Buxton's 100th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend Sept 1-4/23
Posted on Aug 28, 2023 in Chatham-Kent Events
Chatham-Kent was a major part of the Underground Railroad and as such hosts the Buxton Homecoming each September on Labor Day Weekend.. This celebrates the area's black culture and the roots laid by early black settlers in the Buxton area. The population has diminished since the 19th century but many visitors with roots in that area return to this...
Busy Weekend in CK: Bothwell Auto Flea Market and Wallacebug Wambo
Posted on Aug 07, 2023 in Chatham-Kent Events
This weekend will keep you busy if you are a Classic Car lover.
The Annual Wallaceburg Wambo weekend is on with lots to see and do. It starts Friday August 11 with boats arriving on the Sydenham River. The K of C Barbeque is back with music and starts at 4:30 on the banks of the Sydenham. The Terry Glover Memorial Cruise takes place from 5-9 and spe...
Emancipation Day Celebrations Saturday July 29/2023
Posted on Jul 24, 2023 in Chatham-Kent Events
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 .
The Historical Site and Museum located at the Dawn Settlement in Dresden was originally named after t...
Summer Concerts Returned to Tecumseh Park
Posted on Jul 17, 2023 in Chatham-Kent Events
Free Summer Concerts in Chatham
Great Entertainment In Our Own Backyard
Chatham-Kent is the affordable lifestyle community. If you enjoy good music and are looking for some great weekly entertainment, Chatham has it covered. Starting the last Wednesday in June the Chatham Concert band resumed their free Concert series taking place Wednesday evenings...
Blenheim Cherry Fest July 13-15/23
Posted on Jul 13, 2023 in Chatham-Kent Events
This exciting yearly event 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 13-15. If you have never visited, you are in for a treat. My wife and I love to wander the main street with its interesting stores and stop for l...
Mitchell's Bay Annual Car Show Returns July 15/23
Posted on Jul 10, 2023 in Chatham-Kent Events
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. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Mitchell's Bay Antique Car, Truck, Motorcycle and Tractor Show. As a special treat the first 100 participants will receive a 5 X 7 in. dash plaque for th...
