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Getaway to the season's best festivals and events. Bracebridge offers fun events throughout the year inviting visitors to Taste, Create and Live "The Bridge".
2016 - 2017 Festivals and Events
Visit the event's website to get all the details for these great upcoming celebrations. If you have a question about any of these events, contact the Bracebridge Festival Network.
Muskoka Arts & Crafts Christmas Show and Sale |
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Muskoka Arts & Crafts' 37th Annual Christmas Show & Sale has Santa's Ho Ho Ho stamp of approval. November 17-19, 2017 Bracebridge Sportsplex |
XMUS Festival |
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Kick back and enjoy a new side to of all your favorite winter festivities! The weekend of December 2 - December 4, 2016, the town of Bracebridge will be filled with holiday spirit. This unique tourism event is a laid back weekend filled with a Holiday Market, Festive Workshops, Caroling Party, Mix It Up...Get into the Holiday Spirits, and even a Jack Frost Ice Lounge! December 1-3, 2017 Throughout Bracebridge |
Santa's Festival of Lights and Shopping Party |
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Bring the whole family downtown Bracebridge to kick off the holiday season with Santa! See the official holiday lighting of downtown, enjoy some festive treats and live music, take a ride on the horse drawn wagons, and take advantage of in store specials! December 1, 2017 Downtown Bracebridge |
Rotary Club of Bracebridge / Muskoka Lakes Santa Claus Parade |
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This year's parade theme is "An International Christmas." Parade starts at 1:00 p.m. Children are invited to visit with Santa immediately after the parade in Memorial Park and enjoy some hot chocolate too! December 3, 2017 Downtown Bracebridge |
Santa's Village Winter SantaFest and Thank Santa Days |
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Santa's back in town for a few days this December. During the winter edition of SantaFest you will be able to enjoy some of Santa's favourite activities - gingerbread cookie decorating, a petting farm, marshmallow roasting and of course a visit with Santa himself! December 9-10, 16-17, & 23, 2017 Santa's Village |
Fire and Ice Festival |
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The festival offers a unique approach to a traditional winter carnival. "FIRE" features will include fire artists, fireworks at 7pm as well as fire pits throughout Downtown. "ICE" features will include interactive ice displays, a downtown tube run and a new skating trail, located in Memorial Park. In addition, there will be "try-it-out" activities, live music and traditional carnival activities to complement the event. A souvenir button will be your passport to fun. $5 per adult, $3 per child ages 6 - 12 and free for kids 5 and under. Buttons will be available to be pre-purchased starting January 2017. January 27, 2018 Downtown Bracebridge |
Muskoka Arts & Crafts Spring Show |
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The Spring Members' Show displays the strength, vitality, creativity and wealth of talent found within Muskoka Arts & Crafts. The diverse and outstanding work by our members creates an exciting three day exhibition. Over one hundred members have their work in the show. March 16-18, 2018 Bracebridge Sportsplex |
Father's Day Car Show |
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If you have a passion for cars, don't miss this opportunity to see over 100 special interest vehicles, hear some oldies music and enjoy some great food! June 17, 2018 Downtown Bracebridge |
Canada Day Celebrations |
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Join the BIA along Manitoba Street starting at 4 pm to celebrate everything that is Canadian! Enjoy the Big Backyard BBQ, Fun Inflatables & live music. Stay for the Rotary Club Fireworks Spectacular. July 1, 2018 Downtown Bracebridge |
Muskoka Pioneer Power |
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Join a gathering of antique buffs interested in the preservation of historically valuable machinery & memorabilia. July 7-9, 2017 JD Lang Park |
Muskoka Yoga Festival |
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Experience the best Muskoka has to offer through Yoga, Nature, and Music; we stand for celebrating and conserving the landscape through connection and community. July 7-9, 2017 Annie Williams Memorial Park |
SantaFest |
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It's Christmas in July, enjoy a festive parade, family friendly activities and more in downtown Bracebridge and at Santa's Village. July 22, 2017 Memorial Park |
Dog Fest Muskoka |
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Dog Fest Muskoka is a Dog Festival that is being held in memory of Steve Hern. Enjoy the dog shows, live entertainment and beer tent. July 22, 2017 Annie Williams Memorial Park |
54th Annual Muskoka Arts and Crafts Summer Show |
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Two hundred sensational artists and craftspeople from Muskoka and across Canada show and sell their original and handmade works. One of Ontario's oldest outdoor craft shows. July 14-16, 2017 Annie Williams Memorial Park |
Midnight Madness |
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Midnight Madness is a family oriented event with a variety of entertainment, food and in-store specials. August 4, 2017 Downtown Bracebridge |
Griffin Session Muskoka |
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Savour the best of Ontario's Craft Breweries together with great food and live musical acts. August 5, 2017 Annie Williams Memorial Park |
OperaMuskoka |
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Enjoy the music of Broadway, opera and operetta featuring outstanding professionals from the opera world, as well as talented young singers in our "Stars of Tomorrow" concert. August 22-25, 2017 Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre |
Bracebridge Fall Fair and Horse Show |
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Enjoy old fashioned fall fair fun! Check out the horse pulls, antigue garden and tractor pulls, culinary and fibre arts, horticultural displays, youth & junior exhibits, entertainment & midway rides. September 15-17, 2017 JD Land Park |
Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour |
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Over the past 37 years, the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour has seen a continued evolution, presenting only the finest professional artists and craftspeople working within Muskoka. September 23-24, 2017 & September 30 - October 1, 2017 Throughout Bracebridge and Muskoka |
The Best of Bracebridge! A Celebration of the Arts |
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In Celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, the Bracebridge Arts Council has produced a spectacular celebration of the arts. The Best of Bracebridge is a grand festival of sound, light, and laughter featuring an outstanding selection of art, photography, dance, drama, music and song by BMLSS students, local celebrities and community theatre actors. September 29, 2017 - 7:30 pm September 30, 2017 - 2:00 pm Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre |
What's Cooking Bracebridge - The Great Muskoka Cookbook Adventure |
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Celebrate your inner foodie! Enjoy a variety of delicious hands-on workshops, demos, speciality meals, and a local food festival featuring both local and celebrity culinary talent. September 30-October 1, 2017 Throughout Bracebridge |
Great Muskoka Paddling Experience |
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Enjoy a fun racing experience for canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards for all levels of participants. Take in the fall colours while paddling down the Muskoka River. October 7, 2017 Annie Williams Memorial Park |
For a listing of all events in Bracebridge, visit our Events Calendar.
Questions about visiting Bracebridge? Contact the Bracebridge Visitor Information Centre or phone 705-645-8121.