will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. with the Opening Ceremony at 3:00 p.m. Gallery hours continue to be 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. This being our 5th Anniversary season we are planning special events: the opening of our Sculpture Park and a contest to name the Members’ new show. Special Featured Artist and Guest Artist exhibits.
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End: May 31, 2012 5:00 pm

May 8, 2012

GuelpH Contemporary Dance Festival 2012

Date: May 31, 2012
Time: 12:00 PM
Event Location : Downtown Guelph
Address : 123 Woolwich Street
Guelph N1H3V1
Phone : 519 780 2220
Web : http://guelphdance.ca
Admission : Admission varies for each event.
The GDCF brings compelling, visually stunning contemporary dance works from Canada and beyond to Guelph – an offering that is rare outside of major Canadian metropolitan areas. Prepare to be swept away by engaging, magnetic dance that stirs the soul.
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Additional Event Dates: June 01, 2012 12:00 PM
June 02, 2012 12:00 PM
June 03, 2012 12:00 PM
Start: May 8, 2012 12:00 pm
End: June 3, 2012 3:00 pm

May 14, 2012

Downtown Guelph Spring Basket contest 2012

Spring Basket contest 2012

May 14, 2012 – May 25, 2012

Beginning May 14th Downtown Guelph will be promoting our Spring Basket contest.

18 downtown businesses are participating in this annual promotion with the offer of one ballot per customer.

Each ballot collected has a chance to win a Spring Basket valued at over $1,000 in downtown merchandise, and decorated by Heather at Creative Edge.

The winner will be announced during the Fourth Friday concert, 7pm in St. George’s Square on May 25th, 2012.

Want a peek at the merchandise you could win?  The Spring Basket will be displayed in the following businesses:

Nothing Useless Consignment: May 14 & 15

Craine’s Coach House: May 16 & 17 

If…Footwear Boutique: May 18 –  21

Budds Stores Company LTD.: May 22 & 23

Creative Edge: May 24 & 25

Basket contributors are:

10 Carden

Acqua Hair Salon

B-Chocolates

Budds

Craine’s Coach House Florist

Creative Edge

Crepe Parie

Coriander

Data Matrix

Downtown Guelph Businesss Association

Footprint Eco Store

If…Footwear Boutique

La Bottega

Nothing Useless Congignment

Ouderkirk & Taylor

Red Brick Café

Sukha Yoga Centre

Valentini Hair Design

La Bottega

Nothing Useless Congignment

Ouderkirk & Taylor

Red Brick Café

Sukha Yoga Centre

Valentini Hair Design

For more information on this promotion, contact Meg at info@downtownguelph.com or call 519-836-6144 x 21.

 

Start: May 14, 2012 9:00 am
End: May 25, 2012 7:00 pm

I Spy…Guelph

I spy with my little eye, something that is… Guelph!
Calling all Guelphites!
How well do you know your city? Guelph Tourism Services challenges the young and old to take the ISpy Challenge and rediscover your own backyard.

Between May 14th and June 8th, visit 9 ISpy locations throughout the Guelph region and participate in fun activities at each one! Along the way you’ll visit a brewery, some heritage sites, delicious restaurants, and a few other ‘secret’ gems within Guelph. Take the challenge for your chance to win an awesome day-tripping prize for two! There are lots of other prizes to be won, so be sure to get your ISpy card ASAP!

Enjoy your mini-vacation right here, at home. You might be surprised at the things you’ll find.

Your objective:
1.       To decode at least 8 of the 9 mystery items, and answer all the questions on your I Spy Card.
      2.   Submit your completed I Spy Card to the Guelph Tourism Information Centre!

Anytime between May 14th and June 8th, submit your completed card to Tourism Services in City Hall, 1 Carden Street to receive a prize. The first 3 submitted cards receive a special Guelph prize – and all completed cards are entered into our grand prize draw to win a Guelph day-tripping package! 

Click on each side of the game card to load a print version of front and back!
   

I Spy Cards can also be picked up at the Guelph Tourism Information Centre
open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1 Carden Street.

Need a little help? Check out our ‘hints’ page, or contact our office and speak to a travel counsellor at 1-800-334-4519.

 
 Purpose: The purpose of this project is to encourage residents to become tourism ambassadors to the 2 million* visitors who come to our area each year. We attempt this by showcasing unique activities to do in Guelph, as well as providing information on the services of Guelph Tourism.

Almost all locations on the I Spy Card are accessible by either bus or bike.
* Statistics from Ministry of Tourism 2008

**Hammond Museum of Radio is only open Mon-Fri, 10am – 2pm
**Donkey Sanctuary is only open Wednesdays and Sundays

We want your feedback about this program, please take the time to email us at visit@guelph.ca

Please take a look at these pages for more information on Guelph’s ISpy!

