The Hillside Summer Festival is a three-day, multi-stage event with a broad artistic vision that emphasizes diversity: of culture, of musical heritage and style, of age, geography and influence.
🗓️ July 17-19
⏰ Friday: Gates open at 4:30 PM, Programming starts at 5:30 PM
Saturday: Gates open at 10:00 AM, Programming starts at 11:00 AM
Sunday: Gates open at 9:30 AM, Programming starts at 10:30 AM
📍Guelph Lake 7743 Conservation Rd RR4, Guelph, Ontario, Canada (Get Directions)
💵 See website for details
The Guelph Farmers’ Market has been a community cornerstone since 1827. One of Guelph’s oldest and most-loved community spaces offers fresh local food, artisanal products and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere year round.
With over 100 vendors offering a high level of quality, the Guelph Farmers’ Market now regularly attracts 2500+ people per week, ranging from local residents to tourists visiting the area. The Guelph Farmers’ Market continues a tradition of pride and community building supporting the local economy, sustainability and entrepreneurship.
🗓️ July 18 & 25
⏰ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
📍2 Gordon Street, Guelph, Ontario N1H 4G7 Canada (Get Directions)
💵 FREE
Guelph Correctional Centre Grounds Tour
Explore the rich history of the Guelph Correctional Centre (Ontario Reformatory) built in 1910 and decommissioned in 2002.
🗓️ July 18 & 25
⏰ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
📍785 York Rd, Guelph, Ontario N1L1P4 Canada (Get Directions)
💵 Free, with a suggested donation of $10-20 per person.
RESERVATION REQUIRED
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