Huron County Museum Reopened!

The Huron County Museum is excited to announce that it will re-open its doors this Saturday and staff can't wait to welcome you back! To help with physical distancing, all visits are now by appointment.

Unfortunately, the Historic Gaol will remain closed, but we look forward to re-opening this National Historic Site in 2021.
Celtic Roots - Virtual Festival
Friday, August 7 from 7:00 - 11:00 pm
and Sunday, August 8 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Organizers are so excited to be teaming up with FauxPop Media to bring you the most amazing musicians right to your homes as part of The Goderich Celtic Roots 27.5 Virtual Festival.

You will be able to watch the whole event right from their Facebook page, website and YouTube.
Go Camping!

Pitch a tent in your backyard, book a campsite, or stay the night at one of our local overnight summer camps, the possibilities are endless for you to get outdoors overnight this summer!


Books + Antiques!
August 8 and 9
The Village Bookshop
24 Bayfield Main St N, Bayfield

Looking for something to do this weekend? The Village Bookshop has partnered with Land & Ross for an outdoor, COVID-sensitive, antique show and sale!
Curbside Library Service is Expanding!

Curbside service continues to expand across Huron County Libraries and we are thrilled to announce service will be coming to Seaforth starting August 6, and Blyth and Howick starting August 8!

Deep Roots: The Music of Huron County

Shot over the summer of 2015, Deep Roots: The Music of Huron County showcases the musical traditions of this rural community, and through interviews with master musicians and performance footage from Blyth Steam Threshers Show, Goderich Celtic Roots Festival, Tuesday Tunes, The Barn Dance Live and Brussels Fiddle Jamboree, captures the spirit of the community.

This documentary will be streamed in three parts throughout the month of August on the Blyth Festival's Facebook page!


2020 “Virtual” Bayfield Agricultural Fair
Friday, August 14th at 5:00 pm

You're invited to enjoy a “Real” BBQ Chicken Dinner, which includes a combination of Pineridge BBQ famous quarter BBQ chicken, baby roast potatoes and coleslaw. Drive-Thru service!

$20.00 per plate
Bayfield Farmers' Market
May to October, Fridays, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Clan Gregor Square, Bayfield
*Preorder/ prepay beforehand*

Blyth Outdoor Market
July to August, Thursday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
444 Queen St, Blyth

Brussels Farmers Market
May to October, Fridays, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Brussels Four Winds Barn
60 Orchard Ln, Brussels

Exeter Farmers Market
August, Fridays, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
407 Main St S., Exeter

Goderich BIA Farmers' Market
May to October, Saturdays, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Courthouse Square, Goderich

Seaforth Community Market
Thursdays from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Seaforth Agri-plex
140 Duke St, Seaforth

Mass-E-ddington Chef/ Farmers Market
Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Eddington's of Exeter
 527 Main St S, Exeter
Threadheads Summer Session
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
 FACTS Gallery & Creative Space
441 Queen St., Blyth

Threadheads is a sewing and creative club where your tween/teen will learn about fashion, costume and accessory design and how to create their own style. Over this 5 week summer course participants will learn how to create their own apparel and accessories from start to finish using fabric painting, drafting, sewing and decorating skills.
Steam! Is Going Virtual!
July 13 to Aug 14
www.HuronCountyMuseum.ca

All aboard! It’s full steam ahead for the Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol’s S.T.E.A.M. Power Camp online this summer! Watch this page for daily activities, crafts, videos, and more during the camp weeks-including resources for offscreen fun!
Saturday Morning Kids Art
August 15 or August 22
Wild Goose Studio Canada
432 Queen St., Blyth

Learn to draw like legendary illustrator Maurice Sendak! Registration is required.

$15 per child
Virtual Zurich Bean Festival
August 22 to August 23

Let's celebrate Zurich Bean Festival 54.5 together when we are apart! The Zurich Bean Festival Committee is asking everyone to get creative for this year’s Virtual Event! Help us tell the story of Bean Fest by sending in photos, videos or stories about Bean Fest plus we are finding unique ways for everyone to join in during the event.
Rolling Car Show
Saturday, August 22nd at 2:00 pm

The Wrench Benders Car Club is hosting a rolling car show for this year's Bean Festival! Heading both directions from the Zurich Ball Diamond.
Weekend Away!
Thursdays to Sundays
Camp Kintail
85153 Bluewater Highway, Goderich

Exciting news! Camp Kintail has a new Weekend Away rental package for families on beautiful Lake Huron- running Thursdays to Sundays from now until Labour Day weekend. Families can choose between cabins, hotel-style rooms, or bring their own RV. All meals are catered, and the beach is open for swimming and boating!
"Hack" and Whack Scramble
Saturday, August 22nd

Join the Wingham Golf and Curling Club for their second annual 4-person mixed scramble golf tournament! Includes a raffle table, full of items from local businesses and makers.
Summer Reading is Underway!

The Huron County Library kicks off its annual TD Summer Reading Club_Club de lecture d'été TD this week with this fun scavenger hunt for kids and families to enjoy! Watch the Huron County Library's Facebook page each Monday throughout the summer where they'll share a new activity. And don't forget to register online with TD Summer Reading where kids can access free virtual activities and e-books to inspire a love of reading all summer long!

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