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ORILLIA AND AREA’S FOUR SEASON PLAYGROUND!

Rama First Nation Pow Wow Mariposa Folk Festival

Festivals & Celebrating 65 years in 2025, the renowned
Mariposa Folk Festival (July 4-6) is held
annually on the shores of Lake Couchiching, at
Tudhope Park. With a one-of-a-kind atmosphere,
the festival features 11 stages, picturesque views,
delicious food, fantastic workshops, unique artisans, Boots & Hearts (August 7-10) is the
camping, and fun activities for kids. Mariposa really largest country music festival in Ontario drawing
is magical, for all ages. With good prices for weekend in world-renowned acts to Burls Creek Event Grounds
passes and a three-year streak of sold-out wristbands, in Oro-Medonte. Camp on-site and join the Boots
Orillia & Lake Country boasts a bustling arts and better snap yours up today! Fam for a weekend of music, art, and good times. Coldwater Village Witches Walk
culture scene, celebrated year-round during the Couchiching Beach Park comes alive in the Heading east and north out of Orillia, enjoy the For those looking to unleash their witchy side, the
region’s major festivals and events. With so many summertime during the historic annual Orillia Rama First Nation Pow Wow, held each annual Coldwater Village Witches Walk is
great events to attend in the region, now is the time Scottish Festival (July 18-20). Shop from August at the John Snake Memorial Community an exciting Halloween event held under the moonlight
to start planning your festival getaway and build eclectic vendors, grab a delicious bite to eat, and Multi-Purpose Grounds in Rama First Nation. This every October. Ages 19 and up are invited to bring
that early-bird itinerary! celebrate Scottish culture during traditional dance, is the biggest and best powwow in Ontario, bringing their best witchy attire and indulge in some excellent
Each year, the festival season kicks off with the marching, and music celebrations. two days’ worth of incredible First Nation dancing, live music, dancing, and a spooktacular vendors
drumming, food, and culture.
Roots North Music Festival, (April 17-20). market in the historic streets of Coldwater.
A celebration of Ontario’s deep-rooted love for local The Port of Orillia, also hosts many great events each
and live music, featuring over a dozen stages and summer, from vendor markets and holiday themed
artists to the region. Mainstage performers are always festivals, there’s always something going on at the These are just some of the amazing festivals
a highlight on Friday and Saturday nights at the Port. For the little ones and the young-at-heart, don’t to be found in Orillia & Lake Country.
beautifully renovated St. Paul’s Centre, where the miss out on Labour Day weekend’s pirate invasion For up-to-date event
festival’s signature vendor’s market is also hosted. during the Port of Orillia’s Pirate Party.
During the weekend, a long list of pop-up Featuring historical reenactments, a pirate village, listings, check out
performances take-over the small business scene Orillia Scottish Festival vendors, a beer tent, and an on-the-water battle, orillialakecountry.ca/events
in downtown Orillia and beyond. this annual event promises fun for all ages.

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