 
Start: May 14, 2012 9:00 am
End: June 8, 2012 5:00 pm

May 20, 2012

Historical Walking Tour: Ward One Guelph

Guelph Arts Council

Date: May 20, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM
Event Location : Tytler School
Address : Toronto Street entrance, off York Road near York Road Park
Guelph N1H 4E9
Phone : 519-836-3280
Web : http://guelpharts.ca/guelphartscouncil
Admission : $5 per person (guide booklets $5)
This tour of the area, southeast of the downtown, between the Speed and Eramosa Rivers reveals the rich variety of historic architecture and the diversity of peoples who formed Guelph. Particular attention is devoted to residential/industrial proximity and the city’s early Italian community. Walking tour booklets are available, at $5 each, for all tours either from the tour guides or from the Guelph Arts Council office: at 147 Wyndham Street North – Suite 404. Email: gac@sentex.net
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Additional Event Dates: June 24, 2012 2:00 PM
September 09, 2012 2:00 PM
October 14, 2012 2:00 PM
Start: May 20, 2012 2:00 pm
End: May 20, 2012 4:00 pm

May 25, 2012

Fourth Fridays

Date: January to December
Time: 7:00 PM
Event Location : various locations
Address : Downtown Guelph
Guelph N1H 3A1
Phone : Tel: 519.780.5030 / info@10carden.ca
Web : http://fourthfridaysguelph.ca
Admission :
So come celebrate the creative, neighbourly, interesting, cool, welcoming vibe of Downtown Guelph on the Fourth Friday of each month, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., to:- Join in a culture crawl taking in a variety of interesting artistic happeningsMeet your neighbours, renew old friendships and spark new onesGet a taste, sound, touch and sight of the cool experiences available to youShop special hours in stores that you love and those that you’ve never had time to visit ….
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Start: May 25, 2012 7:00 pm
End: May 25, 2012 10:00 pm
Venue: Various locations
Address:
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May 26, 2012

Aberfoyle Farmers’ Market Opening Day

Date: May 26, 2012
Time: 8:00 AM
Event Location : Optimist Recreation Centre
Address : 23 Brock Road South
Aberfoyle N1H 6H9
Phone : 519-823-1695
Web : http://www.afma.ca
Admission : Lots of FREE Parking
Season Two begins today! Don’t miss our friendly farmers and producers as they start a new Season for you to enjoy the fruits of their labours! Open 8 am til 1 pm on Saturdays until October 27th
Start: May 26, 2012 8:00 am
End: May 26, 2012 1:00 pm

The Potters Market

Date: May 26, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM
Event Location : Goldie Mill Park
Address : 75 Cardigan Street
Guelph N1H 3Z7
Phone : 519 837 1119
Web : http://thepottersmarket.ca
Admission : No Admission
The only outdoor event of its kind in Ontario; modelled after the potters’ markets of Europe. Unique, handcrafted pieces in a wide range of styles, materials and techniques.
Located amidst the picturesque limestone ruins of the historic Goldie Mill, on the Speed River in downtown Guelph. Enjoy refreshments and music.

Event is happening rain or shine. Hours are 10 am to 5pm.

Admission is free.

This event is a fundraiser for the Guelph Youth Music Centre. Donations welcome.

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Additional Event Dates: May 27, 2012 10:00 AM
Start: May 26, 2012 10:00 am
End: May 27, 2012 5:00 pm

The Reel Music of Spielberg

Date: May 26, 2012
Time: 7:30 PM
Event Location : Salvation Army Citadel
Address : 1320 Gordon St
Guelph N1L 1H3
Phone : 519-763-8969
Web : http://www.guelphconcertband.org
Admission : $15 adult, $10 senior/student, $5 eyeGO/child
Lights…Camera…Music! Take a musical journey from behind the camera of Steven Spielberg. Highlights will include music from Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, and Back to the Future. With a 50+ member guest choir this concert is a must see!
Start: May 26, 2012 7:30 pm
End: May 26, 2012 9:00 pm

May 27, 2012

Walk for Dog Guides

The Purina® Walk for Dog Guides is a national fundraising walk held in more than 250 communities across Canada. It raises funds to help train Dog Guides for Canadians with visual, hearing, medical or physical disabilities. Each Walk is organized by local volunteers with support from Lions Foundation of Canada. To date the Walks have collectively raised more than $7 million. This year’s national Walk date is Sunday, May 27th, 2012, with some communities hosting Walks at other times.

 

Lions Foundation of Canada Purina Walk for Dog Guides – Guelph

Hosted by the Guelph Lions Club
Chairperson: Lion Chief Charlene Teasdale

Sunday May 27, 2012 @ Riverside Park (Large Pavilion) on Woolwich Street in Guelph

Registration @ 11am, Walk to begin @ 12 Noon.

There will be lots of prizes and fun! You do not have to have a dog to participate! You can help raise funds or donate to the cause!

www.walkfordogguides.com

 

Start: May 27, 2012 11:00 am
End: May 27, 2012 1:00 pm
Venue: Riverside Park Large Pavilion
Phone: 519-780-1112
Address:
Woolwich Street, Guelph, Canada