The Country Connection Magazine: Events, Exhibitions & Festivals

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Throughout the year, rural Ontario plays host to events including art exhibitions, theatre and festivals of all types and sizes. For a country outing, why not visit one of the many excellant shows scattered about the province—you are sure to find something of interest on any particular weekend in most regions. Enjoy! For those wishing a hands-on experience, try one of the arts educational programs or workshops further down on this page. For more detailed lists of studio tours and galleries, click these links:
STUDIO TOURS	GALLERIES
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EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS & FESTIVALS
THE BANCROFT ART AND CRAFT GUILD SUMMER SHOW August 1 & 2, 2015 HALIBURTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS WALK ABOUT (dates unavailable for 2015) Free! 4:00 p.m to 5:45 p.m. Creative energy abounds at summer school! Enjoy a self-guided tour of classrooms to see an incredible array of artwork. Fleming College, 297 College Dr., Haliburton, 705-457-1680, www.hsta.ca. BELLEVILLE DOLL, TEDDY BEAR, SHOW & SALE (dates unavailable for 2015) 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Antique & collectable dolls, modern & reproduction dolls, one-of-a-kind soft dolls, supplies & clothing, evaluation & repairs. Wheel chair accessible. Door prizes. Donation for charity. Admission $4.50, children under 12 with adults free. Fish & Game Club, Elmwood Drive, Belleville, Ontario. For information call Bev Lasher at 613-966-8095. CARLISLE COUNTRY CRAFT AND OLD-FASHIONED MARKET MERCANTILE (dates unavailable for 2015) This is a gathering of artists who love primitives, homey country crafts, old-fashioned rustic antiques/furniture and naturally-inspired environmentally friendly creations, PLUS old-tyme busking muscians, pioneer demos, etc. Dress in period garb for discounts! Carlisle (Hamilton), Ontario. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information phone 207-385-1838 or visit www.rusticrevivals.webs.com SUNDANCE ARTISAN FESTIVAL (dates unavailable for 2015) Sundance Artisan Festival returns to a new location at Hwy.7 and Cty. Rd. 36, in the Village of Maberly. With 30 artists, nestled on the Fall River, and local food being prepared & served on site, Sundance is a celebration of creativity in food & art. Join us on Labour Day Weekend for the largest rural artisan gathering in Eastern Ontario. Visit us online at www.sundancestudio.ca.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS
HALIBURTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS COURSES & WORKSHOPS Immerse yourself in a learning vacation in the inspirational Haliburton Highlands. Week-long courses and Saturday workshops in an extensive range of media. Kids to adults, beginners to professionals—there’s something for everyone! Fleming College, 297 College Dr., Haliburton, 705-457-1680, www.hsta.ca.
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