July 2022

Erieau Art on the Boulevard July30/22

Posted on Jul 28, 2022 in Chatham-Kent Events

Erieau Resort

This great event is back  on Saturday July 30 from 9-4 P.M. and one we look forward to. My wife and I love this event and try not to miss it. As I have explained in past blogs, I grew up in Erieau as my parents had a cottage on the Bay. It still feels like home to me and brings back some great memories. Some of the same families are still there in s...

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Emancipation Day July 30/2022

Posted on Jul 25, 2022 in Chatham-Kent Events

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Emancipation Day commemorates August 1,1834 when the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect freeing over 800,000 Africans and their descendants across the British Empire. The act ensured Canada as a free territory for enslaved people from the U.S .
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historical Site and Museum located at the Dawn Settlement in Dresden is named after...

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Chatham Kent Resort Area

Posted on Jul 19, 2022


Erieau Marina

With today's market, Chatham-Kent is right on track for being the smart choice for consumers looking for Recreational property. Consumers are ready to buy but they are looking for affordable waterfront properties. Many factors have come into play such as Demographics, the Baby Boomers, and Consumers who have held back and waited for the time and pr...

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Mitchell's Bay Annual Car Show Returns July 16/22

Posted on Jul 13, 2022 in Chatham-Kent Events

Mitchell's Bay
Chatham-Kent is the Classic Car Capitol of Canada and has many Classic Car Events during the summer months. This weekend is one you do not want to miss and is being held at one of my favorite resort locations in our Municipality, Mitchell's Bay.
Saturday, July 16th is a big day for the Vintage Vehicle Lovers. It is the 9th Annual Antique Car, Truck...

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Blenheim Cherry Fest July 14-16/22

Posted on Jul 12, 2022 in Chatham-Kent Events

Blenheim Cherry Fest Talbot St.

After missing this great community event the last few years, there is great anticipation at its return. This exciting weekend will be power packed with lots to see and do for the whole family. It takes place this weekend in downtown Blenheim, the delightful little community located in Chatham-Kent July 14-16. If you have never visited, you are in f...

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Mitchell's Bay Open Bass Tournament Returns July 8-9/2022

Posted on Jul 07, 2022 in Chatham-Kent Events


Mitchell's Bay Marina
It is back and this year promise to be bigger and better. The Canadian Tire Mitchell’s Bay Open Bass Tournament has always been a very popular event for Chatham-Kent. The Mitchell’s Bay Marine Park plays host to the weigh-ins and will be a hub-bub of activity all weekend with boat arriving from all over the country. Last year the event took place w...

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