EVENTS
Orillia & Lake Country is your four season destination, located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Boasting some of the best resorts, venues and attractions in Ontario such as Horseshoe Valley Resort, Casino Rama Resort, Burl’s Creek Events Grounds, Mount St. Louis Moonstone or Hardwood Ski & Bike to mention a few! The area offers many different options for accommodations such as several B&B’s, Hotels and accommodation resorts making it perfect for your over night stay! With many events happening in the area we are your go to destination for young and old located in Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Rama, Ramara, Severn and area's four season playground in Simcoe County.
Events for August 8, 2026
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Boots & Hearts
Get ready for an unforgettable summer weekend at Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Canada’s largest country music and camping experience! Taking place August 7–9, 2026 at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, this three-day celebration brings together world-class performers, rising stars, and loyal fans for live music, camping, food, and community spirit. Headliners include […]
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National Pickleball Day at 11 Sports & Social Club
Celebrate National Pickleball Day with Us! Join us on Saturday, August 8 for a FREE National Pickleball Day Celebration at 11 Sports & Social Club. Whether you're brand new to the sport or just looking for a fun activity to do with family and friends, we'd love to welcome you. Schedule 9:00–11:00 AM – Rise […]
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Orillia Waterfront Festival
Don’t miss the Orillia Waterfront Festival, happening at the beautiful Port of Orillia. This exciting family-friendly festival features live entertainment, delicious festival food, a vibrant vendor market, the thrilling Dock Diving Dogs competition, and the fan-favourite Cardboard Boat Race. Spend your weekend exploring our waterfront vendor market running Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with a unique […]
Find out more »Orillia Anime-Fest
Join us in Orillia, Ontario All Anime Show Saturday August 8, 2026 - Orillia Square Mall 10:00am - 5:00pm The Orillia Anime-Fest is the Anime collectors’ Mecca 1 day trade show convention. Striving to be best and truest Anime convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres. As a long-time collector of Anime items the promoter brings […]
Find out more »Sunshine City Vintage Bazaar
The Sunshine City Vintage Bazaar Summer Series is back! Join us May 16th, Aug 8 and September 19th from 10am–4pm as we bring Downtown Orillia a curated collection of vintage and vintage-inspired clothing, home goods, and handmade creations. Find us a 22 Matchedash Street South, aka the parking lot beside the @lonewolf_cafe Hosted by @mymoon.collective + @pocketskateandvintage + @lonewolf_cafe
Find out more »Community Fun Fest at Orillia Hyundai
Summer Community Market at Orillia Hyundai Join us on Saturday, August 8th, between 10 AM and 4 PM at Orillia Hyundai for a vibrant community party to bring together local businesses, families, and summer fun all in one place. Explore a wide variety of vendor booths featuring small businesses, artisans, services, and local entrepreneurs from […]
Find out more »Mountain Bike Skills Clinic – Hardwood Ski & Bike
Try one of our clinics to improve your mountain bike skills. Led by NCCP- or PMBI- certified instructors who are passionate about getting people riding more confidently, these clinics are offered Saturday or Sunday mornings from 10am – 12pm. 3-10 participants/clinic. Basic comfort on a bicycle is required. A trail pass is included in the […]
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Live Music on the Patio at Horseshoe Resort
Make the most of summer weekends with live music on the Après Patio at Horseshoe Valley Resort. On Saturday and Sunday afternoons through the summer, enjoy local musicians performing from 1PM – 4PM while you relax with great food, refreshing drinks and scenic resort views. Whether you’re joining us after a morning adventure, spending the day at […]
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The Last Five Years
The Last Five Years is an intimate, deeply moving musical that explores the rise and fall of a five-year relationship between Jamie, an ambitious novelist, and Cathy, a struggling actress. Told through a unique and captivating structure, Jamie narrates their story from the beginning to the end, while Cathy moves in reverse - from the […]
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Live Music at Quayle’s Brewery
Thursday August 6, 5-8pm – Barry Mulcahy Friday August 7, 5-8pm – Eric Cloutier Saturday August 8, 5-8pm - David Stone Sunday August 9, 4-7pm - Lucas Stagg
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Live Entertainment – Rawley Resort
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Rawley Resort, Spa & Marina, 2900 Kellys Rd, Severn, ON L0K 1S0, Canada
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Lakeside Live Concert Series
Lakeside Live returns to the Rotary Aqua Theatre for another unforgettable summer of free waterfront concerts. Join us Saturday evenings as we bring a diverse lineup of talented musicians to the stage, each night featuring a different music genre! Bring your lawn chair or blanket, gather your family and friends, and enjoy an evening of […]
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Quayle’s Comedy Night
Comedy Night is BACK at Quayle's! Saturday, August 8, 2026 Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughs under the big tent! Our wildly popular Comedy Night returns to Quayle's Brewery on Saturday, August 8, featuring an outstanding lineup of Canadian comedy talent. Headliner: Laurie Elliott A four-time Canadian Comedy Award winner for Best Female Stand-Up, […]
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Prism & Saga
Prism & Saga • Saturday, August 8, 2026 19+ event Showtime: 8pm • Doors Open: 7pm | Tickets starting at $35 plus applicable taxes and service fees. Pre-Sale: Wednesday, May 6 at 10am | Public Ticketmaster On-Sale: Friday, May 8 at 10am Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office or at Ticketmaster.ca, the only official ticket […]
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