What’s on this weekend in Orillia & Lake Country

Festivals and events are back in Orillia and Lake Country! Whether you’re here for the day or a night or two, there’s no shortage of activities around the region to fill up an itinerary of memories.

Fairs & Outdoor Fun

• Oro World’s Fair

  Oro-Medonte Fairgrounds | September 13 & 14
  Fall Fair | Family Fun

  Celebrating 170 years of the Oro Worlds Fair! Come out for a fun weekend of livestock shows, truck and tractor pulls, demolition derby, live entertainment, antique displays, fun fair food and more!
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• Music in the Marsh

  Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre | September 14
  Music Festival | Nature Hike | Date Night

  Let the sweet sounds of acoustic guitars, soft rock ballads, and country melodies escort you along the trails for a magical night at Wye Marsh.
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Doors Open Orillia & Simcoe County

• Coldwater Canadiana Museum

  Coldwater Canadiana Museum, Severn | September 14 & 15, 10am-4pm
  Heritage & Culture | Family Fun

  Explore this area’s story of rural and village life from the 1830s. Be captivated by the original Woodrow Homestead and wander the museum grounds along the Coldwater River. The pioneer village setting boasts a large collection of artifacts. Bring a picnic lunch, linger in the heritage gardens and explore the river trail as part of your Doors Open experience.
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• George Langman Sanctuary

  George Langman Sanctuary, Oro-Medonte | September 14 & 15, 10am-4pm
  Heritage & Culture | Nature Hike

  NEW location for Doors Open 2024. Owned and operated by the Orillia Fish and Game Conservation Club, this 24-hectare (60-acre) wildlife sanctuary is primarily wetlands with 5 km (3 miles) of popular nature trails. The property features an aviary, swan enclosure, pollination gardens and an education building. The sanctuary is ideal for learning about the value of wetlands and conservation.
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• Orillia Opera House

  Orillia Opera House, Orillia | September 14 & 15, 10am-4pm
  Heritage & Culture | Performing Arts & Entertainment

  Since opening in 1895, this iconic opera house has been a focal point for Orillia’s cultural life. The largest professional performing arts venue north of Toronto, the Opera House seats just under 800 people within two theatres — including the Gordon Lightfoot Auditorium. In the past, this historical facility has also been the City Hall, farmers’ market, movie theatre and jail.
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• Leacock Museum & Heritage Site

  Stephen Leacock Museum, Orillia | September 14 & 15, 10am-4pm
  Heritage & Culture | Family Fun

  Celebrate Doors Open 2024 at the Leacock Museum and Boathouse! For two days only, the Leacock Museum is opening all its doors to the public and providing FREE access to everyone!
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Live Music & Entertainment

• RuPaul’s Drag Race Live

  Casino Rama Resort, Rama First Nation | September 14,
  Live Entertainment
  Enter the Werk Room this Summer and get ready to experience the high kicks and low splits of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9th Season unfolding LIVE on-stage! Be captivated by the return of fan-favorites Angeria, Jorgeous, Plastique Tiara, Roxxxy Andrews, Shannel, and Vanessa Vanjie in this show-within-a-show highlighting the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent it takes for a Queen to be an All Star.
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• Live from the Loft at Quayle’s Brewery

  Quayle’s Brewery, Oro-Medonte | Thursday to Sunday
  Live Entertainment | Breweries | Food & Beverage
  Thursday, September 12, 5-8pm: Chris Lemay
  Friday, September 13, 5-8pm: Chris Lemay
  Saturday, September 14, 5-8pm: Jared Stafford
  Sunday, September 15, 4-7pm: Alex Barber
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• Friday Night Live  Music Series

  Coldwater Mill, Severn | September 13
  Live Music
  Hosted by the Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation, this is a fun family friendly event! September 13: Barbara Jordan
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• Live at Couchiching Craft Brewing Co.

  Couchiching Craft Brewing Co., Downtown Orillia | Fridays – Sundays
  Live Entertainment | Breweries | Food & Beverage 
  Friday, September 13 – Andrew Walker at 8 pm
  Saturday, September 14- The Station Duo at 8pm
  Reservations recommended.
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Summer Markets

• Black River Wilderness Park Vendors Market

  Black River Wilderness Park, Rama First Nation | Saturdays 9am-1pm
  Vendors Market 
  Bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous artisans/crafters at Black River Wilderness Park. Open to the public! Day passes available to explore the trails along the beautiful Black River.
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• Orillia Farmers Market

  Orillia Public Library, Orillia | Saturday, August 31 with Extended hours 9am-4pm
  Farmers Market
  One of the province’s longest running farmers markets, with local farmers and vendors. Special Downtown Orillia Pirate Party extended hours on August 31!
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• Orillia Fairgrounds Farmers Market

  ODAS Park, Severn | Saturdays 9am-1pm
  Farmers Market
  City meets country at Orillia Fairgrounds. Local farmers, fresh fruit and vegetables, and baked goods
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Coming up Next

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