Stratford Spring Teasers: Bieber, Swans
and the Maple Trail 
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Bieber fever is contagious in Stratford since the opening of the Steps to Stardom exhibit at the Stratford Perth Museum. On the heels of the Olympics, Stratford hosts the Canadian Senior Men's and Women's Curling Championships. Then we celebrate the arrival of spring during the Swan Parade Weekend, April 7&8. New family fun includes Puppet Shows on Saturday and a Swan Fair and Musical March on Sunday. Taste Canada's iconic spring flavour on the Maple Trail now through until the end of April. Plan your spring visit with a special Stratford Festival offer.
  1. Steps to Stardom, Justin Bieber Exhibit For the first time, an exhibit honouring Stratford's biggest pop star, Justin Bieber, is open at the Stratford Perth Museum. "Beliebers"from around the world are making a pilgrimage to Stratford. Be sure to pick up your Bieber-iffic map to Justin's favourite spots growing up in Stratford from Stratford Tourism and take a selfie with his bronze star in front of the Avon Theatre. Learn More...
     
  2. Canadian Senior Men's and Women's Curling Championship, March 24-29 Stratford is the proud host of this exciting tournament at the Stratford Rotary Complex. Cheer on your favourite curlers as these athletes plot their strategies to capture national titles at the 2019 Championships. Learn More...
     
  3. McCully's Maple Syrup Festival, weekends in March Celebrate spring with a trip to the sugar bush. Enjoy a traditional brunch with McCully's own pure maple syrup. Then hop aboard the wagon for a trip through the sugar bush. Tour the sugar shack and meet the animals on the farm for a great family outing. Learn More...
     
  4. More Music in March We're all a little Irish when March 17th rolls around. Enjoy the Celtic Chaos St. Patrick's Day Warm-up with Mystic Fyre (March 17), and New Kid in Town: A Night of Eagles Classics (March 30) at Revival House. Mix a culinary delight with your music at the Classical Brunch (March 11) and take the journey of Darkness into Light (March 31) with the Stratford Symphony Orchestra.
           
  5. Foolish Tales for Foolish Times, April 7 Join Puppetmongers at the Stratford City Hall Auditorium, presented by SpringWorks Puppets on Saturday during the Swan Parade Weekend. Ideally suited for families with children aged 4-10 years of age, four classic tales of misadventure are combined to take you on a journey of folk wisdom celebrating our shared humanity. Shows are presented at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Reserve tickets now...
     
  6. Stratford Festival Previews Beginning April 17 with The Music Man and The Rocky Horror Show (April 20), you'll want to be among the first to see the 2018 showstoppers. To enhance your Stratford experience, be sure to include a theatre or garden tour and a lively Forum event. See the special offer below for more spring savings. Learn More...
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Stratford Swan Parade, April 7&8

They are back! We invite you to witness this spring spectacle of swans parading to the Avon River led by the Stratford Police Pipes and Drums and flanked by curious onlookers. We're not sure who is watching whom, but it only happens once this year on Sunday, April 8. Comer early for the new Swan Fair filled with family craft fun, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Then don your swan hats for a Musical March starting from the Festival Theatre Lobby to meet the swans. Along Lakeside Drive, enjoy street performers, food trucks and swan related displays, all part of the Swan-y Street Party from Noon - 3:00 pm. Explore our bustling downtown for decorated topiary swans and hop aboard free carriage rides. Come for the day or for the weekend filled with more family fun, Saturday puppet shows and more. Watch for up to date additions here...
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Stratford Maple Trail - March 1 - April 30

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The Maple Trail inspires us to explore our Canadian flavour on a spring adventure. Start your Maple Trail with savoury tastings of mouth-watering maple bacon poutine at Downie Street Burgers or try the always popular maple balsamic dressing on a Canuck Fresh Bowl at The Pulp. Then indulge with sweet offers of copper kettle fudge at Rheo Thompson Candies and decadent maple cupcakes made from scratch, almost too pretty to eat, at Kandy Cakes. Choose six of the 18 delicious offers to tempt you, but only until April 30! Learn more...
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Premium Getaway at The Queen's Inn


Getaway to Stratford and stay in the heart of the city at the Queen's Inn. Relax in a premium suite and shake it up at The Boar's Head Pub with your $40 gift certificate. And, you'll receive a special chocolate taste when you arrive. Stroll downtown streets or the banks of the Avon capturing the golden rays of the setting sun. One night packages are just $204 (taxes included). Options for two nights are also available.  Learn More...
Free Parking in downtown Stratford Saturday and Sunday  We invite you to enjoy 4 hours of free parking Saturday and Sunday at meters in downtown Stratford through until April 30, 2018.      

For upcoming Stratford and area events go to visitstratford.ca.
Stratford Festival Family Deal
$39 tickets for everyone in the family!


Get $39 tickets for everyone in the family and enjoy a special day out at the theatre! Offer is available on A, B or C seating zones (aisle zone seats available for extra $5) for select spring performances of The Music Man and To Kill a Mocking Bird. Limit of 6 discounted tickets per order. Getting these great savings is as simple as 1, 2,3...
  1. Login to the Stratford Festival website with promotion code 78934
  2. If you don't have an account, then sign up for one now 
  3. Choose an eligible performance from the list on this landing page: https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/FamilyDeal
  4. Pick the "Adult" or "Senior" price type when selecting your seats and the discount will automatically apply to the first 6 seats added to your cart
  5. Discount will be applied once you've added seats to your shopping cart
  6. Hit checkout and enjoy the show!
All sales are final: no exchanges or refunds. Not valid on previously purchased tickets, on exchanges, or in combination with any other offer or discount. Offer includes A, B and C seating zones. Aisle zone seats are included for $5 extra. Limit of 6 discounted tickets per order. Offer is subject to availability and may expire without notice.
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