Join us for the Opening Night Soiree of the Show and Sale on Sep 16, an all-inclusive ticketed evening celebrating art, artists and creativity in the Headwaters Arts Gallery/Alton Mill Galleries. The exhibit showcases 75 original works of art by 65+ ultra-talented Ontario artists in a variety of subject matter and mediums. The Show and…
Alton Mill Dam (2025) is a large-scale outdoor installation of a direct-positive pinhole photograph by artist Risa Horowitz. Made with a handmade camera at Alton Mill Arts Centre, the image centres on the concrete dam where Shaw’s Creek was engineered to drive what became the longest-running water-powered mill on the Upper Credit River system. The…
Tokens of Love is an art show that reclaims the flower as a serious and personal subject. Historically dismissed as feminine and decorative, floral painting was one of the few genres women were "allowed" to pursue. In this series each bloom is based on real flowers gifted to the artist by loved ones, portraits of…
This is a long-standing community tradition bringing together families from across the region to celebrate agriculture, local food, entertainment and rural heritage through exhibits, livestock and family-friendly attractions. It features…
Program activities that include exercise, educational opportunities, therapeutic recreation, and creative arts and crafts.
Join us for an evening of local flavour and community fun. Browse a vibrant selection of local vendors, enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner and take in live music as you wander the market. Visit agriculture awareness booths to learn more about local farming, food production and the people behind your plate. There’s plenty for the…
Be part of something extraordinary at Aboyne Rural Hospice's and Elora Cataract Trailway's first ever fundraising cycling event. Funds raised support a new ten-bed hospice for rural Wellington County and preserving a safe, accessible, and beautiful multi-use trail that supports health and tourism along with sustainable transportation. Proceeds will be split evenly between our two…
As the seasons shift, so do the birds. Wrap up the birding year with a fall migration workshop that highlights departing species, changing behaviours, and the quiet beauty of autumn birding. Following the great response to last season’s workshops, Ryan and Christie are back once again to help you spot migrants, understand fall movement patterns and…
Discover delicious, locally grown produce and meats, small-batch, ready-to-eat sweets and savouries, handcrafted goods and more! Just steps from Downtown Orangeville’s boutique shops and fabulous restaurants, it’s the perfect way to start your weekend. Vendors rotate so be sure to come often and explore our unique offerings!
