Last Blast

Step back in time and witness vintage construction equipment roar to life. From tractors to steam-powered rollers, shovels, and road-building equipment, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy live demonstrations and static displays that will captivate visitors of all ages and interests.

Simcoe County Quilt, Rug and Artisan Fair

Join us September 19th-21st from 9:30am-4:00pm each day and immerse yourself in the world of traditional crafts as local artisans’ guilds showcase their stunning handiwork. Watch live demonstrations of embroidery, quilting, spinning, weaving, rug hooking, lacemaking, pottery, and so much more. Come and be inspired by the creativity and skill on display!

Explore Arts & Culture in Orillia

Once the home to many iconic Canadian artists – Group of Seven’s Franklin Carmichael, folk singer Gordon Lightfoot, and world-renowned sculptor Elizabeth Wyn Wood, just to name a few – Orillia has nurtured and celebrated its relationships with the arts for over a century. From Canada’s most iconic music event The Mariposa Folk Festival to […]