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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".
2018 - 2019 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 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 23-25, 2018 Bracebridge Sportsplex |
The Anxiety Warrior Project |
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An event to show support to anxiety and mental health issues in the community. Learn about various therapy techniques while listening to experts in the field discuss these issues. April 8, 2018 Bracebridge Sportsplex |
Muskoka Art Battle |
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Watch local artists compete for the chance to head to the regional Art Battle finals. Each battle will be 20 mins of live painting, where ticket holders will walk around the easels and take in each artist's work. May 26, 2018 Bracebridge Memorial Arena |
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 14-15, 2018 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 14-15, 2018 Annie Williams Memorial Park |
56th 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 20-22, 2018 Annie Williams 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 21, 2018 |
Midnight Madness |
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Midnight Madness is a family oriented event with a variety of entertainment, food and in-store specials. August 3, 2018 Downtown Bracebridge |
Session Muskoka |
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Savour the best of Ontario's Craft Breweries together with great food and live musical acts. August 4, 2018 Annie Williams Memorial Park |
Muskoka Comic-Con |
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Comic book fanatics, and pop culture enthusiasts will gather to revel in comic books, toys, wrestling items, and more. August 4, 2018 Bracebridge Memorial Arena |
OperaMuskoka |
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Be entertained by 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 21-25, 2018 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, antique garden and tractor pulls, culinary and fibre arts, horticultural displays, youth and junior exhibits, entertainment and midway rides. September 14-16, 2018 JD Lang Park |
Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour |
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Over the past 38 years, the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour has seen a continued evolution, presenting only the finest professional artists and craftspeople working within Muskoka. September 22 - 23, 2018 & September 29 - 30, 2018 Throughout Bracebridge and Muskoka |
Muskoka Arts & Crafts Christmas Show and Sale |
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Muskoka Arts & Crafts' 38th Annual Christmas Show & Sale has Santa's Ho Ho Ho stamp of approval. November 16 - 18, 2018 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 November 30 - December 2, 2018, 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! November 30 - December 2, 2018 Throughout Bracebridge |
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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! November 30, 2018 Downtown Bracebridge |
Rotary Club of Bracebridge / Muskoka Lakes Santa Claus Parade |
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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 2, 2018 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 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23, 2018. Santa's Village |
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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. $5 per adult, $3 per child ages 6 - 12 and free for kids 5 and under. Tickets will be available to be pre-purchased starting December, 2018. January 26, 2019 Downtown Bracebridge |
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Sportsplex Community Markets |
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Enjoy arts and crafts, local food and preserves and antiques and collectibles at each of the annual markets. All markets are FREE Admission. Please see Market FAQs for answers to common questions. Autumn Market - October 20, 2018 - Vendor tables have just become available. Holiday Market - November 24, 2018 - Vendor Sportsplex Auditorium table layout, BMLSS and Prime tables table layout or registration Spring Market - May 4, 2019 - tables available as of January 2nd, 2019 |
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.